LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Pensacola, FL
My work is primarily with thoughtful, capable women, bright and deeply feeling children, and families who are doing their best but feel stuck. From the outside, things may look steady, but internally, it can feel overwhelming or hard to manage. Women I work with are often used to being the strong one. Children may struggle with big emotions or difficulty slowing their mind or body. Families often want to better understand their child and improve connection. I help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and practical tools so life feels more steady and manageable.
My work is primarily with thoughtful, capable women, bright and deeply feeling children, and families who are doing their best but feel stuck. From the outside, things may look steady, but internally, it can feel overwhelming or hard to manage. Women I work with are often used to being the strong one. Children may struggle with big emotions or difficulty slowing their mind or body. Families often want to better understand their child and improve connection. I help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and practical tools so life feels more steady and manageable.
I believe therapy is about active collaboration and discovery. Together we will explore how your current patterns either support your happiness or contribute to your struggle. Areas of distress are commonly patterns that repeat over and over----in how we cope, our self-esteem, and our relationships. Common psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression can often be linked back to the way we relate to the world, ourselves, and others. You're the expert on you. Once we've identified the underlying patterns, we can work together to develop a new way of interacting with the world around you and the people in it.
I believe therapy is about active collaboration and discovery. Together we will explore how your current patterns either support your happiness or contribute to your struggle. Areas of distress are commonly patterns that repeat over and over----in how we cope, our self-esteem, and our relationships. Common psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression can often be linked back to the way we relate to the world, ourselves, and others. You're the expert on you. Once we've identified the underlying patterns, we can work together to develop a new way of interacting with the world around you and the people in it.
LGBTQ+, Polyam, & Kink: Kyra Steinnecker, LMHC,CST
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CST
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) working with LGBTQ+, kink, and consensual nonmonogamy communities.
I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest, curious, and fully yourself while working toward congruence. Therapy is collaborative and active—I support and challenge you as we explore what you’re struggling with, how your environment impacts it, and what needs to shift for clarity, resilience, and more aligned ways of living and relating.
I’m a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) working with LGBTQ+, kink, and consensual nonmonogamy communities.
I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest, curious, and fully yourself while working toward congruence. Therapy is collaborative and active—I support and challenge you as we explore what you’re struggling with, how your environment impacts it, and what needs to shift for clarity, resilience, and more aligned ways of living and relating.
If you are looking for a well experienced, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapist give me a call. I have worked with a wide array of people and problems in various settings in my 26 plus years as a mental health professional. My counseling approach is eclectic and individualized to meet each client's needs because although we are all connected, we certainly are all not alike. I am always supportive, but I also believe in challenging my clients when appropriate.
If you are looking for a well experienced, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapist give me a call. I have worked with a wide array of people and problems in various settings in my 26 plus years as a mental health professional. My counseling approach is eclectic and individualized to meet each client's needs because although we are all connected, we certainly are all not alike. I am always supportive, but I also believe in challenging my clients when appropriate.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, and the use of healthy coping skills to ensure a judgment-free, heart-expanding experience.
Searching for relief from the stresses of daily life? Well, you can breathe easier now. There will always be time for others, but now is your chance to "reclaim your time" and focus on building and recognizing your self-worth. In therapy, we will begin healing the hurts that left you with anxiety and self-doubt. We'll work to develop the internal voice of encouragement you need in order to stop negative thought patterns in their tracks while walking towards your light and your purpose.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, and the use of healthy coping skills to ensure a judgment-free, heart-expanding experience.
Searching for relief from the stresses of daily life? Well, you can breathe easier now. There will always be time for others, but now is your chance to "reclaim your time" and focus on building and recognizing your self-worth. In therapy, we will begin healing the hurts that left you with anxiety and self-doubt. We'll work to develop the internal voice of encouragement you need in order to stop negative thought patterns in their tracks while walking towards your light and your purpose.
As an openly queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand how important it is to have a space where you can be fully yourself, without judgment or the pressure to conform.
For many neurodivergent adults, this means learning to accept and celebrate the way your brain works and finding ways to make life work for you, rather than trying to fit the mold. For many gender-diverse folx, this means honoring your identity and creating space for yourself to build a life that feels safe, affirming, and genuinely yours.
As an openly queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand how important it is to have a space where you can be fully yourself, without judgment or the pressure to conform.
