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Lili Allen, LPC
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lili-allen-north-charleston-sc/950856
Practice: Ember Willow Therapy
Address: 5841 Rivers Avenue Suite 106C, North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: (843) 905-2382
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Available if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Message from Lili: “My focus is mostly on gender exploration, trauma and body image with LGBTQIA2s+, trans, gender expansive and gender diverse folx. I also have experience working with survivors of sexual assault. I mostly incorporate somatic resourcing through a Polyvagal lens, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, self-compassion and creative expression. Member of WPATH. Member of APA Div. 44, Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Member of ACA - SAIGE division, The Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE) Member of ASDAH (The Association for Size Diversity and Health)".”
Eva Maron, LISW
Website: http://www.evamaroncounseling.com
Practice: Eva Maron Counseling LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (803) 602-4369
Email: eva@evamaroncounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, United Health Care/Optum, Cigna (Evernorth), Tricare East/Humana Military, Aetna, Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Sliding Scale: Payment options available, call to discuss
Message from Eva: "I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice with over 18 years of experience, offering telehealth therapy for adults in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Indiana. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. As a queer Lebanese American, I bring lived experience and cultural humility to my work, creating an inclusive space for individuals of all identities, including trans, nonbinary, queer, and polyamorous clients. I provide gender-affirming care letters without gatekeeping and use trauma-informed approaches such as DBT, EMDR, IFS, and TF-CBT. My practice is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and respect, supporting clients in resilience, identity, and healing."
Kevin Daniels, LSCW
Website: http://www.openmindstherapy.org
Practice: Openminds Therapy LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (302) 751-2003
Email: kdaniels@openmindstherapy.org
Accepts Insurance: Tricare East Certified Non-network, BCBS PPO (National), EBMS, Healthy Connections, Medicare Part B, MedCost, BCBS South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan, Healthy Blues- SC Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, MUSC EAP, SelectHealth, United HealthCare
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Providing affirmative therapy for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals with a compassionate and inclusive approach. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR-trained, offering trauma-informed care tailored to each client's unique needs. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and identity exploration to foster healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Licensed Clinical Social worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor in South Carolina and Delaware.
Angela Wright, LPCA, NCC
Website: https://angela-wright7824.clientsecure.me/
Practice: The Door's Open Therapy
Address: 15 Sams Point Rd, Ste 105, Beaufort, SC 29907
Phone: (843) 441-6337
Email: ahwcounseling@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Call for information
Sliding Scale: Payment options available
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specialty in LGBTQ+ issues.
Centerway Behavioral Health, LLC- Downtown Charleston
Phone: (843) 974-5622
Email: health@centerway.org
Website: https://www.centerway.com
Address: 215 East Bay Street, Suite 406, Charleston, SC 29401
Owner and Psychiatrist: Erik Cantrell, MD.
Accepts Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Companion Benefit Alternatives, Cigna, Evernorth, United, Optum, Aetna (Some Aetna plans require a prior authorization), Humana, Ambetter. Medicaid is not accepted.
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Provides Teen/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Also provides Psychotherapy. Centerway Psychiatry and Behavioral Health recognizes that individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQ community are part of a culture that is diverse and constantly changing. As such, Centerway staff are trained on LGBTQ cultural competency and sensitivity. This includes training on gender-neutral vocabulary, various identity definitions, basic knowledge and terminology, risk statistics within the LGBTQ community, and updated and revised nondiscrimination policies. Employees are expected to respect the rights and be sensitive to the needs of this community.
Centerway Behavioral Health, LLC- West Ashley
Phone: (843) 974-5622
Email: health@centerway.org
Website: https://www.centerway.com
Address: 2287 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Unit B,
Charleston SC 29414
Owner and Psychiatrist: Erik Cantrell, MD.
Accepts Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Companion Benefit Alternatives, Cigna, Evernorth, United, Optum, Aetna (Some Aetna plans require a prior authorization), Humana, Ambetter. Medicaid is not accepted.
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Provides Teen/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Also provides Psychotherapy. Centerway Psychiatry and Behavioral Health recognizes that individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQ community are part of a culture that is diverse and constantly changing. As such, Centerway staff are trained on LGBTQ cultural competency and sensitivity. This includes training on gender-neutral vocabulary, various identity definitions, basic knowledge and terminology, risk statistics within the LGBTQ community, and updated and revised nondiscrimination policies. Employees are expected to respect the rights and be sensitive to the needs of this community.
Openminds Therapy LLC
Website: http://www.openmindstherapy.org
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (302) 751-2003
Accepts Insurance: Tricare East Certified Non-network, BCBS PPO (National), EBMS, Healthy Connections, Medicare Part B, MedCost, BCBS South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan, Healthy Blues- SC Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, MUSC EAP, SelectHealth, United HealthCare
Sliding Scale: Yes
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Open Minds Therapy is a certified LGBTBE® (LGBT Business Enterprise) committed to providing LGBTQIA+ affirming, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed mental health care. The practice proudly centers queer and trans experiences in every aspect of clinical work, community engagement, and operational ethos.
Kathryn Bottonari, PhD LCP
Website: https://mindbody-psychology.com/
Practice: Mindbody Psychology LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (843) 501-2034
Email: drkathrynbottonari@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, BCBS (pending), Out of Network superbill provided
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Provider is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, bringing real-life experience into the therapy space as needed.
