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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Sanford, FL

Finding an affirming therapist in Sanford shouldn't be difficult. Headway's 2,581 provider network includes specialists in LGBTQIA+ mental health who use evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. Clients save an average of 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.

Christy Mathews

Christy Mathews

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“...including addiction, anger management, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, adolescent and teen mental/behavioral health, depression, eating disorders, grief/bereavement, LGBTQIA...”
“...including addiction, anger management, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, adolescent and teen mental/behavioral health, depression, eating disorders, grief/bereavement, LGBTQIA...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Tanya Rosen

Tanya Rosen

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, Trauma-focused work, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ and incorporate holistic therapies, hypnotherapy and...”
“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, Trauma-focused work, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ and incorporate holistic therapies, hypnotherapy and... I believe that therapy can be a transformative process that can help us learn to open ourselves to not only deeper parts of our psyches but also...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Dr. James Young

Dr. James Young

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“The LGBTQIA community is one that is an area that I have specific expertise to assist individual clients and families to navigate with support and sincerity. I work with my clients to create an open and safe...”
“The LGBTQIA community is one that is an area that I have specific expertise to assist individual clients and families to navigate with support and sincerity. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Catherine Cadotte

Catherine Cadotte

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I specialize in LGBTQ+ population, grief, and trauma. I am a motivated social worker with a holistic knowledge of systems affecting marginalized communities.”
“I specialize in LGBTQ+ population, grief, and trauma. I am a motivated social worker with a holistic knowledge of systems affecting marginalized communities. I'm committed to providing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and client-centered therapy.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aleysia Chambers

Aleysia Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I work with ADHD and learning differences, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, and I've spent a long time with LGBTQIA+ clients and with people from a range of ethnic and faith backgrounds.”
“I work with ADHD and learning differences, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, and I've spent a long time with LGBTQIA+ clients and with people from a range of ethnic and faith backgrounds. I've spent years sitting with the overlap most people get told to separate — your mental health, your disability or diagnosis, and your working life.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Maggie Garvey

Maggie Garvey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I am a safe place for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. I believe that everyone is capable of finding the answers and change within themselves, and that we are not meant to do this journey alone!”
“I am a safe place for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. I believe that everyone is capable of finding the answers and change within themselves, and that we are not meant to do this journey alone!”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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Jennifer Grau-Keyser

Jennifer Grau-Keyser

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“...adolescents, teenagers, adults and couples in addressing various types of traumas, depression, anxiety, ineffective communication skills, stress and anger management and specific issues impacting those of the LGBTQ...”
“...adolescents, teenagers, adults and couples in addressing various types of traumas, depression, anxiety, ineffective communication skills, stress and anger management and specific issues impacting those of the LGBTQ... It is my belief that therapy should be a safe space, free from fear and judgment, that allows for building trust to encourage...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Lockett

Sarah Lockett

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I provide a warm, affirming space where people from all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, can feel respected, understood, and supported. I believe meaningful change begins when you feel safe...”
“I provide a warm, affirming space where people from all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, can feel respected, understood, and supported. I believe meaningful change begins when you feel safe enough to be honest about what is happening beneath the surface.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

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Eli Manata Sloan

Eli Manata Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“Care is culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, gender-affirming, and guided by your strengths, goals, culture, readiness, and choices. I bring over a decade of experience in substance use and harm reduction and...”
“Care is culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, gender-affirming, and guided by your strengths, goals, culture, readiness, and choices. I bring over a decade of experience in substance use and harm reduction and am completing specialized training in gambling counseling and sex therapy.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Zaryn Avaren

Zaryn Avaren

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“Navigating the world as a member of the LGBTQ community has shaped me into a practitioner who values inclusivity and honors identity. I believe meaningful change begins when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead...”
“Navigating the world as a member of the LGBTQ community has shaped me into a practitioner who values inclusivity and honors identity. 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,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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Karlianne Rubcic

