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LGBT therapists in Lutz, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lutz, FL

Find culturally competent mental health support for LGBTQIA+ experiences in Lutz through Headway's inclusive provider network. Sessions cover talk therapy and medication management, with average savings of 75% through insurance—some patients pay as low as $0 per session.

Wendia Joseph

Wendia Joseph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Mary, FL


If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or emotional burnout, therapy can help you regain clarity and control. Together, we’ll focus on understanding your full experience—not just symptoms—so you can move toward lasting, meaningful change and feel more grounded in your daily life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hyacinth Morgan

Hyacinth Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I use an integrative approach to therapy, which means I draw from different therapeutic methods depending on your needs, goals, and what is most helpful to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christina Hunter

Christina Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgment. I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, meeting you where you are and working together to understand what you’re experiencing and what you want to change. I know that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and I want my clients to feel heard, respected, and comfortable being honest. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop practical tools, and feel more confident navigating life and relationships.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Taggart

Rachel Taggart

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe healing is not about fixing what is "wrong," but about building a kinder, more trusting relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hale Woods

Hale Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My ultimate goal for all client outcomes is to provide the right skills, support, and psychoeducation needed for you to become your own therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Martin

Erica Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who has been practicing in Florida since 2012. I strive to help individuals and couples without judgement, providing feedback and support when needed. I understand the difficulty in reaching out for help, and will do my best to offer the support that is needed. I try to conduct myself with honesty and care, and believe my clients recognize that.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexandra Mezeul

Alexandra Mezeul

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Using trauma-focused approaches like EMDR and parts work, I help young adults, parents, professionals, and high-achievers process what's keeping you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Donna Rhodes

Donna Rhodes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Haverhill, FL


“With over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, the evolving landscape of mental health care requires not only this intricate understanding of new developments but compassion to approach everyone's unique circumstance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 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 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
Cimelitza Portillo

Cimelitza Portillo

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“I firmly believes that real well-being (that which affects how we look, how we move and how we live) is born from unconditional love.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Butcher

Yolanda Butcher

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and equipped with tools to build stability, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Mauer

Dr. Daniel Mauer

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I will be open minded, listen wholeheartedly, will be non-judgmental and will support you unconditionally.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Harold Patrick

Harold Patrick

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in a comprehensive and holistic approach that uses treatment strategies grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dena Bower

Dena Bower

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Working at your own pace, you will identify your strengths & barriers to greater success, learn to gently challenge yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joni McMurchy

Joni McMurchy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, thoughtful, and practical, with a focus on creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Morales

Vanessa Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I practice therapy from a holistic, body-centered perspective. Together, we will explore how stress, trauma, and attachment styles affect your nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dorothy Mwanga

Dorothy Mwanga

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in a client-centered approach where you get to decide what success looks like and how we can track your progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Suzanne Levy

Suzanne Levy

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. Together we'll create a safe space where you can talk openly...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jared Tortosa

Jared Tortosa

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Client can expect a safe, caring, genuine, and open minded approach to their problems and concerns with effective tools to help them be empowered to overcome their challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ycasa

Stephanie Ycasa

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, encouraging, and grounded, and I care deeply about creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and never judged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Drake Schoeppl

Drake Schoeppl

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emmanuel Appiadu

Emmanuel Appiadu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“We utilize a holistic and comprehensive approach with individualized care to achieve an optimal level of functioning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mariana Rodriguez

Mariana Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Palm Coast, FL


“For over 10 years, I've worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, LGBTQIA+ identity, and relationship challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ramon Recio

Ramon Recio

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn about my practice. I am Ramon Recio, a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than thirty years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult chapters. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and completed doctoral coursework in Counselor Education and Supervision. My career has spanned community mental health centers, hospital systems, and private practice in both New York City and the greater Tampa Bay area, including my current work as a Behavioral Health Psychotherapist at BayCare Behavioral Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Over the years I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients: adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions; couples and families seeking to repair and strengthen their relationships; individuals in recovery from substance use; veterans; and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including children with developmental challenges and their families. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I welcome clients who prefer to be served in either language.

