Lesbian Therapists in Northdale, FL
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.
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.
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My approach to the therapeutic process integrates several cognitive and behavioral therapies to meet the specific goals that are unique to each client. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to explore themselves and the concerns that are present in their lives and to work collaboratively to heal and grow through life’s challenges. We all have our own set of values that guide the choices we make in life, and my approach to the healing process includes considering how my clients’ personal values can inspire positive change in their lives.
Sliding scale fees are available, inquire for more information.
My approach to the therapeutic process integrates several cognitive and behavioral therapies to meet the specific goals that are unique to each client. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to explore themselves and the concerns that are present in their lives and to work collaboratively to heal and grow through life’s challenges. We all have our own set of values that guide the choices we make in life, and my approach to the healing process includes considering how my clients’ personal values can inspire positive change in their lives.
Sliding scale fees are available, inquire for more information.
A little about me and my approach: I am a passionate therapist who focuses on providing a safe, affirming space for individuals (18+) and couples navigating life’s challenges, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community and those struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I also specialize in helping individuals heal their relationship with food, particularly those dealing with emotional eating. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, I guide clients toward developing a healthier mindset around these matters, cultivating self-compassion, and creating meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
A little about me and my approach: I am a passionate therapist who focuses on providing a safe, affirming space for individuals (18+) and couples navigating life’s challenges, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community and those struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I also specialize in helping individuals heal their relationship with food, particularly those dealing with emotional eating. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, I guide clients toward developing a healthier mindset around these matters, cultivating self-compassion, and creating meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Hi there! My name is Meryl, and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. I enjoy helping individuals struggling with anxiety and/or depression, as well as managing the day to day challenges of life. I often work with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, and I am sensitive to the struggles and needs of these populations. I utilize evidenced-based approaches such as CBT, DBT/mindfulness, and person-centered therapy in conjunction with having a non-judgmental and caring perspective.
Hi there! My name is Meryl, and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. I enjoy helping individuals struggling with anxiety and/or depression, as well as managing the day to day challenges of life. I often work with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, and I am sensitive to the struggles and needs of these populations. I utilize evidenced-based approaches such as CBT, DBT/mindfulness, and person-centered therapy in conjunction with having a non-judgmental and caring perspective.
If you’re reading this, you may be navigating relationship challenges, grief, isolation, anxiety, depression, family stress, low self-worth, or parenting struggles. You don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
As a person-centered therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I take a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to care. I tailor each session to your unique needs, helping you feel supported, understood, and empowered as you move toward healing.
If you’re reading this, you may be navigating relationship challenges, grief, isolation, anxiety, depression, family stress, low self-worth, or parenting struggles. You don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
As a person-centered therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I take a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to care. I tailor each session to your unique needs, helping you feel supported, understood, and empowered as you move toward healing.
Hi! My name is Anthia Casanova and I am Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addictions Professional in the state of Florida. I specialize in working with adults with mental health challenges to include substance use disorders. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore what is holding you back and develop effective tools for moving forward. My practice is unique because of the relaxed atmosphere I provide for my clients.
Hi! My name is Anthia Casanova and I am Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addictions Professional in the state of Florida. I specialize in working with adults with mental health challenges to include substance use disorders. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore what is holding you back and develop effective tools for moving forward. My practice is unique because of the relaxed atmosphere I provide for my clients.
I am Dr. Robert Nesbitt, Jr., LCSW, founder of The Dover Counseling Center. At our center, we're dedicated to empowering individuals like yourself to achieve self-sufficiency and gain insight into the root causes of daily challenges. Whether you seek individual talk therapy, couples counseling, or family and group therapy, we are here to offer the guidance and support that you need.
I am Dr. Robert Nesbitt, Jr., LCSW, founder of The Dover Counseling Center. At our center, we're dedicated to empowering individuals like yourself to achieve self-sufficiency and gain insight into the root causes of daily challenges. Whether you seek individual talk therapy, couples counseling, or family and group therapy, we are here to offer the guidance and support that you need.
