LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Whether you’re managing everyday stressors, processing trauma, or seeking a space where your LGBTQ+ identity is celebrated, I am here to walk alongside you.
Using a trauma-informed approach, I blend practical tools with compassionate insight to help you move forward. I don’t just explore the "why"; I focus on the "how." By walking alongside you, I help regulate your nervous system and build healthy boundaries. Whether navigating trauma or everyday stress, I'm a dedicated partner in healing.
Whether you’re managing everyday stressors, processing trauma, or seeking a space where your LGBTQ+ identity is celebrated, I am here to walk alongside you.
Using a trauma-informed approach, I blend practical tools with compassionate insight to help you move forward. I don’t just explore the "why"; I focus on the "how." By walking alongside you, I help regulate your nervous system and build healthy boundaries. Whether navigating trauma or everyday stress, I'm a dedicated partner in healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or not quite like yourself? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally drained, stuck in repetitive patterns, or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or ADHD. You don’t have to manage everything on your own; support and clarity are possible.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or not quite like yourself? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally drained, stuck in repetitive patterns, or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or ADHD. You don’t have to manage everything on your own; support and clarity are possible.
I have been in Private Practice since 1999. My practice focuses on clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder,Dissociative Identity Disorder, Narcissism and other personality conflicts. I also treat Depression and PTSD. I work with Substance Use disorders, but from a non-12 step approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with the local courts, including mental health and substance abuse evaluations. I provide psycho-sexual and competency to proceed evaluations for private attorneys as well as for the 4th and 7th judicial circuits
I have been in Private Practice since 1999. My practice focuses on clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder,Dissociative Identity Disorder, Narcissism and other personality conflicts. I also treat Depression and PTSD. I work with Substance Use disorders, but from a non-12 step approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with the local courts, including mental health and substance abuse evaluations. I provide psycho-sexual and competency to proceed evaluations for private attorneys as well as for the 4th and 7th judicial circuits
You're having a hard time. I get it, I understand. And you're going to feel a little better just by taking a next step and reaching out, grabbing hold of a better tomorrow. Grief, trauma, anxiety, adjustment issues and the like can all be handled with awareness, kindness, and even a bit of humor.
You're having a hard time. I get it, I understand. And you're going to feel a little better just by taking a next step and reaching out, grabbing hold of a better tomorrow. Grief, trauma, anxiety, adjustment issues and the like can all be handled with awareness, kindness, and even a bit of humor.
I believe that when a patient comes to see a therapist, they often ask these questions. "Will I feel safe, will I be heard without judgment and can this unknown person be trusted?" The therapeutic relationship is the most profound, protected, and valuable asset created between the psychologist and the patient. I am in awe of my patients courage and their ability to trust, so that the issues grappled with can be explored and understood, and that ultimately they can begin to heal and grow in ways that are both needed and desired.
I believe that when a patient comes to see a therapist, they often ask these questions. "Will I feel safe, will I be heard without judgment and can this unknown person be trusted?" The therapeutic relationship is the most profound, protected, and valuable asset created between the psychologist and the patient. I am in awe of my patients courage and their ability to trust, so that the issues grappled with can be explored and understood, and that ultimately they can begin to heal and grow in ways that are both needed and desired.
My ideal clients value honesty, responsibility, respect, and personal growth. They are self-motivated and ready to make lasting changes in their lives for their own benefit. They understand that counseling is a process - a journey - and that they will get out of it what they put into it. They understand that it may be uncomfortable at times, and that things may temporarily get worse before they get better, but they understand the need to stay committed to their own healing and recovery because by doing so, they will find freedom from bondage. (Website: www.lifetransitions.cc)
My ideal clients value honesty, responsibility, respect, and personal growth. They are self-motivated and ready to make lasting changes in their lives for their own benefit. They understand that counseling is a process - a journey - and that they will get out of it what they put into it. They understand that it may be uncomfortable at times, and that things may temporarily get worse before they get better, but they understand the need to stay committed to their own healing and recovery because by doing so, they will find freedom from bondage. (Website: www.lifetransitions.cc)
Currently accepting new clients! EMDR Certified. Today we live in a challenging world and the experience of feeling stressed and overwhelmed is a familiar state. It’s important to find a therapist that you can connect with and feel safe. I have over 19 years of experience and training in mental health, working with individuals, families, and couples to help process and manage trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment. I have experience/specialized training working with PTSD, Veterans, TBI, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
Currently accepting new clients! EMDR Certified. Today we live in a challenging world and the experience of feeling stressed and overwhelmed is a familiar state. It’s important to find a therapist that you can connect with and feel safe. I have over 19 years of experience and training in mental health, working with individuals, families, and couples to help process and manage trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment. I have experience/specialized training working with PTSD, Veterans, TBI, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
You try so hard. You try harder than anyone you know and yet, something still feels harder than it should. You're successful on paper but you're burning out and CBT hasn't helped shake that never enough feeling. Most people would have no idea how lonely and overwhelmed you feel inside and how hard it feels to get through the day. Or maybe its food and your body that torture you. You want peace, but you feel addicted to checking your body in shiny surfaces (even though you're always disappointed by what you find) and your stomach still lurches when you see an unexpected photo of yourself. Let's get your life back on track.
