LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Tampa, FL
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the importance (and difficulties) of gaining a deeper understanding of who you are, so that you can fully and authentically accept and love yourself.
Being a human is exhausting, and sometimes it all just feels like… a lot. You being here, reading this, is already something. Whether you’re struggling to get un-stuck, navigating a lot of challenges or change, or just wanting to feel better from day to day - I’ve got you. We’ve got this.
My therapy is based in empowerment. My goal is to help you learn therapeutic skills and strategies that work for YOU. We’ll work together to build confidence and trust in yourself and your ability to get through hard moments and tough times. My hope is that you leave each session feeling steadier, more understood, and more in tune with yourself.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the importance (and difficulties) of gaining a deeper understanding of who you are, so that you can fully and authentically accept and love yourself.
Being a human is exhausting, and sometimes it all just feels like… a lot. You being here, reading this, is already something. Whether you’re struggling to get un-stuck, navigating a lot of challenges or change, or just wanting to feel better from day to day - I’ve got you. We’ve got this.
My therapy is based in empowerment. My goal is to help you learn therapeutic skills and strategies that work for YOU. We’ll work together to build confidence and trust in yourself and your ability to get through hard moments and tough times. My hope is that you leave each session feeling steadier, more understood, and more in tune with yourself.
Have you been to other supposed “ LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate?
Together we can challenge negative thinking patterns in order to help you respond in a more effective manner and increase your life satisfaction. I also strive to provide an affirming therapeutic approach, which means I respect and regard all sexualities and genders positively and provide an affirming space for all my clients.
Have you been to other supposed “ LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate?
Together we can challenge negative thinking patterns in order to help you respond in a more effective manner and increase your life satisfaction. I also strive to provide an affirming therapeutic approach, which means I respect and regard all sexualities and genders positively and provide an affirming space for all my clients.
Elizabeth Mahaney, South Tampa Therapy & Mediation
Counselor, LMHC, Q Suprv, NCC, MFT, PhD
30 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
We specialize in premarital therapy, marriage counseling ( LGBT too), and reproductive therapy (IVF/loss/adoption).
We love working with Couples, Adults, and Young Adults. You never imagined that life or being in a relationship could be this difficult. Stressors are accumulating, and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship, or old traumas are being triggered. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples who come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with plenty of tools to make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
We specialize in premarital therapy, marriage counseling ( LGBT too), and reproductive therapy (IVF/loss/adoption).
We love working with Couples, Adults, and Young Adults. You never imagined that life or being in a relationship could be this difficult. Stressors are accumulating, and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship, or old traumas are being triggered. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples who come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with plenty of tools to make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
Hi there! I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults to help them navigate challenges, better understand their emotions, and feel more confident in themselves.
Hi there! I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults to help them navigate challenges, better understand their emotions, and feel more confident in themselves.
My ideal client is someone who wants to feel more like themselves again, or maybe for the first time. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, shame, or identity changes. Often, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, knowing something isn’t quite right but not always having the words for it.
My ideal client is someone who wants to feel more like themselves again, or maybe for the first time. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, shame, or identity changes. Often, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, knowing something isn’t quite right but not always having the words for it.
If you are neurodivergent—or supporting a neurodivergent teen or pre-teen—and feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood, you are not alone. You may be navigating a world that doesn’t always fit your brain, sensory needs, or energy levels. I work with neurodivergent teens and adults, including those with ADHD and autism, offering practical, respectful, and individualized support. Whether you’re managing executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivities, social fatigue, burnout, or life transitions, therapy can be a space where you don’t have to mask or over-explain yourself.
If you are neurodivergent—or supporting a neurodivergent teen or pre-teen—and feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood, you are not alone. You may be navigating a world that doesn’t always fit your brain, sensory needs, or energy levels. I work with neurodivergent teens and adults, including those with ADHD and autism, offering practical, respectful, and individualized support. Whether you’re managing executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivities, social fatigue, burnout, or life transitions, therapy can be a space where you don’t have to mask or over-explain yourself.