I know that choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially with so many profiles to sift through. It's not just about qualifications and experience—it’s about connection. Things like warmth, trust, a sense of humor, and that intuitive feeling of “I like you” are just as important as a therapist's clinical skills and training. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you feel truly known, valued, and understood. This is your space to be fully yourself—no filters, no pretenses. Whether that means dropping an f-bomb, shedding tears, or showing up with all parts of your personality - I'm here for it!
I know that choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially with so many profiles to sift through. It's not just about qualifications and experience—it’s about connection. Things like warmth, trust, a sense of humor, and that intuitive feeling of “I like you” are just as important as a therapist's clinical skills and training. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you feel truly known, valued, and understood. This is your space to be fully yourself—no filters, no pretenses. Whether that means dropping an f-bomb, shedding tears, or showing up with all parts of your personality - I'm here for it!
Shannon Wright
Counselor, MEd, EdS, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
Waitlist for new clients
Anchored in a strong belief in human resilience, Shannon meets each client where they are, guiding them to connect with their own courage, insight, and wisdom. She is a trauma-informed counselor, helping clients to understand how their life experiences have impacted them while empowering them to envision and create a new future. Shannon believes that you are the expert in yourself, and sees herself as a guide to connect you with your own inner wisdom. She has worked extensively with diverse populations and is an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
Anchored in a strong belief in human resilience, Shannon meets each client where they are, guiding them to connect with their own courage, insight, and wisdom. She is a trauma-informed counselor, helping clients to understand how their life experiences have impacted them while empowering them to envision and create a new future. Shannon believes that you are the expert in yourself, and sees herself as a guide to connect you with your own inner wisdom. She has worked extensively with diverse populations and is an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
Hello and welcome to Zen Counseling & Consulting Services. I’m Courtney. Have you been to other supposed “LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate? Are you stuck in a perpetual cycle of depression and anxiety? Or maybe you are using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with life’s many stressors? Whatever the reason, I’m here to help. You may be asking, “is therapy right for me?” Absolutely! Therapy is a great self-care tool.
Hello and welcome to Zen Counseling & Consulting Services. I’m Courtney. Have you been to other supposed “LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate? Are you stuck in a perpetual cycle of depression and anxiety? Or maybe you are using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with life’s many stressors? Whatever the reason, I’m here to help. You may be asking, “is therapy right for me?” Absolutely! Therapy is a great self-care tool.
Do events from the past make it difficult to enjoy your life? Start the new year with a new perspective. I specialize in helping people resolve the pain from the past that fuels unhealthy behaviors such as using alcohol or other drugs, food, or dissatisfying relationships to numb the feelings. Do you feel like nothing will ever change? Maybe you feel that nothing can help. Not true! I have primarily evening and weekend appointments. Call me and we can work together to help you uncover the joy you have been seeking.
Do events from the past make it difficult to enjoy your life? Start the new year with a new perspective. I specialize in helping people resolve the pain from the past that fuels unhealthy behaviors such as using alcohol or other drugs, food, or dissatisfying relationships to numb the feelings. Do you feel like nothing will ever change? Maybe you feel that nothing can help. Not true! I have primarily evening and weekend appointments. Call me and we can work together to help you uncover the joy you have been seeking.
Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.
Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.
I help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through gender/sexuality issues, trauma, or figuring out how to be in the world without drugs and alcohol, I work with folks to strengthen their own inner wisdom in order to walk through the world whole and confident with a sense of belonging. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are, discover who you want to be, and figure out what is getting in the way.
I help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through gender/sexuality issues, trauma, or figuring out how to be in the world without drugs and alcohol, I work with folks to strengthen their own inner wisdom in order to walk through the world whole and confident with a sense of belonging. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are, discover who you want to be, and figure out what is getting in the way.
On the outside, you keep things together—career, relationships, responsibilities. But inside, worry, overthinking, or obsessive patterns can feel relentless. Anxiety and OCD don’t care how capable or successful you are; they can take up all your bandwidth and make even simple decisions feel overwhelming.
