LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Miami, FL
Pizzi has helped gay men and couples find intimacy and happiness for over 25 years.
¡Gregg habla español! Visite www.DrPizzi.com o contacte por WhatsApp al 1-888-DRPIZZI (1-888-377-4994) para hacer una cita. El Dr. Pizzi es completamente bilingüe y bicultural. ¡Esperamos la oportunidad de servirle!
Pizzi has helped gay men and couples find intimacy and happiness for over 25 years.
¡Gregg habla español! Visite www.DrPizzi.com o contacte por WhatsApp al 1-888-DRPIZZI (1-888-377-4994) para hacer una cita. El Dr. Pizzi es completamente bilingüe y bicultural. ¡Esperamos la oportunidad de servirle!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, and the use of healthy coping skills to ensure a judgment-free, heart-expanding experience.
Searching for relief from from the stresses of daily life? Well, you can breathe easier now. There will always be time for others, but now is your chance to "reclaim your time" and focus on building and recognizing your self worth. In therapy, we will begin healing the hurts that left you with anxiety and self-doubt. We'll work to develop the internal voice of encouragement you need in order to stop negative thought patterns in their tracks, while walking towards your light and your purpose. Are you working to become a more peaceful, optimistic person?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, and the use of healthy coping skills to ensure a judgment-free, heart-expanding experience.
Searching for relief from from the stresses of daily life? Well, you can breathe easier now. There will always be time for others, but now is your chance to "reclaim your time" and focus on building and recognizing your self worth. In therapy, we will begin healing the hurts that left you with anxiety and self-doubt. We'll work to develop the internal voice of encouragement you need in order to stop negative thought patterns in their tracks, while walking towards your light and your purpose. Are you working to become a more peaceful, optimistic person?
I’m Brian Adderley, a queer and Black therapist dedicated to decolonizing mental health practices and nurturing authentic connections.
I can help you embrace kindness toward yourself while navigating feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and self-doubt. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to explore your unique experiences and connect with your full self. My specialty is decolonizing mental health practices, integrating affirmative, mindfulness, CBT and other approaches.
I’m Brian Adderley, a queer and Black therapist dedicated to decolonizing mental health practices and nurturing authentic connections.
I can help you embrace kindness toward yourself while navigating feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and self-doubt. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to explore your unique experiences and connect with your full self. My specialty is decolonizing mental health practices, integrating affirmative, mindfulness, CBT and other approaches.
Eugene Foerster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, and the complexities of self-discovery, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ experiences.
I take a collaborative approach, blending lighthearted humor with evidence-based strategies to help you embrace your authentic self. Our thoughts and emotions are part of us, and learning to accept and navigate them is essential. By focusing on behavioral therapies, I support you in finding a path towards a life that feels fulfilling and true to you.
I specialize in supporting teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, and the complexities of self-discovery, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ experiences.
I take a collaborative approach, blending lighthearted humor with evidence-based strategies to help you embrace your authentic self. Our thoughts and emotions are part of us, and learning to accept and navigate them is essential. By focusing on behavioral therapies, I support you in finding a path towards a life that feels fulfilling and true to you.
I work with clients experiencing emotional or behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, anger, and LGBT issues.
Do you want to create new ways of thinking to improve your mood, your relationships, and your life circumstances? I will assist you in changing how you feel about your relationships, your life circumstances, and yourself by discovering how to manage your thoughts more successfully.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Certified Addiction Specialist who has been practicing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for over 20 years in a wide variety of settings in North America and Europe.
I work with clients experiencing emotional or behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, anger, and LGBT issues.
Do you want to create new ways of thinking to improve your mood, your relationships, and your life circumstances? I will assist you in changing how you feel about your relationships, your life circumstances, and yourself by discovering how to manage your thoughts more successfully.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Certified Addiction Specialist who has been practicing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for over 20 years in a wide variety of settings in North America and Europe.
I also support gay, lesbian, and queer clients who want space to explore who they are without translating, filtering, or performing.
I get how hard it can be untangle the mess of relationships, stress, and self-doubt. My approach blends big-picture insight with real tools, nervous system work, and honest reflection. I bring lived experience and expertise (yes, I'm getting a PhD in relationships) to help you shift what no longer fits.
I also support gay, lesbian, and queer clients who want space to explore who they are without translating, filtering, or performing.
I get how hard it can be untangle the mess of relationships, stress, and self-doubt. My approach blends big-picture insight with real tools, nervous system work, and honest reflection. I bring lived experience and expertise (yes, I'm getting a PhD in relationships) to help you shift what no longer fits.
I am passionate about working with individuals who feel stunted by the lingering impact of anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ Identity issues, and early childhood relational wounding.
Find your strengths in the "HERE and NOW" by being Kind and Gentle with Yourself. How can you love others if you don't love yourself first? You are worthy of love and attention. Our innate being can often be suppressed by stress, doubt, or pain. You are Precious and Irreplaceable! Therapy isn't about 'fixing' oneself; rather a journey from insight to integration, a recovery of what you may have lost along the way, finding a practice of gentleness, and a return to wholeness. Therapy is about creating a sense of your own story. I invite you to take hold of this chance for yourself on this journey inward into self-discovery.
