LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 33322
Sandy Piacente
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunrise, FL 33322 (Online Only)
Mental Health Counselor for adolescents and adults. Counseling for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples embracing a positive view of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities and relationships. Marriage and Couples counseling. Virtual/Online Counseling Sessions. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Free initial consultation. Tuesday through Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm. Saturdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Mental Health Counselor for adolescents and adults. Counseling for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples embracing a positive view of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities and relationships. Marriage and Couples counseling. Virtual/Online Counseling Sessions. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Free initial consultation. Tuesday through Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm. Saturdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Francine Marks-Weinstein
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322 (Online Only)
Some days you have to create your own happiness... Find it through your feelings, behavior and decisions. Learn how to manage your : life adjustments, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, mid life challenges, life after college graduation, menopause, empty nest, pregnancy, new baby, parenting skills, postpartum, post abortion syndrome, miscarriage, growing older, marital/relationship issues, cancer/terminal illness, grieving pet loss, LGBT concerns. You can do it!
Some days you have to create your own happiness... Find it through your feelings, behavior and decisions. Learn how to manage your : life adjustments, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, mid life challenges, life after college graduation, menopause, empty nest, pregnancy, new baby, parenting skills, postpartum, post abortion syndrome, miscarriage, growing older, marital/relationship issues, cancer/terminal illness, grieving pet loss, LGBT concerns. You can do it!
Brenna Doering
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322
Hi, I’m Brenna and my pronouns are she/her. I am really passionate about helping Latinx, neurodivergent, and queer kids, teens, and adults navigate their identities, set boundaries, improve parent/child relationships, and heal their inner child. My goal is to guide you through your healing journey, while ensuring you feel safe in sharing your story in an inclusive and holistic environment. I have helped clients through a variety of personal challenges, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, generational trauma, grief/loss, identity, family/relationship dynamics, and life transitions.
Hi, I’m Brenna and my pronouns are she/her. I am really passionate about helping Latinx, neurodivergent, and queer kids, teens, and adults navigate their identities, set boundaries, improve parent/child relationships, and heal their inner child. My goal is to guide you through your healing journey, while ensuring you feel safe in sharing your story in an inclusive and holistic environment. I have helped clients through a variety of personal challenges, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, generational trauma, grief/loss, identity, family/relationship dynamics, and life transitions.
Cindy Anne Paillant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT, CATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunrise, FL 33322 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have experience conducting individual and group therapy, in-office and both residential and outpatient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and parenting issues, teen concerns, LGBT, and a wide range of challenges including grief/loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma, abuse, bipolar, as well as personal growth, adjustment issues, and crisis. My Counseling style is warm, compassionate and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have experience conducting individual and group therapy, in-office and both residential and outpatient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and parenting issues, teen concerns, LGBT, and a wide range of challenges including grief/loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma, abuse, bipolar, as well as personal growth, adjustment issues, and crisis. My Counseling style is warm, compassionate and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect.
CityCouples Online Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322 (Online Only)
You're going through a relationship crisis, feeling confused about how to get on the same page, or frustrated with the state of your connection. You remember when things were different, and you're ready to make changes that will get you on the path to the future you hope to have, together. We know how to help! We offer expert online therapy for couples in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Worldwide. Take a look at our available therapists at citycouples.net/meet-our-team. Our specialities include communication, betrayal recovery, ENM, LGBTQIA+ relationships, and more.
You're going through a relationship crisis, feeling confused about how to get on the same page, or frustrated with the state of your connection. You remember when things were different, and you're ready to make changes that will get you on the path to the future you hope to have, together. We know how to help! We offer expert online therapy for couples in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Worldwide. Take a look at our available therapists at citycouples.net/meet-our-team. Our specialities include communication, betrayal recovery, ENM, LGBTQIA+ relationships, and more.
