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LGBT therapists in Deerfield Beach, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Deerfield Beach, FL

Access inclusive mental healthcare in Deerfield Beach through Headway's network of 2,649 affirming providers trained in LGBTQIA support. Whether you're exploring identity, managing relationship challenges, or building confidence, our solution-oriented therapists provide creative, holistic care tailored to your unique needs.

Dena Bower

Dena Bower

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Working at your own pace, you will identify your strengths & barriers to greater success, learn to gently challenge yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Morales

Katherine Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Longwood, FL


Welcome. Seeking support can feel difficult, especially when you're managing overwhelming emotions, relationship stress, painful experiences, or simply feeling disconnected from the life you want to live. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's issues, and challenges related to self-esteem, life transitions, and relationships. I understand that healing looks different for everyone, and I believe therapy should provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Whether you're struggling with day-to-day stress, navigating the impact of past experiences, or trying to make sense of difficult emotions, my goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. Together, we can create meaningful change while honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“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
Dr. Alma Castaneda

Dr. Alma Castaneda

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I blend evidence-based strategies with genuine, so you not only learn practical coping skills, but also begin to feel more grounded, capable, and hopeful about your future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Leonette Lee Copeland

Dr. Leonette Lee Copeland

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, challenging cognitive distortions, and developing practical coping strategies that support meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Hanania

Gloria Hanania

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I create a very open space for clients to share their thoughts and feelings. I believe in creating a nonjudgemental environment...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alex Joinville

Alex Joinville

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Alex has over 10 years of experience providing holistic care to clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My strength-based therapy approach is holistic and intersectional with the goal identifying tangible tools for regaining control of one's wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madison Knowles

Madison Knowles

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have had extensive experience with multiple populations including people with special needs, I am Proficient in parent training, family counseling, counseling teens and even adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayte Hughes

Kayte Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My expertise in Performance Psychology was forged in the high-pressure world of elite athletes and top-tier professionals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, affirming, and client centered. I believe you are the expert on your own life...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lisa Sullivan

Lisa Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“I use evidence-based approaches, such as The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to empower people with the skills needed to improve communication, manage conflict and increase connectedness.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Stahl

Melissa Stahl

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and they often say I notice what they did not realize they were sharing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Hart

Michelle Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, seen, and empowered to be your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Bratcher

Rebecca Bratcher

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Our mission at Growing Rootz, is to help foster growth & access to basic human needs by providing a safe space where individuals and families can expand on internal strengths and skills...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brenda S Faiber

Brenda S Faiber

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am an interactive, compassionate, and experienced therapist who has supported clients through a wide range of challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Robert Fowler

Dr. Robert Fowler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Panama City Beach, FL


With over 10 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve supported individuals through some of the most challenging moments in their lives—including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work through what’s going on and begin finding a path forward that feels realistic and manageable.

My background in healthcare settings has given me experience working with both mental health and medical challenges, allowing me to take a more holistic view of what you’re going through.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Keaton

Michelle Keaton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lakeland, FL


“My hope is that clients who are working with me start to recognize their anxiety as your body's early warning system, and not an enemy to be vanquished.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Wendia Joseph

Wendia Joseph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Mary, FL


If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or emotional burnout, therapy can help you regain clarity and control. Together, we’ll focus on understanding your full experience—not just symptoms—so you can move toward lasting, meaningful change and feel more grounded in your daily life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“My approach is direct, warm, and curious. I believe good sex therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who's genuinely on your side, not an interrogation or a lecture.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Steven Cospewicz

Steven Cospewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that active listening and a warm, inquisitive, and non judgmental approach allows you to feel safe and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maryanne Garnsey

Maryanne Garnsey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe when people are provided a supportive caring environment along with knowledge and resources; empowerment and authenticity can be revealed to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey O'Ferrell

Lindsey O'Ferrell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I often incorporate a parts perspective, where we explore the different sides of you...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shawnee Inez

Shawnee Inez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is informed by an Ericksonian perspective; I look at the whole person, zoom in on that glimmer of light, and together we find ways to open doors for a fuller, freer life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Sanniola

James Sanniola

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“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
Charles Maddix

Charles Maddix

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Jacksonville, FL


I’m a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and former Navy Corpsman with over 20 years of medical experience. My background spans oncology, ICU, and community mental health, which allows me to care for clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults—with a well-rounded, compassionate perspective.

I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, focusing on truly understanding your unique needs and goals. In addition to treating conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders, I offer advanced treatment options such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), hormone therapy, and ketamine infusion therapy for those who haven’t found relief with traditional approaches.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashli Jones-Williams

Ashli Jones-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My therapeutic manner and tone are often VERY lively and jovial yet pensive when a situation calls for more seriousness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Salina Bambic

Salina Bambic

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with adults and young adults who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem—especially those who tend to overthink or second-guess themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Maya Nelson

Maya Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“I support Black women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sam Myrick

Sam Myrick

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“A big part of my background as both a clinician and person in long-term recovery myself is helping people overcome those internal blocks and redirect their mind and their lives to a better place.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hakeem Rufai

Hakeem Rufai

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe healing is a collaborative process, and meaningful change happens when insight is paired with practical action.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 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 11 insurance carriers
Leslie Serena

Leslie Serena

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach integrates traditional psychotherapy with mind-body medicine techniques, helping clients reconnect with themselves in a deeper, more holistic way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Dekeles

George Dekeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“I bring more than 30 years of psychiatric nursing experience and have practiced as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2010.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deana Duckenfield

Deana Duckenfield

Therapist

Virtual • Merritt Island, FL


“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 14 insurance carriers
Rachael Karawan

Rachael Karawan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in supporting emerging adults (18-25) through the critical process of self-discovery and identity development.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Deerfield Beach, FL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Deerfield Beach, FL
There are over 59 therapists in Deerfield Beach, FL accepting new patients.
59+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 83%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Oxford
  • 63%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 20%Spanish
  • 3%Hebrew
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 20%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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