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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Vero Beach, FL

Whether you're navigating identity questions, relationship concerns, or mental health challenges, Headway's warm and open-minded providers in Vero Beach are here to support your journey. Our platform connects you with culturally competent therapists who celebrate who you are. Start with a free intake call and explore therapy options that work for your schedule and budget.

Catherine Saxton-Thompson

Catherine Saxton-Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in working with young, high achieving professionals AND women dealing with fertility issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Williams

George Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, structured, and CBT-informed, with a strong focus on practical, real-world change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Renee Alfieri

Renee Alfieri

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


I am a License Mental Health Counselor in New York that works with marital counseling clients and those experiencing relationship issues and who are struggling with their sense of self confidence. My ideal client is someone who is committed to the process of self-introspection and wants to be held accountable to reach their goals. I specialize in counseling women and men on self-esteem, worth & actualization. I also support clients affected by bullying, narcissistic abuse as well as those dealing with complicated grief. As your therapist, I will assist you in discovering or uncovering yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jenny Gollinger

Dr. Jenny Gollinger

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is empathetic, aiming to enhance your quality of life through understanding and support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alejandro Goicoechea

Alejandro Goicoechea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“I Strive to create and healthy and confrontable environment where client are safe to be themselves and tackle their issues without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Ann Marie Tavares

Ann Marie Tavares

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tallahassee, FL


“I believe healing begins in being heard without judgment, in feeling less alone with what you're carrying...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tatiana Cavanna

Tatiana Cavanna

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+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Martin

Erica Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who has been practicing in Florida since 2012. I strive to help individuals and couples without judgement, providing feedback and support when needed. I understand the difficulty in reaching out for help, and will do my best to offer the support that is needed. I try to conduct myself with honesty and care, and believe my clients recognize that.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Syed Zaidi

Dr. Syed Zaidi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Florida


Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.

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LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lisa Alvarez

Lisa Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“She uses a client-centered problem-solving approach to guide the therapeutic experience that is driven by mindfulness-based principles, sincerity, kindness and humor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Roth

Jennifer Roth

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various evidence-based modalities with a focus on positive psychology, empowerment, active listening, mindfulness...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Megan Evans

Megan Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Miami, FL


“I offer an open heart, a caring ear, and training in a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, and life challenges in a supportive space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Trevor Runge

Trevor Runge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


If you are seeking an alternative to traditional psychiatric care — especially after feeling broken, unheard, or powerless — I want you to know that change is possible. Life can feel like turbulent waves, and surface-level symptom reduction is rarely enough. Together, with or without medication, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, helping you replace external control with inner direction and discover the calm beneath the waves. My goal is to guide and empower you until I am no longer needed.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Greenberg

Rachel Greenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland Park, FL


“Rachel tailors her techniques to the individual needs of her clients and can help you reduce your negative thinking, reclaim your power, your confidence, self esteem or any quality you may have lost.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mary Blazier

Mary Blazier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Seminole, FL


“Sessions with me are participatory, experiential, and focus on the here-and-now to heal the pain of the past.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Lienys Almaguer

Lienys Almaguer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe every person's story is unique, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients feel seen and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Khelsea Walker

Khelsea Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 9 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 7 insurance carriers
Chaconna Downs

Chaconna Downs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Daytona Beach, FL


“My hope is to always create a safe space where you feel comfortable being yourself, sharing your thoughts, feelings, and ideas freely, and taking off the masks.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Natasha Turner

Natasha Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'll help you learn practical skills and strategies that can bring about real change in your life outside the therapy room.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Weeks

Nicole Weeks

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I tailor our work to your story, strengths, and goals so it feels personal, relevant, and useful to your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yelina Fernandez

Yelina Fernandez

Psychologist

Virtual • Kendall, FL


Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tania Garcia

Tania Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Punta Gorda, FL


“I will walk this part of the journey with you, and help you explore evidence-based holistic approaches to achieve optimal mental health and wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Rebecca McCoy

Dr. Rebecca McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My role is to help you navigate this thing we call life so that you and your loved ones can live a happy, productive, fulfilling life that you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Lysaght

Michael Lysaght

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in treating LGBT concerns (individual and relationship), and augment my practice with specialized training in transgender care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin DePrizio

Erin DePrizio

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is warm, honest, and practical, and I strive to create a space where clients feel supported while also making meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandon Lane

Brandon Lane

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach focuses on guiding individuals to shift their thinking, develop healthier responses, and build effective coping strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Nancy Grau

Dr. Nancy Grau

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Nancy uses an integrated approach to therapy based on trauma-informed, psychodynamic, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Lifland

Benjamin Lifland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland Park, FL


“With twenty years of experience helping clients facing mental health and substance use challenges, I bring a deep understanding and compassion to our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julio Rivas

Dr. Julio Rivas

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“My ultimate goal is to support you. I aim to do this by being honest, caring, empathic and real with you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Malcolm Thomas

Malcolm Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tamarac, FL


“I use behavioral modification, dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behaviroal therapy in order to get at the root of the problem in order to provide workable solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Pascale Davis

Pascale Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“As a survivor of Complex PTSD myself, I have a special understanding and passion about helping others heal with patience and grace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jared Tortosa

Jared Tortosa

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Client can expect a safe, caring, genuine, and open minded approach to their problems and concerns with effective tools to help them be empowered to overcome their challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindsey Chudzik

Lindsey Chudzik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Myers, FL


“I work with clients by offering a Holistic and trauma informed approach specializing in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a treatment that resolves negative images, sensations, behaviors, thoughts, and other symptoms within 1-5 sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Spencer Lee

Spencer Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Damien Alston

Damien Alston

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“What clients can expect is to see in me is someone that is passionate and driven about "understanding."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Boggs

Courtney Boggs

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My clinical expertise is focused on providing support to adults coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), survivors of sexual abuse, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Marcia Winter

Marcia Winter

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I primarily utilize client centered and solution focused therapy. I will sometimes ask you to complete a worksheet or do some homework for further exploration outside of therapy, if you find this helpful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Vero Beach, FL

Number of therapists serving Vero Beach, FL
There are over 2,661 therapists in Vero Beach, FL accepting new patients.
2,661+
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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  • 38%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%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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