I am passionate about working with individuals who feel stunted by the lingering impact of anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ Identity issues, and early childhood relational wounding.
Find your strengths in the "HERE and NOW" by being Kind and Gentle with Yourself. How can you love others if you don't love yourself first? You are worthy of love and attention. Our innate being can often be suppressed by stress, doubt, or pain. You are Precious and Irreplaceable! Therapy isn't about 'fixing' oneself; rather a journey from insight to integration, a recovery of what you may have lost along the way, finding a practice of gentleness, and a return to wholeness. Therapy is about creating a sense of your own story. I invite you to take hold of this chance for yourself on this journey inward into self-discovery.
For over a decade I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents, young adults and adults regarding family & relationship issues, life transitions, career stress/burnout, self image, anxiety, depression and trauma.
For some, therapy provides a space to address an acute crisis, chronic symptoms or to expand awareness of oneself and sometimes a mix of all three. I believe therapy is most impactful when it is tailored to each person’s unique needs and concerns. This looks different for everyone and might even look different throughout your journey. Good therapy can help you to make the changes you have been struggling with, identify the patterns that might be holding you back and ultimately help you to create a more fulfilling life.
For over a decade I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents, young adults and adults regarding family & relationship issues, life transitions, career stress/burnout, self image, anxiety, depression and trauma.
For some, therapy provides a space to address an acute crisis, chronic symptoms or to expand awareness of oneself and sometimes a mix of all three. I believe therapy is most impactful when it is tailored to each person’s unique needs and concerns. This looks different for everyone and might even look different throughout your journey. Good therapy can help you to make the changes you have been struggling with, identify the patterns that might be holding you back and ultimately help you to create a more fulfilling life.
I identify as queer and have worked with clients in all stages of recognizing their queerness.
I love helping clients get to those "ah-ha" moments that unlock the gates of progress and healing. I practice a multitude of evidence based modalities and tailor them to my clients' specific needs. Most of my experience comes from working with those who have experienced significant complex trauma, neurodivergent folx, and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
I identify as queer and have worked with clients in all stages of recognizing their queerness.
I love helping clients get to those "ah-ha" moments that unlock the gates of progress and healing. I practice a multitude of evidence based modalities and tailor them to my clients' specific needs. Most of my experience comes from working with those who have experienced significant complex trauma, neurodivergent folx, and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
Tom Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I currently specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—whether in dating, friendships, or family dynamics—as well as LGBTQ individuals.
My approach is collaborative, solution-oriented, authentic (with a touch of humor), and tailored to your unique needs. I integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with a strength-based and insight-oriented perspective to develop personalized strategies for lasting change. I also incorporate Attachment Theory to help with relationship issues.
I currently specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—whether in dating, friendships, or family dynamics—as well as LGBTQ individuals.
My approach is collaborative, solution-oriented, authentic (with a touch of humor), and tailored to your unique needs. I integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with a strength-based and insight-oriented perspective to develop personalized strategies for lasting change. I also incorporate Attachment Theory to help with relationship issues.
East Coast Mental Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33131
We work with all individuals as well asspecialize in working with members of the Lgbtq community.
Immediate Openings are Available! At East Coast Mental Wellness we take pride in making sure you are receiving the right care and treatment. We try our best to accommodate every need of our clients and offer a safe and comfortable environment. Telehealth and in-person sessions are based upon client interest and clinician availability.
We work with all individuals as well asspecialize in working with members of the Lgbtq community.
Immediate Openings are Available! At East Coast Mental Wellness we take pride in making sure you are receiving the right care and treatment. We try our best to accommodate every need of our clients and offer a safe and comfortable environment. Telehealth and in-person sessions are based upon client interest and clinician availability.
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Therapists
Cathleen “Cassie” Wiedel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33145
I’m a neurodivergent, queer-affirming therapist helping individuals, couples, and families build fulfilling lives.
My approach integrates evidence-based techniques like Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple and Family Systems Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Family/Couple Communication Therapy. I focus on your strengths, empowering you to make choices that honor your values and goals.
I’m a neurodivergent, queer-affirming therapist helping individuals, couples, and families build fulfilling lives.
My approach integrates evidence-based techniques like Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple and Family Systems Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Family/Couple Communication Therapy. I focus on your strengths, empowering you to make choices that honor your values and goals.
I work with individuals and couples, including those in LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships, to navigate challenges, deepen connection, and build relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling.
I help people identify shame-based strategies and strategies of connection, while increasing clients' sense of agency over their lives. Using a warm, compassionate approach, I integrate mind-body techniques to heal complex relational trauma.
I work with individuals and couples, including those in LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationships, to navigate challenges, deepen connection, and build relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling.
