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LGBT therapists in Melbourne, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Melbourne, FL

Melbourne's LGBTQIA+ community deserves healthcare providers who listen without judgment. Headway offers flexible therapy options with warm, empowering providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity concerns, with sessions often covered by insurance.

Lisney Rodriguez Gutierrez

Lisney Rodriguez Gutierrez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“Lisney Rodriguez, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC is a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for continuous learning and professional development in the field.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Victoria Colleli

Dr. Victoria Colleli

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients can expect to take away skills to face and manage their concerns, confidence in themselves to handle life's surprises, and knowledge of their symptoms and self to prevent issues in the first place.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Neil Schwartz

Dr. Neil Schwartz

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with adults of all backgrounds, with particular expertise in trauma recovery, mood disorders, ADHD, and neuropsychological assessment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vito Pelikan

Vito Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is strength-based it's core, rooted in humanistic, person-centered models, and is trauma-informed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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. 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
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
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
Savannah Seager

Savannah Seager

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pensacola, FL


I specialize in working with adults experiencing a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and phobias, as well as adults with ADHD. I also support clients who have difficulty regulating emotions and navigating the impact these patterns can have on relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in exhausting cycles of fear, reassurance-seeking, self-doubt, and overstimulation. You may feel like you know better, but anxiety continues to run the show. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, safe, and able to show up exactly as you are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Mariana Mackinnon

Mariana Mackinnon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I look forward to working together and empowering you to live the life that you want to live, free of mental weights.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 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
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
Justin Dement

Justin Dement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Augustine, FL


“I take a person-centered approach to therapy, incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities from a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 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
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
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
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
Gabriela Rowinsky

Gabriela Rowinsky

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hello! My name is Gabriela Rowinsky and I currently live in sunny Florida. My passion is helping people discover their true worth and define a path toward healing and fulfilment. I graduated college in 2011 with a Master's degree from Adelphi University. I am licensed to practice in Florida and Michigan. I help people ages 16+ to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and self-doubt to create more fulfilling and empowered lives. With a deep commitment to the work I do, I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 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
Lia Grover

Lia Grover

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in trauma and individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. I have a lot of experience working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals going through the immigration process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
David Conway

David Conway

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Living with CPTSD, I intimately understand depression; anxiety; and all of the other fun symptoms that go along with it which can be very crippling at times.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Nicole Beauchamp

Nicole Beauchamp

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Working with me, you can expect a calm and safe space where you're challenged to grow and fiercely supported along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
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
Patricia Ellingham

Patricia Ellingham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pinellas Park, FL


I am an honest and compassionate therapist with a direct approach to therapy. I believe therapy works best when communication is open, clear, and collaborative. I encourage curiosity, openness, and personal growth, and I aim to empower clients to take an active role in their healing and decision-making process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jessica Kofman

Jessica Kofman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that mental health care should not only focus on symptom management but also work toward long-term healing and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Neska Garcia

Neska Garcia

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+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alan Zupka

Alan Zupka

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in treating the whole person by addressing thoughts, emotions, behaviors, physical influences, relationships, and personal meaning.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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