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LGBT therapists in Bradenton, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Bradenton, FL

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Bradenton with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Our network of 2,668 licensed providers nationally offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many available as soon as tomorrow. Most patients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying $0 per visit.

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. Richard Rizo

Dr. Richard Rizo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


My practice style is open minded, solution focused, and direct to the point. I love to help any individual from a humanistic point of view. I am extremely empathetic, love to be honest and being honest with my patients is key in my every day practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ericka Lillis

Ericka Lillis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a safe space for individuals to feel heard, valued, and inspired in their personal growth and well-being journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimberly Millanti

Kimberly Millanti

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hello! I am Kimberly, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in KY, ID, and FL. I enjoy reading, nature, and traveling for fun. I pride myself on being genuine and easy to talk to. I am open-minded and non-judgmental. I believe that therapy should be treatment and not spinning our wheels while getting nowhere. I want to help you feel better. As your therapist I will teach you skills and help you understand yourself better so that you can become happier! I look forward to working with you to help meet your needs. My schedule is flexible so you may message me to request a time outside the shown availability

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aleysia Chambers

Aleysia Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I've spent years sitting with the overlap most people get told to separate — your mental health, your disability or diagnosis, and your working life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caroline Guterl

Caroline Guterl

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I’m a licensed therapist who creates warm, grounded, and compassionate spaces for clients to explore their inner world and reconnect with their authentic self. I work with adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and trauma—particularly those healing from patterns where they’ve abandoned their needs, voice, or self-worth.

My work blends modern psychotherapy with holistic tools, offering an integrative path toward healing. Whether you’re reconnecting with your intuition, working through emotional stuckness, or rebalancing after burnout or a major life shift, I meet you where you are—with care, curiosity, and respect.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jill Nichols

Jill Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe that healthy relationships are one of the most important parts of emotional well-being. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals and couples strengthen communication, navigate conflict, process life transitions, and build deeper, healthier connections with themselves and others.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, and I work to make the process feel comfortable, approachable, and meaningful from the very beginning.

I have experience supporting clients with relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, communication difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and personal growth. I work with adults, couples, and individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and create lasting positive change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ida Sanfiel

Ida Sanfiel

Therapist

Virtual • Pinecrest, FL


I am a bilingual therapist who offers a supportive space for individuals from diverse backgrounds. I specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness, I work with both children and adults to find healing and create positive change in their lives.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susan Goodwin

Susan Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Susan Goodwin is a highly qualified and experienced therapist holding licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). With a passion for helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges, Susan brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.



LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cruz Yahaira Barrientos

Cruz Yahaira Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I support adults and seniors facing anxiety, trauma, stress, and the kind of life transitions that quietly wear a person down.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Latreece Ross

Latreece Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“LaTreece is dedicated to helping clients find new ways to cope with everyday life as they reframe their thought patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Mark Isajiw

Mark Isajiw

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a very client-centred approach to providing therapy services and am well-versed in principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and work within them in a...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dalila Corporan

Dalila Corporan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, authenticity, and genuine human connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kim Barsella

Kim Barsella

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christina Hunter

Christina Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself, talk honestly, and start making sense of what's going on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Walsh

David Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself as we work through what you're facing together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Singer

Hannah Singer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Welcome, I'm Hannah! I am a licensed therapist based in Florida. I deeply enjoy working with clients of various identities and cultural backgrounds. Together, we can navigate things like identity development, relationships, emotional regulation, and all of the unique parts of yourself. I strive to help you find useful tools that promote empowerment and self-understanding. As your therapist, I welcome you as are and I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. If you are seeking therapy that prioritizes authenticity, curiosity, and new insights, then we may be a great fit.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Lamazares

Mary Lamazares

Therapist

Virtual • Pinecrest, FL


Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, or a major life change - you deserve support without judgment. My practice is a safe, compassionate space where you can finally say the things you've never said out loud. I've spent 20+ years walking alongside adults through their hardest seasons. As your sole therapist, I'll know your story deeply and show up consistently - with warmth, honesty, and genuine care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Rawls-Dolin

Christina Rawls-Dolin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel deeply understood while also being challenged to think differently, gain new perspectives, and make lasting changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deana Duckenfield

Deana Duckenfield

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe healing happens at the intersection of science and humanity. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices—like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care—but it's guided just as much by warmth,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
David Gala Iglesia

David Gala Iglesia

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy with me is a place where you can be yourself, no pressure to have it all figured out and no judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Francisco Davila

Francisco Davila

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Drawing on evidence-based practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, I aim to help you develop practical tools to manage challenges and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Zamarys Webster

Zamarys Webster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port St. Lucie, FL


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in meeting clients where they are while helping them move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yuleisis Mendez Travieso

Yuleisis Mendez Travieso

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is compassionate and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques while recognizing that every person's journey is unique.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jaelah Mendez

Jaelah Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm an empathetic therapist who knows what it's like to feel disconnected or unsure. In my own life, I've faced these moments, and they've shaped my passion for guiding others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristin Hines

Kristin Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My clinical approach is collaborative, structured, and strengths-based. I draw from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Isabel Christodoulou

Isabel Christodoulou

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I earned an MSW from Tulane School of Social Work in 1989 and am a clinical social worker. I also practice Psychodrama and am a graduate of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute in NY. I work primarily with musicians, actors & writers. I have a long history of working in non-profit agencies and schools, providing top notch care to disadvantaged and oppressed adolescents and families.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Brittini Carter

Brittini Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Winter Garden, FL


“I believe healing happens when we look at the whole person—not just symptoms, but emotional, mental, physical, and personal experiences that shape daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Matita Martin

Matita Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Together we work to understand what's driving these patterns and develop healthier ways to respond so you can move forward with greater clarity and control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Catherine Harvey

Catherine Harvey

Therapist

Virtual • Sunrise, FL


“Healing is not about perfection, it's about coming back to yourself and rediscovering the resilience and hope that's already within you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Alexis Farley

Alexis Farley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to be themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leandro Olszanski

Leandro Olszanski

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I specialize in helping couples and adults navigate relationship challenges, cultural differences, and major life transitions. My work is especially focused on couples who feel disconnected, stuck in recurring conflict, or unsure how to rebuild trust and emotional closeness. As a Level 3 Gottman Method-trained therapist, I help partners understand their patterns, communicate more effectively, and create a stronger relationship. I also support individuals balancing career, family, cultural adjustment, and the demands of a new chapter.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Rodriguez

Stephanie Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I see therapy as a collaborative partnership, where your insights and experiences play a key role in guiding our work together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandrine Gabot

Sandrine Gabot

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in family medicine and psychiatric mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michaela Wik

Michaela Wik

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel safe being fully themselves without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Gutierrez

Emily Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work best with adults who are thoughtful, self-aware, and struggling internally, often holding a lot together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain on the inside.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Bryan Goldin

Dr. Bryan Goldin

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I highly value working with people in a collaborative fashion to help them achieve their personal therapy goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Orly Rosenzweig

Orly Rosenzweig

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My background in mental health taught me one of the most meaningful aspects of therapy is the opportunity it gives a person to discover their inner self and reconnect with their inner voice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Bradenton, FL

Number of therapists serving Bradenton, FL
There are over 2,690 therapists in Bradenton, FL accepting new patients.
2,690+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 52%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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