LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Orange Park, FL
Whether you’re a neurodivergent adult burned out from masking to survive, a lesbian navigating the exhausting pressures of corporate life, or a man using substances to numb the relentless need to perform—you are running on empty.
Therapy with me isn't about giving you a longer to-do list. Together, we will look at how your unique brain actually works, unlearn the instinct to constantly hide your struggles, and build practical boundaries that protect your peace. We will move you away from survival mode and toward a sustainable life where your nervous system can finally rest.
Whether you’re a neurodivergent adult burned out from masking to survive, a lesbian navigating the exhausting pressures of corporate life, or a man using substances to numb the relentless need to perform—you are running on empty.
Therapy with me isn't about giving you a longer to-do list. Together, we will look at how your unique brain actually works, unlearn the instinct to constantly hide your struggles, and build practical boundaries that protect your peace. We will move you away from survival mode and toward a sustainable life where your nervous system can finally rest.
Whether you are navigating LGBTQIA related experiences, neurodivergence, chronic illness, or living with the weight of the past, know that you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Here, you can expect a relational approach using a variety of techniques tailored to you and your unique needs. I am trained in EMDR and have a background informed by IFS as well as Somatic/Polyvagal theories. Together, we can learn more about you, your nervous system, and how to find safety in attunement while creating a space where you feel seen and heard.
Whether you are navigating LGBTQIA related experiences, neurodivergence, chronic illness, or living with the weight of the past, know that you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Here, you can expect a relational approach using a variety of techniques tailored to you and your unique needs. I am trained in EMDR and have a background informed by IFS as well as Somatic/Polyvagal theories. Together, we can learn more about you, your nervous system, and how to find safety in attunement while creating a space where you feel seen and heard.
I have a particular interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community, and with life changes throughout adulthood.
I offer both short-term services to help people rapidly meet the challenges of their lives, and longer-term work for those who seek deeper exploration of their selves. I combine methods from insight-oriented, relational, cognitive-behavioral and solution-oriented approaches.
I have a particular interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community, and with life changes throughout adulthood.
I offer both short-term services to help people rapidly meet the challenges of their lives, and longer-term work for those who seek deeper exploration of their selves. I combine methods from insight-oriented, relational, cognitive-behavioral and solution-oriented approaches.
LGBTQ+ folks, especially, this space is for you.
Your life isn’t something to fix… it’s something to understand.
In our work, we gently turn inward. You might meet The Critic who never lets up, The Scared Child who still needs holding, or The Angry Teen who learned how to protect you. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), we create space for all of these parts to speak, soften, and be witnessed.
LGBTQ+ folks, especially, this space is for you.
Your life isn’t something to fix… it’s something to understand.
In our work, we gently turn inward. You might meet The Critic who never lets up, The Scared Child who still needs holding, or The Angry Teen who learned how to protect you. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), we create space for all of these parts to speak, soften, and be witnessed.
I offer therapy for people who feel stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Overthinking, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or stress that shows up in your body or relationships. If you’ve been trying to “figure it out” on your own but aren’t seeing lasting change, therapy can help you move forward in a more focused, supported way. My approach is active, collaborative, and practical. We won’t just talk about what’s going on, we’ll work with it. Together, we’ll identify patterns, process what’s underneath them, and build tools you can use in your daily life so progress doesn’t stay stuck in the therapy room.
I offer therapy for people who feel stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Overthinking, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or stress that shows up in your body or relationships. If you’ve been trying to “figure it out” on your own but aren’t seeing lasting change, therapy can help you move forward in a more focused, supported way. My approach is active, collaborative, and practical. We won’t just talk about what’s going on, we’ll work with it. Together, we’ll identify patterns, process what’s underneath them, and build tools you can use in your daily life so progress doesn’t stay stuck in the therapy room.
As a clinician, I find purpose in guiding clients along their path to self-actualization. It is both my professional and personal belief that we are all deserving of a life of enlightenment and empowerment.
Through my work, I assist clients in the process of identifying individual strengths and limitations, as an essential foundation to the development of one’s true self. In my practice, I incorporate a combination of empirically-based techniques and eclectic therapeutic modalities tailored to the specific needs of my clients.
My ideal client is engaged in the therapeutic process; someone who is open and motivated for change.
As a clinician, I find purpose in guiding clients along their path to self-actualization. It is both my professional and personal belief that we are all deserving of a life of enlightenment and empowerment.
Through my work, I assist clients in the process of identifying individual strengths and limitations, as an essential foundation to the development of one’s true self. In my practice, I incorporate a combination of empirically-based techniques and eclectic therapeutic modalities tailored to the specific needs of my clients.
My ideal client is engaged in the therapeutic process; someone who is open and motivated for change.
I provide inclusive care for LGBTQIA+, kink, and BDSM communities.
Are you feeling disconnected from your true self, your partner, or your relationships? Do you wonder, “How can I openly communicate about my needs, desires, and boundaries without shame?” Therapy is a place where you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Ph.D., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in relationship counseling, sex therapy, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care. I help individuals and couples navigate intimacy challenges, compulsive sexual behaviors, communication struggles, betrayal trauma, and identity concerns.