LGBTQ+ challenges?
Struggling with trust after life's handed you a few too many letdowns? When trust feels more like a risk than a relief, it can make every step feel like a tightrope walk. Doubts, fears, the whole bit – it’s exhausting, right? We’re going to dive into all that together. Let’s unpack what’s been piling up, sort through the mess, and find ways to dodge those obstacles. My goal is to guide you towards a life where you can let your guard down a bit, find strength in your scars, and stride forward with more confidence and less baggage.
LGBTQ+ challenges?
Struggling with trust after life's handed you a few too many letdowns? When trust feels more like a risk than a relief, it can make every step feel like a tightrope walk. Doubts, fears, the whole bit – it’s exhausting, right? We’re going to dive into all that together. Let’s unpack what’s been piling up, sort through the mess, and find ways to dodge those obstacles. My goal is to guide you towards a life where you can let your guard down a bit, find strength in your scars, and stride forward with more confidence and less baggage.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
I am especially committed to supporting athletes, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA+ clients who may feel unseen, misunderstood, or pressured to always appear strong.
I am direct, supportive, and deeply invested in my clients’ growth. I believe therapy should be a safe and brave space, safe enough to feel supported and brave enough to be challenged. I am not a “nod-and-listen only” therapist. I ask hard questions, notice patterns, and gently (sometimes firmly) push when I know a client is capable of more
I am especially committed to supporting athletes, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA+ clients who may feel unseen, misunderstood, or pressured to always appear strong.
I am direct, supportive, and deeply invested in my clients’ growth. I believe therapy should be a safe and brave space, safe enough to feel supported and brave enough to be challenged. I am not a “nod-and-listen only” therapist. I ask hard questions, notice patterns, and gently (sometimes firmly) push when I know a client is capable of more
I specialize in supporting clients facing depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, marital and relationship conflict, LGBTQ+ concerns, and stress management.
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.
I specialize in supporting clients facing depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, marital and relationship conflict, LGBTQ+ concerns, and stress management.
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.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and couples who've often done therapy before. They can name their patterns, triggers, and history — yet the same cycles keep repeating in their relationships, their bodies, and daily life. Insight hasn't been enough. They come carrying trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, neurodivergence, grief, burnout, or meaningful experiences they're still making sense of. I work in the gap between understanding yourself and living differently, helping insight reorganize how you feel, relate, and choose — so change becomes lived, not just understood.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and couples who've often done therapy before. They can name their patterns, triggers, and history — yet the same cycles keep repeating in their relationships, their bodies, and daily life. Insight hasn't been enough. They come carrying trauma, anxiety, relational struggles, neurodivergence, grief, burnout, or meaningful experiences they're still making sense of. I work in the gap between understanding yourself and living differently, helping insight reorganize how you feel, relate, and choose — so change becomes lived, not just understood.
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 a queer therapist that has built my practice around providing a safe, affirming, empowering space for the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, and always work from a liberation focused, anti-oppressive framework. I also provide gender affirming care letters of support free of cost.
I am a queer therapist that has built my practice around providing a safe, affirming, empowering space for the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, and always work from a liberation focused, anti-oppressive framework. I also provide gender affirming care letters of support free of cost.
Amanda is a queer & neurodivergent identified clinician with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and a specialization in trauma studies.
Amanda practices from a trauma-informed lens, integrating existential, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches. She values the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful change and creates a safe, collaborative space for clients to explore their stories and move toward healing.
Amanda is a queer & neurodivergent identified clinician with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and a specialization in trauma studies.
Amanda practices from a trauma-informed lens, integrating existential, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches. She values the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful change and creates a safe, collaborative space for clients to explore their stories and move toward healing.
