LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Northdale, FL
Is your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying exhausting the whole family? I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent/gifted and highly sensitive children and teens.
I am an ADHD certified counselor as well. Many children with adhd struggle with anxiety, depression and social skills deficits.
Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages.
I offer play therapy, art therapy techniques and sand tray as well.
The right time to start is now! Your child is not too young or too old to learn skills and tools for coping.
Is your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying exhausting the whole family? I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent/gifted and highly sensitive children and teens.
I am an ADHD certified counselor as well. Many children with adhd struggle with anxiety, depression and social skills deficits.
Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages.
I offer play therapy, art therapy techniques and sand tray as well.
The right time to start is now! Your child is not too young or too old to learn skills and tools for coping.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience working with individual adults and couples. I have successfully treated clients with issues of anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, relationship problems, and difficult life transitions such as divorce or job loss. I also have extensive experience treating alcohol and drug addiction, as well as other compulsive behavior disorders, such as compulsive pornography use. I work from an eclectic/integrative therapy style. I focus on helping my patients utilize their personal strengths to resolve their issues as quickly and easily as possible.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience working with individual adults and couples. I have successfully treated clients with issues of anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, relationship problems, and difficult life transitions such as divorce or job loss. I also have extensive experience treating alcohol and drug addiction, as well as other compulsive behavior disorders, such as compulsive pornography use. I work from an eclectic/integrative therapy style. I focus on helping my patients utilize their personal strengths to resolve their issues as quickly and easily as possible.
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Although I work with a wide range of clients, I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and new and expectant parents.
You might be struggling with anxiety, identity questions, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes of becoming a new parent. Maybe you’re just looking for a way to feel more centered and connected. You want a space where you can show up fully as yourself, without judgment, to work through tough feelings or confusing moments. My ideal client is someone who’s ready to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and build practical tools to feel better and move forward with confidence.
Although I work with a wide range of clients, I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and new and expectant parents.
You might be struggling with anxiety, identity questions, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes of becoming a new parent. Maybe you’re just looking for a way to feel more centered and connected. You want a space where you can show up fully as yourself, without judgment, to work through tough feelings or confusing moments. My ideal client is someone who’s ready to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and build practical tools to feel better and move forward with confidence.
Bienvenido/a/x, Bienvenue, Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic therapy for adults and psychological testing for ages 6+. I provide evaluations for cognitive, social, or emotional concerns (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning issues, memory, etc.) and forensic evaluations for immigration cases (VAWA, hardship waivers, asylum, U/T-visas). I have years of experience helping people living with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and issues related to sexual, gender, or cultural identity. I also have a background in helping people navigating health challenges or major life transitions, such as grief and loss.
Bienvenido/a/x, Bienvenue, Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic therapy for adults and psychological testing for ages 6+. I provide evaluations for cognitive, social, or emotional concerns (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning issues, memory, etc.) and forensic evaluations for immigration cases (VAWA, hardship waivers, asylum, U/T-visas). I have years of experience helping people living with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and issues related to sexual, gender, or cultural identity. I also have a background in helping people navigating health challenges or major life transitions, such as grief and loss.
Innovative Therapy Works LLC (LgBTQ+ Affirming)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are a queer owned practice, specializing in high achieving and high-functioning individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and challenges in their relationships.
We offer a person- centered approach to therapy. We will collaborate on your goals and I will hold you accountable accordingly. We offer Gender affirming care for our clients.
We are a queer owned practice, specializing in high achieving and high-functioning individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and challenges in their relationships.
We offer a person- centered approach to therapy. We will collaborate on your goals and I will hold you accountable accordingly. We offer Gender affirming care for our clients.
Mx. Lauren Johnson— OCD, I-CBT, & LGBTQ
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
13 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients are neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ folks who’ve spent years trying to make sense of intrusive thoughts that confuse & disturb them.