Karlianne Rubcic

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I also work with LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, women navigating motherhood and identity, and anyone carrying grief, anxiety, or trauma, with a strength-based lens.”
“I also work with LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, women navigating motherhood and identity, and anyone carrying grief, anxiety, or trauma, with a strength-based lens. I draw on existential psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy, DBT, and couples and family-systems approaches, including narrative and solution-focused work.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Bryan Armstrong

Bryan Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I work especially well with men and LGBTQ+ adults who may appear successful or put-together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or stuck internally.”
“I work especially well with men and LGBTQ+ adults who may appear successful or put-together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or stuck internally. My goal is to create a space where therapy feels approachable, useful, and grounded in real life—not overly clinical or one-size-fits-all.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Harold Patrick

Harold Patrick

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I have been practicing for many years and work with adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, grief and loss, stress management, OCD, bipolar disorder...”
“I have been practicing for many years and work with adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, grief and loss, stress management, OCD, bipolar disorder... I believe in a comprehensive and holistic approach that uses treatment strategies grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based interventions.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

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Carolyn Lewis

Carolyn Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“Since working in the social work field for over ten years my areas of expertise are in serving survivors of gender-based violence, people who have experienced trauma, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
“Since working in the social work field for over ten years my areas of expertise are in serving survivors of gender-based violence, people who have experienced trauma, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Oscar,

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Royletta Tinsley

Royletta Tinsley

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I work therapeutic frames such as CBT, Solution-focused, Gestalt, Mindfulness, gender-affirming therapy, narrative therapy, person-centered therapy. Client's will learn self-love, and self-empowerment through...”
“I work therapeutic frames such as CBT, Solution-focused, Gestalt, Mindfulness, gender-affirming therapy, narrative therapy, person-centered therapy. 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,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

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Eric Spindelman

Eric Spindelman

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL

“I am a queer competent counselor. The majority of my career, I have worked with LGBTQ individuals on a variety of different topics; acceptance, shame, transitioning, family conflict, relationships, all through a...”
“I am a queer competent counselor. The majority of my career, I have worked with LGBTQ individuals on a variety of different topics; acceptance, shame, transitioning, family conflict, relationships, all through a queer lense.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Jose Ignacio Ramirez Rodriguez

Jose Ignacio Ramirez Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2601 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
“I have a particular interest in working with folks from the LGBTQ+ community. I employ a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, ACT, MI, CPT, STAIR, and solution-focused therapy.”
“I have a particular interest in working with folks from the LGBTQ+ community. I employ a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, ACT, MI, CPT, STAIR, and solution-focused therapy. I've been trained in LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming therapy, and HIV/AIDS counseling.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tari Connell

Tari Connell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I have worked in high school settings for over 20 years with a variety of students to include: LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, and teen parenting.”
“I have worked in high school settings for over 20 years with a variety of students to include: LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, and teen parenting. Prior to working in the school setting, I worked with homeless families as well as domestic violence victims.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dana Rivera

Dana Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I specialize in supporting women, birthing people, and LGBTQ+ families through life’s most tender and transformative seasons—including fertility journeys, pregnancy loss, postpartum transitions, identity...”
“I specialize in supporting women, birthing people, and LGBTQ+ families through life’s most tender and transformative seasons—including fertility journeys, pregnancy loss, postpartum transitions, identity shifts, and the rediscovery of self beyond caregiving. With a Master of Social Work from NYU and years of experience in trauma-informed,...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Ann Currier

Ann Currier

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“My approach to therapy is solution focused, non-judgmental, and open minded and, in my 18 years of practice, I have specialized in LGBTQ+ Care (more specifically, transgender care), schizophrenia, dissociative...”
“My approach to therapy is solution focused, non-judgmental, and open minded and, in my 18 years of practice, I have specialized in LGBTQ+ Care (more specifically, transgender care), schizophrenia, dissociative... Helping people to feel welcome and relaxed in a setting focused on developing a plan is always an adventure I enjoy.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Stacy Bishop

