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LGBT therapists in Panama City, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Panama City, FL

Connect with warm, solution-oriented providers in Panama City who create affirming spaces for your mental health journey. Headway offers free consultations, availability within two weeks, and works directly with your insurance to maximize affordability.

Dr. Grace Marin

Dr. Grace Marin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My passion is to encourage others to believe that what is wanted can be found in every situation in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christine Dempsey

Christine Dempsey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Using a person-centered, compassionate approach, I integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies to help you better understand yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Waddle

Heather Waddle

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


With over 15 years of experience, I have helped countless individuals navigate the challenges they face and find peace within themselves. Together, we can work towards culminating a healthier and more fulfilling future.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my dogs, hiking with friends, cooking, and making flower arrangements. I also enjoy spending time doing artsy activities or attending local events.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Cozzi

Sarah Cozzi

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“I'm not an 'Oz behind a curtain' type therapist but more of a fellow traveler, drawing from both lived experience and professional training to guide and empower.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Carrol Bissoondial

Carrol Bissoondial

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My focus on is mindfulness-based therapy which is an approach that emphasizes the practice of mindfulness as a means of improving mental well-being and promoting psychological healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Alyssa Sorrells

Alyssa Sorrells

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients often describe me as warm, empathetic, and practical — someone who helps them feel understood while building the skills to create meaningful change in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Juan Mendoza

Juan Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? I help adults manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and ADHD through structured, supportive online therapy. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals who feel pressure to “hold it together” while struggling internally.

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience. I provide online therapy and am in-network with major insurance plans to make care accessible and practical.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jose Lugo

Jose Lugo

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where we can work together toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aliyah Longhurst

Aliyah Longhurst

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy should be a safe, nonjudgmental place where you can feel heard and understood while also gaining the tools and perspective needed to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
CaraJean Gray

CaraJean Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in an integrative approach to therapy which means focusing on the whole person rather than one problematic behavior...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lori Sarvis

Lori Sarvis

Therapist

Virtual • Boca Raton, FL


I love the field of psychology and I am continually amazed at the resilience of the human spirit and our potential for growth. Lori works with adult and seniors.

Lori has been in the field for many years and continues to learn the latest modalities and treatments available. Lori is certified as a Hypnotherapist, Trauma Therapist and Sex Therapist. Lori is certified in psychedelic Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Please visit her website at www.yourpsychedelichealing.com for more information.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marjorie Lozama

Marjorie Lozama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


As a DNP-prepared, board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I firmly believe everyone has the right to quality mental health care. With many years of experience in mental health and a diverse nursing background, I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. This is a space where you can feel secure, understood, and empowered to achieve your optimal mental health. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living a fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lidice Duran Hernandez

Lidice Duran Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Weston, FL


“I will strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, centered around you, where you can feel safe and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Rahonie Evans

Dr. Rahonie Evans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“She is licensed to practice in Florida, and as a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner, she takes a holistic and individualized approach to every client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Rachael Unger

Dr. Rachael Unger

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Living a more valued and meaningful life helps in symptom reduction and improves overall quality of life and happiness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Oluwakemi Mitchell

Dr. Oluwakemi Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I have an in-depth understanding of the unique needs of people with mental disorders because of my fourteen years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), nine of which were dedicated to mental health services.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Renata Chambers

Renata Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My partners in therapy appreciate my seemingly casual approach to therapy that integrates evidence-based clinical practices, awareness through education, and the safety of not being judged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stacy Bishop

Stacy Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


Hi! I am a fully licensed mental health therapist. I have been in the business of helping people for over 15 years. I am direct and solution oriented, but will not rush the process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Audrey Sanchez

Audrey Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Gainesville, FL


Audrey Sanchez is an Art Therapist (ATR-P) at Gainesville Healing House and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Throughout her career Audrey has provided mental health therapy within schools, clinical settings as well as in-home to children, adults, families, and groups. Audrey utilizes evidence-based interventions to address issues related to mental health, associated behavioral concerns, stress management and emotion regulation. Audrey has helped clients learn about effective parenting styles, communication styles and the effects of trauma on childhood development and behaviors.

Audrey’s therapeutic approach is based in humanistic theory and helps clients to achieve personal growth through modalities such as expressive arts, therapeutic play, solution-focused, DBT, CBAT, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), amongst others. Audrey is also EMDR trained. Audrey is empathetic, offers a collaborative and non-judgmental space in efforts to understand symptoms in context and build individualized therapeutic goals. She speaks fluent Spanish.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mallory Garrett

Mallory Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My therapeutic approach centers on meeting you where you are and fostering a collaborative environment to address the issues causing you distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Booker

Jennifer Booker

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“I bring a direct, relatable, and very human style to therapy. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself without worrying about being judged or having to say the "right" thing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Castillo

Robert Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My role is to gently guide and support you through the stages of change at a pace that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Josephine Borrero

Josephine Borrero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“From the first session, clients can expect a fully committed therapist who's compromise will be to help guide them through the process of therapy to achieve the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Madiley Broz

Dr. Madiley Broz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“My goal is for clients to leave the process with a better understanding of how their brain works, less self-blame, and practical recommendations that fit their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I enjoy allowing the client to be their own individual by empowering them, listening and assisting with solutions if needed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Kristian Berger

Kristian Berger

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I try to be non-judgmental and caring while bringing humor and lightheartedness to the relationship when appropriate.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jackeline Vincent

Jackeline Vincent

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I’m a licensed therapist who works with individuals and couples navigating things like anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem. I’m especially passionate about helping couples improve communication, work through intimacy concerns, and better understand each other.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Steven Diaz

Steven Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style of therapy uses a strong CBT approach with a virtual whiteboard that I use in session to illustrate a breakdown of how your thoughts feelings and emotions influence behavior.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Richard

Erin Richard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“Through therapy I want to understand each client emotionally and help you be more at peace in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
G Reed

G Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lakeland, FL


“I love the work I do because I get ride along side of where your journey is taking you and see the growth and change and recover...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caleb Hoover

Caleb Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • Orlando, FL


My name is Caleb Hoover and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida with over six years of experience in the field of mental health. I was awarded my masters in counseling at UCF in 2022. Since then, I have worked in community mental health specializing in working with individuals and families no matter where they are in life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My role is not to tell you how to live your life, but to help you better understand yourself, process what you have experienced, and make decisions that feel right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Hunter Soens

Dr. Hunter Soens

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


Hello! My name is Hunter Soens and I am very excited for the opportunity to work together. I have had training experiences primarily working with college students, in a hospital setting for eating disorders, and working with individual athletes and teams. I received my undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of South Florida, my master's degree in sport and performance psychology from the University of Denver, and my doctorate in counseling psychology from Springfield College. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, and disordered eating, and I take an LGBTQIA+ affirming approach with every client. When working with me, expect a warm, direct, and humorous conversation rather than a lecture.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Imani Hagans

Imani Hagans

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that by gaining insight into your human experience and increasing awareness of how you respond to life's challenges you can become more empowered to take control of how you respond to life's adversities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Creystal Fagbohun

Creystal Fagbohun

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Danielle Schult

Danielle Schult

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a compassionate, warm, and caring catalyst for positive change and have found therapy to be my purpose in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Panama City, FL

Number of therapists serving Panama City, FL
There are over 2,660 therapists in Panama City, FL accepting new patients.
2,660+
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
  • 92%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Ascension
  • 51%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 37%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
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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