LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Miami Lakes, FL
Meet Eudaldo Aponte III, APRN , a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience in the field. Since earning a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Florida International University in 2015, Eudaldo Aponte III, APRN has been committed to providing exemplary care to individuals facing mental health challenges.
Meet Eudaldo Aponte III, APRN , a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience in the field. Since earning a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Florida International University in 2015, Eudaldo Aponte III, APRN has been committed to providing exemplary care to individuals facing mental health challenges.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC, IMG
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
A Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner grounded in patient-centered care, I am deeply committed to serving others with humility and clinical excellence. As a clinical preceptor and international medical graduate physician, I am honored to share my knowledge while remaining open to continuous learning from every patient and colleague I encounter.
I take pride in delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults—addressing complex mental health conditions.
A Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner grounded in patient-centered care, I am deeply committed to serving others with humility and clinical excellence. As a clinical preceptor and international medical graduate physician, I am honored to share my knowledge while remaining open to continuous learning from every patient and colleague I encounter.
I take pride in delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults—addressing complex mental health conditions.
I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized mental health care. My professional philosophy is rooted in the belief that effective treatment goes far beyond prescribing medication or managing symptoms it is about treating the whole person. True healing begins with taking the time to understand each patient’s unique life story, challenges, values, and strengths. By fostering trust, empathy, and open communication, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel genuinely heard and respect
I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized mental health care. My professional philosophy is rooted in the belief that effective treatment goes far beyond prescribing medication or managing symptoms it is about treating the whole person. True healing begins with taking the time to understand each patient’s unique life story, challenges, values, and strengths. By fostering trust, empathy, and open communication, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel genuinely heard and respect
Hi there! My name is Dr. Eloy Franco, MD and I am a board certified psychiatrist with 16 years of experience in treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. I completed my training at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, and then moved to Tampa in 2010. I enjoy caring for patients of all walks of life in a way that is warm, empathic, inquisitive and empowering! If you would like to join my diverse group of patients, please feel free to give us a call. You can find more information about my practice and myself at my website: dreloyfranco.com I look forward to helping and knowing you! Se Habla Español.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Eloy Franco, MD and I am a board certified psychiatrist with 16 years of experience in treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. I completed my training at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, and then moved to Tampa in 2010. I enjoy caring for patients of all walks of life in a way that is warm, empathic, inquisitive and empowering! If you would like to join my diverse group of patients, please feel free to give us a call. You can find more information about my practice and myself at my website: dreloyfranco.com I look forward to helping and knowing you! Se Habla Español.
My name is Adara, I am a master’s prepared, double board certified advanced practice nurse, specializing in psychiatric mental health and family practice.I use compassion and non-judgment approach with my clients. The education and training I received as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) equipped me to provide patients with empathetic, evidence-based, patient-centered care.In addition, I specialize in ADHD,Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I also enjoy women's psychiatric care such as postpartum depression,perimenopause and menopause.
My name is Adara, I am a master’s prepared, double board certified advanced practice nurse, specializing in psychiatric mental health and family practice.I use compassion and non-judgment approach with my clients. The education and training I received as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) equipped me to provide patients with empathetic, evidence-based, patient-centered care.In addition, I specialize in ADHD,Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I also enjoy women's psychiatric care such as postpartum depression,perimenopause and menopause.
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Life changes can leave you feeling anxious, drained, or overwhelmed, even when you’re trying your best to stay strong. If you’re tired of pretending to be fine and want more peace, stability, and clarity, we’ll create a compassionate, evidence-based plan to help you heal and move toward a better life.
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Life changes can leave you feeling anxious, drained, or overwhelmed, even when you’re trying your best to stay strong. If you’re tired of pretending to be fine and want more peace, stability, and clarity, we’ll create a compassionate, evidence-based plan to help you heal and move toward a better life.
Chris Lee PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and specializes in diagnostic evaluation and medication management for patients of all ages. Chris completed his training in psychiatry at New York University and holds undergraduate degrees from University of Southern California and Miami Dade College. Chris Lee has trained at some of the nation's top mental health facilities including NYC Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Department, The Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai, and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He is a California native but has proudly called Miami home for 20 years.
Chris Lee PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and specializes in diagnostic evaluation and medication management for patients of all ages. Chris completed his training in psychiatry at New York University and holds undergraduate degrees from University of Southern California and Miami Dade College. Chris Lee has trained at some of the nation's top mental health facilities including NYC Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Department, The Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai, and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He is a California native but has proudly called Miami home for 20 years.
