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LGBT therapists in Coral Springs, FL

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

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Coral Springs with 2,785 licensed, affirming providers who understand your unique experiences and identity. Access virtual or in-person sessions with therapists experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity exploration, all covered by insurance with copays starting as low as $0.

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
Carrie Moore

Carrie Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am Carrie Moore a licensed therapist with 10 years of experience. I have a passion for helping clients to find positive solutions to lead their best lives. I have extensive experience in dealing with addictions, anxiety, and depression.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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
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
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
Lashaunda Hanna

Lashaunda Hanna

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I operate from a Cognitive-Behavioral approach but I also utilize a multi-modal approach to counseling which is solution focused, holistic, and person-centered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anna Marie Fennell

Anna Marie Fennell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


When we feel othered, alone, or hopeless — it's hard to ask for help. Talking to a therapist can help you feel like yourself again. I help my clients discover the root of their concerns through storytelling, reflecting on their values and desires, and understanding in what ways they’ve adapted to being in the world.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Eulices Montiel-Fernandez

Eulices Montiel-Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a person centered and solution focused approach when working with individuals to help them understand the circumstances they are in and empower them to make the necessary changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deirdre Arato

Deirdre Arato

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My journey began as a deeply personal quest for healing, shaped by significant challenges such as abandonment, neglect, and trauma. Overcoming hardships like poverty, familial substance abuse, and toxic relationships led me to a lifelong struggle with anxiety and feelings of isolation. In my search for relief, I explored countless self-help resources, pursued degrees in psychology, and experimented with therapeutic techniques, yet nothing seemed to offer lasting change.

Everything shifted for me about three years ago when I experienced a transformative moment that inspired the creation of the Blue Lotus Approach. This method has not only helped me heal but has also profoundly impacted my clients, guiding them toward self-awareness and resilience.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Palfi

Brittany Palfi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Miramar Beach, FL


I’m Brittany, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing thoughtful, individualized care for both adults and children—because mental health support should meet you where you are, at every stage of life.

I believe psychiatric care should never feel rushed, dismissive, or one-size-fits-all. My approach centers on listening first, understanding the whole person, and creating a plan that actually works for you.

Through secure telehealth, I support individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional regulation challenges, and major life transitions.

This space is for real conversations, clarity, and care without judgment.

✨ Mental health care — done differently.

✨ Support that adapts to you, not the other way around.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
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
Collin Uvanni

Collin Uvanni

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I approach therapy from an inter/intrapersonal approach working with skills from basic Cognitive Behavioral to Dialectical Behavioral, and Rational Emotive Behavioral concepts.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dara Maddox

Dara Maddox

Therapist

Virtual • Melbourne, FL


“My role is to help you access your gifts and talents, find solutions, challenge unhealthy thought patterns, interrogate the subconscious and live your most authentic life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kristy Kong

Kristy Kong

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As a first-generation daughter of Chinese-Jamaican immigrant parents, I deeply understand the complexity of balancing cultural expectations, family dynamics, achievement pressure, and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicola Osborne

Nicola Osborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I've had my own battles with mental health, so I understand how much courage it takes to seek support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Bhavna Lal

Dr. Bhavna Lal

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual and domestic violence, and erectile dysfunction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jamie Sockol

Jamie Sockol

Therapist

Virtual • Wellington, FL


“My passion lies in helping individuals overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of them reaching their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristy Conley-Dilworth

Kristy Conley-Dilworth

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am very uplifting, positive, and help clients to actually believe the good things about themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Manzar Lari

Manzar Lari

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“His approach is focused on listening, understanding, reflecting, educating, suggesting, and creating a space where positive change can happen.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Carlos Diaz-Lazaro

Dr. Carlos Diaz-Lazaro

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, active, and respectful. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be fully yourself, make sense of what you are carrying, and begin to build new ways of coping, relating, and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Peyton Townsend

Peyton Townsend

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring an engaging energy to every client relationship. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people, and that enthusiasm shows in how I communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Nesreen Hutoczki

Dr. Nesreen Hutoczki

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion, and humor can help make the 'work' of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Sabrina Croff

Sabrina Croff

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that healing can begin when you feel truly seen and validated by an empathetic, deeply attuned presence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 8 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
Caroline Perjessy

Caroline Perjessy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Odessa, FL


“I am humanistic and help my clients see their full potential. Early on, we work on establishing goals together and then check in to establish progress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Christopher Kempski

Christopher Kempski

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As a doctoral trained therapist in alternative therapies, I incorporate the philosophy of the mind and body perspective in my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeannie Warren

Jeannie Warren

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hello, my name is Jeannie Warren and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I have a master degree in counseling. My experience includes trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships issues, life transitions and parenting. I have worked in social services agency and in private practice settings. As we work together, I will support you as you go the journey of making positive changes and growth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karina Astigarrabia Ferraz

Karina Astigarrabia Ferraz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is compassionate, structured, and collaborative. I believe in listening deeply to understand each person's story...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michele Evans

Michele Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you. I integrate evidence-based practices like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cimelitza Portillo

Cimelitza Portillo

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“I firmly believes that real well-being (that which affects how we look, how we move and how we live) is born from unconditional love.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Simmons

Hannah Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm passionate about helping people-pleasers overcome cycles of ignoring their own needs and create healthier habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Francisco Rivera

Francisco Rivera

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
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
Johnnie Kramer

Johnnie Kramer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients better understand themselves while building practical tools for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Coral Springs, FL
There are over 67 therapists in Coral Springs, FL accepting new patients.
67+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 88%PTSD
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 70%Ascension
  • 57%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 30%Spanish
  • 6%Hindi
  • 4%French
  • 4%Hebrew
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 66%Woman
  • 34%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Licensed Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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