Phone: 919-929-9610

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New Patient Options

Carolina Partners is proud to announce new affordable health care resources for queer, trans*, and LGB members of our community - the Gender and Sexual Diversity Spectrum (GSDS) Initiative. It is our absolute priority to provide specialized care for a range of communities, especially those that have been traditionally marginalized. The GSDS Initiative will provide comprehensive health and wellness services for the LGBTQI communities throughout North Carolina.

We are queer and genderqueer savvy and understand that there are as many genders as there are people. And as such, each person who is exploring their needs with respect to their gender will be supported however they identify.

If you are seeking referral and assessment for hormones or other medical care related to your gender identity, we have trained clinicians who want to be a resource to you. Some hormone providers operate on the informed consent model which does not require documented assessment from a mental health professional. Some hormone providers do require documentation. We are warm and welcoming providers who want to reduce any barriers you may have with exploring your options.

The program is built on three foundations:

• An in-house referral network
• Maintaining best practices and the Standards of Care
• Campaigning for higher visibility throughout North Carolina for the LGBTQI population

These goals are accomplished through in-house provider training on best practices with clients on the gender and sexual diversity spectrum, clinician and administrative staff attendance at conferences and workshops to continually enhance our services, and an ongoing visibility campaign to raise awareness about our services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, and intersex communities in North Carolina.

Our Services:

• Assessment and referral for trans* individuals seeking medical treatment
• PTSD & Trauma Treatment
• Anxiety & Depression
• Addiction & Recovery
• Life changes and general wellness goals
• Somatic Experiencing for trauma treatment
• Assessment for Mental Health and Addictions
• Family and couples sessions to address transitions and coming out
• Sexuality affirming therapy, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and fluid identities

-Evening hours offered to accomodate your schedule

-Flexible payment plans

-Pre-op, Transitioning, Post-op, and Non-op

-We file your insurance for you if you want to attend more frequent weekly psychotherapy sessions for a range of issues related to personal growth.  

Our GSDS Providers:

• All GSDS clinicians attend service trainings and ongoing peer supervision.
• Provider membership of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
• GSDS clinicians meet the WPATH Standards of Care competency requirements for mental health providers.
• Regular attendance of in-service trainings and national trans* health conferences for professional development

		J. Louise Newton, MSW, LCSW Durham, NC Not accepting new patients at this time
		Amparo Penny, MA, LPC Asheville, NC
		Patty Adams, Master of Social Work Intern Durham, NC ***Please note: My internship with Carolina Partners has concluded.***

Call 919-929-9610 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers and fill out the online intake form to expedite the process. 

2015 Trans* Resource Guide

Save your money and time in therapy for your own growth rather than educating your provider about the more general features of your identity.