Online LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in The Villages, Florida FL
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LGBTQ+
Todd Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA in Counseling Psychology
Coming out, exploring your identity, and living authentically in a world that isn't always accepting requires courage. As a gay therapist, I understand the complexities of navigating family dynamics, relationship challenges, and internalized stigma that LGBTQ+ individuals face. I provide an affirming space where you can process your experiences, celebrate your identity, and build the confidence to live fully as yourself.
7 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Lynette Cisneros
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LMHC
I strive to be welcoming and inclusive while providing a safe space for all my clients to openly be who they are. I work with individuals processing all aspects of their identities, relationships dynamics and life experiences.
25 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who are LGBTIA+ and many who are in the community themselves. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Dr. Gary M. Forrest
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My office is proximate to Wilton Manors.
19 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
Here at HHAWC, our psychologists are committed to culturally responsive care that respects each person’s unique experience and lived identity. We provide affirming, inclusive psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Our approach offers a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, coming out, minority stress, anxiety, depression, and self-acceptance. Treatment focuses on fostering resilience, strengthening self-esteem, and supporting overall mental health and well-being in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
7 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Christina Song
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S
I provide affirming, trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships. I understand that distress often arises not from identity itself, but from navigating stigma, discrimination, family rejection, and systems that were not built with queer and trans people in mind. Therapy is a space where your identity is not questioned, explained, or treated as a phase—it is respected and affirmed.
In our work together, we may explore identity development, relationships, boundaries, trauma, and the impact of chronic stress on your nervous system and sense of safety. I approach care with cultural humility, consent, and an awareness of power, offering support that centers resilience, self-trust, and authenticity. Therapy with me is about creating space to breathe, to heal, and to live more fully as yourself.
10 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Michaela Decker
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT
As a counselor, it is my passion to create supportive, grounded and non-judgmental therapeutic relationships. My goal in therapy is to encourage insight and connection. I have a wide range of experience working with diverse individuals and I value inclusivity of all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and life experiences. It is my hope to stand next to you as you navigate your unique life transitions. Whether you are seeking to gain a better understanding of your personal journey or are hoping to tackle specific obstacles, I would be honored to help you navigate your personal growth and development.
16 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Tara McGrath
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My practice is focused on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, of which I am a member. I work with trans folks regularly and have supported people through their transitions. I enjoy working with people who are coming out later in life, whether in regards to sexuality or gender or both.
23 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
LGBTQIA+ & Queer-Affirming Care
Living Authentically Beyond the Binary and the Burden
In a society that often demands conformity, the act of living authentically as a queer, trans, or non-binary individual is both a triumph and a labor. I provide a specialized, deeply affirming space where your identity is not a "topic to be managed," but a sacred part of your humanity. With my background in the QTAP Certification Training, I offer more than just "tolerance"—I offer a high-level clinical understanding of the unique stressors and joys inherent in the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Navigating the Minority Stress System
We don't just look at your internal world; we use Systems Theory to address how the external world impacts your mental health. We work through:
Minority Stress & Burnout: Addressing the chronic exhaustion that comes from navigating heteronormative and cisnormative systems.
Internalized Shame: Deconstructing the "inner critic" shaped by religious or social constructs of inequity.
The "Coming Out" Evolution: Supporting the ongoing process of disclosure with family, workplace, and spiritual communities.
For Individuals & Couples: Queer-Specific Relational Care
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory, I help LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples build secure, resilient bonds:
Chosen Family & Community: Exploring the vital role of non-traditional support systems in your healing.
Navigating Transition: Providing clinical support for individuals and their partners through the emotional and systemic shifts of gender transition.
Spiritual Deconstruction: With my Master of Divinity, I provide a rare sanctuary for queer individuals to process spiritual trauma and reclaim a sense of meaning without sacrificing their identity.
Affirming Your Narrative
Whether you are navigating rejection sensitivity from family, seeking letters for gender-affirming care, or simply want a therapist who understands the nuances of queer life without you having to explain them, I am here.
"The healing space generated between therapist and client is one of the greatest honors of my life." In this space, you are seen, you are safe, and you are celebrated.