I work with clients who want more than a space to vent. Using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I help you break free from unhelpful cycles and regain a sense of clarity and control.
On the outside, you keep things together—career, relationships, responsibilities. But inside, worry, overthinking, or obsessive patterns can feel relentless. Anxiety and OCD don’t care how capable or successful you are; they can take up all your bandwidth and make even simple decisions feel overwhelming.
I work with clients who want more than a space to vent. Using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I help you break free from unhelpful cycles and regain a sense of clarity and control.
If you have been struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or just dealing with life events that left an imprint, I'd love to help you move past these and define yourself on your own terms. Healing traumatic experiences is an unlearning process. We are born equipped to deal with life's injuries and the resulting emotional wounds. As we grow, the world teaches us all kinds of lessons that are counter-intuitive to our adaptive nature. You can shed what no longer serves you and I would love to help you on that journey. Let's explore our potential!
If you have been struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or just dealing with life events that left an imprint, I'd love to help you move past these and define yourself on your own terms. Healing traumatic experiences is an unlearning process. We are born equipped to deal with life's injuries and the resulting emotional wounds. As we grow, the world teaches us all kinds of lessons that are counter-intuitive to our adaptive nature. You can shed what no longer serves you and I would love to help you on that journey. Let's explore our potential!
My strength and expertise are shown through EMDR and IFS therapeutic models, to focus on thoroughly healing childhood and traumatic wounds, OCD, and self-esteem. I work with clients who are tired of being stuck in their head, their past, and in a life that doesn’t bring them fulfillment or joy. I am here to help you gain further control of your thoughts and feelings, re-write the narrative, and build a life that is worth living.
My strength and expertise are shown through EMDR and IFS therapeutic models, to focus on thoroughly healing childhood and traumatic wounds, OCD, and self-esteem. I work with clients who are tired of being stuck in their head, their past, and in a life that doesn’t bring them fulfillment or joy. I am here to help you gain further control of your thoughts and feelings, re-write the narrative, and build a life that is worth living.
I believe therapy is a place where people can begin to understand themselves with more compassion and less judgment. My hope is to create a space that feels steady, honest, and supportive as clients explore their experiences, relationships, and the parts of themselves that are ready for healing.
I believe therapy is a place where people can begin to understand themselves with more compassion and less judgment. My hope is to create a space that feels steady, honest, and supportive as clients explore their experiences, relationships, and the parts of themselves that are ready for healing.
Many of the people I work with are emotionally sensitive and experience anxiety, overwhelm, relationship stress, identity or gender-related distress, or patterns that feel difficult to shift. They may feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism, emotional intensity, or uncertainty about how to move forward. I offer a grounded, collaborative approach that blends insight with practical tools, helping clients better understand themselves while building a more steady, connected relationship with their mind and body.
Many of the people I work with are emotionally sensitive and experience anxiety, overwhelm, relationship stress, identity or gender-related distress, or patterns that feel difficult to shift. They may feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism, emotional intensity, or uncertainty about how to move forward. I offer a grounded, collaborative approach that blends insight with practical tools, helping clients better understand themselves while building a more steady, connected relationship with their mind and body.
Do you feel like you don’t belong or are feeling scared to put yourself out there? Despite wanting to work on healing, you feel overwhelmed and don’t understand why you keep feeling stuck? Are you exploring your identity and place in life, and are ready to take those steps toward change? These feelings of being alone, helpless and lost are universal, and sometimes we need some help walking on the path towards healing. Together, side by side, you and I can get closer to who you want to be and how you want to feel.
Do you feel like you don’t belong or are feeling scared to put yourself out there? Despite wanting to work on healing, you feel overwhelmed and don’t understand why you keep feeling stuck? Are you exploring your identity and place in life, and are ready to take those steps toward change? These feelings of being alone, helpless and lost are universal, and sometimes we need some help walking on the path towards healing. Together, side by side, you and I can get closer to who you want to be and how you want to feel.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.