Stacy Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

13801 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL
“I am LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist that works with all types of people, including adolescents and adults. Depending on the situation, I may alter my techniques/interventions.”
“I am LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist that works with all types of people, including adolescents and adults. Depending on the situation, I may alter my techniques/interventions. I have knowledge and experience in several modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, SBFT, mindfulness, and positive psychology, amongst others.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Erin Tobiasz

Erin Tobiasz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I am also an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and have worked with assisting transgender clients through transitioning. I utilize the core skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients learn how to...”
“I am also an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and have worked with assisting transgender clients through transitioning. I utilize the core skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients learn how to identify thoughts and feelings and manage them in healthy ways.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carlos Diaz-Lazaro

Dr. Carlos Diaz-Lazaro

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida

“That includes the impact of family, gender, race, ethnicity, immigration, sexuality, spirituality, class, and other parts of identity that shape how people move through the world.”
“That includes the impact of family, gender, race, ethnicity, immigration, sexuality, spirituality, class, and other parts of identity that shape how people move through the world. My style is warm, active, and respectful. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be fully yourself, make sense of what you are carrying, and begin to build...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Nicholas Makris

Nicholas Makris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

805 East Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
“I've spent my career in community mental health, working with complex trauma, issues related to sexuality, severe and treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and gender identity.”
“I've spent my career in community mental health, working with complex trauma, issues related to sexuality, severe and treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and gender identity. You deserve a therapist who doesn't use a one-size-fits-all approach.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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Dr. Karachi Igwe

Dr. Karachi Igwe

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Florida

“I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, students, parents, women, men, and LGBTQ+ clients, who may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD,...”
“I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, students, parents, women, men, and LGBTQ+ clients, who may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, OCD, perinatal mental health, stress, or major life transitions.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Morgan Sordo

Morgan Sordo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“My areas of expertise are working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, LGBTQ+ population, relationship issues and maternal mental health.”
“My areas of expertise are working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, LGBTQ+ population, relationship issues and maternal mental health. You can expect a judgment-free environment where you will feel the ease of talking with an old friend once we get to know one another.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Dr. K.D. Ferrari

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“...background in corporate psychological threat assessment, school-based services, macro practice, radical environmental criminology and social justice, rural communities, animal-assisted therapy, and sexuality...”
“...background in corporate psychological threat assessment, school-based services, macro practice, radical environmental criminology and social justice, rural communities, animal-assisted therapy, and sexuality and intimacy.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,

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Deandra Hennemann

Deandra Hennemann

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“...practice, domestic violence centers, hospitals, elementary to high school education, on-call crisis, detention and rehabilitation centers, specializing in women's and men's health, survivors of trauma, LGBTQ...”
“...practice, domestic violence centers, hospitals, elementary to high school education, on-call crisis, detention and rehabilitation centers, specializing in women's and men's health, survivors of trauma, LGBTQ + folks, or high-achievers battling burnout. I became EMDR-trained in response to the Pulse Night Club Tragedy in Orlando.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

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Javonna Arriaga

Javonna Arriaga

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I specialize in working with folks navigating relationship structures beyond the norm, including non-monogamy and polyamory, and I'm proudly affirming of LGBTQ+ communities, BIPOC identities, and all the...”
“I specialize in working with folks navigating relationship structures beyond the norm, including non-monogamy and polyamory, and I'm proudly affirming of LGBTQ+ communities, BIPOC identities, and all the... I'm a mixed-heritage therapist with personal familiarity with foster care, immigration, and the mental health system, and I bring all of...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Challenging, Creative, Holistic

Accepts Aetna insurance

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Diana Ramos-Elvir

Diana Ramos-Elvir

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“As a first-generation queer Latina Canadian, I understand the challenges of healing and adjusting to life’s stressors. I work with adults, adolescents, veterans, and families, creating a safe space for real...”
“As a first-generation queer Latina Canadian, I understand the challenges of healing and adjusting to life’s stressors. I work with adults, adolescents, veterans, and families, creating a safe space for real transformation. As an advocate for the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities, I offer services in English and Spanish to individuals.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Creative, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