21 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of the LGBT+ community, my approach to treatment is rooted in cultural humility, affirming the diverse identities and experiences of each individual. Through a safe and inclusive therapeutic space, I provide affirmative therapy that validates clients' identities, experiences, and challenges they may face due to societal stigma and discrimination. Utilizing culturally competent and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and interpersonal therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to address concerns related to coming out, family acceptance, relationship issues, and identity exploration. Additionally, I advocate for social support networks and community resources to facilitate connection and resilience. My goal is to empower LGBT+ individuals to navigate life authentically, foster self-acceptance, and thrive in their identities.
26 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Cassandra Gustama
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Navigating questions of identity, relationships, acceptance, or belonging can bring unique challenges. I strive to create an affirming, supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly, feel understood, and embrace your authentic self without judgment.
3 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D., is dedicated to providing inclusive and affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community. With specialized expertise in addressing LGBT issues, Dr. Fellows creates a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identities and experiences. She utilizes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Relational-Cultural Therapy to support clients in navigating challenges related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Dr. Fellows is committed to fostering resilience, self-acceptance, and empowerment, helping her clients live authentically and thrive
8 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Tricia Osterberger
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCAS
I work with folks who are navigating transition, gender questioning, coming out, and general stress related to LGBTQ identity and relationships.
16 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Karen J. Osterle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSSA, LICSW
No matter how many letters, numbers and symbols are added, there is no catch-all category of "LGBT issues," so this category simply signals that this is a very safe space for individuals and couples who happen to love someone of the same (or non-binary) gender to talk about what is getting in the way of full connection, full functioning, and full growth.
25 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Monica Buttafava
Counselor/Therapist, M.S., LMHC
Therapy can help kids battling with gender identity, gender dysphoria, sexual orientation, and issues related to ‘coming out,’ allowing them to explore the emotional, psychological and behavioral aspects of the process of their sexual configuration. Mental Health Intervention can support and guide youth to better manage their feelings and deal with discrimination, social isolation, anxiety, and depression.
30 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Healing Space Therapy Collective
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-QS, CST
We offer identity-affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ clients navigating relationships, self-acceptance, family dynamics, and minority stress.
11 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
I help people who identify all over the gender, sexuality, and relationship spectrum. Sometimes their relationships or identity challenges are the focus of their sessions because they need support for unique situations, and sometimes it's just one aspect of a different question, such as, "Do I really want to move to that conservative city for my dream job?"
For me, LGBTQ+ includes 2S, A, poly and more. I also have a graduate certificate in Sexuality and Religion, so I understand how some religious institutions have harmed queer people. And I see and know how queer people have sacred experiences within and outside of mainstream religion, with a wide variety of spiritualities.
I'm queer (gender fluid and pansexual). I've known this since I was 13 years old, before there was so much information via the internet. I've been though many transitions of how I express myself and relate with others. You are welcome to express your truest yourself, your realest questions, and your deepest needs.
11 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Marcy Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ph.D.
Exploring identity, whether related to sexual orientation, gender, or other aspects of self, can be both meaningful and complex. You may be questioning, affirming, or redefining parts of who you are, sometimes in the context of relationships, family expectations, or broader cultural messages.
I offer an affirming, inclusive space where you can explore these questions openly and at your own pace. Together, we’ll approach your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity, understanding them as meaningful signals that can guide you toward a more integrated sense of self.
Therapy can help you strengthen self-trust, navigate relationships, and make decisions that feel aligned with who you are. This process is not about becoming someone new, but about more fully inhabiting and expressing who you’ve been all along.
6 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Rising Calm Center
Life Coach, MA, CMHC
I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for individuals navigating questions surrounding identity, sexuality, faith, and personal healing. I help clients process emotional wounds, shame, rejection, confusion, and spiritual struggles while walking alongside them with grace, truth, and love. My approach is trauma-informed, faith-based, and centered on helping each person experience deeper healing, clarity, wholeness, and connection with God, self, and others. Please come as you are and know that you will be received with love and compassion, as I have a tremendous amount of empathy and grace, having walked this road myself.
3 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+
Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
Our practice is an affirming, knowledgeable home for LGBTQIA+ clients. Whether you're navigating identity, coming out, relationships, or the weight of minority stress, our clinicians offer support that celebrates who you are rather than questioning it.
11 Years Experience
Online in The Villages, FL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in The Villages, Florida Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in The Villages, Florida average 15 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are LGBTQ+ Issues (100%), Anxiety or Fears (80%), and Depression (77%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |