LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Katie Winham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MSSW, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Sometimes we feel stuck in a personal or professional lives or overwhelmed by aspects of our lives. Our relationships too can feel stagnant at times, or sometimes worse, full of conflict and distance. My goal is to work with each person to find practical solutions to helping them get through difficult times in their relationships and lives. We all want to feel understood and close to those we care about the most. I focus on improving life in the here and now and realizing your life's possibilities. I am honored to work with clients on healing places of pain in their past or present using deep forms of therapy.
Sometimes we feel stuck in a personal or professional lives or overwhelmed by aspects of our lives. Our relationships too can feel stagnant at times, or sometimes worse, full of conflict and distance. My goal is to work with each person to find practical solutions to helping them get through difficult times in their relationships and lives. We all want to feel understood and close to those we care about the most. I focus on improving life in the here and now and realizing your life's possibilities. I am honored to work with clients on healing places of pain in their past or present using deep forms of therapy.
Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream -Khalil Gibran. Are you ready to create and live your own story? The one written by you. It's empowering to become the navigator of our own lives. Only then are we truly present. Through exploring the impact of our past, we strengthen our current attachments. Whether you struggle with relationships, pre marital, post divorce, parenting, grief/loss, work stress, anxiety or depression, we will work together to create a nurturing space to explore these issues. My practice is strength based and trauma informed. My clients describe me as being straightforward and kind.
Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream -Khalil Gibran. Are you ready to create and live your own story? The one written by you. It's empowering to become the navigator of our own lives. Only then are we truly present. Through exploring the impact of our past, we strengthen our current attachments. Whether you struggle with relationships, pre marital, post divorce, parenting, grief/loss, work stress, anxiety or depression, we will work together to create a nurturing space to explore these issues. My practice is strength based and trauma informed. My clients describe me as being straightforward and kind.
Psychotherapist with a history of working with adults and adolescents. As a therapist with a social work background, my practice is person-centered and rooted in empathy. My goal is to support you on your journey to improved mental health by connecting with your values and taking steps towards personal goals. I've had a lot of success working with clients who were uncertain about therapy or had a bad experience with it in the past. I bring a lot of care and intention to the work that I do and receive feedback that clients feel more than just heard but also supported in developing applicable skills they were seeking from therapy.
Psychotherapist with a history of working with adults and adolescents. As a therapist with a social work background, my practice is person-centered and rooted in empathy. My goal is to support you on your journey to improved mental health by connecting with your values and taking steps towards personal goals. I've had a lot of success working with clients who were uncertain about therapy or had a bad experience with it in the past. I bring a lot of care and intention to the work that I do and receive feedback that clients feel more than just heard but also supported in developing applicable skills they were seeking from therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience. I have practiced in community based agencies and a private practice setting. I have extensive experience conducting individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, initial diagnostic interviews, and crisis intervention for all areas of mental health.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience. I have practiced in community based agencies and a private practice setting. I have extensive experience conducting individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, initial diagnostic interviews, and crisis intervention for all areas of mental health.
Live the life YOU love, that you intentionally created! It may sound cliché, but my goal for everyone of my clients is for you to be the architect of your own life. A lot of us fall into our lives or we wake up one day and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well I am here to help you live with intention, that includes making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dreams or even get out of your own head. A lot of times we may have some obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns or unhealthy relationships that have gotten us to this spot, and it is so very hard to break free at times. That is where I come in.
Live the life YOU love, that you intentionally created! It may sound cliché, but my goal for everyone of my clients is for you to be the architect of your own life. A lot of us fall into our lives or we wake up one day and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well I am here to help you live with intention, that includes making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dreams or even get out of your own head. A lot of times we may have some obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns or unhealthy relationships that have gotten us to this spot, and it is so very hard to break free at times. That is where I come in.
Hello!
I strive to come to each session in a fully authentic way and provide a space for healing, transformation and hope. I have 20 plus years of experience in a variety of settings.
Acceptance, connection, empathy, support and humor is what I aim to bring to therapy and to encourage exploration, growth and healing.
Some of the steps that I support in therapy are increasing hope, releasing old beliefs that no longer work for us, trusting ourselves, healing and transforming our lives more and more into the people we want to be.
