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LGBT therapists in Jacksonville, FL

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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 2,770 licensed providers offer flexible scheduling, free intake calls, and support for talk therapy and medication management.

Brittany Hicks

Brittany Hicks

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. Therapy with me is conversational and active — we reflect on patterns, build insight, and practice practical tools.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brooke Faer

Brooke Faer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is for you to feel heard, empowered, and equipped with the tools to navigate challenges and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikoletta Huck

Nikoletta Huck

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and trauma-informed care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Gomez

Kelly Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My holistic approach includes highly effective treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Mindfulness-Based interventions to empower my clients to achieve...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Rudy Alminana

Rudy Alminana

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I help clients understand the patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships so they can respond rather than react.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Pepe

Heather Pepe

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Heather Pepe brings a wealth of knowledge with over 25 years of experience in mental health. Heather utilizes a holistic and self-actualized approach to treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD and is EMDR-certified. Heather is also a qualified supervisor committed to fostering growth in both clients and the next generation of clinicians.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Rodriguez

Christine Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work from a trauma informed framework using a variety of modalities and techniques so that I may offer person specific guidance, tools and skills.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Luciana Beltran

Luciana Beltran

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“One of my biggest strengths is my capacity to meet people where they are and provide a sense of safety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Nemeth Roberts

Dr. Stacey Nemeth Roberts

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • St. Petersburg, FL


“I meet you where you are, human to human. I have deep evidence based skills, training, and experience, but I feel the most transformative part of therapy is making sure you feel seen.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jason Rashford

Jason Rashford

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work collaboratively with my clients, creating a safe and supportive space to explore what's holding them back and to set goals for lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susanne Graham

Susanne Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in supporting individuals who might be navigating the challenges associated with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is direct, warm, and curious. I believe good sex therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who's genuinely on your side, not an interrogation or a lecture.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maggie Hektoen

Maggie Hektoen

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy is a partnership, and I strive to help each client develop greater insight, confidence, and practical tools for creating meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Walthour

Stephanie Walthour

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Stephanie is a Certifed Sex Therapist, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in improving the relationships and quality of life for her clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Beth Greenstein

Beth Greenstein

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that healing begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Megan Cox

Megan Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that therapy should be an active effort to work on goals a person has for themselves that improves the individual's quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cory Safra

Dr. Cory Safra

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is rooted in empathy, non-judgment & cultural sensitivity. Each individual is unique & I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs & goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Winfred Alarcon

Winfred Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Panagiota Markopoulos

Panagiota Markopoulos

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to help you uncover patterns, build insight, and develop tools that empower you to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Zeile

Katie Zeile

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation with someone who genuinely understands.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bethany Bowater

Bethany Bowater

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My interest in mental health began during my military service as a Survival Instructor in the United States Airforce. During this time, I had the privilege of teaching students from all walks of life the skills to survive in any environment. I became fascinated with human behavior, stress management/responses and the profound capabilities of the mind, body and spirit when faced with adversity. While navigating through the wilderness, a waypoint is defined as "a stop along ones journey." It is a safe place where the traveler can take shelter, rest, gain insight on where they've been, accept and honor where they are, and determine their way forward. It's a place for healing. This is what I strive to provide for my clients. I completed my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Northwestern University. I have experience counseling couples, teens, adult individuals, and groups. As an Airforce veteran, I have a passion for serving military members and their families. Other interests include working with blended families, and LGBTQ+ individuals and their parents

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney Goldberg

Sydney Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work from a person-centered foundation, meaning I truly believe that you are the expert of your life—and I'm here to walk alongside you, offering support, reflection, and guidance, not judgment or pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kiera Gordon

Kiera Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I understand how easy it is to set goals for your health, mindset, or life and how frustrating it can feel when you keep starting over.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
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
Zachary Hagar

Zachary Hagar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I take a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the connection between emotional well-being, physical health, lifestyle, relationships, and identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tomeco Washington

Tomeco Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I'm a Georgia Peach with a New Jersey Swag. I am from Newark, New Jersey but I lived in Georgia for about 15yrs. I have that southern touch along with that New Jersey toughness. I love helping people obtain their goals in life. I have been in the field of counseling for over20yrs. I know counseling works because I've personally tried it. Counseling is my 2nd career in life and my combination of education and life experiences tends to be a great match for helping others.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Edie Factor

Edie Factor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Coral Gables, FL


I am an experienced psychotherapist in private practice for 15 years. I provide couples, family and individual therapy. As a couples therapist, I see couples that have destructive unhealthy and ineffective commuication patterns. Their inability to communicate effectively will lead to further deterioration with unresolved conflicts in their relationship, I also work with individual's who experience Anxiety, and depression. Sometimes, we just don't know why you feel sad, depressed or out of sorts

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Messina

Suzanne Messina

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is interactive, solution-focused, and tailored to you. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and useful...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michaell Marn

Michaell Marn

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


When you've spent so much time taking care of everyone else, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs. Anxiety, depression, constant stress, trauma, or relationship challenges can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. You deserve a space where you don't have to carry everything alone and where healing feels possible. I partner with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, and PTSD so they can strengthen their relationships, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with the version of themselves they've been missing. Working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both English and Spanish, I strive to create a welcoming, affirming environment where every client feels respected, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Brolley

Erin Brolley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, relational, and grounded in evidence-based care. Together, we'll clarify goals, build practical coping skills...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Claudia Hinojosa

Claudia Hinojosa

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected from our very first session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Michael Poff

Michael Poff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“Psychoanalytic therapy allows for deep exploration of longstanding struggles, with benefits that continue to increase long after treatment ends.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cami Jamison

Cami Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I love helping deep thinkers and intellectualizers get in touch with their emotions and develop self compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kaila McCarthy

Kaila McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Pinellas Park, FL


“My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client, drawing from evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and family systems.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kevin Konkle

Kevin Konkle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with LGBTQ+ individuals, people healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse, and anyone managing anxiety, depression, or addiction who needs a therapist who understands the full picture.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kerry Pierre-Philippe

Kerry Pierre-Philippe

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric stabilization, homeless prevention, and integrated healthcare. These experiences have allowed me to develop an eclectic skill-set with a person-centered approach. I love being a social worker and having the privilege of helping others heal and grow.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sofia Lustgarten

Dr. Sofia Lustgarten

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“My hope is to offer an opportunity to live a fuller, more authentic life, that includes the spectrum of emotions...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taina Laloi

Taina Laloi

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My professional experience is with young adults who struggle with life changes/transitions. Also, young adults who struggle with coping and stress. Individuals who are looking for a safe space to be heard and supported without judgement.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kendall Barrios

Kendall Barrios

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in trauma and eating disorders. I have experience working in non-profit and private sectors, and have worked with clients at multiple levels of care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Jacksonville, FL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Jacksonville, FL
There are over 33 therapists in Jacksonville, FL accepting new patients.
33+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Stress management
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Trauma
  • 94%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Ascension
  • 52%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%French
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 18%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy

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