LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 33544
Michelle Pastor
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, ICADC
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Addiction, trauma, LGBTQ+ affirming, anxiety, depression and many others. Please reach out to Recovery Pathway Counseling LLC to help guide you on your path of recovery and healing. Michelle has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and offers a comprehensive background of therapeutic approaches. She has experience working with clients in many different types of treatment settings and believes in meeting you where you are at in your cross roads and working one step at a time together. "We are all warriors, you never know the battles that each of us face daily but you are not alone." -Michelle Pastor
Addiction, trauma, LGBTQ+ affirming, anxiety, depression and many others. Please reach out to Recovery Pathway Counseling LLC to help guide you on your path of recovery and healing. Michelle has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and offers a comprehensive background of therapeutic approaches. She has experience working with clients in many different types of treatment settings and believes in meeting you where you are at in your cross roads and working one step at a time together. "We are all warriors, you never know the battles that each of us face daily but you are not alone." -Michelle Pastor
Riley Burke Talko
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
I am very passionate about LGBTQ+, sexuality and sexual-related concerns.
As with many other things in life, I am a firm believer that there is a “no one size fits all approach" in counseling. What this looks like in therapy is working collaboratively with you, using an integrative approach that is tailored to best fit your needs. I use theoretical approaches that fit with both your personality and presenting issues in counseling; primarily utilizing solution-focused and client-centered approaches, specifically focusing on strengths. It is always my hope to create a safe and comfortable space where growth can flourish.
I am very passionate about LGBTQ+, sexuality and sexual-related concerns.
As with many other things in life, I am a firm believer that there is a “no one size fits all approach" in counseling. What this looks like in therapy is working collaboratively with you, using an integrative approach that is tailored to best fit your needs. I use theoretical approaches that fit with both your personality and presenting issues in counseling; primarily utilizing solution-focused and client-centered approaches, specifically focusing on strengths. It is always my hope to create a safe and comfortable space where growth can flourish.
The Evergreen Initiative, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Online Only)
I specialize in LGBTQA+ & transgender/non-binary healthcare, habit & lifestyle change (smoking cessation, weight management, sleep, chronic pain, time management/procrastination), helping patients who are having having trouble coping or adjusting to medical conditions & general mental health (anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress management).
Hi there! I'm Jack and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. My practice The Evergreen Initiative, LLC is 100% virtual. Ready to jump in and make change? Or maybe you know you want something to be different, but you're not sure how to get there. Wherever you are in your journey we will work with it, together. I am also happy to provide letters of support (WPATH letters) and have a low cost support group available for gender diverse folx. I am able to see patients in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI.
I specialize in LGBTQA+ & transgender/non-binary healthcare, habit & lifestyle change (smoking cessation, weight management, sleep, chronic pain, time management/procrastination), helping patients who are having having trouble coping or adjusting to medical conditions & general mental health (anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress management).
Hi there! I'm Jack and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. My practice The Evergreen Initiative, LLC is 100% virtual. Ready to jump in and make change? Or maybe you know you want something to be different, but you're not sure how to get there. Wherever you are in your journey we will work with it, together. I am also happy to provide letters of support (WPATH letters) and have a low cost support group available for gender diverse folx. I am able to see patients in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI.
Mike Bellamy Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Online Only)
As an experienced and skilled therapist, having spent 13 years working in the largest psychiatric hospital in NJ and 7 years in private practice, I help, adolescents, adults, and older adults address their relational and emotional challenges. My aim is to empower you to find your solutions and change self-defeating patterns. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and older adults. Additionally, I supervise and train therapists toward their certification. We will work together focusing on your goals to give you the life you desire for yourself.
As an experienced and skilled therapist, having spent 13 years working in the largest psychiatric hospital in NJ and 7 years in private practice, I help, adolescents, adults, and older adults address their relational and emotional challenges. My aim is to empower you to find your solutions and change self-defeating patterns. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and older adults. Additionally, I supervise and train therapists toward their certification. We will work together focusing on your goals to give you the life you desire for yourself.
Callie Hill
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, college students, LGBTQ+ folks, and survivors of intimate partner violence and childhood abuse.
Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and taking steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are at and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, college students, LGBTQ+ folks, and survivors of intimate partner violence and childhood abuse.
Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and taking steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are at and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Justine Gabel
Counselor, LMHC, MS, EdS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Online Only)
Recovery is not a linear path and it can be difficult to ask for help. Reaching out for support is a great step to take. Counselors can help guide you towards your goals and I would be honored to help you along your journey. I focus on working with individuals with eating disorders, self-esteem concerns, and those struggling with interpersonal relationships. I enjoy working with folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, college aged students, and young adults adjusting to life.