Hello!
I strive to come to each session in a fully authentic way and provide a space for healing, transformation and hope. I have 20 plus years of experience in a variety of settings.
Acceptance, connection, empathy, support and humor is what I aim to bring to therapy and to encourage exploration, growth and healing.
Some of the steps that I support in therapy are increasing hope, releasing old beliefs that no longer work for us, trusting ourselves, healing and transforming our lives more and more into the people we want to be.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating anxiety, ADHD, or neurodivergence. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you deserve a space where you feel understood and empowered. I’m Nicole De La Torre Salas, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in North Florida, specializing in therapy for children, families, and adults facing mild to severe mental health challenges. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a clinician in a community-based nonprofit, ensuring that children and teens—especially those who might otherwise struggle to access care—receive the support they need.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating anxiety, ADHD, or neurodivergence. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you deserve a space where you feel understood and empowered. I’m Nicole De La Torre Salas, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in North Florida, specializing in therapy for children, families, and adults facing mild to severe mental health challenges. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a clinician in a community-based nonprofit, ensuring that children and teens—especially those who might otherwise struggle to access care—receive the support they need.
My passion is working with students and adults with a range of concerns such as: LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, ADHD, trauma, general life stressors, or personal growth.
My approach to therapy is kind, honest, and transparent. I believe that individuals come to therapy to hear the truth and find meaning. I use a flexible but collaborative approach to treatment and truly enjoy my clients and career.
My passion is working with students and adults with a range of concerns such as: LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, ADHD, trauma, general life stressors, or personal growth.
My approach to therapy is kind, honest, and transparent. I believe that individuals come to therapy to hear the truth and find meaning. I use a flexible but collaborative approach to treatment and truly enjoy my clients and career.
Jenny Batalla & 'Apollo' - Ripple Effects Therapy
Counselor, MS, LMHC, AAT-C
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Taking the step to engage in therapy requires courage and vulnerability. As a compassionate therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals seeking support. As the founder of Ripple Effects Therapy, LLC, I believe in therapy's transformative power to create positive change not only within individuals but also in their relationships and communities. Therapy, like a stone creating ripples in water, has the potential to extend its effects far beyond the individual seeking help. My goal is to empower individuals to make meaningful shifts in their lives, leading to a ripple effect that touches the lives of others.
Taking the step to engage in therapy requires courage and vulnerability. As a compassionate therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals seeking support. As the founder of Ripple Effects Therapy, LLC, I believe in therapy's transformative power to create positive change not only within individuals but also in their relationships and communities. Therapy, like a stone creating ripples in water, has the potential to extend its effects far beyond the individual seeking help. My goal is to empower individuals to make meaningful shifts in their lives, leading to a ripple effect that touches the lives of others.
Life is full of moments where opportunity meets change. My desire is to better help you in embracing these opportunities for growth through proper support, encouragement, and skill building to help you achieve a happier, more balanced life. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Therapy By Design Professional Counseling Services. In counseling I work primarily with young adults and older, providing therapy for individuals, couples and families; utilizing many therapeutic approaches carefully designed to meet each individuals needs. My greatest joy is helping others move towards unlocking their greatest potential of self.
Life is full of moments where opportunity meets change. My desire is to better help you in embracing these opportunities for growth through proper support, encouragement, and skill building to help you achieve a happier, more balanced life. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Therapy By Design Professional Counseling Services. In counseling I work primarily with young adults and older, providing therapy for individuals, couples and families; utilizing many therapeutic approaches carefully designed to meet each individuals needs. My greatest joy is helping others move towards unlocking their greatest potential of self.
I'm here to help you become the best version of you emotionally, spiritually, and socially. I'm able to provide you with resources, referrals, individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions in order help you to achieve your goals in a positive, accepting and safe environment. I work with tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations struggling with various life stressors/issues. Some of these include academics, occupation, family conflict, social relationships, gender confusion and identity, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, parenting, addictions, poor body-image, disordered eating patterns, and eating disorders.