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Brillion Adams

Brillion Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I am a trans-identified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to providing a deeply affirming, trauma-informed sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community across North Carolina and Florida.”
“I am a trans-identified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to providing a deeply affirming, trauma-informed sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community across North Carolina and Florida. Whether you are actively navigating the complexities of gender transition, deconstructing religious trauma, healing from family-of-origin wounds, or...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Olushola Bakare

Dr. Olushola Bakare

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I know how exhausting it can feel to keep pushing through anxiety, depression, ADHD, or concerns around intimacy and sexuality — especially when you've already tried to "just push through it" and you're...”
“I know how exhausting it can feel to keep pushing through anxiety, depression, ADHD, or concerns around intimacy and sexuality — especially when you've already tried to "just push through it" and you're... If racing thoughts or constant worry are running your day, we'll use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify what's driving it and...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Andrew Carroll

Andrew Carroll

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“I hold a certification and training in Mindfulness & Stress Reduction, and LGBT Health Policy & Practice. My therapeutic style is direct, but warm and down-to-earth. I provide clients with modern holistic practices...”
“I hold a certification and training in Mindfulness & Stress Reduction, and LGBT Health Policy & Practice. My therapeutic style is direct, but warm and down-to-earth. I provide clients with modern holistic practices to build a new way of living...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayla Terrusa

Ayla Terrusa

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL

“I work with children, individuals, families, and couples, and I’m especially passionate about supporting people in the LGBT+ community. I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to be yourself, explore what's...”
“I work with children, individuals, families, and couples, and I’m especially passionate about supporting people in the LGBT+ community. I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to be yourself, explore what's going on, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Creative, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Karina Palta

Karina Palta

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL

“I've been working with the LGBTQ+ community for 7 years to address issues of identity, exploration, relational issues, institutional issues as well as with trauma-focused care.”
“I've been working with the LGBTQ+ community for 7 years to address issues of identity, exploration, relational issues, institutional issues as well as with trauma-focused care. I have been able to assist with clients also struggling with anxiety and depression.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Megan Hauser

Megan Hauser

Therapist

Virtual • West Palm Beach, FL

“I have over 10 years of experience helping people with anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, burnout, stress, self-worth struggles, and LGBTQ+ concerns.”
“I have over 10 years of experience helping people with anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, burnout, stress, self-worth struggles, and LGBTQ+ concerns. I want this to be a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself while you grow, heal, and uncover your inner strength.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Dr. Rachael Meir

Dr. Rachael Meir

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida

“I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in CO, FL and TX and a Certified Clinical Sexuality Coach with over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and a variety of presenting issues...”
“I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in CO, FL and TX and a Certified Clinical Sexuality Coach with over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and a variety of presenting issues... I take a very active, engaging and inquisitive approach to therapy that helps to draw out your own personal interests and desires...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Pierce

Morgan Pierce

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“My background includes over 3 years of experience supporting LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, stress, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I bring that same affirming, judgement-free lens to every person I work with.”
“My background includes over 3 years of experience supporting LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, stress, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I bring that same affirming, judgement-free lens to every person I work with. My goal as a therapist is for people to see themselves with compassion and clarity.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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Dr. Samantha Daniel

Dr. Samantha Daniel

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida

“I have extensive expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, military experiences, couples issues, and gender issues. I have been a licensed psychologist for over 10 years and am currently...”
“I have extensive expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, military experiences, couples issues, and gender issues. I have been a licensed psychologist for over 10 years and am currently licensed in multiple states, including Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, as well as credentialed to provide...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venessa Thomas

Venessa Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Florida

“Certified in providing quality mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community and military service members as a Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMMHP, I am also trained as...”
“Certified in providing quality mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community and military service members as a Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMMHP, I am also trained as... Warm, genuine, and understanding are three words that I would use to describe my counseling style and I take a person-centered approach with...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Sanford, FL
There are over 51 therapists in Sanford, FL accepting new patients.
51+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 94%Anxiety
  • 90%Trauma
  • 86%Depression
  • 84%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Ascension
  • 57%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 12%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 65%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 27%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy

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