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LGBT therapists in Estero, FL

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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.

Pamela Artlip

Pamela Artlip

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wellington, FL


“Pamela's therapeutic approach is grounded in building strong relationships with her clients, meeting them where they are, and empowering them to develop effective coping strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, 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
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
Lienys Almaguer

Lienys Almaguer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe every person's story is unique, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients feel seen and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
Andressa Mauriello

Andressa Mauriello

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in helping people heal from sexual and relational trauma, which can be caused by abuse, neglect, abandonment or enmeshment in both adult and childhood relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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
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
Vita Callari

Vita Callari

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a compassionate, supportive space for individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and adjustment challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalia Kuzmina

Natalia Kuzmina

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Welcome! My name is Dr. Natalia Kuzmina, PhD. I hold a LMFT/LCMFT license in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Kansas. I earned my PhD. in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University and my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Arthur Crowley

Arthur Crowley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) as well as a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) a Certified EMDR Therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Panoch

Christine Panoch

Therapist

Virtual • Delray Beach, FL


“Christine emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and private therapeutic space to build a trusting relationship, where clients feel understood and validated without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lukose Jacob

Lukose Jacob

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Together, we will explore the issues in your life, draw upon your strengths, and help you learn new skills to empower you to make healthy choices and achieve the results you seek.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Monique Zellars

Monique Zellars

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I primarily use DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and specialize in folks seeking to manage big feelings, self harm, emotional outbursts and other behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yasmin Arias, PsyD

Dr. Yasmin Arias, PsyD

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe people are more than a diagnosis. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, better understand your experiences, and move forward with greater confidence, self-compassion, and clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
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
Naomi Rebeles

Naomi Rebeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe every ailment has a cause, even mental health. We will work together to manage your most bothersome symptoms while identifying the root cause of these symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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
Thomas Alegria

Thomas Alegria

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I incorporate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve self-awareness, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kim Marquard

Kim Marquard

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My biggest goals are to create a safe space to be yourself, be able to express yourself, and be able to understand yourself better to be able to then know and understand your triggers or ways to help move your life into a better direction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alejandra Saavedra

Alejandra Saavedra

Therapist

Virtual • Weston, FL


“I truly believe that each person and each couple have the freedom of decided what is the best for them, and based on that the treatment will be focused to help each of my patients to identify their own path.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arturo Dominguez

Arturo Dominguez

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“I work with clients to improve daily life skills, manage symptoms, and find emotional balance, providing compassionate support and practical strategies to help you reach your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Pellegrino

Elizabeth Pellegrino

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing trauma-informed, client-centered care that integrates EMDR, IFS parts work, and somatic approaches.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lori Sarvis

Lori Sarvis

Therapist

Virtual • Boca Raton, FL


I love the field of psychology and I am continually amazed at the resilience of the human spirit and our potential for growth. Lori works with adult and seniors.

Lori has been in the field for many years and continues to learn the latest modalities and treatments available. Lori is certified as a Hypnotherapist, Trauma Therapist and Sex Therapist. Lori is certified in psychedelic Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Please visit her website at www.yourpsychedelichealing.com for more information.

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

Sharon Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a welcoming and affirming space for all clients. I am LGBTQ+ allied, sex-positive, and supportive of diverse identities...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Matthew Duhaime

Matthew Duhaime

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sarasota, FL


“You can anticipate a supportive and effective therapeutic journey that leads to improved mental health, personal growth, enhanced relationships, and a strengthened ability to cope with life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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