I provide inclusive care for LGBTQIA+, kink, and BDSM communities.
Are you feeling disconnected from your true self, your partner, or your relationships? Do you wonder, “How can I openly communicate about my needs, desires, and boundaries without shame?” Therapy is a place where you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Ph.D., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in relationship counseling, sex therapy, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care. I help individuals and couples navigate intimacy challenges, compulsive sexual behaviors, communication struggles, betrayal trauma, and identity concerns.
My name is McKinsey Kemp, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I earned my Master’s degree from California State University, San Bernardino, and have seven years of professional experience in the field, including one year in case management.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, focusing on helping individuals build the skills they need to process their experiences, foster resilience, and move toward healing.
My name is McKinsey Kemp, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I earned my Master’s degree from California State University, San Bernardino, and have seven years of professional experience in the field, including one year in case management.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, focusing on helping individuals build the skills they need to process their experiences, foster resilience, and move toward healing.
Are you having issues dealing with chronic medical conditions, creating anxiety, depression, anger, or other emotions? Are the medical issues causing medical trauma when dealing with the system? This is very common these days, given the way insurance companies treat patients and providers, which is so frustrating. As a therapist who also has chronic medical conditions, I know what it is like to be told it is all in my head before I was even diagnosed, and the trauma of dealing with a severe condition makes you have mental health issues.
Are you having issues dealing with chronic medical conditions, creating anxiety, depression, anger, or other emotions? Are the medical issues causing medical trauma when dealing with the system? This is very common these days, given the way insurance companies treat patients and providers, which is so frustrating. As a therapist who also has chronic medical conditions, I know what it is like to be told it is all in my head before I was even diagnosed, and the trauma of dealing with a severe condition makes you have mental health issues.
I’m Yolla Baddour, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and adolescents heal, grow, and thrive. I founded Ethereal Counseling Center in 2020— a holistic practice dedicated to guiding clients into deeper connection with themselves and others through compassionate, culturally informed care.
I’m Yolla Baddour, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and adolescents heal, grow, and thrive. I founded Ethereal Counseling Center in 2020— a holistic practice dedicated to guiding clients into deeper connection with themselves and others through compassionate, culturally informed care.
I have worked with children and families covering a variety of issues including grief and loss, adoption and foster care, attachment, parenting skills, communication skills, divorce, and adjusting to changes in life and environment. I am knowledgeable in treating the following but not limited to grief, adjustment disorders, ADHD, anxiety and self esteem issues. I have extensive experience working with, and supporting, our military connected members and their families. My current focus is working with individuals of the adolescent and adult population. I utilize a therapeutic approach that best fits the client as an individual.
I have worked with children and families covering a variety of issues including grief and loss, adoption and foster care, attachment, parenting skills, communication skills, divorce, and adjusting to changes in life and environment. I am knowledgeable in treating the following but not limited to grief, adjustment disorders, ADHD, anxiety and self esteem issues. I have extensive experience working with, and supporting, our military connected members and their families. My current focus is working with individuals of the adolescent and adult population. I utilize a therapeutic approach that best fits the client as an individual.
Hi there, I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and the unique experiences that come with being neurodivergent (including ADHD, autism, and sensory sensitivity). I understand that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to healing, and that being truly understood can be transformative.
Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest and bravest steps to take. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, or simply unsure of how to move forward, you're not alone. My goal is to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe.
Hi there, I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and the unique experiences that come with being neurodivergent (including ADHD, autism, and sensory sensitivity). I understand that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to healing, and that being truly understood can be transformative.
Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest and bravest steps to take. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, or simply unsure of how to move forward, you're not alone. My goal is to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe.
You don't have to have it all figured out to reach out. Maybe therapy hasn't worked for you before. Maybe life has gotten complicated in ways you didn't expect. A relationship falling apart, struggling with substances, legal pressures, or simply feeling like you've lost yourself along the journey of life. Whatever brought you here, you're not alone, and there's help waiting for you. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed therapist and counselor, I specialize in many issues. I work with individuals/couples navigating addiction, substance abuse, alcoholism, divorce, and sex/porn addiction, custody issues, & fahttpmily therapy.
You don't have to have it all figured out to reach out. Maybe therapy hasn't worked for you before. Maybe life has gotten complicated in ways you didn't expect. A relationship falling apart, struggling with substances, legal pressures, or simply feeling like you've lost yourself along the journey of life. Whatever brought you here, you're not alone, and there's help waiting for you. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed therapist and counselor, I specialize in many issues. I work with individuals/couples navigating addiction, substance abuse, alcoholism, divorce, and sex/porn addiction, custody issues, & fahttpmily therapy.
Emery & Milne Psychological Group,
Psychologist, PsyD, BCB, BCB-HRV, CPM
2 Endorsed
Orange Park, FL 32073
Welcome to the Emery & Milne Psychological Group, LLC! EMPG was started by husband and wife, Dr. Emery and Dr. Milne, with the purpose of providing quality mental health services to the surrounding community. At EMPG we treat our patients with respect and dignity, ensuring that each patient's personal needs and goals are met with care and compassion. Most of the time people manage their lives very well; navigating through all of its curves and ups and downs. Sometimes, they need some direction or focus to get back on the right path. Our providers take the time to get to know their patients.
