LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 32806
David Baker-Hargrove
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, DAPA, CCFC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32806 (Online Only)
I derive immense satisfaction from facilitating transformative shifts in individuals' self-perception and life perspectives.
With over 27 years of clinical expertise, I specialize in providing comprehensive care for the LGBTQ+ community, with a dedicated emphasis on supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals. My practice extends across the diverse spectrum of our community, addressing a myriad of life and mental health challenges beyond LGBTQ+ identities.
I derive immense satisfaction from facilitating transformative shifts in individuals' self-perception and life perspectives.
With over 27 years of clinical expertise, I specialize in providing comprehensive care for the LGBTQ+ community, with a dedicated emphasis on supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals. My practice extends across the diverse spectrum of our community, addressing a myriad of life and mental health challenges beyond LGBTQ+ identities.
All people are worthy of support- even you! I am part of the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming to queer people, women, people of color, and adults of all ages and abilities.
Hi I'm Keith, and I'm a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania (LPC) and Florida (LMHC). In life you have two choices- to live like or unlike the person you want to be. It's easy to look around and notice certain parts of your life that do not reflect the way you want to be living. Maybe you feel burdened by difficult emotions like anxiety or depression. Perhaps you're struggling with your identity, relationships or work. It could be that you're going through changes and feel overwhelmed, stressed out or lonely. Whatever the case may be, I'm here to help you find balance and live a life that looks more like the one you want to have.
All people are worthy of support- even you! I am part of the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming to queer people, women, people of color, and adults of all ages and abilities.
Hi I'm Keith, and I'm a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania (LPC) and Florida (LMHC). In life you have two choices- to live like or unlike the person you want to be. It's easy to look around and notice certain parts of your life that do not reflect the way you want to be living. Maybe you feel burdened by difficult emotions like anxiety or depression. Perhaps you're struggling with your identity, relationships or work. It could be that you're going through changes and feel overwhelmed, stressed out or lonely. Whatever the case may be, I'm here to help you find balance and live a life that looks more like the one you want to have.
I believe the best way to help my clients is to meet them where they are, and offer tools tailored to their needs. I have expertise in helping with an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, couples counseling, substance abuse, child/teen life stressors and LGBTQ+ related issues. I primarily have a narrative theoretical orientation, while incorporating multicultural and acceptance & commitment therapy approaches. Life coaching services are available, details on my website. I hope to create a safe and affirming space for you to become the best version of you! I look forward to working together!
I believe the best way to help my clients is to meet them where they are, and offer tools tailored to their needs. I have expertise in helping with an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, couples counseling, substance abuse, child/teen life stressors and LGBTQ+ related issues. I primarily have a narrative theoretical orientation, while incorporating multicultural and acceptance & commitment therapy approaches. Life coaching services are available, details on my website. I hope to create a safe and affirming space for you to become the best version of you! I look forward to working together!
Andrea works and is apart of the LGBTQ+ Community identifying as a lesbian transgender woman who is clinically licensed and has several years of diverse mental health experience.
Andrea Gorney(She/Her/Hers), psychotherapist, is the owner and Licensed Mental Heath Counselor associated with Ti Plant Services. She is able to provide support and assistance nationwide through virtual psychotherapy services and in office psychotherapy services in Osceola or Brevard County. Give us a call or email us at TiPlantServices(At)outlook.com. Our rates are fixed at $45 for online individual therapy or with one of many insurance companies that she now accepts(with your copay rate). I also now have in person meetings at office in Kissimmee or Melbourne. I also write letters and no longer charge a fee for any letters written.
Andrea works and is apart of the LGBTQ+ Community identifying as a lesbian transgender woman who is clinically licensed and has several years of diverse mental health experience.
Andrea Gorney(She/Her/Hers), psychotherapist, is the owner and Licensed Mental Heath Counselor associated with Ti Plant Services. She is able to provide support and assistance nationwide through virtual psychotherapy services and in office psychotherapy services in Osceola or Brevard County. Give us a call or email us at TiPlantServices(At)outlook.com. Our rates are fixed at $45 for online individual therapy or with one of many insurance companies that she now accepts(with your copay rate). I also now have in person meetings at office in Kissimmee or Melbourne. I also write letters and no longer charge a fee for any letters written.
