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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.

Anne-Marie Brown

Anne-Marie Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Port St. Lucie, FL


“I have spent nearly 20 years in the fields of child trauma, childhood sexual abuse and reactivity, substance abuse, and mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Clayton Connelly

Dr. Clayton Connelly

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi, I'm Dr. Clay Connelly, but please just call me "Clay." I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working with teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and other emotional concerns. Clients often describe me as approachable, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself while also helping you make meaningful progress toward your goals.

I believe therapy should be both supportive and practical. In our work together, we'll focus not only on understanding what you're experiencing but also on developing skills and strategies you can use in everyday life. Whether you're seeking short-term support or longer-term personal growth, I strive to provide a respectful, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapeutic experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Courtenay Collins

Courtenay Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“The LGBTQ+ community holds a special place in my heart, especially those battling a difficult religious upbringing and anyone suffering religious trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Jackie Neyhart

Jackie Neyhart

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Jackie specializes in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life's challenges, such as anxiety, life transitions, and relationship dynamics.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Novella Moffitt

Novella Moffitt

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and couples, including ADHD and AuDHD (diagnosed or not), as well as people who've always sensed they were wired differently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Keissy Josefik

Keissy Josefik

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Kurt Oster, Lcsw, Rpt-S

Kurt Oster, Lcsw, Rpt-S

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Pierce, FL


“I take a trauma-informed humanistic approach to the work that I do and, from a strengths-based perspective, help clients become their best possible selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Nichols

Jill Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe that healthy relationships are one of the most important parts of emotional well-being. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals and couples strengthen communication, navigate conflict, process life transitions, and build deeper, healthier connections with themselves and others.


My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, and I work to make the process feel comfortable, approachable, and meaningful from the very beginning.


I have experience supporting clients with relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, communication difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and personal growth. I work with adults, couples, and individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and create lasting positive change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Vivia Brown

Vivia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy should fit you, not the other way around. My approach blends evidence-based practices like DBT, CBT with a client-centered, solution-focused style...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alyson Gardner

Alyson Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Before I moved into general adult practice, I spent six years at a neurobehavioral center working with neurodivergent clients and their families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susan Singer

Susan Singer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use an integrative approach, drawing from different evidenced based models & tailor therapy to meet your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
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
Emily Callahan

Emily Callahan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 11 insurance carriers
Regina De Los Santos

Regina De Los Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Coral Gables, FL


I'm Gina, a licensed Bilingual Queer Dominican-York counselor whose therapeutic work lies in supporting a diverse population of adults in building greater awareness and capacity to live with greater awareness and lessen their suffering.


I’ve supported first-generation, queer, polyamorous, & immigrant adults in navigating addictive behaviors, traumatic experiences, attachment injury, and grief—experiences that can disrupt one’s ability to engage with life & relationships more fully.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Bailey

Michelle Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Jacksonville, FL


“I specialized in working with both adults and teens who struggles with behavioral, mental/emotional concerns to include traumatic experiences, substance use, mood disorders/ depression, anxiety, loss and grief issues and adjustment concerns; family...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amrita Richards

Amrita Richards

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, but through evidence based therapy, your brain and body can begin to heal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Petrucci

Leah Petrucci

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Sometimes people seek an empathic Therapist who can relate because they have experienced similar challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Hines

Kristin Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My clinical approach is collaborative, structured, and strengths-based. I draw from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 11 insurance carriers
George Dekeles

George Dekeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“I bring more than 30 years of psychiatric nursing experience and have practiced as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2010.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Rowney

Joseph Rowney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create an authentic and warm therapeutic relationship and a space where patients will feel like they can be their true selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Thummel

Michael Thummel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I've spent 25 years working with adults who live outside the mainstream: men navigating identity and shame, people in the LGBTQ+ community, folks in ENM or kink relationships, and individuals re-entering society after incarceration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Ezell

Amanda Ezell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Finding a therapist who understands your life should not require spending your sessions explaining or defending who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexandra White-Pulido

Alexandra White-Pulido

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as your authentic, wonderfully unique self, no masks, no judgment, and no pressure to have it all figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Robyn Parke

Robyn Parke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Windermere, FL


“I believe successful treatment begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being honest about their experiences, challenges, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Beatriz Morales

Beatriz Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andres Borja

Andres Borja

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring a warm, grounded presence to therapy and believe that effective treatment starts with authentic connection and mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Antoinette Rittenhouse

Antoinette Rittenhouse

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe each person carries a toolbox of strengths and resources, even if it's not always clear which tools to use or when.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Annie Spackman

Annie Spackman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have spent the past twenty years walking beside individuals, couples, and groups as they move through anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Cecilia Crawford

Dr. Cecilia Crawford

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I help clients make sense of their emotions, patterns, and relationship dynamics so they can begin to respond differently and feel more in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lauren Blount

Lauren Blount

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I help clients understand the patterns behind their emotions, reactions, and daily challenges so they can respond differently and feel more in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Esther Romero

Esther Romero

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a welcoming space where your culture, experiences, and values are respected, and where you can feel heard without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Salanty

Amy Salanty

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“Above all, I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where individuals and families feel understood, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teofilo Matos Santana

Teofilo Matos Santana

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“I believe in selecting the lowest effective dose of medications and the right therapeutic approach for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christina Silva-Anderson

Christina Silva-Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My clients appreciate my direct and culturally sensitive approach and ability to meet them where they are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany Allison

Brittany Allison

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you create real change — not just talk things through.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aqsa Shaukat

Aqsa Shaukat

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I work with children, teens, adults, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, stress, and life transitions. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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

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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