For many neurodivergent adults, this means learning to accept and celebrate the way your brain works and finding ways to make life work for you, rather than trying to fit the mold. For many gender-diverse folx, this means honoring your identity and creating space for yourself to build a life that feels safe, affirming, and genuinely yours.
Do you struggling identifying or communicating what turns you on, puts you in the mood, or what you want during sex? Are you struggling with having a lower libido than your partner? Maybe your experiences with religion and purity culture have affected your relationship with sex and sexuality. Sex therapy is designed to help individuals and couples address the complex factors impacting sexual satisfaction. The goal of sex therapy is to assist clients in working through these challenges so they have a more satisfying and fulfilling sex life - whether in a relationship or single.
Do you struggling identifying or communicating what turns you on, puts you in the mood, or what you want during sex? Are you struggling with having a lower libido than your partner? Maybe your experiences with religion and purity culture have affected your relationship with sex and sexuality. Sex therapy is designed to help individuals and couples address the complex factors impacting sexual satisfaction. The goal of sex therapy is to assist clients in working through these challenges so they have a more satisfying and fulfilling sex life - whether in a relationship or single.
Therapy for gay men and LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with gay men and LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions. I offer thoughtful, insight-oriented therapy for clients ready to understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
Therapy for gay men and LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with gay men and LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions. I offer thoughtful, insight-oriented therapy for clients ready to understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
We are humans. We all face difficulties and challenges navigating life. Sometimes we are able to manage these on our own or with the support of family and friends. However, at other times, we need an unbiased professional for support. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, relationship issues, or other life stressors, counseling can help provide insight and coping strategies to address your concerns and symptoms.
We are humans. We all face difficulties and challenges navigating life. Sometimes we are able to manage these on our own or with the support of family and friends. However, at other times, we need an unbiased professional for support. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, relationship issues, or other life stressors, counseling can help provide insight and coping strategies to address your concerns and symptoms.
No insurance - If you’re not having sex, or not talking about it, your relationship is signaling that something needs attention. And if you’re running on fumes, disconnected from friends, overwhelmed by work, or avoiding your partner’s texts, your nervous system is telling a similar story. Different symptoms, same underlying system.
No insurance - If you’re not having sex, or not talking about it, your relationship is signaling that something needs attention. And if you’re running on fumes, disconnected from friends, overwhelmed by work, or avoiding your partner’s texts, your nervous system is telling a similar story. Different symptoms, same underlying system.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I offer a supportive and affirming space for all clients.
In our first session, I’ll take time to get to know you by gathering some background information about your life and what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what feels most important to address right now, as well as your long-term goals. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that feels meaningful and manageable for you.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I offer a supportive and affirming space for all clients.
In our first session, I’ll take time to get to know you by gathering some background information about your life and what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what feels most important to address right now, as well as your long-term goals. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that feels meaningful and manageable for you.
As a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I welcome all families, pregnant people, and parents in my practice.
I know that the struggles of pregnancy, the postpartum period, and parenthood are unique and complex. You may be feeling alone or isolated because often others in your life don’t realize all of the changes and pressures that you are facing. These changes may be hormonal, physical, emotional, the role in your family, or other relationships. You may be feeling pressures or expectations from family or from society. As you embark on this transformative experience, whether in becoming a parent or adding to your family, it may be time to heal old wounds and rediscover joy.
As a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I welcome all families, pregnant people, and parents in my practice.
I know that the struggles of pregnancy, the postpartum period, and parenthood are unique and complex. You may be feeling alone or isolated because often others in your life don’t realize all of the changes and pressures that you are facing. These changes may be hormonal, physical, emotional, the role in your family, or other relationships. You may be feeling pressures or expectations from family or from society. As you embark on this transformative experience, whether in becoming a parent or adding to your family, it may be time to heal old wounds and rediscover joy.
I work with a wide range of people with a focus on adolescents and young adults, women's issues, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone navigating life stressors.
Hello! If you've landed on my page, I want you to know that you've already done the first step to healing. You're reaching out and I'm proud of you. I love working with people who are unsure of their next steps in life, whether that be because of a big change, or they're asking questions about themselves. I am an openminded therapist who focuses on self-discovery, challenging negative thoughts and strengthening your core beliefs and values. When in my office, judgement will be taken out of the equation and replaced with encouragement and self-challenge.
I work with a wide range of people with a focus on adolescents and young adults, women's issues, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone navigating life stressors.