My Clinical Philosophy: I believe that mental health is not simply the absence of illness, but the presence of vitality, connection, and a sense of belonging. My practice is guided by a holistic, person-centered lens that views every individual as a complete being—not a collection of symptoms or a diagnosis. I believe that every person arrives in my office with an existing well of strength, and my role is to help you rediscover and build upon that foundation.
My Clinical Philosophy: I believe that mental health is not simply the absence of illness, but the presence of vitality, connection, and a sense of belonging. My practice is guided by a holistic, person-centered lens that views every individual as a complete being—not a collection of symptoms or a diagnosis. I believe that every person arrives in my office with an existing well of strength, and my role is to help you rediscover and build upon that foundation.
Alex Hinderscheid is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a Florida native. With an ICU background, Alex brings a high level of clinical expertise and compassion to mental health treatment informed by years of frontline experience. In practice, Alex provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adults navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, disordered eating, and a wide range of other mental health conditions. Alex strives to provide inclusive and culturally sensitive care for individuals of all backgrounds.
Alex Hinderscheid is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a Florida native. With an ICU background, Alex brings a high level of clinical expertise and compassion to mental health treatment informed by years of frontline experience. In practice, Alex provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adults navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, disordered eating, and a wide range of other mental health conditions. Alex strives to provide inclusive and culturally sensitive care for individuals of all backgrounds.
Hey there! I am Giovanni Pierre, but you can call me Gio. First, thank you for taking this vital step towards better mental well-being. I get it, life is like a roller coaster, and sometimes, it’s the scary one you never wanted to get on. I started my practice to increase access to effective, efficient mental healthcare from the comfort of your home. I specialize in mental health medication management, at-home ketamine treatment for depression and anxiety, ADHD testing and treatment, and more.
Hey there! I am Giovanni Pierre, but you can call me Gio. First, thank you for taking this vital step towards better mental well-being. I get it, life is like a roller coaster, and sometimes, it’s the scary one you never wanted to get on. I started my practice to increase access to effective, efficient mental healthcare from the comfort of your home. I specialize in mental health medication management, at-home ketamine treatment for depression and anxiety, ADHD testing and treatment, and more.
My ideal client is ready to take an active role in their mental health journey but may feel overwhelmed by where to start. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or chronic stress, struggling to find balance and clarity in their daily lives. Some may face challenges with self-esteem, ADHD, or relationships, while others are experiencing burnout and looking for ways to reconnect with themselves.
What they all have in common is a deep desire for a holistic, solution-oriented approach—one that goes beyond symptom management to foster true, sustainable well-being. They want to feel empower.
My ideal client is ready to take an active role in their mental health journey but may feel overwhelmed by where to start. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or chronic stress, struggling to find balance and clarity in their daily lives. Some may face challenges with self-esteem, ADHD, or relationships, while others are experiencing burnout and looking for ways to reconnect with themselves.
What they all have in common is a deep desire for a holistic, solution-oriented approach—one that goes beyond symptom management to foster true, sustainable well-being. They want to feel empower.
Valdes specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, child and adolescent, LGBTQ practice sensitivity, bipolar disorder, and sleep issues.
As an assistant professor, Dr. Valdes shapes the next generation of providers while advancing the field and staying at the forefront of the latest treatment options. He integrates training from working with VA Veterans with 3 years of inpatient experience with high-risk children and adolescents, along with a capstone project on LGBTQ practice sensitivity.
Valdes specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, child and adolescent, LGBTQ practice sensitivity, bipolar disorder, and sleep issues.
As an assistant professor, Dr. Valdes shapes the next generation of providers while advancing the field and staying at the forefront of the latest treatment options. He integrates training from working with VA Veterans with 3 years of inpatient experience with high-risk children and adolescents, along with a capstone project on LGBTQ practice sensitivity.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unfocused? I specialize in helping teens and adults (16+) overcome life’s mental health challenges with tailored psychiatric care. Together, we’ll find strategies and solutions that fit your unique needs.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unfocused? I specialize in helping teens and adults (16+) overcome life’s mental health challenges with tailored psychiatric care. Together, we’ll find strategies and solutions that fit your unique needs.
Hi, I’m Amy, and this is a place where you don’t have to pretend everything is okay. Whether you’re struggling with constant worry, low motivation, racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or the pressure of simply getting through each day, compassionate support is available. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, OCD, eating disorders, and the lasting emotional effects of narcissistic abuse.