I'm here to help you become the best version of you emotionally, spiritually, and socially. I'm able to provide you with resources, referrals, individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions in order help you to achieve your goals in a positive, accepting and safe environment. I work with tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations struggling with various life stressors/issues. Some of these include academics, occupation, family conflict, social relationships, gender confusion and identity, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, parenting, addictions, poor body-image, disordered eating patterns, and eating disorders.
I’ve been in the field of mental health for over 19 years; with experience in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, LGBTQ issues, and PTSD.
I am skilled in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help individuals who want to stop letting their past traumas hold their current lives hostage. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, caring environment in which you can face your fear, doubt and insecurity and work toward empowerment and confidence.
I’ve been in the field of mental health for over 19 years; with experience in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, LGBTQ issues, and PTSD.
I am skilled in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help individuals who want to stop letting their past traumas hold their current lives hostage. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, caring environment in which you can face your fear, doubt and insecurity and work toward empowerment and confidence.
With over 25 years in addiction treatment across residential programs, correctional settings, MAT, and community care, I’ve work with individuals used to handling life on their own—veterans, blue-collar professionals, members of the motorcycle community, and men and women who value loyalty, privacy, and strength. Many have lived through trauma, addiction, and years in survival mode, carrying the weight alone. My approach is direct, grounded, and respectful. I don’t judge or lecture. I meet you where you are and help you build a solid path forward. Therapy can be practical, honest, and connected to real life—not clinical or detached.
With over 25 years in addiction treatment across residential programs, correctional settings, MAT, and community care, I’ve work with individuals used to handling life on their own—veterans, blue-collar professionals, members of the motorcycle community, and men and women who value loyalty, privacy, and strength. Many have lived through trauma, addiction, and years in survival mode, carrying the weight alone. My approach is direct, grounded, and respectful. I don’t judge or lecture. I meet you where you are and help you build a solid path forward. Therapy can be practical, honest, and connected to real life—not clinical or detached.
Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of hopelessness or worry, struggling with meaningful connections despite your best efforts? If you are stuck in your healing journey and are curious about Psychedelic Assisted therapy, I’d love to help. Our work together will incorporate both traditional and non-traditional therapy into your use of psychedelics, helping you to feel whole again. We will help you find relief from the inner turmoil that overwhelms you by identifying unhealthy patterns, navigating difficult emotions, and guiding you toward a renewed, heightened sense of self-love and a feeling of gratitude towards life.
Do you find yourself overcome with feelings of hopelessness or worry, struggling with meaningful connections despite your best efforts? If you are stuck in your healing journey and are curious about Psychedelic Assisted therapy, I’d love to help. Our work together will incorporate both traditional and non-traditional therapy into your use of psychedelics, helping you to feel whole again. We will help you find relief from the inner turmoil that overwhelms you by identifying unhealthy patterns, navigating difficult emotions, and guiding you toward a renewed, heightened sense of self-love and a feeling of gratitude towards life.
Ron Cipriano and Associates Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CAP
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
We're excited to announce that we now offer a Virtual Day and Night Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance abuse. In addition to this, we are also providing Virtual Counseling sessions to better support your needs. Ron Cipriano is the Treatment Director for our Substance Abuse IOP Treatment. We have both daytime and nighttime groups available for our IOP. Beyond our substance abuse, alcoholism, and drug addiction groups, we also offer individual counseling sessions for various addictions, as well as mental health, family, and marital counseling.
We're excited to announce that we now offer a Virtual Day and Night Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance abuse. In addition to this, we are also providing Virtual Counseling sessions to better support your needs. Ron Cipriano is the Treatment Director for our Substance Abuse IOP Treatment. We have both daytime and nighttime groups available for our IOP. Beyond our substance abuse, alcoholism, and drug addiction groups, we also offer individual counseling sessions for various addictions, as well as mental health, family, and marital counseling.
Are you someone who's struggling with symptoms related to ADHD or autism, like impulsivity, social anxiety, sensory issues, or distractibility? Do you find it hard to connect with others? Were you told that you had unlimited potential and feel like you've not lived up to that, especially with hobbies you showed great skill at? Were you a high-achiever in academics or athletics? If you identify as a man, are you struggling with romantic relationships, masculinity, self-esteem, or body image issues?