Jorge Hincapie
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33322
My clients can come from different lifestyles and culturally diverse backgrounds such as the Hispanic or Latinx culture and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Do you feel like you would like to change your life and don’t know how? Are you feeling down, lonely, unmotivated, or not knowing what to do? Do you have problems at work or with your family or friends? Life challenges can become difficult to handle when we are alone and sometimes we need someone objective who we can trust and can help us. I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping people get better and feel good about themselves and life. I work with individual clients in person and online, in English and Spanish, ages 18 and up. Call me for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
My clients can come from different lifestyles and culturally diverse backgrounds such as the Hispanic or Latinx culture and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Do you feel like you would like to change your life and don’t know how? Are you feeling down, lonely, unmotivated, or not knowing what to do? Do you have problems at work or with your family or friends? Life challenges can become difficult to handle when we are alone and sometimes we need someone objective who we can trust and can help us. I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping people get better and feel good about themselves and life. I work with individual clients in person and online, in English and Spanish, ages 18 and up. Call me for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Michael Gans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MS, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunrise, FL 33322
As a trauma-informed (PCTI) therapist, I am heavily influenced by Viktor Frankl, a Nazi Concentration Camp Survivor, psychiatrist, and founder of Logotherapy. Logotherapy is anchored in the belief that a person’s primary motivational force is to find a sense of meaning or purpose in one's life—but the lack thereof, leaves the individual experiencing meaninglessness and may spiral downward into anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD, and other mental health issues. With 12 years of experience and certifications in various modalities, together, our work will refocus you and your life and invigorate it with purpose and meaning.
As a trauma-informed (PCTI) therapist, I am heavily influenced by Viktor Frankl, a Nazi Concentration Camp Survivor, psychiatrist, and founder of Logotherapy. Logotherapy is anchored in the belief that a person’s primary motivational force is to find a sense of meaning or purpose in one's life—but the lack thereof, leaves the individual experiencing meaninglessness and may spiral downward into anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD, and other mental health issues. With 12 years of experience and certifications in various modalities, together, our work will refocus you and your life and invigorate it with purpose and meaning.
Cristal Daniel
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Cristal :) Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just stuck? Are you ready to shift unhelpful patterns? Feeling overwhelmed with life? Therapy is a safe place to work through life experiences, learn new skills, and set attainable goals. My goal is to empower you to build self-worth and overall, become a better version of yourself.
Hi, I'm Cristal :) Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just stuck? Are you ready to shift unhelpful patterns? Feeling overwhelmed with life? Therapy is a safe place to work through life experiences, learn new skills, and set attainable goals. My goal is to empower you to build self-worth and overall, become a better version of yourself.
Cecile Krinski
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, CAP, CEDS, SAP
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322
Have you said "One of these days, I'll work on that?" Well, now is the ideal time to do so. Change may not be easy, but once you take that first step, the rest come much easier. The therapy I provide assists in making those initial, crucial steps towards lasting change and experiencing fulfillment in life. I can help you explore and eliminate obstacles that have held you back, and provide you with skills and strategies to move forward, feel empowered, and live life to its fullest. Call me now to start on your journey!!
Have you said "One of these days, I'll work on that?" Well, now is the ideal time to do so. Change may not be easy, but once you take that first step, the rest come much easier. The therapy I provide assists in making those initial, crucial steps towards lasting change and experiencing fulfillment in life. I can help you explore and eliminate obstacles that have held you back, and provide you with skills and strategies to move forward, feel empowered, and live life to its fullest. Call me now to start on your journey!!
Anxious Black Girls™
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sunrise, FL 33322 (Online Only)
I’m Deseray Wilson, Owner & Clinical Director of Anxious Black Girls. We're a Safe Space for Black Women & Girls who want to learn how to disrupt generational patterns that normalize stress, overworking, overthinking, staying in unhealthy relationships, & having a lack of self-empathy. Our clients come to us because the impact of staying in these spaces has caused increased anxiety and other mental health stressors. If you want change in your life and feel paralyzed by your anxiety, this is a space curated around your healing, we're happy to be a support to you.
I’m Deseray Wilson, Owner & Clinical Director of Anxious Black Girls. We're a Safe Space for Black Women & Girls who want to learn how to disrupt generational patterns that normalize stress, overworking, overthinking, staying in unhealthy relationships, & having a lack of self-empathy. Our clients come to us because the impact of staying in these spaces has caused increased anxiety and other mental health stressors. If you want change in your life and feel paralyzed by your anxiety, this is a space curated around your healing, we're happy to be a support to you.
