LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Monticello, FL
My ideal client is someone who’s tired of carrying everything alone — anxiety that won’t quiet down, old trauma that still shows up, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or emotions that hit out of nowhere. They want clarity, stability, and real connection. They want to feel like themselves again. They’re not looking for perfection — just a safe place to land, make sense of things, & finally move forward with support that feels steady and real.
My ideal client is someone who’s tired of carrying everything alone — anxiety that won’t quiet down, old trauma that still shows up, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or emotions that hit out of nowhere. They want clarity, stability, and real connection. They want to feel like themselves again. They’re not looking for perfection — just a safe place to land, make sense of things, & finally move forward with support that feels steady and real.
You're struggling with your spouse, friend, intimate partner, and/or a family member. You've tried to get them to listen to you countless of times. You're burnout, frustrated, and possibly scared. What does it mean for you if this relationship doesn't work out? Maybe you've had experiences in therapy before, maybe this is brand new, but you know something has got to change.
Our practice has advanced training in relational and attachment therapy modalities. We are confident that we will find a clear path forward for you & your loved ones, together.
You're struggling with your spouse, friend, intimate partner, and/or a family member. You've tried to get them to listen to you countless of times. You're burnout, frustrated, and possibly scared. What does it mean for you if this relationship doesn't work out? Maybe you've had experiences in therapy before, maybe this is brand new, but you know something has got to change.
Our practice has advanced training in relational and attachment therapy modalities. We are confident that we will find a clear path forward for you & your loved ones, together.
I believe it is important to provide a relaxed and supportive environment for clients to discuss their concerns, with tele-health psychotherapy and evaluations being available online through Thera-link. I strive to provide psychotherapy, psychological consultations, and clinical assessment that promote well-being, personal growth, increase in skills/knowledge base, and effectiveness for clients.
I believe it is important to provide a relaxed and supportive environment for clients to discuss their concerns, with tele-health psychotherapy and evaluations being available online through Thera-link. I strive to provide psychotherapy, psychological consultations, and clinical assessment that promote well-being, personal growth, increase in skills/knowledge base, and effectiveness for clients.
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
In life we frequently encounter obstacles between where we are and what we want to achieve. These obstacles can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or unresolved trauma. Gaining a better understanding of who we are is an important step in creating a sense of personal fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. I work with individuals to gain insight into the influence of not only past events, but also current patterns of beliefs, with a goal of reconciling past hurts, healing past trauma, and breaking the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and reactions.
In life we frequently encounter obstacles between where we are and what we want to achieve. These obstacles can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or unresolved trauma. Gaining a better understanding of who we are is an important step in creating a sense of personal fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. I work with individuals to gain insight into the influence of not only past events, but also current patterns of beliefs, with a goal of reconciling past hurts, healing past trauma, and breaking the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and reactions.
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I am trained professionally in Jungian psychoanalysis and depth psychology alongside cognitive, gestalt, and relational models. I work with those with a history of depression, trauma, PTSD, existential distress and sexual abuse as well as life-transitions, identity dysphoria, grief, and crises of self. Together we access the needs of psyche-soul that are calling for attention in order for you to reach a greater sense of wholeness and embodiment. Sessions involve analytical work, meaning-making, talk therapy, and dreamwork as well as cognitive healing and image work to bring the unconscious to consciousness.
I am trained professionally in Jungian psychoanalysis and depth psychology alongside cognitive, gestalt, and relational models. I work with those with a history of depression, trauma, PTSD, existential distress and sexual abuse as well as life-transitions, identity dysphoria, grief, and crises of self. Together we access the needs of psyche-soul that are calling for attention in order for you to reach a greater sense of wholeness and embodiment. Sessions involve analytical work, meaning-making, talk therapy, and dreamwork as well as cognitive healing and image work to bring the unconscious to consciousness.
I am queer, non-judgmental, and semi-hip.
You find yourself constantly avoiding triggers, unable to go certain places or do things that remind you of your unresolved hurt - a lost relationship, childhood abandonment, the death of someone you love dearly. You feel limited and held back by your painful past. You get sucked into self help videos on Tik-Tok looking for a solution and find yourself feeling empty after hours of scrolling. Together we can face the past head on. I guide clients to work through past hurt and do the work to heal. My clients finish therapy confident, emotionally healthy, and free to move forward into a hopeful future.
I am queer, non-judgmental, and semi-hip.