Calming Tides Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32806 (Online Only)
I specialize in LGBTQ+ communities and other intersectional marginalized communities.
Reaching out for support isn't always easy, especially for us vulnerable and marginalized communities who have been silenced, erased and devalued. Do you find yourself having challenges coping with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, identity and sense of self? Do you find past trauma resurfacing? Do you want to find new ways to cope and build self-esteem? I will provide you with a compassionate and nurturing environment, so together we can explore new areas of yourself and life through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive perspective.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ communities and other intersectional marginalized communities.
Reaching out for support isn't always easy, especially for us vulnerable and marginalized communities who have been silenced, erased and devalued. Do you find yourself having challenges coping with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, identity and sense of self? Do you find past trauma resurfacing? Do you want to find new ways to cope and build self-esteem? I will provide you with a compassionate and nurturing environment, so together we can explore new areas of yourself and life through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive perspective.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life or family transitions, work or school-related concerns, and relationship issues.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Josh Stanley, and I want to thank you for stopping by my page. It's no secret; life can be hard! Perhaps you're struggling in your relationship, facing a tough time at work or school, struggling to find your passion, or trying to better understand yourself and what you want out of life. Finding solutions can be challenging, especially when we're in the midst of a stressful situation. Counseling is an opportunity to step back, reflect objectively, and find the best path forward. Our work together is designed to reduce barriers, increase satisfaction, and improve your overall wellness.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life or family transitions, work or school-related concerns, and relationship issues.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Josh Stanley, and I want to thank you for stopping by my page. It's no secret; life can be hard! Perhaps you're struggling in your relationship, facing a tough time at work or school, struggling to find your passion, or trying to better understand yourself and what you want out of life. Finding solutions can be challenging, especially when we're in the midst of a stressful situation. Counseling is an opportunity to step back, reflect objectively, and find the best path forward. Our work together is designed to reduce barriers, increase satisfaction, and improve your overall wellness.
Need help with your relationship? With sex? Betrayal or trust (emotional, sexual, financial) ? Want a mediator to facilitate effective discussion? In private practice for the past 25+ years as a licensed mental health counselor, working with ages 18-75 on: - Breakdowns re: all types of intimacy - Couples issues (communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation) - Sexual dysfunction in individuals and/or couples - Sex addiction/pornography addiction - Transgender individuals during all points in transition - Self-esteem issues and sexual orientation/acceptance - Alternative lifestyles/kink/poly/monogamish/open: sex positive!
Need help with your relationship? With sex? Betrayal or trust (emotional, sexual, financial) ? Want a mediator to facilitate effective discussion? In private practice for the past 25+ years as a licensed mental health counselor, working with ages 18-75 on: - Breakdowns re: all types of intimacy - Couples issues (communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation) - Sexual dysfunction in individuals and/or couples - Sex addiction/pornography addiction - Transgender individuals during all points in transition - Self-esteem issues and sexual orientation/acceptance - Alternative lifestyles/kink/poly/monogamish/open: sex positive!
I'm a good fit if seek an easy conversation style free of judgement, that is change-oriented, meaningful and clear. I am NOT a fit if you are struggling with severe mental illness or require legal documentation. I have dedicated my career to improving the human condition. I help people learn to cope and thrive in the presence of experiences like stress, chronic medical conditions like pain and insomnia, sadness, and feelings of hopelessness and searching for meaning. I have worked with people from just about every walk of life- women, men, trans and non-binary folx, grandparents, doctors, students, veterans, executives and more.
I'm a good fit if seek an easy conversation style free of judgement, that is change-oriented, meaningful and clear. I am NOT a fit if you are struggling with severe mental illness or require legal documentation. I have dedicated my career to improving the human condition. I help people learn to cope and thrive in the presence of experiences like stress, chronic medical conditions like pain and insomnia, sadness, and feelings of hopelessness and searching for meaning. I have worked with people from just about every walk of life- women, men, trans and non-binary folx, grandparents, doctors, students, veterans, executives and more.
As a husband and a father, I understand some of the unique lived experiences you may be going through, and as we all change and transition into new seasons of our relationships, I believe that no one is meant to go through it alone.
As a couple and family therapist, I am interested in learning more about your struggles and challenges from a systemic and relational framework. Approaching these from an antiracist lens, we will work collaboratively to uncover some of the contexts in which you may have learned to relate to others, and how your own family of origin stories and experiences continue to shape how you communicate and work through conflict in your relationships. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and enjoy working with couples, adolescents aged 6-12, teens, and families of all formations.
