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LGBT therapists in Lutz, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lutz, FL

Find culturally competent mental health support for LGBTQIA+ experiences in Lutz through Headway's inclusive provider network. Sessions cover talk therapy and medication management, with average savings of 75% through insurance—some patients pay as low as $0 per session.

Jeremy Bryan

Jeremy Bryan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am known for my refreshingly direct and open therapeutic approach, aimed at empowering clients to take proactive steps toward their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Falon Fonoti

Falon Fonoti

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My specialty area is the LGBTQ+ community. I enjoy working with adults in transition, and those trying to be better.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Robinson

Sharon Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a welcoming and affirming space for all clients. I am LGBTQ+ allied, sex-positive, and supportive of diverse identities...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Oliveira

Shannon Oliveira

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I like to meet clients where they are at emotionally, and provide support so they feel comfortable to open up...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Maria Alayza Arca

Dr. Maria Alayza Arca

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mikaela Renner

Mikaela Renner

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I help clients better understand what is driving these difficulties and develop practical skills so daily life feels more manageable and stable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Milano

Melanie Milano

Therapist

Virtual • Jupiter, FL


“I believe the foundation to success in therapy starts with the therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neetu Persad-Tapia

Neetu Persad-Tapia

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and I see my role as a guide to help you tap into your inherent strengths and resources.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Janet Zwiebel

Dr. Janet Zwiebel

Psychologist

Virtual • Plantation, FL


“I believe therapy begins with creating a warm and safe working relationship where together we decide your needs and determine a plan of care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Gary Forrest

Dr. Gary Forrest

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is collaborative, practical, and deeply relational, helping clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck while building clearer communication, stronger connection, and renewed purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessie Herring

Jessie Herring

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I will offer you practical tools to use: CBT, EFT, stress relaxation, thought stopping, positive reframing, tools for overcoming negative self-talk...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ami Kaplan

Ami Kaplan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I bring a high level of warmth, intelligence, sensitivity and experience to the table. I invite you to contact me to discuss your particular concern.

Areas of particular specialties include:

  • Difficult or narcissistic parents or partners.
  • Gender Dysphoria.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard Scholl

Richard Scholl

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in empowering clients to find their inner wisdom and resilience. There is a solution to every problem...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Johnston

Patricia Johnston

Therapist

Virtual • Jacksonville, FL


“Clients will learning to how to blossom into your new healed self and learn coping mechanisms for their past trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tim Rowell

Tim Rowell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and other challenges to live the life they deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alison George

Alison George

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As someone who personally understands ADHD, I bring both clinical expertise and lived insight to this work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adam Hunt

Adam Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I focus on a compassionate, flexible approach, using evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to address unique client needs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Singer

Susan Singer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use an integrative approach, drawing from different evidenced based models & tailor therapy to meet your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Andressa Mauriello

Andressa Mauriello

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in helping people heal from sexual and relational trauma, which can be caused by abuse, neglect, abandonment or enmeshment in both adult and childhood relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Navila Cardosa

Navila Cardosa

Therapist

Virtual • Doral, FL


“My goal is to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Joy Berkheimer

Dr. Joy Berkheimer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Dr. Joy's goal is to support clients in reconnecting with their inner clarity and capacity for pleasure, agency, and authentic connection.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Cody Goers

Cody Goers

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am an LGBT identifying therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for over two years in residential and community mental health settings. Which has provided me with the experience of working with a wide variety of clients.

I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nancy Romero Fernandez

Dr. Nancy Romero Fernandez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“With 5 years of clinical experience and training in relevant therapeutic modalities—e.g., CBT, DBT. I aim to provide practical tools and emotional insight to help you live with more clarity and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shannan Victorino

Shannan Victorino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I believe healing happens through a compassionate therapeutic relationship, thoughtful medication management when appropriate, and empowering you to reconnect with your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Clark

Crystal Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Riverview, FL


“My goal is to be genuine, caring and motivating with everyone. Allowing autonomy and assisting with positive growth and changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ty Baldwin

Ty Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My expertise spans across a wide range of areas, with a particular focus on issues related to child abuse/neglect, trauma, and interpersonal conflict.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gregory Finer

Gregory Finer

Therapist

Virtual • Naples, FL


“I love to see clients recover the better part of themselves as they begin to understand perception is subjective, and contentment happens when we allow interpretations of ourselves to be realistic, practical, forgiving, reasonable and sensible- to...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Edward Suarez

Dr. Edward Suarez

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My training and therapeutic approach focus on using best practices such as client-centered, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including mindfulness and motivational interviewing...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alfredo Hernandez

Alfredo Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kendall, FL


“I take a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach to therapy—creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Muriell Carlisle

Muriell Carlisle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My name is Muriell Carlisle, for over 15 years, I’ve dedicated my life to making a positive impact on individuals, couples, groups, and families through the art of counseling. My journey has taken me across continents and through diverse settings, shaping my unique perspective on the human experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jenny Kirn

Jenny Kirn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Weston, FL


“I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rebecca Bratcher

Rebecca Bratcher

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Our mission at Growing Rootz, is to help foster growth & access to basic human needs by providing a safe space where individuals and families can expand on internal strengths and skills...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cheryl Debrosse

Cheryl Debrosse

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative. In therapy, we'll make space for your feelings, explore the thoughts and patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build healthier coping tools that fit your real life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Courtney Conerly

Courtney Conerly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I believe in a collaborative approach to healing that prioritizes safety, connectedness, and authenticity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brittany Gutierrez

Brittany Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Brittany prioritizes establishing therapeutic relationships built on honesty, empathy, non-judgment, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Helen (Rennie) Manning

Helen (Rennie) Manning

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My job is to understand where YOU are, where you want to be, and tailor my response to you using active listening, compassion, humor, and a sincere desire to help.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mjriam Partipilo Cancado

Mjriam Partipilo Cancado

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and couples move beyond surface-level symptoms to address deep-seated patterns that often hinder personal and relational growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Janelle Carbone-Rodriguez

Janelle Carbone-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in CBT, grief counseling and crisis intervention, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with practical tools and clear direction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ganime Nazif

Ganime Nazif

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I currently have over 16 years within the non-profit sector, private practice, residential substance abuse treatment facilities, and medical Social Work facilities. And over 10 years of experience as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC). Throughout these roles, I have developed specialized skills in crisis intervention, non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), care coordination, and de-escalation techniques for clients in active crisis, alongside with identifying solution-focused practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Trauma Reprocessing. My clinical experience includes delivering comprehensive care to clients managing chronic medical conditions, complex trauma, and acute substance use disorders.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julianne Folsom

Julianne Folsom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I work with clients across the lifespan...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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