LGBTQ+ Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
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Beyond The Matter Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC, QualSup, Veteran
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Areas of expertise include trauma, relationship/intimacy issues, emotional difficulties, phase-of-life challenges, personal growth and development, and
LGBTQ
+ issues.
Greetings! I'm Maria Giuliana, founder of Beyond The Matter Counseling and Consulting Services LLC. I'm committed to caring for the whole person. I use an existential-humanistic-integrative approach that is trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent, and offer a safe space for all. I provide individual, couples counseling, and clinical supervision services via telehealth only. I'm a 20-year Navy Veteran who understands the unique stresses and the full impact of the military lifestyle on our active, retired, and veteran service members and their families. Together, we'll develop tools to better navigate your course.
QueerSpace Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I opened QueerSpace Counseling, LLC because it is my passion to work with the
LGBTQ
+ community to foster a safe space where clients can share their stories and find practical, easy to use interventions that provide relief. I believe that each of us can take steps for measurable success in our goals and operate from a mindfulness-based and trauma-informed approach. I work only with adult individuals (I do not offer couple's counseling). Step Up. Step Out. Step Forward.
Not accepting new clients
David Baker-Hargrove
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, DAPA, CCFC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have over 27 years of clinical experience working with the
LGBTQ
+ community, with a particular focus on the
transgender
, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming community. But I have worked with folx across the spectrum of our community and a many life and mental health challenges having nothing to do with their
LGBTQ
+ identities.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Not accepting new clients
Scott Harvey
Psychologist, PsyD, TCT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am board certified in
transgender
mental health and have expertise in sexual orientation and gender identity development.
Have you been struggling to engage in your life? Experiencing uncertainty about what direction is the right one to choose? Feeling anxious or depressed? Having questions about relationships, sex, gender, or sexuality? Could you use another perspective, or would you like someone to help you figure things out? My name is Dr. Scott Harvey, and I am a licensed psychologist who provides culturally and sexuality-sensitive individual therapy, and I’m here to help. I offer a free consultation and can be reached by both phone and email.
Avonlea Veilleux
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping people learn to help themselves. (I know that sounds corny- but it’s true!) Life can be overwhelming and often support is needed to help you recognize the strengths you’ve had all along. My goal is to help you gather tools to overcome difficult hurdles, express uncomfortable emotions, and better understand yourself. In other words, I help with managing life. I have a passion for working with survivors of sexual trauma, individuals with ADHD, and members or allies of the
LGBTQ
+ community. I hope to connect with a client who seeks balance in their life and wants to live to their fullest potential.
Jacob Gandy
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI, BCBA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with people ages 12 to 100 who are
gay
, straight,
bisexual
,
transgender
, non-binary, gender
queer
, male, female, in the minority or in the majority.
I have experience and a passion for working with people who feel like they are on the outside, looking in. This may lead to depression, anxiety, frustration, or questions about your identity. I offer a safe space to talk about your challenges and I will do my best to help you work toward progress. I have experience working with
LGBTQ
+ adults and teens.
Tina Gillems
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have over 17 years of experience with Children and Families, Adults and children within the community, child welfare, individual and family therapy, case management and medical social work. I have worked within the Juvenile and adult justice system,
LGBTQ
population and their families, children and adults with mental health, children and adults that have aged out of foster care, and others in the community. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, domestic violence, and many more.
Mary Schilpp
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I work with couples and individuals, and welcome the
LGBTQ
community. My therapeutic goals are to teach couples effective communication, rather than act as a referee. I provide education and teach skills that clients continue to use, to keep communication on track, including emotional regulation. When partners are in an emotionally heightened state, it is difficult to communicate effectively. I work to help clients master this skill, as we move into difficult subject matter. I meet with couples from 90 minutes to two hours, because as relational counseling goes, one hour sessions have not been as effective in my experience.
Not accepting new clients
Lori Sterling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include emotional difficulties, life transitions,
LGBTQIA
+ issues, school issues, and personal growth/development.
Hello there! I hope your day has been going well. If it hasn’t, well then, I hope I can assist with your tomorrow going a bit better. I’m Lori Sterling and I am committed to helping others forge a better tomorrow. To accomplish this, I utilize an emotion-focused approach that is trauma-informed to provide a safe space for all. I am a graduate of the University of North Florida, where I received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Psychology and my Master's Degree of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Currently, I primarily provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults.
Kim Ehly, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
My practice includes individual therapy, couples counseling w/ focus on communication, polyamory,
LGBTQA
+,
transgender
, adoptees, grief/loss, abandonment issues, Complex-PTSD, and relationship abuse recovery.