As a husband and a father, I understand some of the unique lived experiences you may be going through, and as we all change and transition into new seasons of our relationships, I believe that no one is meant to go through it alone.
As a couple and family therapist, I am interested in learning more about your struggles and challenges from a systemic and relational framework. Approaching these from an antiracist lens, we will work collaboratively to uncover some of the contexts in which you may have learned to relate to others, and how your own family of origin stories and experiences continue to shape how you communicate and work through conflict in your relationships. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and enjoy working with couples, adolescents aged 6-12, teens, and families of all formations.
Lucianne Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32806 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and also trained in EMDR. I practice individual, family, and group therapy. I have more than 5 years of experience working with trauma survivors and approach my work with clients from a systemic perspective, with focus on respecting each individual, and collaborating with clients in ways that help them access their own unique strengths and abilities with which to face life’s challenges.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and also trained in EMDR. I practice individual, family, and group therapy. I have more than 5 years of experience working with trauma survivors and approach my work with clients from a systemic perspective, with focus on respecting each individual, and collaborating with clients in ways that help them access their own unique strengths and abilities with which to face life’s challenges.
Hello! I'm so happy you're here! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I have 5 years of experience and work mostly with teenagers and young adults. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance abuse, and anxiety, but I also have experience with depression, OCD, postpartum, and life transitions. Most of my clients are ready to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes need help with finding the tools necessary to meet their goals. During sessions, I tend to be easy-going, empathetic, and love to work collaboratively with clients in order to help them become the best versions of themselves.
Hello! I'm so happy you're here! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I have 5 years of experience and work mostly with teenagers and young adults. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance abuse, and anxiety, but I also have experience with depression, OCD, postpartum, and life transitions. Most of my clients are ready to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes need help with finding the tools necessary to meet their goals. During sessions, I tend to be easy-going, empathetic, and love to work collaboratively with clients in order to help them become the best versions of themselves.
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Are recent events making you feel like everything is piling up and becoming too much to handle? Are you finding yourself grappling with sudden anxiety and persistent, overwhelming thoughts? If life used to feel wonderful, but now you're feeling adrift and in need of some direction, please know that it's completely normal. We are all emotional beings, and there's only so much we can handle at once. At times, gaining a fresh perspective on our situation and identifying our inner strengths can propel us to become an improved version of ourselves. "Emotions are the colors that paint the canvas of our lives." -Kate Atkinson
Are recent events making you feel like everything is piling up and becoming too much to handle? Are you finding yourself grappling with sudden anxiety and persistent, overwhelming thoughts? If life used to feel wonderful, but now you're feeling adrift and in need of some direction, please know that it's completely normal. We are all emotional beings, and there's only so much we can handle at once. At times, gaining a fresh perspective on our situation and identifying our inner strengths can propel us to become an improved version of ourselves. "Emotions are the colors that paint the canvas of our lives." -Kate Atkinson
Feeling stuck or lost? Interested in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, how you work, and how to make things work better in your life? If so, I can help. Our work together will be a collaborative process that focuses on identifying healthy ways of embracing change and growth. Our work together also focuses on how to recognize when healing is taking place. A large part of our work together will center on healing from trauma, developing healthier coping skills, and improving relationships with others while reconnecting with your true self.
Feeling stuck or lost? Interested in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, how you work, and how to make things work better in your life? If so, I can help. Our work together will be a collaborative process that focuses on identifying healthy ways of embracing change and growth. Our work together also focuses on how to recognize when healing is taking place. A large part of our work together will center on healing from trauma, developing healthier coping skills, and improving relationships with others while reconnecting with your true self.
I work with a diverse range of clients, with a focus on issues related to familial relationships, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Life can be difficult, and sometimes our path is altered by circumstances or choices. In such times, reconnecting with hope can be invaluable. As your therapist, I am here to support you as we navigate your journey together. Whether you are healing from trauma, dealing with disappointment, or seeking positive changes, therapy is a collaborative effort aimed at achieving a better you.
