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LGBT therapists in Estero, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Estero, FL

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Estero with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences and identity. Our network of 2,568 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions with compassionate support tailored to your needs.

Sarah Kemp

Sarah Kemp

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring a compassionate, direct, and evidence-based approach to helping clients create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shlomo Lawrence

Shlomo Lawrence

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I have experience working with clients who have a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have experience working with substance abuse sufferers, trauma victims, families or couples struggling with relationships and marriage, and...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Kamila Ledoux

Kamila Ledoux

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I guide my clients to create optimal well being for themselves by choosing thoughts and behaviors that work for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tari Connell

Tari Connell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have over two decades of Social Work experience. I have worked in high school settings for over 20 years with a variety of students to include: LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, and teen parenting. Prior to working in the school setting, I worked with homeless families as well as domestic violence victims.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristi Gibbs

Kristi Gibbs

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“While I'm a therapist, I am a human first who has felt the anxiety and uncertainty of making the decision to reach out for help.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Barrett

Nicole Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mary Le

Dr. Mary Le

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My foundational approach to therapy is a cognitive-behavioral approach, with the integration of a relational and multicultural lens...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Betancourt

Stephanie Betancourt

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As a Latinx therapist, Stephanie is committed to cultural competency, racial and sexual equity, and challenging oppression.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Danielle Dennis

Dr. Danielle Dennis

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“She then completed a post-doctoral residency at the Mindfulness and Change Group, specializing in treating anxiety and OCD-related disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lucia Stanfield

Lucia Stanfield

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My counseling style is warm and interactive, with a touch of humor. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Natalie Belluccia

Natalie Belluccia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“As a neurodivergent individual myself, I understand how confusing and exhausting it is to seem "fine" on the outside while feeling alienated and overwhelmed internally.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Debra Sandler

Dr. Debra Sandler

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a laid back, caring professional.Lets discuss your feelings and concerns and together make a plan to solve your issues. Learn strategies to deal with stress, anxiety and depression. Improve communication with friends and family. Cognitive behavioral and solution focused. Over 30 years in private practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph White

Joseph White

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use a conversational and collaborative approach to therapy to connect with clients on a personal level.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Veronica Montgomery-Roper

Veronica Montgomery-Roper

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is grounded in the belief that therapy should be tailored to the unique emotional and spiritual needs of each individual...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamra Truman

Tamra Truman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“The quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aldo Rosales

Aldo Rosales

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“Addressing the whole person, not only mentally but physically, and emotionally to promote true wellness and lasting healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristen Otero

Kristen Otero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I walk alongside clients working through anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges, helping them feel more grounded and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sara Brenker

Sara Brenker

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am very eclectic in my style of counseling to help formulate the best individualized treatment approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Phillips

Tamara Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goals as a therapist are to improve your self-understanding and to empower you to take steps toward change, growth, and resiliency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dorothy Mwanga

Dorothy Mwanga

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in a client-centered approach where you get to decide what success looks like and how we can track your progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jordan Bunting

Jordan Bunting

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a compassion focused and evidence-based clinician specializing in treating clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Bianca Crudup

Dr. Bianca Crudup

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“With a background in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, I enjoy helping individuals work through challenges associated with chronic illness, weight loss/obesity, disability, anxiety, depression, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brenda S Faiber

Brenda S Faiber

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am an interactive, compassionate, and experienced therapist who has supported clients through a wide range of challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vivian Moore-Gaudette

Vivian Moore-Gaudette

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“My therapeutic approach involves helping clients feel comfortable and at home like they are with a trusted friend, reminding them that we have a collaborative partnership.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Sanniola

James Sanniola

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming situations and events that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Steven Diaz

Steven Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style of therapy uses a strong CBT approach with a virtual whiteboard that I use in session to illustrate a breakdown of how your thoughts feelings and emotions influence behavior.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Klaudia Alvarez Niemczewska

Klaudia Alvarez Niemczewska

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“I support high achievers and perfectionists who may look "fine" to others but carry a quiet heaviness, never feeling truly enough.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Frances Johnson

Dr. Frances Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“She believes that effective treatment goes beyond symptom management. Her approach focuses on understanding the underlying factors contributing to emotional distress...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriella Angulo

Gabriella Angulo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits remotely via telemedicine throughout the state of Florida. I provide medication management and brief psychotherapy to adolescents, adults specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Couples Therapy

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allie Kirvin

Allie Kirvin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a welcoming, affirming space where you can feel truly heard, supported, and safe to be yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Richey

Andrew Richey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I believe you already have the tools to heal—I'm here to help you find and use them...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gissele Ponce

Gissele Ponce

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I show up as a real person, not a blank slate. Our conversations are collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe, honest relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maria Victoria Tellez Alvarez

Maria Victoria Tellez Alvarez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach focuses on compassionate, personalized care to help individuals and families achieve lasting mental wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wendia Joseph

Wendia Joseph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Mary, FL


If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or emotional burnout, therapy can help you regain clarity and control. Together, we’ll focus on understanding your full experience—not just symptoms—so you can move toward lasting, meaningful change and feel more grounded in your daily life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ti-Onna Watson

Ti-Onna Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients can expect a collaborative and supportive space where they feel heard, valued, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Meili Rego

Dr. Meili Rego

Therapist

Virtual • Cutler Bay, FL


“My clients have said I am compassionate, kind, understanding, and validating. Sometimes one of those is all it takes to elicit change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandria Lodick

Alexandria Lodick

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi, I’m Alexandria a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of professional experience helping adults and seniors navigate life’s challenges.

I believe that healing begins when you decide to bet on yourself and to trust your own strength, courage, and capacity for change. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported as you work through life’s transitions and rediscover your sense of peace and purpose

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sherron Eddy

Sherron Eddy

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Osvaldo Vazquez Bueno

Osvaldo Vazquez Bueno

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I always like to create a rapport with clients who I provide the service to. To me engagement, listening and compassion are very important keys in order to achieve the best outcome in the therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hale Woods

Hale Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My ultimate goal for all client outcomes is to provide the right skills, support, and psychoeducation needed for you to become your own therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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