When life is challenging and hard to navigate, reaching out for guidance is often the most loving thing you can do for yourself, your intimate relationship, or your family. So my guess is, if you have landed here, you're ready to begin the journey toward healing. One of my greatest passions is helping you come through difficult times to discover how resilient and resourceful you really are. I believe therapy is a journey that can help anyone of any background gain comfort and contentment in life. We will be a team journeying toward the life you wish to lead.
Rachel Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My particular areas of interest include surviving the trauma of interpersonal, sexual, and/or political violence; negotiating a
lesbian
/
gay
/
bisexual
/
transgender
/
queer
identity; and the impact of stigma on mental and physical well-being.
Reaching out and asking for help can be one of the most challenging aspects of starting the therapy process. If you have made it this far, you are ready to start. The majority of the clients I work with are aware of the issues they would like to focus on for treatment. With that, my approach tends to be both relational in style and goal oriented in terms of treatment planning and working towards the best way to assist you in your personal growth and success.
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Nickolas Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, ACSW
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical social worker licensed in Colorado, Florida, and Vermont with over 10 years of experience collaborating with clients to meet their goals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, career challenges,
LGBTQ
+ related issues, and grief and loss.My counseling style is accepting, collaborative, and warm. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and respect while giving special attention to your strengths.
Krista Jo Buda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with people who are trying to overcome trauma, self doubt or unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns. I am passionate about and have an extensive background in working with poly, kink,
LGBTQIA
and other alternative lifestyle communities.
Kelly R Minter
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a
queer
therapist who focuses on teens, young adults, couples, and the
LGBTQIA
+ community. I also do work with religious trauma, purity culture recovery, and generally helping you live your favorite life ever! Issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty getting into or maintaining your relationships? I have real life experience AND the training to help you with these things, and let you know that you are not alone. Do you want to become "unstuck"? Do you need someone to talk to so you don't feel so alone? I can help you.
Erica Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapy practice is all-inclusive, sex positive, and
LGBTQIA
+ affirming.
Are you struggling with issues related to sexuality, intimacy, or relationships? Working through personal or relational challenges alone can be overwhelming and leave you feeling stressed or anxious. I help clients identify barriers to pleasure and address concerns that are contributing to dissatisfaction. Individual and partnered therapy sessions offered.
Kurt W Oster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, RPT
Verified
Verified
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Texas, an ASD-Clinical Specialist, a Board Certified Diplomate, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (C.C.T.P.). As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I am here to help clients reach their goals of overcoming life challenges, growing in new ways, and helping develop new positive goals and ways of doing things. Additionally, I work with
LGBTQ
+ Clients on coming out, identity development, and gender identity issues. I provide a safe place for clients to explore the challenges facing them.
Tyler Rogols
Counselor, MBA, MA, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or
LGBTQ
+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.
Ezra Stone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide creative, gender-affirming therapy for
queer
and
trans
folks, as well as short-term solution focused therapy for partners and family members to process a loved one’s coming out. Clients come to me for a lot of reasons— they’re questioning their gender identity, struggling with the coming out process, or looking to learn more about how to support someone they love. Sometimes they have past traumas that are getting in the way of feeling secure, safe, and authentic. Or they want some strategies for managing anxiety or depression. No matter what brings you here, welcome.
Michelle Powell
Counselor, LMHC, PhD, CSAT-C
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and supportive space where clients have the opportunity to work through issues in a collaborative and empathetic environment. My specialties include sex and love addiction including affair recovery, porn addiction, serial affair. Additionally, I specialize in sex therapy, infertility, prenatal, postpartum, relationships,
gay
and
lesbian
issues. I earned my PhD in Clinical Sexology and my Master's in Mental and Clinical Health Cousneling. In April 2018 I began my Certified Sex Addiction Therapist certified (CSAT). I am also a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and have received extensive training in infertility, third party reproduction, egg donation and surrogacy.
Polyamory, BDSM, Kink, & Queer friendly counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP
Verified
Verified
I am Polyamory, Kink, BDSM and
Queer
friendly and competent. I am secular and won't be pushing religion, though I respect all religions. Í'm a supporting member of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, and Polyfriendly.org, as well as the Secular Therapy Project. I celebrate and support non traditional lifestyles. I can help with mood disorders, relationships, addiction, and other issues as well. You can meet me in my office, meet via video therapy from the comfort of your home, or use your phone to video conference with me during your lunch hour.
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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.