For some, exposure therapy isn't the right fit. Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) offers a cognitive approach focused on understanding how OCD’s reasoning works, not forcing exposures. OCD pulls your attention to imagined possibilities, away from what you know. Together, we learn to recognize these shifts & rebuild trust in yourself, your senses, & your judgment.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ folks who’ve spent years trying to make sense of intrusive thoughts that confuse & disturb them.
For some, exposure therapy isn't the right fit. Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) offers a cognitive approach focused on understanding how OCD’s reasoning works, not forcing exposures. OCD pulls your attention to imagined possibilities, away from what you know. Together, we learn to recognize these shifts & rebuild trust in yourself, your senses, & your judgment.
I’m especially passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.
I help people explore emotional patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build healthier relationships, with others and themselves. Whether you’re facing anxiety, family conflict, or self-doubt, I offer practical, affirming support.
I’m especially passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.
I help people explore emotional patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build healthier relationships, with others and themselves. Whether you’re facing anxiety, family conflict, or self-doubt, I offer practical, affirming support.
We specialize in premarital therapy, marriage counseling ( LGBT too), and reproductive therapy (IVF/loss/adoption).
We love working with Couples, Adults, and Young Adults. You never imagined that life or being in a relationship could be this difficult. Stressors are accumulating, and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship, or old traumas are being triggered. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples who come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with plenty of tools to make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
We specialize in premarital therapy, marriage counseling ( LGBT too), and reproductive therapy (IVF/loss/adoption).
We love working with Couples, Adults, and Young Adults. You never imagined that life or being in a relationship could be this difficult. Stressors are accumulating, and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship, or old traumas are being triggered. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples who come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with plenty of tools to make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience, any individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving, and folks impacted by hoarding behaviors.
My approach to therapy is from an intersectional perspective. My style is eclectic and is tailored to each person’s unique needs because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic alliance built on trust and rapport, is key to positive outcomes in therapy with me. I strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and person-centered environment.
I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience, any individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving, and folks impacted by hoarding behaviors.
My approach to therapy is from an intersectional perspective. My style is eclectic and is tailored to each person’s unique needs because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic alliance built on trust and rapport, is key to positive outcomes in therapy with me. I strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and person-centered environment.
Elizabeth Mahaney, South Tampa Therapy & Mediation
Counselor, LMHC, Q Suprv, NCC, MFT, PhD
30 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
Beyond The Matter Counseling & Consulting Srv LLC
Counselor, LMHC, QualSup, Veteran
4 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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.
In therapy, I specialize in realistic beliefs, performance anxiety, relationship issues, athlete issues, LGBTQ+ issues, etc
The first session is about laying the foundation for therapy, building trust, and establishing a clear path forward. The goal is to understand your needs and help you feel understood, while you also have the opportunity to assess if I feel like the right fit for you.
In therapy, I specialize in realistic beliefs, performance anxiety, relationship issues, athlete issues, LGBTQ+ issues, etc
The first session is about laying the foundation for therapy, building trust, and establishing a clear path forward. The goal is to understand your needs and help you feel understood, while you also have the opportunity to assess if I feel like the right fit for you.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations- Dr. Grey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, ABS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating the immigration process can feel overwhelming. The legal side is being handled, but you’re left feeling anxious, vulnerable, and uncertain about your future. The stress of this process is getting to you, and then you find me. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. Whether you’re seeking asylum from persecution, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or documenting the emotional toll of separation from your partner, I create a compassionate and affirming space where your story is heard and honored. Your identity, love, and safety matter; let’s take this step together.
Navigating the immigration process can feel overwhelming. The legal side is being handled, but you’re left feeling anxious, vulnerable, and uncertain about your future. The stress of this process is getting to you, and then you find me. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. Whether you’re seeking asylum from persecution, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or documenting the emotional toll of separation from your partner, I create a compassionate and affirming space where your story is heard and honored. Your identity, love, and safety matter; let’s take this step together.