Kathleen Pinkston, LCSW
Website: https://wanderlust-counseling.com/#Home
Practice: Wanderlust Counseling
Address: 156 Oakland Ave, Suite 217, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: (803) 886-9951
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, Regence, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Yes, if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Kathleen conveys a strong focus on understanding and championing the unique journeys of the LGBTQIA+ community. Provides support for depression, anxiety, ADHD, navigating trauma, grief, and the intricate dynamics of relationships, including ENM/Poly relationships.
The Supine Studio
Website: https://www.thesupinestudio.com/
Address: 1898 Calhoun St, Suite 8, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 200-1916
Email: Results@TheSupineStudio.com
Description: Offering LGBTQ+ affirming massage and lymphatic therapy services from multiple licensed providers. Experienced in treating clients after Gender Affirmation Surgery. Specializing in swelling (including post-op), Lipedema, Lymphedema, pain, tension, and stress. They aim to be a safe place for SA survivors, folks with PTSD, and LGBTQ+ folks.
Melanie Ward, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Website: https://www.marginaliacounseling.com/
Practice: Marginalia Counseling
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (864) 251-5079
Email: melanie@marginaliacounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: No
Sliding Scale: Limited reduced rate slots available.
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Melanie's practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergence affirming, sex- and body-positive, kink aware, poly friendly, trauma informed, and social justice and liberation oriented.
Andi Watson, LPC
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andi-watson-columbia-sc/1147229
Practice: Kayla Sweet Counseling
Address: 1900 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 921-0671
Email: acwlpc@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Anthem EAP, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon, Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, First Sun EAP, Quest Behavioral Health, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Available if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Part of the LGBTQ+ community. Primarily specializing in gender identity and queer issues, anxiety, and trauma. Offers select Saturdays in addition to M-F.
Tayla Fortenbery, LPCS
Website: https://www.risecounsel.org/
Practice: Rise Counseling
Address: 318 W. Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC 29609
Phone: (864) 735-0110
Email: tayla@irisecounseling.org
Accepts Insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, SOVA
Sliding Scale: Yes
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Works with patients 16+. Specializes in DV and SA. Provides HRT and affirming surgery letters, and actively participates in ongoing Cultural Humility and Affirming Care training at the Queer Wellness Center.
Hope Wood, LMFT
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hope-wood-counseling-llc-religious-traumagrief--greer-sc/844176
Practice: Hope Wood Counseling
Address: 917 W Poinsett Street Greer, SC 29650
Phone: (864) 214-6533
Email: hopewoodmentalhealth@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specializes in non-religious spirituality concerns, suicide loss, LGBTQ+ issues, spiritual abuse & religious trauma.
Half Acre Holistics
Website: https://www.halfacreholistics.com/
Provider: Matt Tellier
Address: 607 W. Parker Rd. Greenville, SC 29611
Email: halfacreholistics@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: No
Notable: Offers Breathwork sessions. All are welcome regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender identity, faith, or belief system.
Courtney Chandler, LPC, ATR-BC
Website: https://www.heartsforhopetherapy.com/
Practice: Hearts for Hope Art Therapy
Address: Greenville, SC
Phone: (864) 326-3605
Email: courtneyc@heartsforhopetherapy.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Provides art therapy, somatic therapy, and EMDR for trauma and grief. Treats ages 12+.
Allison Conroy Psychotherapy, LLC
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/allison-conroy-greenville-sc/1341983
Address: 212 Whitsett St, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 326-5665
Email: allisonconroylisw@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: BlueChoice HealthPlan HMO, BlueCross and BlueShield, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Yes, if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Offers EMDR, and Psychedelic Integration. Works with couples and patients 14+.
Melissa Borah and Deana Matni
Website: https://www.joyharborwellness.com
Address: 2000 Reynolds Ave Suite 201, North Charleston SC, 29405
Email: missa@joyharborwellness.com, deana@joyharborwellness.com
Phone: (323) 676-0462
Practice: Joy Harbor Wellness
Accepts insurance? EMDR/Psychotherapy—Accepting most major insurance. Massage—private pay only.
Sliding scale? Yes
Is telehealth offered? EMDR/Psychotherapy—Yes. Massage—Mobile only, will meet at your home.
Notable: The providers at this practice have lived LGBTQ+ experience. Melissa provides EMDR and psychotherapy services specializing in gender and sexual identity questions, religious trauma, self acceptance. Deana offers trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ sensitive mobile clinical massage.
Abby Foster LISW-CP, MAC, CPSS, ADC, SRCD
Website: https://www.twowolvescollaborative.com/
Address: 4 Carriage Ln Suite 305, Charleston, SC, 29407
Email: abby@twowolvescollaborative.com
Phone: (843) 779-2496
Practice: Two Wolves Collaborative
Accepts insurance? No
Sliding scale? N/A
Is telehealth offered? Yes
Notable: EMDR
Xiomara A. Sosa, Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Website: https://www.swmhs.net/
Address: 820 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC, 29483
Email: xstudioswmhs@gmail.com
Phone: (786) 200-0338
Practice: Summerville Women's Mental Health Services
Accepts insurance? Out of Network, some insurance accepted with virtual options—check website
Sliding scale? Reduced rates offered if eligible
Is telehealth offered? Yes
Notable: Multicultural, inclusive, and culturally competent mental health services for all women: cisgender, transgender, intersex, non-binary, and woman/feminine identified. They work with the veteran community, the Latino/Hispanic/LatinX community, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Bilingual (English/Spanish), military veteran, and LGBTQIA2S+ with lived experience.

