LGBTQ+ therapists in South Bradenton, Florida FL
Serving LGBTQ+
Michelle Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LCPC
With a wealth of experience navigating the rollercoaster of emotions life throws our way, I'm here to be your steadfast ally. From tackling depression and anxiety to helping you find your way through grief or substance issues, there's no challenge too big or small. I've been around the block in the therapy world and understand the ups and downs of everyday life. Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, I've got your back every step of the way.
11 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
MICHELLE SILVER LINING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.
Sharing the same passion for helping others and fighting against the stigma of mental health. Our focus is to improve lives, facilitate emotional regulation and overall wellness of our clients. Through life’s complexities, we have come to understand that no matter the struggle which life presents us, there is always a silver lining.
We believe that the counseling environment should be a safe space where clients are able to be their authentic selves, while expressing complete vulnerability. Therapy can be a scary journey, and often, a journey that is necessary. Please feel free to email
5 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Elizabeth Rice @ ES Lifecoach, Psychotherapy, Counseling & Lifecoaching services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
WAITING LIST 3 Months- Compassionate professional services provided to reduce the suffering or build on existing health. ES Life Coach and Psychotherapy offers you talking therapy, life counseling, seminars, guidance, and resources to help you participate more fully in your life. Experience in psychotherapy, counselor, end of life care, geriatric care management, social work, admissions, palliative care, crisis intervention, behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, healthcare property management and administration processes. My respect for knowledge and education led me to pursue under graduate degree in psychology. Later, acquired a Master’s Degree in Social Work, then my LCSW, and a certified clinical supervisor for clinical interns. I’ve also obtained a certification as a functional aging specialist and a group fitness instructor. My ultimate goal was not to become a more respected, educated, and credentialed individual, but to expand my opportunities to serve individuals in need.
24 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Carmen Gomez-Abreu, LCSW, QS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, QS
I have been a therapist with 29 years experience. I feel that I am "seasoned" and not old. Never feel that any issue is too small or not relevant, if it is bothering you, it is something we can process together. I listen to what is happening and together we can work together to process and be able to move forward. We can navigate life's challenges together, and find alternate ways of handling these issues. Communication is key in any relationship and even in your individual life. If you are shy, we will work slowly as long as we get there talking. My favorite saying is "Trust the process" one day at a time, as we work together.
29 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
In searching for a therapist, you are taking the first step in what could be the most important journey of your life. It is definitely possible to make important, lasting improvements in your life and levels of happiness, satisfaction, and success. Therapy is often an effective way to attain these goals. With almost 40 years of experience working as a counselor and then a psychologist, I am well-qualified to help you identify what is standing in the way of increased life satisfaction, and help you effectively work towards your goals. People often get stuck in old patterns that make them unhappy, want to change them, but don't know how. I work together with my clients to understand how old patterns in thought, feeling, and behavior got established, and then explore how best to change those patterns. I enjoy doing longer term, deeper work with clients, to create significant, meaningful, and lasting change. I often employ a holistic approach, exploring personal history, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship history and issues, as well as issues including medical history, self-care habits, and experiences of spirituality. I view the therapy relationship as a partnership, respecting the pace and timing that the client requires.
34 Years Experience