My work begins with a very person-centered approach, recognizing my role as one to listen and empower a client as they create the life they want to live. I often incorporate techniques from solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral approaches. After 10 years in the fitness/wellness industry, I’ve worked with those struggling with unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. Working with these clients often utilizes elements of mindfulness and self-compassion toward a life of more self-love.
My work begins with a very person-centered approach, recognizing my role as one to listen and empower a client as they create the life they want to live. I often incorporate techniques from solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral approaches. After 10 years in the fitness/wellness industry, I’ve worked with those struggling with unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. Working with these clients often utilizes elements of mindfulness and self-compassion toward a life of more self-love.
Do you find yourself prioritizing others' needs while struggling to make space for your own? Are stress and overwhelm taking a toll on you? If you're ready to explore, heal, and grow, know that seeking support is a courageous step toward change. I specialize in working long-term with clients who value a strong therapeutic relationship—one that offers support through both challenges and successes. Together, in a safe and compassionate space, we’ll navigate obstacles as a collaborative team.
Do you find yourself prioritizing others' needs while struggling to make space for your own? Are stress and overwhelm taking a toll on you? If you're ready to explore, heal, and grow, know that seeking support is a courageous step toward change. I specialize in working long-term with clients who value a strong therapeutic relationship—one that offers support through both challenges and successes. Together, in a safe and compassionate space, we’ll navigate obstacles as a collaborative team.
Ari A Leal
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MHCI, MPA, MA
6 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and couples who've often done therapy before. They can name their patterns, triggers, and history — yet the same cycles keep repeating in their relationships, their bodies, and daily life. Insight hasn't been enough. They come carrying trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, neurodivergence, grief, burnout, or meaningful experiences they're still making sense of. I work in the gap between understanding yourself and living differently, helping insight reorganize how you feel, relate, and choose — so change becomes lived, not just understood.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and couples who've often done therapy before. They can name their patterns, triggers, and history — yet the same cycles keep repeating in their relationships, their bodies, and daily life. Insight hasn't been enough. They come carrying trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, neurodivergence, grief, burnout, or meaningful experiences they're still making sense of. I work in the gap between understanding yourself and living differently, helping insight reorganize how you feel, relate, and choose — so change becomes lived, not just understood.
I often work with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, and I am sensitive to the struggles and needs of these populations.
You can expect to feel seen, heard, accepted and supported in a space where you don't have to mask who you are. Together, we can build insight, learn practical tools to manage anxiety and depression, and work through life's challenges with compassion and curiosity. My goal is to help you feel empowered, regulated, and connected to your authentic self.
I often work with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, and I am sensitive to the struggles and needs of these populations.
You can expect to feel seen, heard, accepted and supported in a space where you don't have to mask who you are. Together, we can build insight, learn practical tools to manage anxiety and depression, and work through life's challenges with compassion and curiosity. My goal is to help you feel empowered, regulated, and connected to your authentic self.
My ideal client is someone who wants to feel more like themselves again, or maybe for the first time. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, shame, or identity changes. Often, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, knowing something isn’t quite right but not always having the words for it.
My ideal client is someone who wants to feel more like themselves again, or maybe for the first time. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, shame, or identity changes. Often, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, knowing something isn’t quite right but not always having the words for it.
Carrying the weight of your past and present experiences can stir up complex emotions and memories, leaving you feeling unsure of how to move forward and create a life that feels like your own—especially with the constant demands of daily life and everything happening in the world. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you through this next chapter, offering strength and value focused, person-centered talk therapy in a space that’s open, honest, and free of judgment. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself, find your voice, and feel truly seen.
Carrying the weight of your past and present experiences can stir up complex emotions and memories, leaving you feeling unsure of how to move forward and create a life that feels like your own—especially with the constant demands of daily life and everything happening in the world. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you through this next chapter, offering strength and value focused, person-centered talk therapy in a space that’s open, honest, and free of judgment. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself, find your voice, and feel truly seen.
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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.