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LGBT therapists in Pembroke Pines, FL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Pembroke Pines, FL

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Gina Major

Gina Major

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Are you tired of what feels like the "same old" therapy?

My approach to create a space with my clients to have a more personally tailored approach utilizing a wellness approach!

Thriving instead of just surviving.

I am a strong believer in meeting those I serve where they are.

Whether you are experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life transition, stress or need a sounding board, I am here to be a support!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Steven Gear

Dr. Steven Gear

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


As a licensed clinical social worker, I've spent my career working alongside people

who've often felt unseen, underserved, or unsupported by the systems meant to help

them. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in marginalized communities

navigating identity, mental health, relationships, and trauma. My approach is

grounded in genuine curiosity about who you are, not just what brings you in. You'll

find a space built on empathy and empowerment, where you can show up exactly as

you are. I'd love to connect.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christie Iribarren

Christie Iribarren

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe therapy should be a place where you don't have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you're okay.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Flores

Amy Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My passion is to help clients find their inner strength and have a better understanding of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Charmaine Wolfe

Charmaine Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Barb LoFrisco

Dr. Barb LoFrisco

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“My approach is active and goal-oriented. I help clients understand the patterns driving their challenges and provide clear strategies they can use outside of session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marisa Grillo Allnut

Marisa Grillo Allnut

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that healing is not just possible—it's transformative. And when we tend to unresolved trauma, it has a ripple effect...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shatira Champion

Shatira Champion

Therapist

Virtual • Ormond Beach, FL


“She is seasoned in community counseling, addressing issues of adjustment, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, work/life balance, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alexandra Cario

Alexandra Cario

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“My goal is to meet you where you are, help you better understand yourself and your patterns, and provide practical tools to support meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Karen Haggard

Karen Haggard

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“My style is warm, direct, and supportive, and I work to create an environment where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to make meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Luiza Rodrigues

Luiza Rodrigues

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


FIT MIND counseling services enjoys empowering clients finding a more meaningful way to live their lives and assisting them learning about the importance of self-love. Helping clients to focus on themselves and on their self-care is a precious thing. When they learn to embrace and unconditionally love for being themselves, they become stronger in the face of negativity and more able to hold onto positive thoughts when faced with challenges.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amanda Atchison

Amanda Atchison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ocala, FL


“I take a compassionate, down-to-earth approach and believe that mental health care should feel empowering-not intimidating.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Client-centered to me means, I act as your guide, helping you talk about your issues using active listening and reflection, thinking of you as the expert on you...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Shannon Raday

Shannon Raday

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have an easy-going, laid back approach and understand that counseling can be intimidating, at first.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Heather Miller

Heather Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chipley, FL


“I provide a supportive space where clients can feel heard, respected, and understood. My approach is individualized and strengths-based...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lynn Manea

Lynn Manea

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My therapeutic approach would be described as kind, genuine, and honest. I offer a balance of support and education to my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bonni Funk

Bonni Funk

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I've had over 20 years experience in helping people heal from co-dependency, particularly from those with narcissistic behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Olivia Reynolds

Olivia Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating — especially if you’re afraid of being judged, misunderstood, or unsure whether therapy will actually help. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or like you’re barely holding things together on the outside, you’re not alone.

My approach is warm, direct, practical, and collaborative. I help clients not only process emotions, but also understand why certain patterns keep happening and how to create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, healthier coping skills, nervous system regulation, and stronger relationships.

Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, attachment wounds, self-esteem issues, or difficulty managing intense emotions. I work to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, understood, and empowered to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d be honored to support you in your healing process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Rechele Mays

Rechele Mays

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to teach you concrete skills to help you replace self-defeating thoughts with healthier ones.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LeAnne Wawrzaszek Schumann

LeAnne Wawrzaszek Schumann

Therapist

Virtual • Winter Springs, FL


“I believe counseling is both an art and a science and I am committed to blending the healing power of expressiveness, creativity, and self-compassion with thoughtful, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Cousino

Kellie Cousino

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Are you tired of being judged for not doing things the "normal" way? Has the world attempted to dim your light?”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Angela Franklin

Angela Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nine years of experience, who believes in empowering you to honor yourself and your overall health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 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
Lynette Candelaria Merced

Lynette Candelaria Merced

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Orlando, FL


“I'm an honest, patient, and reflective provider who values creating a supportive space for children and adolescents.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rochely Terron

Rochely Terron

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am committed to helping people avoid negative consequences in their lives and resolve issues and internal conflict sensibly, effectively, and compassionately.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alexis Farley

Alexis Farley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to be themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Daniele DeOliveira

Daniele DeOliveira

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I really enjoy making a difference in my clients' lives. I try to meet them where they are in their struggles and to offer compassionate care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gabriella Chaparro

Gabriella Chaparro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Gabriella Chaparro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals heal from within—mind, body, and spirit. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University and spent several years working in critical care, where she developed a deep understanding of the connection between physical health and emotional well-being. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Florida International University, specializing in comprehensive mental health care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Fanta Conde

Dr. Fanta Conde

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Clients can expect to receive support in finding peace, clarity, and effective coping techniques to achieve a better quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shakira Barbarossa

Shakira Barbarossa

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that a strong and trusting bond in counseling allows the client to feel comfortable and secure in sharing thoughts and feelings which allows a process of healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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 7 insurance carriers
Mellanie Jablon

Mellanie Jablon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Coral Springs, FL


“Her work is focused on understanding what is truly driving symptoms so treatment leads to meaningful and lasting improvement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hannah Starczewski

Hannah Starczewski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lutz, FL


“Hannah believes in the power of connection and strives to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Karla Suarez

Karla Suarez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Sometimes the way you learned to cope is no longer helping you live the life you want. You may turn to substances when emotions become overwhelming, find yourself reacting with anger you later regret, or feel trapped between anxiety, depression, and painful experiences from your past. These struggles can begin affecting your relationships, family, confidence, and ability to recognize yourself. I provide virtual individual and family therapy in English and Spanish for adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, with a focus on substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and trauma. I also support clients navigating family and relationship issues, PTSD, grief and loss, stress, major life transitions, women’s issues, maternal mental health, identity concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and eating disorders when these challenges intersect with the primary reasons they seek therapy. My goal is to help you understand what is keeping you stuck, reconnect with your strengths, and develop healthier ways to move forward.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Royletta Tinsley

Royletta Tinsley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Client's will learn self-love, and self-empowerment through eclectic counseling techniques designed to meet the client where they are...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Janz

Ashley Janz

Therapist

Virtual • St. Augustine, FL


“Ashley integrates a diverse range of evidence-based modalities into her practice, ensuring a dynamic and effective therapeutic experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelsey Latimer

Dr. Kelsey Latimer

Psychologist

Virtual • Stuart, FL


“I love being a PARTNER in my clients' lives and seeing the strengths that exist within you already (it's there I promise!)!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Pembroke Pines, FL
There are over 81 therapists in Pembroke Pines, FL accepting new patients.
81+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 86%Trauma
  • 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Ascension
  • 51%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 38%Spanish
  • 5%Hindi
  • 4%French
  • 4%Malayalam
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 70%Woman
  • 30%Man
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 21%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Licensed Psychologist
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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