Recovery is not a linear path and it can be difficult to ask for help. Reaching out for support is a great step to take. Counselors can help guide you towards your goals and I would be honored to help you along your journey. I focus on working with individuals with eating disorders, self-esteem concerns, and those struggling with interpersonal relationships. I enjoy working with folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, college aged students, and young adults adjusting to life.
Lindi Rigg
Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling down or worried? Do you wonder how your childhood or different life events impact you now? Do you tend to be self-critical, struggle with unexpected changes or have a hard time when things feel out of your control? Are you looking to build healthy coping skills, boundaries, or improve motivation and self-care? Are you looking for a therapist who will support and challenge you? Finding the right therapist to help you find your strengths to improve your moods, relationships and wellbeing is important.
Do you struggle with feeling down or worried? Do you wonder how your childhood or different life events impact you now? Do you tend to be self-critical, struggle with unexpected changes or have a hard time when things feel out of your control? Are you looking to build healthy coping skills, boundaries, or improve motivation and self-care? Are you looking for a therapist who will support and challenge you? Finding the right therapist to help you find your strengths to improve your moods, relationships and wellbeing is important.
Kasey Clark
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI, NCC
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
The biggest joy of my professional career is seeing my clients thrive and knowing how far they have come. I’m here to help you recognize and break old patterns, letting go of thoughts and coping strategies that no longer serve you. I will help you build up your self-esteem, strengthen and repair relationships, and improve communication with yourself and others. I take an integrative approach to working with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles, and borrow from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and mindfulness. I am trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
The biggest joy of my professional career is seeing my clients thrive and knowing how far they have come. I’m here to help you recognize and break old patterns, letting go of thoughts and coping strategies that no longer serve you. I will help you build up your self-esteem, strengthen and repair relationships, and improve communication with yourself and others. I take an integrative approach to working with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles, and borrow from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and mindfulness. I am trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Samantha Benenati
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
So, you've decided to get into therapy for yourself! You have entered in to the therapy room and nervous about whether the therapist will be able to get down to your level to understand what you are currently going through. Do you have struggles with big life changes, anxious of where to begin, and could be feeling unsure of where to start? You would want a thearpist to help guide them through their struggles free of judgment, loads of empathy, and the ability to see their problems in a different light. I think I can help, even with a joke or two thrown in!
So, you've decided to get into therapy for yourself! You have entered in to the therapy room and nervous about whether the therapist will be able to get down to your level to understand what you are currently going through. Do you have struggles with big life changes, anxious of where to begin, and could be feeling unsure of where to start? You would want a thearpist to help guide them through their struggles free of judgment, loads of empathy, and the ability to see their problems in a different light. I think I can help, even with a joke or two thrown in!
Shaima Elsedoudi
LMHC, MCAP, TTS, QS
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Therapy can be one of the biggest gifts we give to ourselves. Embracing the discomfort from challenging the issues that reside within our core can be the start of becoming the best version of ourselves. Allow me to be a part of your journey.
Therapy can be one of the biggest gifts we give to ourselves. Embracing the discomfort from challenging the issues that reside within our core can be the start of becoming the best version of ourselves. Allow me to be a part of your journey.
Jeanne Peterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me and the services I can provide you. I have been a licensed psychologist since 1994 and take pride in providing individual and couples therapy in a comfortable, caring, non-judgmental and optimistic setting. I enjoy working with adults and their partners. I have expertise with a wide variety of issues including relationship problems, couples conflicts, family alcohol/substance abuse recovery issues, parenting dilemmas, depression, loss, anxiety, and stress. Other areas of interest and experience include support for infertility and bereavement.
Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me and the services I can provide you. I have been a licensed psychologist since 1994 and take pride in providing individual and couples therapy in a comfortable, caring, non-judgmental and optimistic setting. I enjoy working with adults and their partners. I have expertise with a wide variety of issues including relationship problems, couples conflicts, family alcohol/substance abuse recovery issues, parenting dilemmas, depression, loss, anxiety, and stress. Other areas of interest and experience include support for infertility and bereavement.
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Counselor, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Waitlist for new clients
Thanks so much for taking the time to view my profile. If you are experiencing any of life's challenges please consider looking at my website at wiregrass-counseling.com I have worked with clients with various concerns from anxiety, depression to being addicted to drugs and alcohol. I believe that all individuals have the capacity to change with internal motivation and external guidance.
Thanks so much for taking the time to view my profile. If you are experiencing any of life's challenges please consider looking at my website at wiregrass-counseling.com I have worked with clients with various concerns from anxiety, depression to being addicted to drugs and alcohol. I believe that all individuals have the capacity to change with internal motivation and external guidance.