You try so hard. You try harder than anyone you know and yet, something still feels harder than it should. You're successful on paper but you're burning out and CBT hasn't helped shake that never enough feeling. Most people would have no idea how lonely and overwhelmed you feel inside and how hard it feels to get through the day. Or maybe its food and your body that torture you. You want peace, but you feel addicted to checking your body in shiny surfaces (even though you're always disappointed by what you find) and your stomach still lurches when you see an unexpected photo of yourself. Let's get your life back on track.
Entering into therapy is a big step, and I feel that an important aspect of helping you to comfortably make this step is providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. People begin counseling because they want something to shift or change in their lives. I facilitate positive change by encouraging exploration, processing relevant issues with you, and helping you to identify healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms in your life with the purpose of changing those that are not adaptive.
Entering into therapy is a big step, and I feel that an important aspect of helping you to comfortably make this step is providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. People begin counseling because they want something to shift or change in their lives. I facilitate positive change by encouraging exploration, processing relevant issues with you, and helping you to identify healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms in your life with the purpose of changing those that are not adaptive.
I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor, located in Florida. I use humor and honesty, and I believe in the power of validation. I can help you work through common stressors such as workplace issues, relationship issues, and anxiety, and I can help you figure out who you are. I believe you are who you are because of your life experiences, but that does not mean you can't change and become who you want to be.
I specialize in helping people who have chronic pain or medical issues.
I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor, located in Florida. I use humor and honesty, and I believe in the power of validation. I can help you work through common stressors such as workplace issues, relationship issues, and anxiety, and I can help you figure out who you are. I believe you are who you are because of your life experiences, but that does not mean you can't change and become who you want to be.
I specialize in helping people who have chronic pain or medical issues.
Hi, I’m Jess. Life can feel really heavy at times—whether it’s stress from work, changes in relationships, past experiences that still linger, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, practical tools, and a safe, welcoming space where you can process what’s going on and begin to feel more like yourself again.
Hi, I’m Jess. Life can feel really heavy at times—whether it’s stress from work, changes in relationships, past experiences that still linger, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, practical tools, and a safe, welcoming space where you can process what’s going on and begin to feel more like yourself again.
For more than 30 years I have had the privilege of offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who want to make responsible changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety * depression * marital stress * divorce * grief * illness * trauma * substance abuse * difficult parent-child relationships; we will work as a team to deal with sources of problems and design strategies for healthier approaches. Our goal is to transform distress and challenges into valuable life lessons. In addition, I was the first licensed mental health professional in NE Florida to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.
For more than 30 years I have had the privilege of offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who want to make responsible changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety * depression * marital stress * divorce * grief * illness * trauma * substance abuse * difficult parent-child relationships; we will work as a team to deal with sources of problems and design strategies for healthier approaches. Our goal is to transform distress and challenges into valuable life lessons. In addition, I was the first licensed mental health professional in NE Florida to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in FL, GA, TN, TX, UT, WA, and IN specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, depression, grief/loss, conflict and life transitions. I provide individual and couples therapy sessions online. I take a holistic approach to therapy using traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In 2001 I completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Florida State University. I received my license in 2004.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in FL, GA, TN, TX, UT, WA, and IN specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, depression, grief/loss, conflict and life transitions. I provide individual and couples therapy sessions online. I take a holistic approach to therapy using traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In 2001 I completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Florida State University. I received my license in 2004.
Hello! I'm so glad you are here, and proud of you for taking a meaningful step towards your own growth and wellness. Being a human is SUCH a wild ride! Over almost 20 years of practice there is nothing I haven't heard, and there is truly no judgement here. If you find yourself unable to turn off your brain, acting in ways you aren't proud of, having difficulty letting go of the past, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or just emotionally stuck - therapy can help you! I provide an active and connected therapeutic experience, ensuring you walk away from our sessions feeling supported and equipped to manage the days ahead.
Hello! I'm so glad you are here, and proud of you for taking a meaningful step towards your own growth and wellness. Being a human is SUCH a wild ride! Over almost 20 years of practice there is nothing I haven't heard, and there is truly no judgement here. If you find yourself unable to turn off your brain, acting in ways you aren't proud of, having difficulty letting go of the past, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or just emotionally stuck - therapy can help you! I provide an active and connected therapeutic experience, ensuring you walk away from our sessions feeling supported and equipped to manage the days ahead.
