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LGBT therapists in Jacksonville, FL


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville's LGBTQIA+ community can access compassionate mental health support through Headway, connecting with empowering providers across diverse neighborhoods. Our 2,681 licensed providers offer flexible scheduling, free intake calls, and support for talk therapy and medication management.
I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults. I specialize in helping people feel more confident in themselves and in their relationships.
People often work with me in times of change such as a break up or a new relationship, job stress, parenting, or a new stage in life. I also enjoy working with women experiencing perinatal issues and caregivers/care partners of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Lifespan Development and a minor in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University, and went on to complete my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Florida.
My background includes working with children, teens, and families in both educational and therapeutic settings, as well as most recently supporting individuals and groups in addiction and recovery programs. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through Florida Atlantic University and integrate evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and strengths-based strategies. My clinical interests include supporting clients through persistent depression and anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and identity exploration. I also welcome partners and families into therapy, believing that healing and growth often take shape within our most important relationships.
Emmanuel Appiadu
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Jacksonville, FL
I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step!
With over 17 years of experience practicing therapy with children and teens in a variety of settings I have extensive knowledge helping children and families overcome mental health challenges. I believe in making therapy fun and engaging for your child. If they are struggling with difficulties at home or school, I can teach them coping skills so they can help themselves feel better. I help parents navigate behavioral challenges and will work with you to rebuild your relationship with your child.
Nikita Richardson
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Jacksonville, FL
I’m Yolla Baddour, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2018. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, ADHD, grief, emotional regulation challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I help clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, women's issues, stress, relationship and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Jason Hosch is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). He acquired his MA in Counseling Psychology in 1995 from the University of North Florida. In 2010, he attained his PhD in Clinical Christian Psychology through the National Christian Counselors Association, and was also ordained. He has his certifications in Temperament Therapy and Neuro-Lingistic Programming (NLP). Dr. Hosch is also a specialist with trauma and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting, both very effective forms of trauma therapy for working through and resolving Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Hosch has over the years worked with various community and private agencies, and has worked with adolescents, adults, and families. He works in private practice with Life Transitions Counseling in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Dr. Hosch has a passion for helping people find hope, healing, and freedom in their lives from bondage and oppression.
Sometimes the way you learned to cope is no longer helping you live the life you want. You may turn to substances when emotions become overwhelming, find yourself reacting with anger you later regret, or feel trapped between anxiety, depression, and painful experiences from your past. These struggles can begin affecting your relationships, family, confidence, and ability to recognize yourself. I provide virtual individual and family therapy in English and Spanish for adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, with a focus on substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and trauma. I also support clients navigating family and relationship issues, PTSD, grief and loss, stress, major life transitions, women’s issues, maternal mental health, identity concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and eating disorders when these challenges intersect with the primary reasons they seek therapy. My goal is to help you understand what is keeping you stuck, reconnect with your strengths, and develop healthier ways to move forward.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Jacksonville, FL



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Stress management
- 94%Trauma
- 92%PTSD

- 100%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Ascension
- 61%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 97%English
- 3%French
- 3%Portuguese
- 3%Spanish

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 78%Woman
- 19%Man
- 3%Non-binary

- 58%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 97%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
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