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LGBT therapists in Palm Bay, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Palm Bay, FL

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Dr. Niekema Hudson

Dr. Niekema Hudson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Palm Bay, FL


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment. While I can't guarantee that all the challenges that brought you to therapy will be resolved, I can promise to be here with you to offer support, do my best to understand you, & help you...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Glenn Sloman

Dr. Glenn Sloman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Indialantic, FL


“My goals are for clients to increase their psychological flexibility in pursuit of doing what matters and creating meaningful change in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Lacy

Elizabeth Lacy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Melbourne, FL


“I work collaboratively with my clients to navigate life's challenges, offering compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Therapist

In-person • 9.9 mi away • Satellite Beach, FL


Hi! I'm Jennifer. I primarily work with older children, preteens, adolescents, and adults. I have been a Counselor for the past 11 years at the same practice in Satellite Beach, Florida. I obtained my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling in person at Webster University and completed 90 doctoral credit hours in person at The Florida School of Professional Psychology.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marcy Csuhran

Marcy Csuhran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Melbourne, FL


“She has over 20 yeaars of mindfulness training and practice and utilizes it through mind, body, and spiritual techniques to achieve overall mental health and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martha Phelps

Martha Phelps

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Melbourne, FL


Welcome. I applaud you for taking this step to seek guidance to build your skills and coping methods for a more satisfying life experience. I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I enjoy my career and find it exciting to help others find a path to contentment.

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

Emily Callahan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Rockledge, FL


“I'll support you in identifying meaningful goals for therapy and equip you with practical skills to cope more effectively and in healthier ways.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rebecca Inman

Rebecca Inman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Vero Beach, FL


“I have an eclectic approach to counseling and do not use a cookie-cutter approach when working with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Azat Jones

Azat Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Vero Beach, FL


“I believe that the answers to a person's struggles lie within themselves, and I strive to create a safe environment where they can begin to heal from the underlying core issues that lead to destructive behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa Allen

Dr. Melissa Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Vero Beach, FL


“I bring together my education and experience in clinical mental health with the systemic and holistic philosophy needed to consider not just the individual client, but their entire family.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Laura Reinman

Dr. Laura Reinman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Vero Beach, FL


“I am a LCSW with a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) and over 20 years of experience helping individuals work through trauma and PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, anger, stress, and difficult life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Stebbins

Jessica Stebbins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Merritt Island, FL


“I am a certified EMDR therapist. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy used to treat trauma and other mental health conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Wilks- Young

John Wilks- Young

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Pierce, FL


“I believe in meeting a person where they are at. I treat the entire being to help achieve an overall successful goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Diana Perez-Curry

Diana Perez-Curry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I believe that the individual is the expert on their life experience. It is my job, as a psychotherapist, to meet you there with unconditional positive acceptance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stefanie Meyer

Dr. Stefanie Meyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“Stefanie is passionate about helping individuals to live their lives more meaningfully by breaking free from the pain of trauma and illness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Dixon

Tara Dixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


“In therapy—somewhere that's meant to be a safe space to explore feelings—many still censor themselves, judging their feelings as "right" or "wrong" or "important" or "insignificant."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnnie Kramer

Johnnie Kramer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients better understand themselves while building practical tools for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Sean Turner

Sean Turner

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


“I am an emotionally focused therapist. I am engaging and like to use the interpersonal process to help facilitate change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ivy Lee

Ivy Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


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Hi everyone! My name is Ivy, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Orlando, FL.

I am a 28 year old female (she/her) that enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and spending time with my five cats.

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LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Glorimar Arias

Glorimar Arias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oviedo, FL


“Empowering you with the tools and skills to resolve issues and find your own answers will be our first step towards this goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Summer Louis

Summer Louis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe that every person's mental health journey is unique, and treatment should reflect that.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah O'Hern

Sarah O'Hern

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I strive to help my clients get to the core of whatever he/she/they is/are facing, no matter what the issue is.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Villafuerte

Brandi Villafuerte

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself without fear of criticism.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Majesty

Erin Majesty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stuart, FL


“Erin believes deeply in the wholeness and worth of every individual and that we honor ourselves and the world around us when we do our personal wellness work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Alan Cyr

Alan Cyr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Springs, FL


“I always strive to leave each of my clients feeling respected, supported, and with greater awareness and a sense of clear direction every time we meet.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lourdes Araujo

Dr. Lourdes Araujo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Reaching out for support is often the hardest step, and I believe healing begins when you feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicholas Freeman

Nicholas Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in people and change. I believe that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antoniette Ratliff

Antoniette Ratliff

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Naomi Rebeles

Naomi Rebeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe every ailment has a cause, even mental health. We will work together to manage your most bothersome symptoms while identifying the root cause of these symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Zaryn Avaren

Zaryn Avaren

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe meaningful change begins when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment, in a steady and safe space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I don't believe in stigmatizing labels, and I would rather understand what you are carrying than categorize it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julie Yates

Julie Yates

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have 24+ years of experience working with a variation of at-risk populations in several professional settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Akucewicz-Pinzon

Linda Akucewicz-Pinzon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am open-minded and creative and will look for perspectives to help my patients move toward and achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Kee-Haynes

Derek Kee-Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gulfport, FL


“I am a Master-level Certified Addiction Professional and trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), offering evidence-informed approaches to trauma resolution and emotional healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brittini Carter

Brittini Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Winter Garden, FL


“I believe healing happens when we look at the whole person—not just symptoms, but emotional, mental, physical, and personal experiences that shape daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Edouard

Christopher Edouard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Miami, FL


I believe that effective mental health care starts with trust, respect, and open communication. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns and experiences. I work with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, and other psychiatric conditions. Together, we'll focus on understanding your unique experiences and developing a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kyle Bonner

Kyle Bonner

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My ideal client is someone wrestling with feelings of shame, guilt, and a lack of authenticity. They may be navigating societal pressures or personal challenges that keep them from embracing who they are fully. Often, they feel held back by the weight of living up to others' expectations and yearn for a life where they can be unapologetically themselves. They want a space to explore and validate their lived experiences, uncover their genuine self, and build a life that feels both radically authentic and fulfilling.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Schaynna Olund

Schaynna Olund

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for individuals to explore their strengths and overcome challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Frank Gorritz

Frank Gorritz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy incorporates a holistic perspective on your needs and wants from the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Palm Bay, FL

Number of therapists serving Palm Bay, FL
There are over 2,743 therapists in Palm Bay, FL accepting new patients.
2,743+
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
  • 90%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Ascension
  • 49%Oscar
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 82%Online only
  • 18%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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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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