I help people identify shame-based strategies and strategies of connection, while increasing clients' sense of agency over their lives. Using a warm, compassionate approach, I integrate mind-body techniques to heal complex relational trauma.
I’m a gay therapist who works with gay men, creatives, performers, and public-facing professionals navigating stress, burnout, identity, and emotional disconnection.
Specialties are Depression, Life Transitions, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers), and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I’m a gay therapist who works with gay men, creatives, performers, and public-facing professionals navigating stress, burnout, identity, and emotional disconnection.
Specialties are Depression, Life Transitions, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers), and LGBTQIA+ issues.
My main specialities are LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, relational/attachment trauma, non-monogamy, self-esteem, identity exploration, and life transitions.
I approach therapy with curiosity, connection, insight, compassion, and a splash of humor. I aim to create an environment where you feel safe to explore, discover and embrace your truest and highest self. I believe an essential task of therapy is to foster reflection in order to develop self-awareness, leading to a greater ability to effectively navigate and enjoy life. I primarily practice through a relational and attachment-based psychodynamic lens. I believe that the relationship dynamics you have with yourself, others, and the world are the primary factors in both emotional well-being and emotional distress.
My main specialities are LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, relational/attachment trauma, non-monogamy, self-esteem, identity exploration, and life transitions.
I approach therapy with curiosity, connection, insight, compassion, and a splash of humor. I aim to create an environment where you feel safe to explore, discover and embrace your truest and highest self. I believe an essential task of therapy is to foster reflection in order to develop self-awareness, leading to a greater ability to effectively navigate and enjoy life. I primarily practice through a relational and attachment-based psychodynamic lens. I believe that the relationship dynamics you have with yourself, others, and the world are the primary factors in both emotional well-being and emotional distress.
I am equipped to work with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, adjustment issues, coaching, faith, and LGBTQ+ issues.
My approach to counseling uses a relational model that creates a safe environment where I encourage my clients to develop resiliency and self-empowerment. Life is very hard. My goal is to have each person leave a session feeling more capable to handle whatever life throws at them.
I am equipped to work with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, adjustment issues, coaching, faith, and LGBTQ+ issues.
My approach to counseling uses a relational model that creates a safe environment where I encourage my clients to develop resiliency and self-empowerment. Life is very hard. My goal is to have each person leave a session feeling more capable to handle whatever life throws at them.
My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments.
My specialties include working with LGBT+ adults and youth, BIPoC, couples, adults in transition, college students, activists, artists, and all of those who have been historically excluded from accessing quality mental health care supports. I am deeply compassionate and work closely with my clients to create a sense of attunement and connection.
My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments.
My specialties include working with LGBT+ adults and youth, BIPoC, couples, adults in transition, college students, activists, artists, and all of those who have been historically excluded from accessing quality mental health care supports. I am deeply compassionate and work closely with my clients to create a sense of attunement and connection.
Having served as the Director of Clinical Services at The LGBT Community Center in NYC, I have vast experience supervising other therapists.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you feel unfulfilled in your relationships, career, or other key areas of your life. If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you, then it may be time to engage in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at the areas that are causing distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically.
Having served as the Director of Clinical Services at The LGBT Community Center in NYC, I have vast experience supervising other therapists.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you feel unfulfilled in your relationships, career, or other key areas of your life. If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you, then it may be time to engage in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at the areas that are causing distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically.
Anchor Resilience Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS-MHC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
At my practice, I specialize in supporting men and the LGBTQIA+ community through the challenges of trauma, substance abuse, communication, and daily issues, among other things.
Only open for Qualified Supervision. Hello, I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor. I am open to working with numerous populations navigating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and daily concerns among other areas. If your goal is to work through your mental health and be challenged to do so, we could be a good match for each other. In addition, are you wanting to learn more about yourself, your strengths, and ways to better function, I can assist in those areas.
At my practice, I specialize in supporting men and the LGBTQIA+ community through the challenges of trauma, substance abuse, communication, and daily issues, among other things.
Only open for Qualified Supervision. Hello, I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor. I am open to working with numerous populations navigating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and daily concerns among other areas. If your goal is to work through your mental health and be challenged to do so, we could be a good match for each other. In addition, are you wanting to learn more about yourself, your strengths, and ways to better function, I can assist in those areas.
I am a queer, Syrian clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD/diagnostic testing, working with the LGBTQ+ community and treating folks dealing with OCD, minority stress, depression, anxiety, and phobias.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and meant to empower my clients in setting and reaching goals that are values-based. I employ an integrative approach and draw from various therapeutic orientations, but at my core, I am an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practitioner. With regard to OCD, I have extensive training in exposure and response prevention.
I am a queer, Syrian clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD/diagnostic testing, working with the LGBTQ+ community and treating folks dealing with OCD, minority stress, depression, anxiety, and phobias.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and meant to empower my clients in setting and reaching goals that are values-based. I employ an integrative approach and draw from various therapeutic orientations, but at my core, I am an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practitioner. With regard to OCD, I have extensive training in exposure and response prevention.
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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.