DID YOU just discover an AFFAIR? Has intimacy faded? Do you feel more like roommates than partners? If you're looking for immediate in-person or online therapy appointments, help is available. I am NOW seeing couples at my new location is St. Johns. Many of the couples I work with contact me during one of the most difficult seasons of their relationship, wondering if trust can be rebuilt, communication can improve, or if they can ever feel close again. I specialize in helping couples reconnect after an affair, rebuild intimacy, and improve communication. Together, we'll create a path forward and focus on what needs to happen next.
DID YOU just discover an AFFAIR? Has intimacy faded? Do you feel more like roommates than partners? If you're looking for immediate in-person or online therapy appointments, help is available. I am NOW seeing couples at my new location is St. Johns. Many of the couples I work with contact me during one of the most difficult seasons of their relationship, wondering if trust can be rebuilt, communication can improve, or if they can ever feel close again. I specialize in helping couples reconnect after an affair, rebuild intimacy, and improve communication. Together, we'll create a path forward and focus on what needs to happen next.
Psychotherapist with a history of working with adults and adolescents. As a therapist with a social work background, my practice is person-centered and rooted in empathy. My goal is to support you on your journey to improved mental health by connecting with your values and taking steps towards personal goals. I've had a lot of success working with clients who were uncertain about therapy or had a bad experience with it in the past. I bring a lot of care and intention to the work that I do and receive feedback that clients feel more than just heard but also supported in developing applicable skills they were seeking from therapy.
Psychotherapist with a history of working with adults and adolescents. As a therapist with a social work background, my practice is person-centered and rooted in empathy. My goal is to support you on your journey to improved mental health by connecting with your values and taking steps towards personal goals. I've had a lot of success working with clients who were uncertain about therapy or had a bad experience with it in the past. I bring a lot of care and intention to the work that I do and receive feedback that clients feel more than just heard but also supported in developing applicable skills they were seeking from therapy.
If you have ADHD and/or autism and have been dealing with anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, or burnout, know that you are not alone. As a neurodivergent myself, I understand firsthand what it's like to navigate a world that wasn't designed for brains like ours.
Perhaps you got diagnosed as an adult, and while part of you feels relief, there's also confusion, as you begin to understand how years of masking and coping have shaped your experiences and relationships.
If you have ADHD and/or autism and have been dealing with anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, or burnout, know that you are not alone. As a neurodivergent myself, I understand firsthand what it's like to navigate a world that wasn't designed for brains like ours.
Perhaps you got diagnosed as an adult, and while part of you feels relief, there's also confusion, as you begin to understand how years of masking and coping have shaped your experiences and relationships.
You’re successful on paper, but at home it’s war: distance, fights, or silence after betrayal. You want the truth, a path forward, and to stop feeling like you’re living with a roommate or an enemy. You may be trying to recover after an affair, repeated flirting/DMs, porn use, addiction, or a relapse that shattered trust. What you need is structure, accountability, a trusted guide, and tools that work in real life not endless battles. Your goal is a stable, respectful partnership with clear boundaries, repaired intimacy, and a plan you can follow.
You’re successful on paper, but at home it’s war: distance, fights, or silence after betrayal. You want the truth, a path forward, and to stop feeling like you’re living with a roommate or an enemy. You may be trying to recover after an affair, repeated flirting/DMs, porn use, addiction, or a relapse that shattered trust. What you need is structure, accountability, a trusted guide, and tools that work in real life not endless battles. Your goal is a stable, respectful partnership with clear boundaries, repaired intimacy, and a plan you can follow.
You may be the one who looks “high functioning” on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted inside. Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition, carrying unresolved trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety or depression that no longer make sense—but won’t let go. You want relief, clarity, and stability. More than anything, you want to feel safe in your own body and confident in your ability to move forward, rather than constantly bracing for what’s next.
You may be the one who looks “high functioning” on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted inside. Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition, carrying unresolved trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety or depression that no longer make sense—but won’t let go. You want relief, clarity, and stability. More than anything, you want to feel safe in your own body and confident in your ability to move forward, rather than constantly bracing for what’s next.
Life does not come with an instruction manual, that would be too easy. I believe therapy is a personal journey that should be tailored for each patient. I use several therapeutic techniques to individualize my sessions and assist my patients in forming lasting growth. I have several focuses including; men’s mental health, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and sex therapy. I have a heavy focus on childhood trauma and inner child work. I am a certified sex therapist with the state of Florida.
Life does not come with an instruction manual, that would be too easy. I believe therapy is a personal journey that should be tailored for each patient. I use several therapeutic techniques to individualize my sessions and assist my patients in forming lasting growth. I have several focuses including; men’s mental health, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and sex therapy. I have a heavy focus on childhood trauma and inner child work. I am a certified sex therapist with the state of Florida.
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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.