You find yourself constantly avoiding triggers, unable to go certain places or do things that remind you of your unresolved hurt - a lost relationship, childhood abandonment, the death of someone you love dearly. You feel limited and held back by your painful past. You get sucked into self help videos on Tik-Tok looking for a solution and find yourself feeling empty after hours of scrolling. Together we can face the past head on. I guide clients to work through past hurt and do the work to heal. My clients finish therapy confident, emotionally healthy, and free to move forward into a hopeful future.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
Bloom & Heal Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Are you navigating anxiety, relationship stress, or life transitions and wanting support that truly meets you where you are?
Bloom & Heal Therapy Services offers compassionate, affirming therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We have clinicians with a wide range of specialties including EMDR to help clients work through distressing experiences and build emotional resilience. Our clinicians take a collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming approach that honors your experiences, strengths, and goals.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Are you navigating anxiety, relationship stress, or life transitions and wanting support that truly meets you where you are?
Bloom & Heal Therapy Services offers compassionate, affirming therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We have clinicians with a wide range of specialties including EMDR to help clients work through distressing experiences and build emotional resilience. Our clinicians take a collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming approach that honors your experiences, strengths, and goals.
As a queer, first-gen, Asian (Filipinx) immigrant, I understand the importance of strengthening your relationship with your Self, deconstructing harmful narratives, and finding sense of belonging.
I center decolonial and abolitionist theories within my therapeutic approach in working with queer and/or trans People of the Global Majority and their intersecting marginalized identities. Most of my clients are working through intergenerational/systemic trauma, family dynamics/conflict, attachment concerns, and self-liberation, among others.
As a queer, first-gen, Asian (Filipinx) immigrant, I understand the importance of strengthening your relationship with your Self, deconstructing harmful narratives, and finding sense of belonging.
I center decolonial and abolitionist theories within my therapeutic approach in working with queer and/or trans People of the Global Majority and their intersecting marginalized identities. Most of my clients are working through intergenerational/systemic trauma, family dynamics/conflict, attachment concerns, and self-liberation, among others.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and unique to my clients’ specific goals. We discuss this collaboratively, and my approach is informed by evidence-based practices developed to improve emotional and psychological wellbeing. My therapy style is relational and educational: I show up as another human being and teach what I have learned through my education and training.
I completed my graduate degree in 2019 at the University of Florida, and I received my clinical training at the University of Florida Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology at Springhill II.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and unique to my clients’ specific goals. We discuss this collaboratively, and my approach is informed by evidence-based practices developed to improve emotional and psychological wellbeing. My therapy style is relational and educational: I show up as another human being and teach what I have learned through my education and training.
I completed my graduate degree in 2019 at the University of Florida, and I received my clinical training at the University of Florida Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology at Springhill II.
My practice is kink-conscious, non-monogamy-friendly, and LGBTQ+-affirming.
Dating and relationships can feel overwhelming, especially after a breakup, divorce, or major life transition. You’re juggling so many things – from heartbreak to financial stress to judgment from others. You’re left questioning your worth, wondering if you’ll ever feel secure in love. Maybe you find yourself drawn to the same unhealthy patterns or overthinking every connection. What you want is to feel safe, valued, and able to show up authentically in relationships that honor who you are. Whether you’re navigating dating, rebuilding after loss, or exploring alternative relationship structures, you don’t have to do it alone.
My practice is kink-conscious, non-monogamy-friendly, and LGBTQ+-affirming.
Dating and relationships can feel overwhelming, especially after a breakup, divorce, or major life transition. You’re juggling so many things – from heartbreak to financial stress to judgment from others. You’re left questioning your worth, wondering if you’ll ever feel secure in love. Maybe you find yourself drawn to the same unhealthy patterns or overthinking every connection. What you want is to feel safe, valued, and able to show up authentically in relationships that honor who you are. Whether you’re navigating dating, rebuilding after loss, or exploring alternative relationship structures, you don’t have to do it alone.
I specialize in working with queer, trans, neurodivergent clients & others on the margins.
My approach to working with individuals, relationships & groups is to start with presence & curiosity. I tailor treatment to each client & provide holistic, identity-informed care. My mission is to cultivate self-knowing, hope & reparative connection. My work is based on integrity, a profound respect for the human condition, & an anti-oppressive framework.
I specialize in working with queer, trans, neurodivergent clients & others on the margins.