Are you someone who's struggling with symptoms related to ADHD or autism, like impulsivity, social anxiety, sensory issues, or distractibility? Do you find it hard to connect with others? Were you told that you had unlimited potential and feel like you've not lived up to that, especially with hobbies you showed great skill at? Were you a high-achiever in academics or athletics? If you identify as a man, are you struggling with romantic relationships, masculinity, self-esteem, or body image issues?
Nicole Story, Oceanside Family Therapy &Assessment
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, MEd, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Compassionate and highly skilled psychotherapist licensed in both Mental Health (LMHC) & Family Therapy (LMFT) offering Teletherapy & mental health assessments for children, teens & adults.
Providing virtual therapy in Ireland & UK -member of British Psychological Society & Association for Family Therapy/Systemic Practice UK.
Training and supervision for therapist interns in group/individual modalities.
Neuroaffirming and highly experienced with Autism, ADHD, PDA and AuDHD.
Also working with attorney referred clients requiring evaluations for court.
Beachside offices in Jacksonville Beach, Florida & County Down, Ireland/UK.
Compassionate and highly skilled psychotherapist licensed in both Mental Health (LMHC) & Family Therapy (LMFT) offering Teletherapy & mental health assessments for children, teens & adults.
Providing virtual therapy in Ireland & UK -member of British Psychological Society & Association for Family Therapy/Systemic Practice UK.
Training and supervision for therapist interns in group/individual modalities.
Neuroaffirming and highly experienced with Autism, ADHD, PDA and AuDHD.
Also working with attorney referred clients requiring evaluations for court.
Beachside offices in Jacksonville Beach, Florida & County Down, Ireland/UK.
Life can leave you feeling stretched thin. Maybe your mind won’t turn off - replaying conversations, second-guessing what you said, wondering if you handled things “right.” This might leave you feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or simply drained, with nothing left in your tank. You're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. My goal is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported - not judged. With over two decades of experience, I help clients untangle what feels overwhelming, gain clarity about what matters most, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and satisfying.
Life can leave you feeling stretched thin. Maybe your mind won’t turn off - replaying conversations, second-guessing what you said, wondering if you handled things “right.” This might leave you feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or simply drained, with nothing left in your tank. You're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. My goal is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported - not judged. With over two decades of experience, I help clients untangle what feels overwhelming, gain clarity about what matters most, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and satisfying.
Summit Shores Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
I'm glad that you're exploring your options for greater personal growth and I'm excited to be a part of your journey. I work well with motivated individuals seeking to find and create positive meaning as well as overcome aspects of life that have become maladaptive. Each of us has the potential to live out our greatest self, be empowered, and live intentionally. Work with me to overcome life's roadblocks and re-connect with your truer self.
I'm glad that you're exploring your options for greater personal growth and I'm excited to be a part of your journey. I work well with motivated individuals seeking to find and create positive meaning as well as overcome aspects of life that have become maladaptive. Each of us has the potential to live out our greatest self, be empowered, and live intentionally. Work with me to overcome life's roadblocks and re-connect with your truer self.
Trauma responses & beliefs can FEEL permanent when you have the coping skills but LACK the ability to access them. What you need is a more somatic approach to healing memory networks w/ more desirable response patterns learned from what's past, to reflexively improve responses in similar future instances. EMDR does wonders for issues w/ control, self-worth, attachment, identity, performance, and/or hypersensitivity. We’ll demystify how EMDR works as a domino healing effect, prepare you for what to expect, AND give you a taste of its efficiency. If the goal is therapy that works to become PRN, I'm the EMDR Therapist for you.
Trauma responses & beliefs can FEEL permanent when you have the coping skills but LACK the ability to access them. What you need is a more somatic approach to healing memory networks w/ more desirable response patterns learned from what's past, to reflexively improve responses in similar future instances. EMDR does wonders for issues w/ control, self-worth, attachment, identity, performance, and/or hypersensitivity. We’ll demystify how EMDR works as a domino healing effect, prepare you for what to expect, AND give you a taste of its efficiency. If the goal is therapy that works to become PRN, I'm the EMDR Therapist for you.
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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.