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LGBT therapists in Pembroke Pines, FL

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

Connect with culturally competent mental health providers in Pembroke Pines who honor your identity and experiences. Headway offers flexible scheduling, accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally, and helps you focus on care without worrying about costs.

Dr. Jacqueline Blanco

Dr. Jacqueline Blanco

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My style as a therapist involves providing a comforting and trusting relationship for you to understand your experiences, while challenging you to consider alternative ways to help you heal and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Mercado

Michelle Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My treatment approach is open, genuine, and compassionate so you can feel comfortable exploring difficult issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
April Jenkins

April Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I help women rediscover their identity, unlock their potential, and stand on the unshakable foundation of self-love and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelly Gomez

Kelly Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My holistic approach includes highly effective treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Mindfulness-Based interventions to empower my clients to achieve...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Cynthia Robyn Kelley

Cynthia Robyn Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I will meet you where you are and we will walk together as you find your path and achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joshua Lenox

Joshua Lenox

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am very person centered with my clients. I believe in meeting my clients where they need me to be, which keeps me from treated everyone the same.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As a dual licensed therapist in Florida and Colorado, and a trauma survivor myself, I believe in the possibility of healing, even when it seems elusive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Grief or loss
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriela Naccarato

Gabriela Naccarato

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I take a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy and have been providing assessment and treatment since 2012.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Joseph Locicero

Joseph Locicero

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“I take a cognitive-behavioral and solution focused approach to therapy that concentrates upon my clients' treatment goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Gonyea-Evans

Heather Gonyea-Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Wesley Chapel, FL


“I integrate mindfulness, meditation, and somatic movement to support healing, resilience, and balance in both mind and body.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyler March

Tyler March

Therapist

Virtual • Winter Park, FL


“I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sam Myrick

Sam Myrick

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“A big part of my background as both a clinician and person in long-term recovery myself is helping people overcome those internal blocks and redirect their mind and their lives to a better place.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arthur Belmont

Arthur Belmont

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“By learning to identify and challenge negative thoughts, you can improve your emotional well-being and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larra Burdo

Larra Burdo

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland Park, FL


“My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, evidence-based method that helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michaela Wik

Michaela Wik

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel safe being fully themselves without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Odette Hoffmann Guadalupe

Odette Hoffmann Guadalupe

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. I believe meaningful progress happens when the therapeutic relationship feels genuine and supportive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Mary Escudie

Dr. Mary Escudie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“I offer a relaxed environment with a professional, kind listener who is skilled in empowering them during challenging times.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sandrine Gabot

Sandrine Gabot

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in family medicine and psychiatric mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jill Zatyko

Jill Zatyko

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to build a strong therapeutic bond with you so that we can discover your strengths together and use those to live a happy and healthy life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leandra Desinord

Leandra Desinord

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen without having to over-explain yourself. My role is to help you reconnect with your strengths, deepen your relationships, and move through life with greater self-trust and ease.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Chloe Cola

Chloe Cola

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


You don't have to keep carrying what feels heavy alone. With over 15 years working across inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings, I specialize in helping people navigate grief, substance use, anxiety, depression, and the patterns that are hardest to break. I work with individuals ready to release what's weighing them down: relationship challenges, life transitions, boundary setting, and more. My approach centers on building real trust first, then weaving in the techniques that fit each person. If any of this sounds like where you are, I'd love to hear what brings you here.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cara Salvati

Cara Salvati

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • DeLand, FL


“My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, and I tailor treatment to the needs, goals, and lived experiences of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylor Welty

Taylor Welty

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I am board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in adolescent and young adult psychiatry. I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing degree from Nova Southeastern University with specialized training in psychiatry. For the last five year I have held various leadership positions for a local residential treatment center for teens that specializes in complex trauma treatment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maria Galvez

Maria Galvez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I create a warm, judgment-free space where you can be yourself, and together we find the tools that work best for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayte Hughes

Kayte Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My expertise in Performance Psychology was forged in the high-pressure world of elite athletes and top-tier professionals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathy (K.) Dixon

Kathy (K.) Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I embrace a person-centered approach to therapy. I don't treat mental health issues, I work with individuals who are struggling...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiyahna Miles-Hall

Tiyahna Miles-Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, negative thoughts, unhealthy relationships or the inability to say NO! Are you tired of feeling like nothing will change or your stuck in life because you don't know what to do to make it better? I focus on adults using CBT, REBT, Person Centered and Motivational interviewing to assist clients in learning more about themselves and their perspective on life. I have experience working with many different mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, marital/relationship issues and career struggles to name a few.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carolyn Lensch

Carolyn Lensch

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hello, I'm Carolyn, and I'm here to help! I am here to assist with lifestyle, anxiety, and sleep-related issues, offering a personalized and non-judgmental approach to support your personal growth and overall well-being.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cynthia Matthews-Hamad

Cynthia Matthews-Hamad

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My role is to be present with you, support you as you make sense of the experiences that have shaped you, and help you find your own insight, clarity, and direction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Marisol Shelton

Marisol Shelton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • St. Petersburg, FL


“I specialize in psychiatric medication management and understand that finding the right balance is a delicate process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Samine Charles

Dr. Samine Charles

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“She tailors therapy to meet your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices while honoring your individual experiences, values, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Meghan Barnes

Meghan Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“My style is warm, direct, and structured, blending evidence-based approaches with real-world insight so sessions feel focused, grounded, and practical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kalie Sumple

Kalie Sumple

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create an open and safe space where my clients can be their most authentic selves without fear of judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Felicia Hansen

Felicia Hansen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Jupiter, FL


“I believe true wellness encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. I take a thoughtful approach, blending clinical expertise with holistic practices to guide you on your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rachel Llerena

Rachel Llerena

Therapist

Virtual • Hollywood, FL


“My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and collaborative. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Kami Dailey

Kami Dailey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe people already hold the answers within themselves. My role is to ask thoughtful questions that spark insight...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eliza Joachim

Eliza Joachim

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My therapy style focuses on past and present issues to help my clients lead freer, more fulfilled lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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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