Professionals: Addiction & Co-Occurring MH Disorders: Mission to deliver a unique approach to recovery for those suffering from substance use disorder, mental health & crisis and spiritual awakenings. Our program implements & achieves a client-focused program designed to increase expressive arts, creative expression, we use a variety of modalities including holistic, traditional methods to treat the mind, body, and spirit. What if I don't have insurance? We provide: sliding scale to assist needs & provide coaching sessions with quality care. We assist you to change a limited belief system and break habitual patterns.
Professionals: Addiction & Co-Occurring MH Disorders: Mission to deliver a unique approach to recovery for those suffering from substance use disorder, mental health & crisis and spiritual awakenings. Our program implements & achieves a client-focused program designed to increase expressive arts, creative expression, we use a variety of modalities including holistic, traditional methods to treat the mind, body, and spirit. What if I don't have insurance? We provide: sliding scale to assist needs & provide coaching sessions with quality care. We assist you to change a limited belief system and break habitual patterns.
As an openly gay/ queer woman and survivor of childhood trauma, I bring lived understanding to this work.
Many present-day struggles began as ways of coping with earlier relational trauma. Anxiety, relationship conflict, people-pleasing, overwhelm, or feeling “stuck” often make sense when we see where they began. While these patterns once protected you, they may no longer serve you. Therapy offers space to slow down with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can notice when the past is shaping the present and develop new ways of responding that feel grounded, intentional, and alive. I work with children, teens, and adults — individuals, couples, and families — seeking deeper understanding, more authentic connection, and lasting change.
As an openly gay/ queer woman and survivor of childhood trauma, I bring lived understanding to this work.
Many present-day struggles began as ways of coping with earlier relational trauma. Anxiety, relationship conflict, people-pleasing, overwhelm, or feeling “stuck” often make sense when we see where they began. While these patterns once protected you, they may no longer serve you. Therapy offers space to slow down with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can notice when the past is shaping the present and develop new ways of responding that feel grounded, intentional, and alive. I work with children, teens, and adults — individuals, couples, and families — seeking deeper understanding, more authentic connection, and lasting change.
Women are incredible, and yet, I don’t know a single woman who hasn’t held deep pain and shame about herself at some point; somehow feeling like she is both too much and not enough. Shrinking herself, fighting imposter syndrome, avoiding conflict, feeling guilty for having needs and choosing to care for herself... Maybe you know that feeling too, and maybe that’s why you’re here. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can learn how to move from self-criticism to compassion, rebuild your confidence, and let go of the insecurities that make it so hard for you to see your worth. You can learn how to love yourself and your life again.
Women are incredible, and yet, I don’t know a single woman who hasn’t held deep pain and shame about herself at some point; somehow feeling like she is both too much and not enough. Shrinking herself, fighting imposter syndrome, avoiding conflict, feeling guilty for having needs and choosing to care for herself... Maybe you know that feeling too, and maybe that’s why you’re here. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can learn how to move from self-criticism to compassion, rebuild your confidence, and let go of the insecurities that make it so hard for you to see your worth. You can learn how to love yourself and your life again.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of dedicated professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care that helps them feel confident about who they are and optimistic about where they’re headed. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of dedicated professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care that helps them feel confident about who they are and optimistic about where they’re headed. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Bienvenido/a/x, Bienvenue, Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic therapy for adults and psychological testing for ages 6+. I provide evaluations for cognitive, social, or emotional concerns (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning issues, memory, etc.) and forensic evaluations for immigration cases (VAWA, hardship waivers, asylum, U/T-visas). I have years of experience helping people living with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and issues related to sexual, gender, or cultural identity. I also have a background in helping people navigating health challenges or major life transitions, such as grief and loss.
Bienvenido/a/x, Bienvenue, Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic therapy for adults and psychological testing for ages 6+. I provide evaluations for cognitive, social, or emotional concerns (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning issues, memory, etc.) and forensic evaluations for immigration cases (VAWA, hardship waivers, asylum, U/T-visas). I have years of experience helping people living with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and issues related to sexual, gender, or cultural identity. I also have a background in helping people navigating health challenges or major life transitions, such as grief and loss.
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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.