Hi, I’m Amy, and this is a place where you don’t have to pretend everything is okay. Whether you’re struggling with constant worry, low motivation, racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or the pressure of simply getting through each day, compassionate support is available. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, OCD, eating disorders, and the lasting emotional effects of narcissistic abuse.
My Goal is Pharmacological Precision so as to target the symptoms in first trial rather than numerous trials and errors that causes distress to patients and a loss of time and money . My mission is to embody the values of accessibility, seamless communication, respect, and excellence in treatment for each patient. I am Medically trained Physician Psychiatrist.I had the privilege to train at Royal London Hospital for years and a further Residency Training at SUNY Downstate Hospital Brooklyn, NY followed by a year of Child Psychiatry training at the University of Florida .
You can watch my talks on tik tok at Psychiatrist 827
My Goal is Pharmacological Precision so as to target the symptoms in first trial rather than numerous trials and errors that causes distress to patients and a loss of time and money . My mission is to embody the values of accessibility, seamless communication, respect, and excellence in treatment for each patient. I am Medically trained Physician Psychiatrist.I had the privilege to train at Royal London Hospital for years and a further Residency Training at SUNY Downstate Hospital Brooklyn, NY followed by a year of Child Psychiatry training at the University of Florida .
You can watch my talks on tik tok at Psychiatrist 827
LGBTQ+ affirming.
My name is Claudia Leopold, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.
Clients often share that they appreciate my down-to-earth style, sense of humor, and the way I educate them on their disease and medications or supplements.
I like to use different tools to help you heal and be the best version of yourself.
LGBTQ+ affirming.
My name is Claudia Leopold, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.
Clients often share that they appreciate my down-to-earth style, sense of humor, and the way I educate them on their disease and medications or supplements.
I like to use different tools to help you heal and be the best version of yourself.
Are you frustrated from dealing with insomnia, pain, IBS, burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, or chronic medical conditions?
I am a physician, triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, also with fellowship training in primary care psychiatry. Previously, I was the Chief Well-Being Officer for a large hospital and have had teaching affiliations with Harvard Medical School and the University of Miami School of Medicine. I use individualized, integrative approaches that treat the whole person. My passion is in facilitating an individual’s inner capacity to heal.
Are you frustrated from dealing with insomnia, pain, IBS, burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, or chronic medical conditions?
I am a physician, triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, also with fellowship training in primary care psychiatry. Previously, I was the Chief Well-Being Officer for a large hospital and have had teaching affiliations with Harvard Medical School and the University of Miami School of Medicine. I use individualized, integrative approaches that treat the whole person. My passion is in facilitating an individual’s inner capacity to heal.
Looking for psychiatric care that truly listens, is collaborative, and does feel rushed? You’re in the right place. Hello, I’m Ivette, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2019, I’ve been helping adults navigate real-life challenges with care that’s personalized, compassionate, and grounded in understanding. My goal isn’t just to prescribe medication- it’s to make sure you feel heard and supported throughout your mental health journey.
Looking for psychiatric care that truly listens, is collaborative, and does feel rushed? You’re in the right place. Hello, I’m Ivette, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2019, I’ve been helping adults navigate real-life challenges with care that’s personalized, compassionate, and grounded in understanding. My goal isn’t just to prescribe medication- it’s to make sure you feel heard and supported throughout your mental health journey.
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining emotional balance can feel overwhelming. Daily stressors and life challenges often affect our well-being and relationships. This is what drew me to psychiatry—to help individuals and families regain stability and clarity. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, guiding you with both clinical expertise and compassion toward healing.
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining emotional balance can feel overwhelming. Daily stressors and life challenges often affect our well-being and relationships. This is what drew me to psychiatry—to help individuals and families regain stability and clarity. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, guiding you with both clinical expertise and compassion toward healing.
Now accepting clients in FL and MA! I primarily offer psychotherapy and integrate medications and other interventions as needed. I work with clients that often experience feeling externally functional but internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can't quite understand. I help clients slow down, listen more deeply to their inner and unconscious worlds, and make sense of how their histories, relationships, and patterns of being shape the present so they can move forward with greater clarity, compassion, and self-understanding.
Now accepting clients in FL and MA! I primarily offer psychotherapy and integrate medications and other interventions as needed. I work with clients that often experience feeling externally functional but internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can't quite understand. I help clients slow down, listen more deeply to their inner and unconscious worlds, and make sense of how their histories, relationships, and patterns of being shape the present so they can move forward with greater clarity, compassion, and self-understanding.
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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.