Michelle Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 28 years of Social Services experience. My experience includes working with individuals with mental illness, addictions, and those who have experienced domestic violence. In addition, I am bilingual, trained in crisis intervention, and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and couples. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), to helps individuals cope with/manage their anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 28 years of Social Services experience. My experience includes working with individuals with mental illness, addictions, and those who have experienced domestic violence. In addition, I am bilingual, trained in crisis intervention, and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and couples. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), to helps individuals cope with/manage their anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.
Breathing Space Today
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, ACPE
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Life is an adventure. All of us are challenged on our journey. Sometimes we need help considering where we’re at and where we’re going. We offer an effective and collaborative therapeutic environment based on trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. We hold your personal stories with respect and compassion. When life is out of balance or mental health concerns get in the way, counseling can be a life-line.
Life is an adventure. All of us are challenged on our journey. Sometimes we need help considering where we’re at and where we’re going. We offer an effective and collaborative therapeutic environment based on trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. We hold your personal stories with respect and compassion. When life is out of balance or mental health concerns get in the way, counseling can be a life-line.
Viviana Chandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Waitlist for new clients
You have been struggling for a while now. “Oh if we can get through this week/month/season, things will get better”, you think. But if nothing improves, it may be time to book a session to organize your thoughts. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy seeing couples and families as a system, with each person moving both independently and together to form cohesion. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can also help you individually find the coping skills and tools to allow your autonomous self to achieve the optimal health and wellness you want and deserve.
You have been struggling for a while now. “Oh if we can get through this week/month/season, things will get better”, you think. But if nothing improves, it may be time to book a session to organize your thoughts. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy seeing couples and families as a system, with each person moving both independently and together to form cohesion. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can also help you individually find the coping skills and tools to allow your autonomous self to achieve the optimal health and wellness you want and deserve.
Mala Tanya Williams-Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Online Only)
I’ve been providing mental health/counseling services for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions and other disorders. My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship in a nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth and insight.
I’ve been providing mental health/counseling services for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions and other disorders. My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship in a nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth and insight.
Marc R Mcdowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Zephyrhills, FL 33544 (Online Only)
Once you've decided to ask for professional help you need to find a therapist that feels right for you. I offer a holistic focus to my work with individuals and couples, providing a warm and professional place for you to work through your current challenges.Every person has their own unique set of strengths and weaknesses and my commitment is to help you find your own unique truth.
Once you've decided to ask for professional help you need to find a therapist that feels right for you. I offer a holistic focus to my work with individuals and couples, providing a warm and professional place for you to work through your current challenges.Every person has their own unique set of strengths and weaknesses and my commitment is to help you find your own unique truth.
Jaclyn Lam
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Hi there! I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about my services. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with teens, adults, and couples. My goal is for therapy to become a safe space in which we can explore the most vulnerable parts of self to reach a point of true healing. You will find that I approach each client with genuine compassion and curiosity. I want to work together to create an effective path to reach your goals whether it is healing relational conflict, past trauma, addressing depression/anxiety, or enhancing your emotional understanding.
Hi there! I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about my services. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with teens, adults, and couples. My goal is for therapy to become a safe space in which we can explore the most vulnerable parts of self to reach a point of true healing. You will find that I approach each client with genuine compassion and curiosity. I want to work together to create an effective path to reach your goals whether it is healing relational conflict, past trauma, addressing depression/anxiety, or enhancing your emotional understanding.
Hope Psychotherapy & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Do you feel "stuck" and have nowhere to turn? Are you having a difficult time with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress? Do you need guidance on coping strategies to help you deal with the symptoms and learn ways to respond to situations differently? Look no further, I can help. Whether you need individual, couples, family, or group therapy, I use eclectic trauma-informed approaches to meet your individual needs. Call today for a consultation.
Do you feel "stuck" and have nowhere to turn? Are you having a difficult time with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress? Do you need guidance on coping strategies to help you deal with the symptoms and learn ways to respond to situations differently? Look no further, I can help. Whether you need individual, couples, family, or group therapy, I use eclectic trauma-informed approaches to meet your individual needs. Call today for a consultation.
Ariel Bradley
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and the services I provide! I understand how scary or overwhelming the process of starting therapy can be and want to applaud the courage it took to make it to this step in the process! I provide a warm, welcoming, and empathic space for my clients to step into each week to feel safe, seen, and understood. Together we will create meaningful goals and identify the best approach for you on your journey to a more enriching life. I offer therapy in-person as well as virtually, to meet the best environment for you.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and the services I provide! I understand how scary or overwhelming the process of starting therapy can be and want to applaud the courage it took to make it to this step in the process! I provide a warm, welcoming, and empathic space for my clients to step into each week to feel safe, seen, and understood. Together we will create meaningful goals and identify the best approach for you on your journey to a more enriching life. I offer therapy in-person as well as virtually, to meet the best environment for you.
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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.