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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.

Michael Hutchinson

Michael Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“It will always be my goal to ensure clients have concrete tools and techniques sufficient enough to one day say, "I no longer need to see you, Hutch."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chloe Adel

Chloe Adel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strongly believe that we all have inner strengths that can guide us through our individual journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Camp

Michelle Camp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“Ultimately, my goal when working with you is to help you learn more about yourself, challenge yourself, and feel better while reaching your full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Torres

Jennifer Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am very direct yet warm and gentle in my approach. I like to offer practical tools and solutions for you to take home with you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Raymond Patrick Gonzales

Dr. Raymond Patrick Gonzales

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Florida


“Dr. Gonzales believes that real, lasting progress begins the moment you feel truly understood — and he's dedicated to helping each person build the inner resilience and confidence that makes life feel more meaningful and fulfilling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Jana Cua

Dr. Jana Cua

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Florida


“My prescribing philosophy is conservative and evidence-based, ensuring medications are recommended only when they are necessary and beneficial.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kate Malcolm

Kate Malcolm

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robyn Parke

Robyn Parke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Windermere, FL


“I believe successful treatment begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being honest about their experiences, challenges, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Cecilia Crawford

Dr. Cecilia Crawford

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


You might feel misunderstood, overwhelmed by mood changes, or unsure how to navigate relationships in a way that feels natural or fulfilling. Whether you’re dealing with depression, bipolar patterns, or feeling “different” in social or emotional spaces, it can be exhausting trying to figure it out on your own.

I work with adults, including neurodivergent individuals, who want to better understand themselves, improve relationships, and feel more steady and connected in their daily lives. My goal is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and able to be fully yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Gonzalez

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm warm, direct, and practical. Together, we identify what's driving these patterns and build tools so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 15 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
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucas Stinnett

Lucas Stinnett

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe the ultimate goal of therapy is not simply to "be happy" or avoid difficult emotions, but to develop the tools and coping skills needed to navigate life's challenges with resilience and balance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nonie Craige

Nonie Craige

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“For more than 30 years I have helped individuals, couples and adolescents live happier lives with more control, better communication skills...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Cozier

Barbara Cozier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“Together, we'll create a personalized plan that's as unique as your journey, with a focus on building your resilience...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michele Tingley

Michele Tingley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Michele's mission is to provide a safe environment where clients can address issues, overcome obstacles, heal, and develop skills that allow them to reach their personal goals and highest potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Charles

Esther Charles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I've spent years working with people in very tough situations, helping them make sense of what they're going through and feel supported rather than overwhelmed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heather May

Heather May

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Mary, FL


“I believe that every person has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, and my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Fischberg, Lmhc

Jill Fischberg, Lmhc

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“For 20 years I've been listening closely and helping people see themselves - and their lives - a little differently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cecilia Boza

Cecilia Boza

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to make accessing mental health care feel less intimidating by creating a safe, welcoming space where you feel seen and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Catherine Saxton-Thompson

Catherine Saxton-Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in working with young, high achieving professionals AND women dealing with fertility issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcial Thomas

Marcial Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I believe therapy is never 'one size fits all,' so I utilize a creative, integrative approach tailored to your unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susel DE LA Cruz

Susel DE LA Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and use other mindfulness-based practices to help you increase your quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcello Mora

Marcello Mora

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Therapy should not feel like you are sitting in a isolated room while the person is observing and providing minimal feedback. You need a therapist who is interested in your progress and willing to be completely honest with you. I'm Marcello Mora and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I am certified in Modular Approach in Therapy with Children experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Conduct (MATCH-ADTC) behaviors. I have a Bachelors of Social Work and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Central Florida. I specialize working with children, adolescence, and young to middle age adults that experience depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and dissociation/inattention. My goal is to meet you where you are at and work together in navigating in any obstacles to achieve your aspirations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joseph Melendez

Joseph Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Natali Frisby

Natali Frisby

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I would describe my therapeutic approach as individualized and empathic, while empowering my client to become the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hazel Garcia

Hazel Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My two passions in life are being a therapist and traveling the world. I completed my master's in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. I love working with all individuals who need the extra help during the hardest times of their lives. I have professional experience with all ages. I have experience with anxiety, depression, high risk, stress management, trauma and more. In my professional journey I have worked in various environments including inpatient and outpatient.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yolanda McLemore

Yolanda McLemore

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Hunt

Adam Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I focus on a compassionate, flexible approach, using evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to address unique client needs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jasmine St John

Jasmine St John

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help you move beyond simply getting through life and feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lina Wilches-Karrat

Lina Wilches-Karrat

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Deerfield Beach, FL


“I take a warm, empowering, and open-minded approach. I provide medication management with integrated therapy and speak both English and Spanish.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Aman Singh

Aman Singh

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use many different styles and will meet you where you are with approaches that are specially fit for your preference and needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Margaret Gibbs

Margaret Gibbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Petersburg, FL


“My approach to therapy is strengths-based, caring and collaborative. My work begins with recognizing my role as one to listen and empower.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Clarissa Williams

Clarissa Williams

Therapist

Virtual • West Palm Beach, FL


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself while also feeling supported in making meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Micaela Schiff

Micaela Schiff

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, creative, and genuinely tailored to you — drawing from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Klaudia Alvarez Niemczewska

Klaudia Alvarez Niemczewska

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“I support high achievers and perfectionists who may look "fine" to others but carry a quiet heaviness, never feeling truly enough.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Rosenthal

Robert Rosenthal

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I honor the uniqueness of my patients and celebrate the qualities which make them particularly remarkable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Casey

Danielle Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help with the obstacles that are blocking my client's from becoming the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Regina De Los Santos

Regina De Los Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Coral Gables, FL


I'm Gina, a licensed Bilingual Queer Dominican-York counselor whose therapeutic work lies in supporting a diverse population of adults in building greater awareness and capacity to live with greater awareness and lessen their suffering.

I’ve supported first-generation, queer, polyamorous, & immigrant adults in navigating addictive behaviors, traumatic experiences, attachment injury, and grief—experiences that can disrupt one’s ability to engage with life & relationships more fully.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alana Nelson-Patnaude

Alana Nelson-Patnaude

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal for each session is always to help you leave feeling stronger, wiser, and lighter than when you began.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sally Dorpfeld

Sally Dorpfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I value the relationship with my clients, believing that such a relationship is the beacon in the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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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