I work with a diverse range of clients, with a focus on issues related to familial relationships, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Life can be difficult, and sometimes our path is altered by circumstances or choices. In such times, reconnecting with hope can be invaluable. As your therapist, I am here to support you as we navigate your journey together. Whether you are healing from trauma, dealing with disappointment, or seeking positive changes, therapy is a collaborative effort aimed at achieving a better you.
Focused on psychological testing in Central Florida! While some mental health practitioners focus on therapy, Dr. Amber Popovitz-Gale's passion has always been in the evaluation and testing of clients and providing accurate, detailed, clinically-sound results. Whether it be providing ADHD, gifted-child, dementia, or full psychological evaluations, Gale Community Services LLC can meet your referral needs in a timely manner!
Focused on psychological testing in Central Florida! While some mental health practitioners focus on therapy, Dr. Amber Popovitz-Gale's passion has always been in the evaluation and testing of clients and providing accurate, detailed, clinically-sound results. Whether it be providing ADHD, gifted-child, dementia, or full psychological evaluations, Gale Community Services LLC can meet your referral needs in a timely manner!
Hello and congratulations on deciding to improve your life. No matter what stage you've reached or how overwhelmed you might feel, it's never too late to find a sense of peace and joy. If you're reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Or perhaps you hear a voice whispering, "There has to be something more". Life is too short to live with pain, fear, loneliness, and confusion. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of rediscovery with you.
Hello and congratulations on deciding to improve your life. No matter what stage you've reached or how overwhelmed you might feel, it's never too late to find a sense of peace and joy. If you're reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Or perhaps you hear a voice whispering, "There has to be something more". Life is too short to live with pain, fear, loneliness, and confusion. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of rediscovery with you.
Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.
Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.
Cynthia Crouch
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT, CAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32806 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a trauma trained and informed EMDR clinician. Do you or someone you love struggle with an addiction? Is your anxiety overwhelming? Have you lost someone you love? Do you feel like no one understands your struggles? I do, and I am here to offer you compassion and unconditional acceptance. I would love to help you to understand that struggling with addiction and/or a mental health disorder does NOT define who you are. It is something you have, and it CAN be treated.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a trauma trained and informed EMDR clinician. Do you or someone you love struggle with an addiction? Is your anxiety overwhelming? Have you lost someone you love? Do you feel like no one understands your struggles? I do, and I am here to offer you compassion and unconditional acceptance. I would love to help you to understand that struggling with addiction and/or a mental health disorder does NOT define who you are. It is something you have, and it CAN be treated.
Feeling alone, misunderstood, self-destructive, stressed, stuck, disconnected, and/or not like yourself is often what it means to be human. It’s a human experience to struggle, but you don’t have to carry your own burdens any longer. Although I consider myself a generalist, I specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. Regardless of your reasons for seeking therapy, finding the right counselor for you means finding the right professional to help you hold and unpack your struggles, experiences, and vulnerabilities through thoughtful, evidence-based interventions.
Feeling alone, misunderstood, self-destructive, stressed, stuck, disconnected, and/or not like yourself is often what it means to be human. It’s a human experience to struggle, but you don’t have to carry your own burdens any longer. Although I consider myself a generalist, I specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. Regardless of your reasons for seeking therapy, finding the right counselor for you means finding the right professional to help you hold and unpack your struggles, experiences, and vulnerabilities through thoughtful, evidence-based interventions.
I work with individuals, couples and families on a variety of concerns including: adjustment, anxiety, depression, life transition, gender identification and parenting.
I have a deep enthusiasm for working with the strengths and abilities of people. I view therapy as a process to improve the overall quality of your life while gaining new insight to how your thoughts and beliefs effect your coping skills. Everyone experiences challenging times, however, when life becomes overwhelming personal growth becomes difficult. My experience has led me to recognize that therapy remains a very individual experience. I aim to created a warm, positive environment where you can share your stories while increasing your overall sense of well-being to develop inner strength.
I work with individuals, couples and families on a variety of concerns including: adjustment, anxiety, depression, life transition, gender identification and parenting.
I have a deep enthusiasm for working with the strengths and abilities of people. I view therapy as a process to improve the overall quality of your life while gaining new insight to how your thoughts and beliefs effect your coping skills. Everyone experiences challenging times, however, when life becomes overwhelming personal growth becomes difficult. My experience has led me to recognize that therapy remains a very individual experience. I aim to created a warm, positive environment where you can share your stories while increasing your overall sense of well-being to develop inner strength.
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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.