Jamie Ratowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33322
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Maybe you are looking to move on from a recent break-up? Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy/unhappy relationship & want help getting back on track? There is help! As the owner & therapist at Brightside Therapy, I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome struggles such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication, trust issues, affair-recovery, & more. Imagine how it would be to feel happier, more confident, & less stressed. Picture your ideal life and relationship. It is possible to achieve. Let's work together to achieve these goals!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Maybe you are looking to move on from a recent break-up? Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy/unhappy relationship & want help getting back on track? There is help! As the owner & therapist at Brightside Therapy, I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome struggles such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication, trust issues, affair-recovery, & more. Imagine how it would be to feel happier, more confident, & less stressed. Picture your ideal life and relationship. It is possible to achieve. Let's work together to achieve these goals!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322
People want to feel heard, understood, and cared about. Some individuals find difficulty in making and keeping relationships due to unresolved issues or communication deficits. Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse couples can struggle with empathy. Often, circular, conflicting patterns of maladaptivity cyclically emerge within relationships long before a couple seeks out help. I work to help individuals and couples learn to listen with intention, address maladaptive struggles, confusion and anger, and instead, learn to seek out areas of compromise, accountability, and forgiveness within their relationships and among themselves.
People want to feel heard, understood, and cared about. Some individuals find difficulty in making and keeping relationships due to unresolved issues or communication deficits. Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse couples can struggle with empathy. Often, circular, conflicting patterns of maladaptivity cyclically emerge within relationships long before a couple seeks out help. I work to help individuals and couples learn to listen with intention, address maladaptive struggles, confusion and anger, and instead, learn to seek out areas of compromise, accountability, and forgiveness within their relationships and among themselves.
Maria B. Cordero
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322
Have you been experiencing higher than normal levels of anxiety or depression? Has it been hard for you to cope with the changes that are happening around you? I entered this field with a genuine desire and passion to help others overcome personal adversities while promoting more meaningful and purposeful lives. I believe that utilizing adversity, conflict, and/or personal life challenges can represent the necessary catalyst for making monumental changes in your life.
Have you been experiencing higher than normal levels of anxiety or depression? Has it been hard for you to cope with the changes that are happening around you? I entered this field with a genuine desire and passion to help others overcome personal adversities while promoting more meaningful and purposeful lives. I believe that utilizing adversity, conflict, and/or personal life challenges can represent the necessary catalyst for making monumental changes in your life.
Alyssa Woolslair
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322
My goal is to assist individuals and couples with discovering their own worthiness and reinforcing the importance of positive change. I blend elements from different therapeutic approaches to best facilitate each client's needs. The powerful connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can have a significant impact on how you view yourself, your relationships with others, and your life. Healing takes times, but recognizing you are worthy of that time is a great place to start.
My goal is to assist individuals and couples with discovering their own worthiness and reinforcing the importance of positive change. I blend elements from different therapeutic approaches to best facilitate each client's needs. The powerful connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can have a significant impact on how you view yourself, your relationships with others, and your life. Healing takes times, but recognizing you are worthy of that time is a great place to start.
Lifeguide Healing Services, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunrise, FL 33322
I specialize in substance and mental health counseling, relationship and marital issues, delinquent youth and parenting skills, life coaching, case management services, individual counseling, and family therapy. I help my clients connect to resources in their community to promote better mental health, emotional awareness, biological health, and spirituality. My goal is to help clients gain more awareness by creating treatment plans, completing homework therapy assignments, and assessing mental health status through testing. What sets me apart is my perspective, approach, and commitment to all my clients.
I specialize in substance and mental health counseling, relationship and marital issues, delinquent youth and parenting skills, life coaching, case management services, individual counseling, and family therapy. I help my clients connect to resources in their community to promote better mental health, emotional awareness, biological health, and spirituality. My goal is to help clients gain more awareness by creating treatment plans, completing homework therapy assignments, and assessing mental health status through testing. What sets me apart is my perspective, approach, and commitment to all my clients.