Hello! If you've landed on my page, I want you to know that you've already done the first step to healing. You're reaching out and I'm proud of you. I love working with people who are unsure of their next steps in life, whether that be because of a big change, or they're asking questions about themselves. I am an openminded therapist who focuses on self-discovery, challenging negative thoughts and strengthening your core beliefs and values. When in my office, judgement will be taken out of the equation and replaced with encouragement and self-challenge.
I am a licensed therapist who focuses on supporting the LGBTQ+ community, progressive women and individuals, and anyone with a trauma history.
My holistic, humanistic approach is grounded in social justice, feminism, anti-racism, and harm reduction. I draw from Adlerian, Feminist, Narrative, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) theoretical approaches to help you navigate identity, process trauma, connect your life experiences to larger systems and reclaim your power.
I am a licensed therapist who focuses on supporting the LGBTQ+ community, progressive women and individuals, and anyone with a trauma history.
My holistic, humanistic approach is grounded in social justice, feminism, anti-racism, and harm reduction. I draw from Adlerian, Feminist, Narrative, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) theoretical approaches to help you navigate identity, process trauma, connect your life experiences to larger systems and reclaim your power.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and people navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My passion for this work is deeply personal. Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community gives me insight into the unique challenges many of my clients face—from navigating identity and coming out, to dealing with discrimination, internalized stigma, and the mental health impacts of living in a world that isn’t always affirming.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and people navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My passion for this work is deeply personal. Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community gives me insight into the unique challenges many of my clients face—from navigating identity and coming out, to dealing with discrimination, internalized stigma, and the mental health impacts of living in a world that isn’t always affirming.
I offer Telehealth services only. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating the mind and body connection. I believe the best way to heal is to embrace our uniqueness and live from a place of creativity. I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more freedom in life.
I offer Telehealth services only. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating the mind and body connection. I believe the best way to heal is to embrace our uniqueness and live from a place of creativity. I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more freedom in life.
I work with high-achieving women who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfulfilled internally.
Despite strong careers, financial stability, and full lives, patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and self-doubt persist.
My work is designed for women who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and address the deeper roots of self-sabotage. Through personalized, one-on-one therapy, I help clients build self-trust, internal stability, and lasting confidence so they can feel grounded, fulfilled, and aligned in a life they’ve already worked hard to build.
I work with high-achieving women who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfulfilled internally.
Despite strong careers, financial stability, and full lives, patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and self-doubt persist.
My work is designed for women who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and address the deeper roots of self-sabotage. Through personalized, one-on-one therapy, I help clients build self-trust, internal stability, and lasting confidence so they can feel grounded, fulfilled, and aligned in a life they’ve already worked hard to build.
Are you constantly on edge, waiting for the next wave of anxiety to hit? Do your thoughts race, your body tense, and suddenly everything feels like too much? Maybe you're juggling school, work, relationships, and expectations, all while wondering why it feels so hard just to keep up. I see you, and you're not alone in this.
You don't have to do this alone. Together, we'll focus on helping you feel grounded, confident, and empowered - at a pace that feels right for you.
Are you constantly on edge, waiting for the next wave of anxiety to hit? Do your thoughts race, your body tense, and suddenly everything feels like too much? Maybe you're juggling school, work, relationships, and expectations, all while wondering why it feels so hard just to keep up. I see you, and you're not alone in this.
You don't have to do this alone. Together, we'll focus on helping you feel grounded, confident, and empowered - at a pace that feels right for you.
You've tried everything but it hasn't been enough. Knowledge and understanding can only take you so far. Sometimes it helps to try something new.
You've tried everything but it hasn't been enough. Knowledge and understanding can only take you so far. Sometimes it helps to try something new.
The power of therapy can be life changing. It is an opportunity for you to process present and past emotions, life stressors and transitions, all while strengthening coping skills and developing a deeper understanding of yourself. Therapy is a space to feel seen and heard in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I am a strength-based therapist, as I believe in each individual's capacity for emotional growth and meaningful change in all stages of life. Through authenticity, collaborative discussions, and a little humor, I strive to create a warm therapeutic environment that promotes acceptance, empowerment, and healing.
The power of therapy can be life changing. It is an opportunity for you to process present and past emotions, life stressors and transitions, all while strengthening coping skills and developing a deeper understanding of yourself. Therapy is a space to feel seen and heard in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I am a strength-based therapist, as I believe in each individual's capacity for emotional growth and meaningful change in all stages of life. Through authenticity, collaborative discussions, and a little humor, I strive to create a warm therapeutic environment that promotes acceptance, empowerment, and healing.
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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.