Welcome to the Emery & Milne Psychological Group, LLC! EMPG was started by husband and wife, Dr. Emery and Dr. Milne, with the purpose of providing quality mental health services to the surrounding community. At EMPG we treat our patients with respect and dignity, ensuring that each patient's personal needs and goals are met with care and compassion. Most of the time people manage their lives very well; navigating through all of its curves and ups and downs. Sometimes, they need some direction or focus to get back on the right path. Our providers take the time to get to know their patients.
Do you feel stuck? Have you been doing the necessary work to unpack your shit but still feeling like you just aren't finding resolve? Like your doing the all the things however still stuck? You might want to explore Eye Movement Desensitization and Repressing or EMDR for short. EMDR has the possibility of alleviating this issue that's causing you to continue to be in the cycle that you are not enjoying being in. EMDR clients have anxiety, life stressors, trauma, depression etc. EMDR not only has the possibility to alleviate the issue you're given the opportunity understand the core wound/problem.
Do you feel stuck? Have you been doing the necessary work to unpack your shit but still feeling like you just aren't finding resolve? Like your doing the all the things however still stuck? You might want to explore Eye Movement Desensitization and Repressing or EMDR for short. EMDR has the possibility of alleviating this issue that's causing you to continue to be in the cycle that you are not enjoying being in. EMDR clients have anxiety, life stressors, trauma, depression etc. EMDR not only has the possibility to alleviate the issue you're given the opportunity understand the core wound/problem.
You may be feeling weighed down by past trauma, struggling with identity or relationship challenges, or navigating family dynamics that leave you feeling unseen. My clients often want clarity, connection, and the confidence to live more authentically — free from old patterns that no longer serve them.
You may be feeling weighed down by past trauma, struggling with identity or relationship challenges, or navigating family dynamics that leave you feeling unseen. My clients often want clarity, connection, and the confidence to live more authentically — free from old patterns that no longer serve them.
Psychological Services of Jacksonville (PSOJ) is proud to celebrate 20 years of professional practice! Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families to help them manage a wide range of life problems by providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to parenting support, and beyond. Our therapists work with various populations such as civilians, active military service members, and Veterans. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, our therapists offer a highly personalized therapy experience tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain personal growth.
Psychological Services of Jacksonville (PSOJ) is proud to celebrate 20 years of professional practice! Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families to help them manage a wide range of life problems by providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to parenting support, and beyond. Our therapists work with various populations such as civilians, active military service members, and Veterans. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, our therapists offer a highly personalized therapy experience tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain personal growth.
Danielle works with clients navigating grief, identity challenges, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. Many seek a safe, non‑judgmental space to understand their experiences more deeply. Through creative, expressive, and collaborative therapy—including art‑based methods—Danielle and her team help clients process emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier patterns. Her work is grounded in cultural awareness, compassion, and evidence‑based care. Clients can access support through both in‑person and tele‑health options, making care flexible and accessible.
Danielle works with clients navigating grief, identity challenges, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. Many seek a safe, non‑judgmental space to understand their experiences more deeply. Through creative, expressive, and collaborative therapy—including art‑based methods—Danielle and her team help clients process emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier patterns. Her work is grounded in cultural awareness, compassion, and evidence‑based care. Clients can access support through both in‑person and tele‑health options, making care flexible and accessible.
Do you have thoughts of feeling not good enough? Are you feeling invalidated, misunderstood, gaslit, anxious, depressed, isolated, unloved, struggling to connect in a relationship? I approach therapy with the intent of meeting the client where there are in their journey. What are your struggles? What are your goals? It's not my place to tell you what you "should" feel or do. It is my passion to help you work toward self-understanding, self-compassion and to advocate for yourself without guilt or shame.
Do you have thoughts of feeling not good enough? Are you feeling invalidated, misunderstood, gaslit, anxious, depressed, isolated, unloved, struggling to connect in a relationship? I approach therapy with the intent of meeting the client where there are in their journey. What are your struggles? What are your goals? It's not my place to tell you what you "should" feel or do. It is my passion to help you work toward self-understanding, self-compassion and to advocate for yourself without guilt or shame.
Every relationship—whether with yourself or another—carries an invisible blueprint shaped by attachment, loss, and life’s turning points. When that blueprint is marked by betrayal, grief, or trauma, connection can feel unsafe or out of reach. I help individuals, couples, and families rewrite those patterns with evidence-based, relationally attuned care. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment-Based interventions, I guide you toward deeper trust, emotional regulation, and intimacy. The work both restorative and practical—offering insight, skill, and a clear path toward lasting change.
Every relationship—whether with yourself or another—carries an invisible blueprint shaped by attachment, loss, and life’s turning points. When that blueprint is marked by betrayal, grief, or trauma, connection can feel unsafe or out of reach. I help individuals, couples, and families rewrite those patterns with evidence-based, relationally attuned care. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment-Based interventions, I guide you toward deeper trust, emotional regulation, and intimacy. The work both restorative and practical—offering insight, skill, and a clear path toward lasting change.
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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.