Michelle Scharlop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33322 (Online Only)
Walking on eggshells, fights erupting quickly, talking but not being heard? Are you and your spouse struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected and wondering if you should stay together or separate? It is heartbreaking to feel like you drifted apart from the person you vowed to love for the rest of your life. When feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness appear, it can leave you asking what should I do? You don't have to live the rest of your life feeling this way. Let me help. IMAGINE feeling appreciated, heard, validated, connected, supported and loved.
Walking on eggshells, fights erupting quickly, talking but not being heard? Are you and your spouse struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected and wondering if you should stay together or separate? It is heartbreaking to feel like you drifted apart from the person you vowed to love for the rest of your life. When feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness appear, it can leave you asking what should I do? You don't have to live the rest of your life feeling this way. Let me help. IMAGINE feeling appreciated, heard, validated, connected, supported and loved.
Carla Barrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT, MT3973
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33322
Are you and your partner stuck and frustrated? Do arguments escalate, going on and on until you're both left feeling exhausted, defensive and misunderstood. Perhaps betrayal -- financial, emotional or sexual, has occurred and you can't repair the wounds because the hurt and separation have pushed you apart. Worse yet, when you try to connect, one of you says the wrong thing, and the effort fails, leaving the other feeling rejected, deflated or resigned. This isn't what you want, but you're unable to regain harmony and trust. You need help.
Are you and your partner stuck and frustrated? Do arguments escalate, going on and on until you're both left feeling exhausted, defensive and misunderstood. Perhaps betrayal -- financial, emotional or sexual, has occurred and you can't repair the wounds because the hurt and separation have pushed you apart. Worse yet, when you try to connect, one of you says the wrong thing, and the effort fails, leaving the other feeling rejected, deflated or resigned. This isn't what you want, but you're unable to regain harmony and trust. You need help.
Bayview Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33322
Whether you want to feel happier, more fulfilled in your relationships, experience greater work/life balance, successfully navigate life transitions such as having your first child, parenting a teenager, or launching your children out of the nest, our team of expert counselors can help! We help children, teens, adults, couples, and families across their lifespan so that no matter what life throws your way, you can overcome it. We are skilled at helping people overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, addiction, anger, divorce, parenting struggles, relationship/family discord, and life transitions.
Whether you want to feel happier, more fulfilled in your relationships, experience greater work/life balance, successfully navigate life transitions such as having your first child, parenting a teenager, or launching your children out of the nest, our team of expert counselors can help! We help children, teens, adults, couples, and families across their lifespan so that no matter what life throws your way, you can overcome it. We are skilled at helping people overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, addiction, anger, divorce, parenting struggles, relationship/family discord, and life transitions.
Alison Fiford Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322
Are you getting what you want out of your life? Are you in balance? Do you want to be happier? Learn to deal with life on your terms and make yourself happy.
Are you getting what you want out of your life? Are you in balance? Do you want to be happier? Learn to deal with life on your terms and make yourself happy.
Dr. Katie Lundin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services to individuals, couples, and families in need. I specialize in relational problems (between couples or within the family). Also experienced in array of other issues including: anxiety, depression, transitional difficulties, bereavement, anger management, unresolved conflict or trauma, behavioral and emotional difficulties. Emphasis is placed on creating an environment where my clients can feel safe, heard, and understood. I am a systemic thinker and practice Brief Therapy with a Solution Focused Approach. The aim is to help clients get to their desired goals while helping them develop the tools necessary for future coping and success.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services to individuals, couples, and families in need. I specialize in relational problems (between couples or within the family). Also experienced in array of other issues including: anxiety, depression, transitional difficulties, bereavement, anger management, unresolved conflict or trauma, behavioral and emotional difficulties. Emphasis is placed on creating an environment where my clients can feel safe, heard, and understood. I am a systemic thinker and practice Brief Therapy with a Solution Focused Approach. The aim is to help clients get to their desired goals while helping them develop the tools necessary for future coping and success.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.