Helping LGBTQ folks strengthen relationships with the people they love.
Affirming LGBTQIA Relationship Therapy in Davidson, NC
You consider yourself “out and proud,” at least most of the time. But sometimes you feel torn between embracing your identity and keeping your family happy. Sometimes you even feel like a completely different person when you’re around family than when you’re around friends or partners. And sometimes you feel like trying to keep everyone else happy is holding you back from embracing your most authentic self in the relationships that matter to you most.
You want to learn how to show up comfortably as yourself in all contexts, process the hurt of not being accepted in the past, and thrive in your most important relationships.
You’re in the right place.
Therapy can help you feel affirmed in your identity so that you can show up confidently and comfortably in relationships with family, friends, and partners.
Welcome!
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I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including attachment theory, Internal Family Systems/parts-based work, and creative arts-based therapies. I am warm yet direct and, of course, trauma-informed and gender affirming.
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North Carolina LCMHCA, License #A22558
I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2025. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in the state of North Carolina and I receive supervision from Dr. John Nance.
I am trained in providing Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy, and in September 2026, I will be getting certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1 and 2.
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Prior to becoming a therapist, my background was in theatre and the arts! I am still a passionate artist and I love bringing arts and creativity into my work as a therapist.
My name is Zoe (she/they) and I am a Queer Therapist in Davidson, North Carolina. I help LGBTQIA+ folks build confidence and self-awareness so that they can thrive in all their relationships. I support my clients as they work through individual and relational concerns that can arise from existing as a Queer or questioning person in the world. If you live in North Carolina, I may be able to help you! I am now accepting new clients for virtual and in-person counseling. I look forward to hearing from you!
What to Expect
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If you are interested in starting your therapy journey, you can fill out my sign up form (linked below), or email, call, or text me using the contact found at the bottom of the page. I will do my best to get back to you within 1-2 business days to schedule a consult!
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I will respond to your initial inquiry usually with an email, offering you a few times to schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation. This is just a casual conversation, where I can answer any of your questions, give you a bit more information about myself, learn a little more about what you’re looking for, and go over some logistical things. At the end of the conversation, if I feel we would be a good fit, I will offer you the chance to either schedule a first session or think it over and get back to me.
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If you choose to schedule a session after our consultation (yay), the goal of the first session is just to get to know you!
If you prefer virtual therapy, you will receive an email with a link to my virtual therapy room, where you can log on for a telehealth session. If you are coming to my office for in-person sessions, you will let yourself into the lobby, help yourself to some cool water, and wait for me to call you into my office.
Clients are often nervous for first sessions - that is totally normal! I usually start off by letting you know that it’s okay to be nervous, and opening up the floor for you to talk about whatever you want - nothing is irrelevant or off-limits. If you don’t know what to say, don’t worry - I have some questions up my sleeve to get us started.
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Sessions are priced at $150/50 minute session, and $200/90 minute session.
My practice is private pay, meaning that I do not accept insurance payment. However, I am happy to provide you with a superbill for out of network (OON) reimbursement.
I also have a limited number of income-based sliding scale spots available. If you would like to learn more about sliding scale options, please mention your interest in your initial inquiry, so we can discuss this in our consultation.
We might be a good fit if…
You feel like your Queer identity is complicating your relationship with family and you don’t know how to navigate it
You feel like your family of origin is holding you back from thriving in your adult relationships
You struggle to accept yourself and your identity and you wish you felt more confident
You worry that embracing your Queer identity would be a betrayal of your family, community, and/or religious/spiritual beliefs
You feel isolated in your Queer identity and are struggling to find community after coming out
You are questioning your gender and/or sexuality and don’t know how to get answers
You are “out” to yourself but you are scared to come out to your friends and family
You are out (or partially out) and navigating difficult relationships with friends and/or family
You are struggling in your partnership and looking for affirming couples counseling
Your partner has come out and you don’t know how to support them
You are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community looking for quality mental health counseling from someone who gets it!
Contact Us
Send me a message here to get in touch, or click below to schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation!