LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida FL
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LGBTQ+
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Everyone deserves a space where they can be fully seen, respected, and affirmed. At Holding Space Therapy, we provide LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed therapy that honors your identity, relationships, and lived experiences. Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating coming out, managing family or relationship challenges, coping with discrimination, or addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress, therapy offers a safe and supportive place to be yourself without fear of judgment.
Many LGBTQ+ individuals face unique stressors, including minority stress, rejection, social stigma, identity-related concerns, and the emotional impact of living in environments where they may not feel fully accepted. These experiences can contribute to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma responses, and difficulties in relationships. Therapy provides an opportunity to process these experiences while strengthening resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
Our approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your individual goals. Using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, we'll work together to help you navigate life's challenges, heal from painful experiences, improve emotional regulation, establish healthy boundaries, and build greater confidence in yourself and your relationships.
We recognize that your identity is one part of who you are—not something that needs to be changed or "fixed." Our role is to support you in living authentically, processing life's challenges, and developing the tools needed to create a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with your values. Whether you're seeking support for identity exploration, relationship concerns, trauma, or everyday life stressors, Holding Space Therapy is committed to providing an inclusive, affirming environment where you feel safe, empowered, and supported throughout your healing journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive therapy for individuals exploring identity, relationships, or the impact of discrimination and marginalization. My approach celebrates authenticity and supports clients in building self-acceptance, resilience, and pride. Whether you’re navigating coming out, gender identity, family challenges, or relationship stress, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to be fully yourself. Using evidence-based and trauma-informed care, I help LGBTQ+ clients heal, grow, and live confidently and authentically.
14 Years Experience
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Le’ Isaac Gardner Msc.D. CTHT ORDM
Hypnotherapist, Doctorate in Metaphysical Science, MSc.D. Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist CTHT
I have been helping clients to find peace with themselves when dealing with these realities that can sometimes make you feel out of place, unwanted, misunderstood, and lost. Whether it is helping a 14 year old with gender dysphoria or a 55 year old gentleman with a new discovery, let me be the one to help you find understanding, freedom, and happiness.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida
LGBTQ+
Dr. Cheryl D La Rotta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D, LMHC
I provide expert, LGBTQ+-affirming psychotherapy that honors the intersectionality of your identity. Specializing in the treatment of identity-based trauma, anxiety, and grief, I combine clinical expertise with a deep commitment to social justice. Whether you are seeking to process past harm through EMDR or navigate current life transitions, my practice is a safe harbor for the entire spectrum of gender and orientation. You are not a 'problem' to be solved; you are a person to be celebrated and supported.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida
LGBTQ+
Amanda Kohl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CTP
As a queer, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I understand how identity, relationships, and past experiences can intersect in complex ways. You may be navigating questions around identity, healing from rejection or religious trauma, or trying to feel more at home in yourself. I offer a space where you can process, explore, and move toward a deeper sense of safety, self-acceptance, and connection.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida
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
In-Person Near Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida
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 Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
ClearPath Health LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT,
We provide personalized, evidence-based therapy tailored to meet your specific needs and experiences. Our therapists are committed to fostering an environment where you feel heard, understood, and validated.
Our LGBTQIA+-affirming services include:
* Individual therapy: Whether you’re working through personal challenges, exploring your identity, or seeking guidance for improving mental health, we’re here to support you in a safe, non-judgmental space.
* Couples therapy: We understand the complexities of relationships within the LGBTQIA+ community. Our couples therapy helps strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and build deeper emotional connections.
* Family therapy: For families navigating conversations about gender identity, sexual orientation, or supporting a loved one through transition, we offer compassionate guidance to foster understanding and strengthen family bonds.
* Gender-affirming support: We provide therapy for transgender and non-binary individuals, including support during transition, exploring gender identity, and managing the emotional impact of gender dysphoria.
Our therapists are well-versed in trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), ensuring that our approach is both evidence-based and personalized to your unique journey.
At ClearPath Health, we believe that your identity is something to be celebrated, not stigmatized. Our therapists are trained in LGBTQIA+-affirming care and are here to walk alongside you on your journey toward self-discovery and mental well-being.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Online in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Florida
LGBTQ+
Tranquil Shores
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Tranquil Shores is a private dual diagnosis drug and alcohol treatment center on Madeira Beach, Florida. We are dedicated to providing innovative, yet personalized substance abuse therapy through our holistic approach. Our focus is on long-term recovery success for each individual and family.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida average 15 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Psychodynamic Therapy (37%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
46%
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 |
|
| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 61% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Black / African American |