LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Cape Canaveral, FL
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Jessica Stebbins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Do you or your teenager suffer from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious all the time? Does it keep you from living the life that you always dreamed? Have you experienced trauma? With over 10 years experience, I can help you find your peace and strength! I specialize in working with teenagers and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma and live a meaningful life. I collaborate with clients to help them determine their own goals and identify ways that they can reach those goals.
Do you or your teenager suffer from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious all the time? Does it keep you from living the life that you always dreamed? Have you experienced trauma? With over 10 years experience, I can help you find your peace and strength! I specialize in working with teenagers and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma and live a meaningful life. I collaborate with clients to help them determine their own goals and identify ways that they can reach those goals.
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Katie Vernoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Are you burned out? Are you taking care of everyone but yourself? When you're called to step into leadership, into service, or to help people, it's so easy to sacrifice your own well-being for those you serve. And it's just not sustainable. You must take care of yourself if you want to keep moving forward. I know - it's hard. Your work is so important. You can't back down. There's no time to rest. How can you justify investing in yourself when people need you?
Are you burned out? Are you taking care of everyone but yourself? When you're called to step into leadership, into service, or to help people, it's so easy to sacrifice your own well-being for those you serve. And it's just not sustainable. You must take care of yourself if you want to keep moving forward. I know - it's hard. Your work is so important. You can't back down. There's no time to rest. How can you justify investing in yourself when people need you?
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Melissa Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome. I am Melissa Hanson and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that each individual is a part of a larger system made up of friends and family, all of whom influence one another. I also believe that our therapeutic system should be collaborative, working to achieve the needs and goals of the individuals and their family. I will work to help you meet your therapeutic goals through proven theoretical approaches best suited for you, based on your unique life experiences and goals.
Hello and welcome. I am Melissa Hanson and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that each individual is a part of a larger system made up of friends and family, all of whom influence one another. I also believe that our therapeutic system should be collaborative, working to achieve the needs and goals of the individuals and their family. I will work to help you meet your therapeutic goals through proven theoretical approaches best suited for you, based on your unique life experiences and goals.
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Alex Oropallo
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Greetings! I'm Alex Oropallo, a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing support and guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of their emotional well-being. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of complex trauma and sexual abuse, those who have faced ritualized abuse, and adolescents. I aim to foster a safe and confidential space for those seeking healing, growth, and understanding. My mission is to empower clients to overcome challenges, explore their identities, and build resilience.
Greetings! I'm Alex Oropallo, a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing support and guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of their emotional well-being. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of complex trauma and sexual abuse, those who have faced ritualized abuse, and adolescents. I aim to foster a safe and confidential space for those seeking healing, growth, and understanding. My mission is to empower clients to overcome challenges, explore their identities, and build resilience.
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Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Rothenberg provides individual counseling, relationship therapy, marriage counseling, couples counseling and sex therapy for men, women, gay, LGBT individuals and couples.
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior.
Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression.
To learn more please visit my websites:
CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
Rothenberg provides individual counseling, relationship therapy, marriage counseling, couples counseling and sex therapy for men, women, gay, LGBT individuals and couples.
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior.
Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression.
To learn more please visit my websites:
CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
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Leticia Tye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (Online Only)
First off, congratulations for making the first step towards healing, self-love, and growth. That first step can be the hardest. Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and memories? Crippling anxiety? Low motivation? Overwhelmed with thoughts of the future? Struggling with your relationship with food? Is self-doubt and shame keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you struggling with self-acceptance and the many challenges as an LGBTQ+ member? We can work together to overcome anything holding you back from being your authentic self. We can walk this walk together. You do not need to do it alone. Don't wait, call today!
First off, congratulations for making the first step towards healing, self-love, and growth. That first step can be the hardest. Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and memories? Crippling anxiety? Low motivation? Overwhelmed with thoughts of the future? Struggling with your relationship with food? Is self-doubt and shame keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you struggling with self-acceptance and the many challenges as an LGBTQ+ member? We can work together to overcome anything holding you back from being your authentic self. We can walk this walk together. You do not need to do it alone. Don't wait, call today!
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Mary Beth Laburda
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955
Having worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, my expertise rests in treating women, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
What would “I am enough” look like to you? If you imagined a happier, healthier quality of life with less pressure and more control, what would you see? The demands placed upon us can be overwhelming – even crippling – specifically for women. The process of coming into our authentic self can be complex and we can often find ourselves slipping into behaviors that are rooted in what others expect of us. Your authentic self is who you are at your deepest core. It is about being true to ALL of you, by aligning your thoughts, words and behaviors.
Having worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, my expertise rests in treating women, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
What would “I am enough” look like to you? If you imagined a happier, healthier quality of life with less pressure and more control, what would you see? The demands placed upon us can be overwhelming – even crippling – specifically for women. The process of coming into our authentic self can be complex and we can often find ourselves slipping into behaviors that are rooted in what others expect of us. Your authentic self is who you are at your deepest core. It is about being true to ALL of you, by aligning your thoughts, words and behaviors.
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Alicia Jaramillo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH22563. My name is Alicia Jaramillo, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of professional work experience in various settings including K-12 schools, substance abuse treatment residential facilities, and mental health agencies. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+-related issues, relationship issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, & trauma and abuse. I specialize in Trauma counseling and am also a Certified Mind Body Medicine practitioner.
Alicia Jaramillo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH22563. My name is Alicia Jaramillo, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 21 years of professional work experience in various settings including K-12 schools, substance abuse treatment residential facilities, and mental health agencies. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+-related issues, relationship issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, & trauma and abuse. I specialize in Trauma counseling and am also a Certified Mind Body Medicine practitioner.