My approach to working with individuals, relationships & groups is to start with presence & curiosity. I tailor treatment to each client & provide holistic, identity-informed care. My mission is to cultivate self-knowing, hope & reparative connection. My work is based on integrity, a profound respect for the human condition, & an anti-oppressive framework.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks on how their identity impacts their mental health.
My passion is empowering clients to navigate these challenges through warm, empathetic care in a safe environment. By working alongside clients and viewing them holistically, I believe it is possible to help them enact real change and personal growth. I utilize a holistic and feminist framework that helps me to understand what each client needs.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks on how their identity impacts their mental health.
My passion is empowering clients to navigate these challenges through warm, empathetic care in a safe environment. By working alongside clients and viewing them holistically, I believe it is possible to help them enact real change and personal growth. I utilize a holistic and feminist framework that helps me to understand what each client needs.
Rachel Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m queer, and I work significantly with the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming of all orientations and identities.
I'm passionate about walking alongside people who have a sense that, "Maybe, just maybe, it doesn't have to always be this way." Perhaps you're feeling stuck in the same relational dynamics, holding beliefs and ideas about yourself, others, and the world that no longer seem helpful, or wanting to figure out what it might look like to be a more healthy, whole, and honest person. Many of us often have a desire for life to look different, but we might not be sure how to get there. I view therapy as a process that can help us discover more about where we've been, who we are becoming, and how we want to live.
I’m queer, and I work significantly with the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming of all orientations and identities.
I'm passionate about walking alongside people who have a sense that, "Maybe, just maybe, it doesn't have to always be this way." Perhaps you're feeling stuck in the same relational dynamics, holding beliefs and ideas about yourself, others, and the world that no longer seem helpful, or wanting to figure out what it might look like to be a more healthy, whole, and honest person. Many of us often have a desire for life to look different, but we might not be sure how to get there. I view therapy as a process that can help us discover more about where we've been, who we are becoming, and how we want to live.
Hey, life can be tough. Some events are out of our control and sometimes we tend to get in our own way. Often negative events in our childhood shape our adult responses leading to anxiety, depression, avoidance, and panic. Whatever the experience you’re here because you’re ready to overcome it. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
Hey, life can be tough. Some events are out of our control and sometimes we tend to get in our own way. Often negative events in our childhood shape our adult responses leading to anxiety, depression, avoidance, and panic. Whatever the experience you’re here because you’re ready to overcome it. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
My therapy style is collaborative and client centered. I believe each person is unique and has their own story, their own challenges and their own needs. I approach therapy from a humanistic perspective and use a variety of methods to help my clients. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I am open to working with my clients using the tools and methods they find most useful. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them find solutions to challenges, improve their well-being and support them in their journey.
My therapy style is collaborative and client centered. I believe each person is unique and has their own story, their own challenges and their own needs. I approach therapy from a humanistic perspective and use a variety of methods to help my clients. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I am open to working with my clients using the tools and methods they find most useful. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them find solutions to challenges, improve their well-being and support them in their journey.
I am licensed in Florida with 9 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I have specific expertise to assist in diverse populations to navigate with support and sincerity.
I am licensed in Florida with 9 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I have specific expertise to assist in diverse populations to navigate with support and sincerity.
Have you been struggling to engage in your life? Experiencing uncertainty about what direction is right for you? 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? I'm Dr. Scott Harvey, and I'm 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.
Have you been struggling to engage in your life? Experiencing uncertainty about what direction is right for you? 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? I'm Dr. Scott Harvey, and I'm 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.
No insurance - I work with sexual & relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, & chronic pain. My practice is especially focused on the ways these concerns can overlap: sex can become shaped by anxiety, pressure, shame, resentment, fear, or unresolved hurt, just as depressive feelings and anxiety can develop in response to many different experiences & patterns in a person’s life.
I work with individuals & couples facing concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, erectile difficulties, performance anxiety, desire differences, sex addiction, betrayal, communication breakdowns, masculinity issues & shame
No insurance - I work with sexual & relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, & chronic pain. My practice is especially focused on the ways these concerns can overlap: sex can become shaped by anxiety, pressure, shame, resentment, fear, or unresolved hurt, just as depressive feelings and anxiety can develop in response to many different experiences & patterns in a person’s life.
I work with individuals & couples facing concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, erectile difficulties, performance anxiety, desire differences, sex addiction, betrayal, communication breakdowns, masculinity issues & shame
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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.