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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Estero, FL

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Estero with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences and identity. Our network of 2,617 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions with compassionate support tailored to your needs.

Andrea Baskin

Andrea Baskin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I seek to motivate individuals to understand what drives them, keeps them from reaching their potential, and inspires them to live a more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tatiana Cavanna

Tatiana Cavanna

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 things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Majesty

Erin Majesty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stuart, FL


“Erin believes deeply in the wholeness and worth of every individual and that we honor ourselves and the world around us when we do our personal wellness work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Nicholas Makris

Nicholas Makris

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I focus on creating a clear, honest, and comfortable space to talk about the things you might not feel safe sharing anywhere else.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ronaldys Paez

Ronaldys Paez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe mental health care goes beyond managing symptoms; it's about understanding your unique experiences, validating your feelings, and providing compassionate support every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Kee-Haynes

Derek Kee-Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gulfport, FL


“I am a Master-level Certified Addiction Professional and trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), offering evidence-informed approaches to trauma resolution and emotional healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anne Zawada

Anne Zawada

Therapist

Virtual • Jacksonville, FL


“I specialize in therapeutic support for therapists and service professional looking for a place to process and decompress from the stresses of work and life.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andres Borja

Andres Borja

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring a warm, grounded presence to therapy and believe that effective treatment starts with authentic connection and mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vanessa McDonnell

Vanessa McDonnell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With a warm and inviting approach, I focus on empowering my clients to develop effective coping skills that they can keep for a lifetime.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Devin Becker

Devin Becker

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a gender-affirming, sex-positive, kink- and polyamory-affirming therapist who works closely with the LGBTQIA+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Gutierrez

Brittany Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Brittany prioritizes establishing therapeutic relationships built on honesty, empathy, non-judgment, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Richard Scholl

Richard Scholl

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in empowering clients to find their inner wisdom and resilience. There is a solution to every problem...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shawnee Wong

Shawnee Wong

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My areas of expertise are family, social and interpersonal conflict, parenting, depression, anxiety, sexual identity concerns, academic challenges, anger issues, low self-confidence, esteem and past traumatic experiences. Other areas of expertise include intimate partner violence, LGBTQ, women's issues, grief, romantic relationship issues and stress.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rayssa Buldain

Rayssa Buldain

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to embark in this healing journey with you to empower and support you in this process. To nourish, heal & love all versions of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Darcy Brown

Darcy Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bradenton, FL


“I want to help cultivate a purpose-driven life that expresses a positive, life-affirming view of your identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Garry Cowles

Garry Cowles

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work well with clients who are having substance abuse issues, depression, Anxiety, relationship issues and achademic/vocational stress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Philip Fauerbach

Philip Fauerbach

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in men's anxiety, stress, and the exhaustion that comes from pushing hard in every direction.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Panic disorders, Sleep disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
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
Ashelea McCain

Ashelea McCain

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I honor every part of your identity—including race, culture, gender, and lived experiences—and strive to create an inclusive space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, professionals, veterans, and families involved with Child Protective Services.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cordette Vanzant

Cordette Vanzant

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I offer a supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels honest and manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Soufyane Bourass

Soufyane Bourass

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • St. Augustine, FL


“He completed his graduate studies at University of South Alabama and has been practicing to help his clients achieve mental and physical wellbeing through a personalized approach that takes into consideration the client's goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Mary Le

Dr. Mary Le

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My foundational approach to therapy is a cognitive-behavioral approach, with the integration of a relational and multicultural lens...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field and offer specialized services for personal development, and professional/corporate coaching and training, parent training, codependency, creating and enforcing boundaries, social and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zachary Norman

Zachary Norman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process, and I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard, supported, appropriately challenged, and empowered throughout treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brianna Kegelman

Brianna Kegelman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi there, Congrats on making it to this step! Looking into therapy can be overwhelming, whether it is your first time or your familiar with it. You may think, is this really for me? I am here to tell you that you are not alone in this journey. I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone. Whether you are going through a crisis or not, having someone unbiased to talk to can help.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Justin Johansen

Justin Johansen

Therapist

Virtual • Plantation, FL


I'm Justin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Qualified Supervisor (QS), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My passion lies in helping you and your entire family heal from past wounds and foster a greater sense of curiosity, compassion and connection with one another.

I view myself as a compassionate guide equipped with the tools to support you in self-exploration. Together, we'll work towards improving your communication skills with loved ones, overcoming protective barriers that hinder authentic connections and addressing the wounds that hold you back from greatness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Schlichting

Kimberly Schlichting

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that a strong, trusting relationship between a therapist and a client is key to making positive changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Forbes

Laurie Forbes

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a supportive, thoughtful space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Kofman

Jessica Kofman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Palm Springs, FL


“I believe that mental health care should not only focus on symptom management but also work toward long-term healing and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Workman

Sarah Workman

Therapist

Virtual • Sarasota, FL


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Mercado

Michelle Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My treatment approach is open, genuine, and compassionate so you can feel comfortable exploring difficult issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Martin Avellaneda

Martin Avellaneda

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a systemic approach to counseling, which just means I help you view what influences you internally and externally.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Karen Markus-Handis

Karen Markus-Handis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Karen empowers her clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ingrid Webb

Ingrid Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Crestview, FL


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and empowering, helping you build on your strengths and move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marilyn Thompson

Marilyn Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have experience working with sexual, physical, emotional, racial, and intergenerational trauma as a trauma therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sydney Reese

Sydney Reese

Therapist

Virtual • Stuart, FL


“I balance empathy with honesty, and I'm not afraid to gently challenge patterns that may be keeping someone stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary McEachern

Mary McEachern

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a compassionate and warm environment that enables my clients to develop a strong therapeutic bond with me to help them work through their concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Taylor Welty

Taylor Welty

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in adolescent and young adult psychiatry. I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing degree from Nova Southeastern University with specialized training in psychiatry. For the last five year I have held various leadership positions for a local residential treatment center for teens that specializes in complex trauma treatment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sharon Westbrook

Sharon Westbrook

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am passionate about providing a comfortable environment where you can be heard, feel safe, and stay motivated to conquer any obstacle that stands in your way of success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Khristopher Lucin-Caceres

Khristopher Lucin-Caceres

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As a clinician with trauma informed knowledge, I begin my approach by objectively looking at the individual and their environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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