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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 2,630 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.

Vritti Samtani

Vritti Samtani

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Life can feel heavy when we carry the weight of past experiences or patterns that no longer serve us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Wyatt Rosa

Dr. Wyatt Rosa

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is technically called relational and emotion-focused. That means that early sessions focus on establishing a trusting and respectful relationship...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Monica McDowell

Monica McDowell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gainesville, FL


“My strong background in bodywork also compliments my Somatic Therapy training (a holistic, mind-body approach).”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Amy Evans-Gean

Amy Evans-Gean

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients can expect to take away tools focused on increasing emotional safety and building resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Madeleine Chewning

Madeleine Chewning

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Trenton, FL


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible to everyone, especially individuals in underserved and rural communities. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of caring for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and through telehealth.

I believe mental health care should be compassionate, collaborative, and free of judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, or another mental health concern, we’ll work together to build a treatment plan that fits your life, not someone else’s.

I combine evidence-based medicine with a whole-person approach, recognizing that sleep, stress, relationships, physical health, and daily habits all play an important role in emotional well-being. My priority is helping you feel better while empowering you with the tools to thrive long after our appointments.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maria Leder

Maria Leder

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I integrate evidence-based modalities with mindfulness-based practices, bringing a gentle and compassionate presence to our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristian Berger

Kristian Berger

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I try to be non-judgmental and caring while bringing humor and lightheartedness to the relationship when appropriate.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lori Pantaleao

Dr. Lori Pantaleao

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Cozzi

Sarah Cozzi

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“I'm not an 'Oz behind a curtain' type therapist but more of a fellow traveler, drawing from both lived experience and professional training to guide and empower.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rebecca Phipps

Rebecca Phipps

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My counseling is highly interactive, educational, and practical. I believe therapy is most effective when we partner together to design a plan to specifically meet your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeanna Houston

Jeanna Houston

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Jeanna treats people with depression, anxiety, bipolar , substance use disorders , couples counseling , trauma and LBGTQ+ issues. She is passionate about optimal health in her professional and personal life and draws from a rich history of eastern philosophies and western science to meet the needs of her clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dania Fakhro

Dania Fakhro

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with adults who are carrying grief that doesn't have a clean beginning or end, navigating the disorientation of immigration or cultural displacement, or managing high-functioning professional lives while quietly struggling beneath the surface.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aruna Rani

Aruna Rani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe treatment works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Allison

Kimberly Allison

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of collaboration. Through a client-centered approach, I provide the them a safe environment to share their thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Sullivan

Sharon Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I know that sometimes asking for help can be difficult. Rest assured, we all need help at one time or another in our lives. I am dedicated to helping children, teens and adults discover their unique voice and express themselves in a safe, supportive and nonjudgemental space. With a warm, client-centered approach, I specialize in guiding individuals through life's challenges---whether it's anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, racial identity exploration, stress or family dynamics.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josephine Borrero

Josephine Borrero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“From the first session, clients can expect a fully committed therapist who's compromise will be to help guide them through the process of therapy to achieve the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Amy Dickson

Amy Dickson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clearwater, FL


Drawing from twenty years of experience in education and principal of therapeutic schools, I have developed the art of conflict resolution with reticent learners, with parents, with couples and individuals. I have the skillset to support people and transform their perceptions of self to cope with communication issues, anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma. My empathetic approach offers people to find positive and creative techniques. I am highly gifted in working to establish and enhance relationships between parent and child/husband and wife using conflict resolution to create opportunities. As a clinician of almost ten years, I interact exceedingly well with individuals and couples to support positive communication and achieve personal growth whether it be in a marriage, parenting/school skills, or within oneself. My understanding, compassion, and acceptance of people when they enter therapy create a safe and trusting environment to unpack problems and develop strategies that enhance well-being, stability, and alternative perspectives on how to address struggles/conflicts.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Hagar

Zachary Hagar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I take a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the connection between emotional well-being, physical health, lifestyle, relationships, and identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandon Triche

Brandon Triche

Therapist

Virtual • Wilton Manors, FL


“I specialize in working with those suffering from Addiction and Trauma (PTSD) and Chemsex Addiction.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dawn Palumbo-Madera

Dawn Palumbo-Madera

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Struggling with mental health or addiction? Let's talk.

My education has consistently been geared toward my goal of humbly understanding the human experience.

Prior to licensure in 2019, I held over 14 years of human-service work experience. I am dedicated to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of respect and acceptance.


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ashlei Stickney

Ashlei Stickney

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma and significant behavioral or emotional challenges, including those navigating psychosis and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Murielle Joseph

Murielle Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a queer-identifying therapist who specializes in LGBTQ+ matters, gender nonconformity, and transgender affirming practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Nault

Christopher Nault

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My journey toward becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor was significantly influenced by my graduate program at Rollins College, as well as by my undergraduate years at the University of Florida. Working with emerging adults, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, affords me the opportunity to channel my life experiences into empathy for my clients. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I recognize that mental health and well-being are informed by having the confidence and courage to live as one's authentic self. I strive to help my clients do this within the framework of the identities they hold and experiences they've had.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image issues, life transitions, and trauma who want to build a better future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Smith

April Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use evidence-based methods to help clients build practical coping skills, better manage symptoms, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamara Phillips

Tamara Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“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
Dedra McIntosh

Dedra McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring compassion and warmth into my sessions, while also offering practical, evidence-based tools to support growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerry Pierre-Philippe

Kerry Pierre-Philippe

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric stabilization, homeless prevention, and integrated healthcare. These experiences have allowed me to develop an eclectic skill-set with a person-centered approach. I love being a social worker and having the privilege of helping others heal and grow.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sujamol Scaria

Sujamol Scaria

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is calm, supportive, and judgment-free—I want you to feel comfortable, heard, and truly cared for.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Justin Dement

Justin Dement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Augustine, FL


“I take a person-centered approach to therapy, incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities from a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Takiyah Walcott

Takiyah Walcott

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of New York. My approach to therapy is warm, open-minded, collaborative, and supportive. Throughout that process, I use an integrative

approach utilizing DBT, CBT, strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I specialize in

couples’ therapy, and treatment resistant individual therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Adamson

Olivia Adamson

Therapist

Virtual • Orlando, FL


“I believe change begins with understanding the problems that are affecting your life and identifying the patterns that keep those problems going.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Kramer

Danielle Kramer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Danielle's goal is to custom tailor each session to the client's needs, where she will utilize various therapeutic techniques to meet the client where they are at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I provide both therapy and psychiatric medication management, allowing your care to be more coordinated, personalized, and convenient.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Vallejo

Vanessa Vallejo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi there!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I have an educational background of school counseling and as a teacher. I enjoy helping clients realize their potential while prioritizing their mental health. My counseling focus is with adolescents to adult-aged clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Sanders

Jennifer Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am licensed in Florida with multiple years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with mental health problems. Currently, my focus is Anxiety and Depression.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Latonia Ambush

Latonia Ambush

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe that therapy is a journey that first begins with the courage to heal. Therapy should be a safe place to heal, discover, grow, and find moments of selah--which means to pause and reflect. The following quote sums up what I believe the healing process looks like: “Life is like an onion; you peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep” (Carl Sandburg).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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 50 therapists in Deerfield Beach, FL accepting new patients.
50+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%Ascension
  • 56%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 28%Spanish
  • 4%Hebrew
  • 2%French
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 64%Woman
  • 36%Man
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 20%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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