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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Sarasota, FL
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“I will teach you the ABC method for reducing emotional disturbance and change dysfunctional thought patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I approach therapy as a conversation between the client and myself. Those who choose to work with me will be in a judgment free zone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Audrey Sanchez is an Art Therapist (ATR-P) at Gainesville Healing House and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Throughout her career Audrey has provided mental health therapy within schools, clinical settings as well as in-home to children, adults, families, and groups. Audrey utilizes evidence-based interventions to address issues related to mental health, associated behavioral concerns, stress management and emotion regulation. Audrey has helped clients learn about effective parenting styles, communication styles and the effects of trauma on childhood development and behaviors.
Audrey’s therapeutic approach is based in humanistic theory and helps clients to achieve personal growth through modalities such as expressive arts, therapeutic play, solution-focused, DBT, CBAT, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), amongst others. Audrey is also EMDR trained. Audrey is empathetic, offers a collaborative and non-judgmental space in efforts to understand symptoms in context and build individualized therapeutic goals. She speaks fluent Spanish.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and personalized, combining medication management with practical strategies to support your mental and emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“In most instances clients are surprised that even with the presence of most difficult emotions and circumstances there is calmness, compassion and even some laughter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I take a mindful, holistic approach to therapy, empowering clients to take charge of their therapeutic journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My mission is to offer you a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“As a queer, Latinx, immigrant therapist, I empower individuals (and couples) in the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or immigrant communities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of sitting with people through some of life's hardest moments: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the pain of racism and loss. My goal is to build a real connection with you, so you never feel alone in figuring this out. I'm here to support you on your journey of self-exploration and personal growth.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help clients develop effective coping strategies, enhance emotional regulation, and foster personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Krissy's main goal at the end of each session is for her clients to feel encouraged and more recharged than when they walked in.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“During my professional life in Europe and now in the U.S., I have been fortunate to help people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations working through life obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“It is important to me that you leave each and every session feeling understood, validated, and hopeful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I take a relational, strength-based approach, meaning I see you as the expert of your own life and work alongside you to uncover your resilience and potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that the individual is the expert on their life experience. It is my job, as a psychotherapist, to meet you there with unconditional positive acceptance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various evidence-based modalities with a focus on positive psychology, empowerment, active listening, mindfulness...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“My style is warm, relational, and grounded in evidence-based care. Together, we'll clarify goals, build practical coping skills...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Rachel tailors her techniques to the individual needs of her clients and can help you reduce your negative thinking, reclaim your power, your confidence, self esteem or any quality you may have lost.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am a gender-affirming, sex-positive, kink- and polyamory-affirming therapist who works closely with the LGBTQIA+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that we all have within us the ability to heal ourselves and I will help you discover that ability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“The goal of therapy is to provide a natural way for the body, mind and spirit to heal from life challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is interactive and often, experiencial. I believe that we all have the answers to our life's deepest questions, but have difficulty at times accessing those answers.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Components of our therapy includes empathy, introspection, mindfulness, psychodynamic analysis, self-awareness, skill-building, emotional intelligence, identity-development, career counseling, trauma-informed care and CBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I like to offer clients the opportunity to discover their own successes, recognize their strengths, and be able to demonstrate new shifts and outlooks on current circumstances in the pursuit of something different.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My number one goal as a therapist is to create a space where clients feel safe to be unapologetically themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“We utilize a holistic and comprehensive approach with individualized care to achieve an optimal level of functioning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work to create an open and safe partnership with clients where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe me as direct, reflective, conversational, and someone who appropriately incorporates humor when needed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in working with trauma, mood disorders and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to empower you to uncover your strengths and find your path toward building and reclaiming the healthy life you deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My passion is contagious and brings healing and awareness of self in a nonjudgmental and guilt-free setting.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to make my clients become a better human being in some area of their life whether its to be a better parent, partner, child or professional.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and empowering, helping you build on your strengths and move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I see relationships as central to the process of change, and believe that learning to love and accept yourself completely is the key to creating the life you desire and deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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