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LGBT therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Find affirming mental health support in Fort Walton Beach with 2,653 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ care. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who create safe spaces for your unique journey, offering flexible virtual or in-person sessions covered by insurance.

Alesia Alexander

Alesia Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I consider myself a motivator and partner in the therapeutic relationship. I use creativity and contextually-based, grief-informed approaches...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allie Vaknin

Allie Vaknin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As the daughter of immigrants, my multicultural background has been an asset when working with issues of identity and complex trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Holly Waldrop

Holly Waldrop

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Sometimes your mind understands what’s happened, but your body still holds the impact. I’m trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, approaches that help gently process those deeper layers. My work integrates mindfulness and somatic awareness to support nervous system regulation, so change doesn’t just feel intellectual, it feels real, grounded, and lasting.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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
Maigan Oliver

Maigan Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Resiliency Coach with over 19 years of experience helping clients navigate trauma, stress, and life transitions with clarity and confidence. My approach is direct, compassionate, and rooted in real-life experience—I believe in giving you practical tools, not just talk. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, I’m here to help you move forward with resilience and purpose.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Lucia Stanfield

Lucia Stanfield

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My counseling style is warm and interactive, with a touch of humor. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Cassandra Harris-Towner

Cassandra Harris-Towner

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is direct, supportive, and down-to-earth. I won't just listen. I'll help you understand your patterns, challenge what's not working, and build tools that actually make a difference.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Quanita May

Quanita May

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop practical tools, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlin Parsons

Kaitlin Parsons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Mary, FL


“My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and equipped with the tools they need to heal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oscar Grajales

Oscar Grajales

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate EMDR with insight-oriented therapy to help process painful memories, reduce distress, and build a stronger sense of safety within.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Petry

Nicole Petry

Therapist

Virtual • Plant City, FL


“I am passionate about helping clients reclaim their lives — rebuilding self-confidence, motivation, purpose, and greater freedom and fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Richard Rizo

Dr. Richard Rizo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


My practice style is open minded, solution focused, and direct to the point. I love to help any individual from a humanistic point of view. I am extremely empathetic, love to be honest and being honest with my patients is key in my every day practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deandra Hennemann

Deandra Hennemann

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi, I’m Deandra, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and EMDR-trained therapist with over 13 years of helping people navigate anxiety, trauma, and life’s tough transitions. My approach blends evidence-based techniques (like EMDR and CBT) with genuine compassion—because therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical.

After earning my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, I worked in various settings including: private practice, domestic violence centers, hospitals, elementary to high school education, on-call crisis, detention and rehabilitation centers, specializing in women's and men's health, survivors of trauma, LGBTQ+ folks, or high-achievers battling burnout. I became EMDR-trained in response to the Pulse Night Club Tragedy in Orlando.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me enjoying life by: spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, or exercising.

I believe healing thrives when you feel safe, understood, and occasionally challenged. If you’re ready for therapy that’s both professional and deeply human, let’s talk.

Deandra Hennemann M.S., LMHC-QS, EMDR-trained

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Thomas

Jill Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi! My name is Jill Thomas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Boise State University in 2013 and received an advanced degree in Business from Vanderbilt University in 2020. I am trained in perinatal mental health, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, DBT, CBT and utilize somatic therapies whenever I can. I am a yoga teacher and find movement to be a valuable tool.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nelson Rivera

Dr. Nelson Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Davie, FL


“I'm a licensed psychotherapist who blends empathy, honesty, and humor to create a space where real change happens.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Treasa Nelson

Treasa Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I specialize in supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My ideal clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from themselves, or weighed down by past experiences that continue to shape their emotions, relationships, and daily lives. Together, we create space to better understand those experiences and begin building a path toward healing and growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Apanowicz

Monica Apanowicz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have an integrated approach to therapy based on each clients specific needs, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Teresa Russell

Dr. Teresa Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is authentic and caring. I use a variety of therapy modalities to help you achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dawn Foretich

Dawn Foretich

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Healing isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about reconnecting with what's always been whole inside of you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Briana Jackson

Briana Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and you deserve a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gilbertte "Melissa" Berthier

Gilbertte "Melissa" Berthier

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My journey into individual and group therapy began with a profound appreciation for the transformative power of integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with the faith, spirituality, values, and beliefs that are meaningful to each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Damien Alston

Damien Alston

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“What clients can expect is to see in me is someone that is passionate and driven about "understanding."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Evan Tokarz

Evan Tokarz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Down-to-earth, debatably funny, genuinely in your corner -- I specialize in ADHD (ADHD-CCSP certified) and anxiety (ACT-trained).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Fatima Malik

Fatima Malik

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy is a collaboration between the therapist and the client. Therefore, I believe in an individualized treatment plan that is agreed upon as a team.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Emily Rose Penna

Dr. Emily Rose Penna

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Dr. Emily Rose believes in "doing the work" alongside her clients —leading with honesty, curiosity, and a deep commitment to both her own and her clients' healing journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mala Williams-Lawrence

Mala Williams-Lawrence

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship in a nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth and insight.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Stillman

Dr. Stephanie Stillman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Coral Gables, FL


“As a neurodivergent therapist, I know what it is like to feel misunderstood. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and accepted as you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Bradbury

Caitlin Bradbury

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe the relationship between client and therapist is key to meaningful progress — and that starts with feeling seen, heard, and safe.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lea Hunter

Lea Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Jacksonville, FL


I work with people who feel stuck and are ready for change. Whether you’re facing stress, relationship issues, past hurts, or life transitions, I’m here to help you navigate what feels overwhelming. I’ve provided counseling to adults, youth, and couples in both community mental health and private practice. I’m licensed in Georgia and Florida and bring over 20 years of experience to our work together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Carl Bastien

Dr. Carl Bastien

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a structured, practical, and goal‐oriented approach because therapy should feel useful and focused, not like you're talking in circles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisney Rodriguez Gutierrez

Lisney Rodriguez Gutierrez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“I believe you deserve to feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Atkins

Daniel Atkins

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“He works with trauma conditioning in all forms and offers a safe, compassionate space to explore your issues and uncover the roots of your distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Eboni Arnold

Eboni Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“In our sessions, I take a compassionate, collaborative approach so you feel safe, respected, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristen Allen

Kristen Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Building a strong rapport is central to my practice, as I believe this foundation is essential for effective therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nicole Obih

Nicole Obih

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in helping my clients process their difficult emotions, build self-compassion, and develop practical strategies for long-lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Number of therapists serving Fort Walton Beach, FL
There are over 2,639 therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL accepting new patients.
2,639+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 58%Ascension
  • 49%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 6%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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