Outside of credentials and titles, what I most want you to know is this: I am warm, energetic, and genuinely curious about the people I work with. I believe each person carries strengths that are often hidden beneath what they came to therapy to address, and a meaningful part of our work together will be uncovering and using those strengths. I also recognize that for many clients, spirituality, faith, or a personal sense of meaning is an important part of their lives. I am respectful of every client’s belief system and integrate that dimension only when, and how, you want it included.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elisaul Perez

Elisaul Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe understanding why you react the way you do can be just as important as learning how to respond differently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
May Zhou

May Zhou

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston. I specialize in helping adults and older adults navigate workplace stress, family challenges, and emotional wellbeing. My areas of focus include career burnout, work-life balance, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, divorce, caregiving stress, and cross-cultural adjustment.

I believe every person carries an inner strength that can be uncovered and nurtured. In therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share your story, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kenneth Fisher

Dr. Kenneth Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am Dr. Patrick Fisher, a licensed and nationally certified counselor with over 20 years of experience in counseling psychology, leadership, and clinical practice. I provide experienced, high-level therapeutic support for individuals and families across the lifespan.

I specialize in working with clients on issues from all aspects of life with expertise in Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Healing from Trauma and Crisis, Adolescents and Family Support, and Spiritual and Ethical Values.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristie Pressler

Kristie Pressler

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe the most important factor in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client and have spent 17 years empowering my clients to feel confident in their ability to navigate life with calm clarity and to develop self-compassion that...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Monique Preston

Monique Preston

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Think of me as your trusty sidekick with a bag of evidenced based tools and interventions to use on our journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Orly Rosenzweig

Orly Rosenzweig

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My background in mental health taught me one of the most meaningful aspects of therapy is the opportunity it gives a person to discover their inner self and reconnect with their inner voice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Guillaume

Carla Guillaume

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


There is something different about talking to someone who actually understands your world. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with identity and how they see themselves, and I offer sessions in both English and Haitian Creole. I bring particular care to clients from Haitian and Caribbean backgrounds and to women navigating the emotional weight of motherhood, loss, and everything in between. With more than 15 years of experience, I have seen what becomes possible when people feel genuinely seen and free to show up exactly as they are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Kieling

Laura Kieling

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am an LCSW with a mission to untangle trauma and transform lives.

I've observed that many are unaware their struggles stem from unresolved childhood trauma. I focus on addressing core beliefs formed during these transformative years.

As I too struggled with unhealthy patterns of my past. Hitting rock bottom was my turning point. I immersed myself in retreats and inner child work, finding strength in spirituality. Healing myself and paying it forward to help others heal too.


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kayla DiPaulo

Kayla DiPaulo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'd describe myself as relaxed yet solution-focused. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Person-Centered approach to build a strong foundation of trust with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Teresa Neira

Maria Teresa Neira

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kassandra Calzada

Kassandra Calzada

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Therapy with me is very human and genuine. I don’t just focus on what’s painful or stuck but help to highlight the ways in which my clients overcome life's punches. While I take this work seriously, I believe laughter can be healing and disarming in therapy.

I earned my Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Florida International University and have worked in a variety of settings, including the foster care system, residential treatment, and community mental health. My background includes supporting individuals navigating trauma, persistent mental health conditions, substance use, eating disorders, and major life transitions. I’ve also worked with veterans, individuals who are unhoused, and LGBTQIA2S+ clients.

In my practice, I work with clients experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also support clients with PTSD, some OCD presentations, and concerns related to gender, sexuality, and queer identity. My work is trauma-informed, affirming, and rooted in helping clients feel both emotionally safe and genuinely understood.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Raquel Santana

Raquel Santana

Therapist

Virtual • Melbourne, FL


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of evidence-based interventions to create a treatment plan that best fits your goals and individual circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olivia Adamson

Olivia Adamson

Therapist

Virtual • Orlando, FL


“I believe change begins with understanding the problems that are affecting your life and identifying the patterns that keep those problems going.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ryan Coburn-Phillips

Ryan Coburn-Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have nearly a decade of experience working with a variety of individuals with many backgrounds. I emphasize the importance of a trauma-informed and supportive approach. I have expertise in treating a number of diagnoses, including ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and trauma. I offer a number of modalities, including CBT, MI, DBT, EMDR and IFS.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Lutz, FL
There are over 68 therapists in Lutz, FL accepting new patients.
68+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Trauma
  • 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 59%Ascension
  • 56%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 1%Norwegian
  • 1%Punjabi
  • 1%Vietnamese
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 26%Child or adolescent therapy

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