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LGBT therapists in Altamonte Springs, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Altamonte Springs, FL

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Altamonte Springs with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Our network of 2,748 licensed providers offers talk therapy and medication management with virtual and in-person sessions. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per visit.

Zaryn Avaren

Zaryn Avaren

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe meaningful change begins when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment, in a steady and safe space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. John Fleming

Dr. John Fleming

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides a sophisticated intellectual partnership for adults who feel internally chaotic despite external high-performance. My approach is designed for the intellectually curious—the high-achiever navigating "fraud" syndrome, complex trauma, or intense emotional volatility. I offer a high-fidelity space where we move beyond standard therapeutic scripts to name the underlying patterns you have been living in but could not quite see.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Physical health issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ingrid Leitchmore

Ingrid Leitchmore

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I'm here to listen and understand your perspective, but I will also challenge you constructively when needed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tasha Turay

Tasha Turay

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) with 15+ years of experience across school counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral health. I hold an M.Ed. in School Counseling and am a Certified School Counselor (1–12). I provide individual telehealth counseling and specialize in supporting students navigating school reintegration after hospitalization, residential placement, or extended absence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William McLemore

William McLemore

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I noticed that many veterans were more able to open up and process the traumas they had experienced with another veteran than with a non-veteran.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Von Der Heyde

Michelle Von Der Heyde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Miami, FL


“My patient-centered approach focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore coping strategies and improve mental well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Bianca Massi

Bianca Massi

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My path to becoming a mental health provider grew out of a combination of personal experience, professional curiosity, and a deep desire to help others feel empowered in their own lives. Early experiences with trauma shaped the way I understand healing, resilience, and the importance of having support during life’s most overwhelming moments. While challenging, those experiences ultimately planted the seed for what would become my career.

I am deeply interested in the ways people adapt, survive, and make meaning out of hardship. This led me to pursue formal training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, along with a commitment to ongoing continuing education. Over more than a decade of practice, I have supported individuals navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, family violence, grief, and major life transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jose Mesa Labrada

Jose Mesa Labrada

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My clinical approach focuses on providing individualized, evidence-based care in a supportive and goal-oriented environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hector Lopez

Hector Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Kissimmee, FL


“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and develop practical strategies for moving forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
Sonni Sears

Sonni Sears

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is person–centered, meaning I believe in creating a compassionate and supportive space where clients can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jodi Porter

Jodi Porter

Therapist

Virtual • New Port Richey, FL


“I work collaboratively as a team with the client. This allows the space to create a plan moving forward to both understand yourself better, build healthy habits, and therefore create the best outcomes in and out of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kori Lee

Kori Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Our groups operate on a rolling format, which means you can join when you're ready without feeling like you're starting late or falling behind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karla Paz

Karla Paz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Life can get really overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Ramnath Daharry

Lauren Ramnath Daharry

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in a customized approach to therapy by providing a non-judgmental, warm, and highly adaptable space tailored to your unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jean Kraljev

Jean Kraljev

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“My approach is eclectic because everyone needs something a little different. But the priority is that we create a safe space for you to explore the issues that are affecting you!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Naylin Rizo

Naylin Rizo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is down-to-earth and collaborative. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy—I'll meet you where you are...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Veronica Zubia

Veronica Zubia

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in working with individuals whose lives have been shaped by addiction—whether through personal experience or the impact of addiction in their environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rocio Guerrero

Rocio Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal as your potential therapist is to assist you achieve your therapeutic goals as challenging as they may seem.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Antoniette Ratliff

Antoniette Ratliff

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alessio Perrone

Alessio Perrone

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with clients coping with anxiety, mood issues, and grief and loss.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dahlia Gordon

Dr. Dahlia Gordon

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to better understand what's happening in your life and develop practical skills to help you feel more in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Kimere Corthell

Dr. Kimere Corthell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that we are the experts of our own lives and we have the answers to our problems, but oftentimes we need someone to guide us through our thoughts and feelings to those 'light-bulb' moments.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cynthia Metzger

Cynthia Metzger

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I'm a seasoned clinical social worker licensed in New York and Florida who has worked with all ages. I have my Bachelor's degree from Russell Sage College Troy, New York in Sociology and Psychology. I received my Master's degree from The State University of New York at Albany with a focus on individual counseling. I've been a therapist for 16 years.

I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD,

obsessive compulsive disorder, addiction, panic attacks, trauma, grief and loss, geriatric issues, stress-related disorders, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phillip Cole

Phillip Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Phillip is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping adults navigate mental health, substance use, and PTSD.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
April Evans

April Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I love to collaborate with my clients to help them discover their strengths and help them to become the better version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julio Rivas

Dr. Julio Rivas

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My ultimate goal is to support you. I aim to do this by being honest, caring, empathic and real with you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alana Nelson-Patnaude

Alana Nelson-Patnaude

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal for each session is always to help you leave feeling stronger, wiser, and lighter than when you began.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Melyssa Agee-Mares

Melyssa Agee-Mares

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I create a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and begin to make sense of what you're carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Harvester

Laura Harvester

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I want us to balance finding empathy for yourself and identifying what changes are needed to make your life a happier one.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin Bowman

Kevin Bowman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in creating a safe nonjudgmental space where clients can fill in power to take meaningful steps toward their personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacquelyn Mills

Jacquelyn Mills

Therapist

Virtual • Jacksonville, FL


“If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, you're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dre Johnson

Dre Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy is a partnership. If you invest in your wellbeing you will reap the rewards bountifully.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathleen Prial

Kathleen Prial

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I will guide you through the process using counseling techniques which will be personalized to align with your values and to support your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ana Carolina Bellino

Ana Carolina Bellino

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm a compassionate therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liam Kirk

Liam Kirk

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I was that kid. ADHD, struggling through high school, barely getting by. I didn't get real support until the end, and treatment changed the trajectory of my life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Halie Banaghan

Halie Banaghan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I got my start working in a residential setting, supporting people through serious mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. That experience shaped how I see therapy, it’s not just clinical, it’s about feeling understood and not alone in what you’re going through. I now work with people dealing with things like trauma, emotional ups and downs, and substance use, and I’m trained in EMDR. While I have experience with more intense situations, I also work with people who feel stuck, reactive, or disconnected and want to understand why.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karina Palta

Karina Palta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilton Manors, FL


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with LGBTQ+ individuals and family members navigating identity, relationships, gender transition, codependency, PTSD, depression and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patti Yarranton

Patti Yarranton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through partnership—one where you learn not only how to move through what hurts, but how to show up for yourself in ways that are honoring, self-regarding, and deeply empowering.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Altamonte Springs, FL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Altamonte Springs, FL
There are over 57 therapists in Altamonte Springs, FL accepting new patients.
57+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 89%Stress management
  • 86%Depression
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 79%Cigna
  • 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Ascension
  • 56%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 65%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 30%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy

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