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Lady Funcke Munoz
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32924
Lady specializes in fertility counseling, multicultural therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, youth counseling, art therapy, anxiety, and depression.
Are you a young person needing guidance, someone looking for support with fertility concerns, or navigating multicultural challenges. Maybe you are exploring your identity or facing unique issues as part of the LGBTQ+ community. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Lady understands your need for a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and work towards your goals
Lady specializes in fertility counseling, multicultural therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, youth counseling, art therapy, anxiety, and depression.
Are you a young person needing guidance, someone looking for support with fertility concerns, or navigating multicultural challenges. Maybe you are exploring your identity or facing unique issues as part of the LGBTQ+ community. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Lady understands your need for a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and work towards your goals
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Alanna Taormina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (Online Only)
I take a holistic approach to therapy and address client's concerns from the perspective of their mind, body, and spirit. My role is one of a guide along the journey to wholeness. I offer illumination of integral pieces along your path and help you to integrate these pieces to become a happier, healthier, more authentic you! I truly believe that each individual can heal from emotional pain. I am competent in a variety of theoretical approaches including: Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Client centered, Humanistic, Gestalt, and CBT. I am trained in EMDR and clinical hypnosis.
I take a holistic approach to therapy and address client's concerns from the perspective of their mind, body, and spirit. My role is one of a guide along the journey to wholeness. I offer illumination of integral pieces along your path and help you to integrate these pieces to become a happier, healthier, more authentic you! I truly believe that each individual can heal from emotional pain. I am competent in a variety of theoretical approaches including: Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Client centered, Humanistic, Gestalt, and CBT. I am trained in EMDR and clinical hypnosis.
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Having parenting issues? Is your child not responding to your discipline? Are you and your partner not in agreement as how to discipline? Worried about your child but just can't seem to get through to them? I can help. I'm usually able to reach the kids that no one else can. I was a wounded child myself, hurt, angry and defiant, with substance abuse issues. I understand kids and know how to get through to them, to inspire change, and bring out the best in them.
Having parenting issues? Is your child not responding to your discipline? Are you and your partner not in agreement as how to discipline? Worried about your child but just can't seem to get through to them? I can help. I'm usually able to reach the kids that no one else can. I was a wounded child myself, hurt, angry and defiant, with substance abuse issues. I understand kids and know how to get through to them, to inspire change, and bring out the best in them.
![Photo of Jennifer C Guarino, MA, LMHC, QS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/28ca91cd-1bd4-41de-a73a-53739d2442e2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life presents many challenges and sometimes those challenges require that we have assistance along the way. I partner with my clients on their journey toward wellness; in mind, body, and spirit. I provide compassionate care in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, and stress-related problems. My practice welcomes first responders; people of all backgrounds; and those seeking a professional environment in which they can work toward healing and wellness. Please feel free to contact me for a phone consultation to determine if I may be the best fit for you and your psychotherapy needs. Evening appts by request.
Life presents many challenges and sometimes those challenges require that we have assistance along the way. I partner with my clients on their journey toward wellness; in mind, body, and spirit. I provide compassionate care in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, and stress-related problems. My practice welcomes first responders; people of all backgrounds; and those seeking a professional environment in which they can work toward healing and wellness. Please feel free to contact me for a phone consultation to determine if I may be the best fit for you and your psychotherapy needs. Evening appts by request.
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John Powell
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LMHC, Reiki 3, OM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Waitlist for new clients
What's with societal pressures these days? You have to be selfless but also do self-care. You need to care about how you look, but look like you don't put in effort. You need to be the first one at work and the last one to leave, but also be present at home. Under such strain, you can engage in perfectionism, lower your self-worth, or sometimes react by becoming unmotivated and depressed. You either over-commit or constantly ghost and ignore. You feel burned out and resentful. I am here to help you get present, open up, and feel reconnected with a life you don't need to escape.
What's with societal pressures these days? You have to be selfless but also do self-care. You need to care about how you look, but look like you don't put in effort. You need to be the first one at work and the last one to leave, but also be present at home. Under such strain, you can engage in perfectionism, lower your self-worth, or sometimes react by becoming unmotivated and depressed. You either over-commit or constantly ghost and ignore. You feel burned out and resentful. I am here to help you get present, open up, and feel reconnected with a life you don't need to escape.
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Dr. Gloria King
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Do you have difficulty saying "no", people pleasing, and wish you weren't so nice? I specialize in helping you stop those patterns and claim your authentic self. If you are struggling with overcoming the pain and trauma of infidelity and affair recovery I can help you navigate getting through this and finding your way back to one another. I also specialize in separation and divorce adjustment, life transitions that come your way, and women's issues such as mom guilt and loosing your identity in your marriage and children. And I offer faith based counseling if that is something that you feel would be helpful.
Do you have difficulty saying "no", people pleasing, and wish you weren't so nice? I specialize in helping you stop those patterns and claim your authentic self. If you are struggling with overcoming the pain and trauma of infidelity and affair recovery I can help you navigate getting through this and finding your way back to one another. I also specialize in separation and divorce adjustment, life transitions that come your way, and women's issues such as mom guilt and loosing your identity in your marriage and children. And I offer faith based counseling if that is something that you feel would be helpful.
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Therapy can be a journey of growth and discovery. Life's most difficult challenges often present opportunities for positive change. If you are dealing with transition, struggling with a difficult situation, or taking a positive step towards healing and personal growth, I am dedicated to assist you on your journey. Each person comes to therapy with their own unique needs and goals. I have no "one size fits all" approach. I am guided by what is best for each individual. Open yourself to new possibilities and begin your own journey to personal growth and development.
Therapy can be a journey of growth and discovery. Life's most difficult challenges often present opportunities for positive change. If you are dealing with transition, struggling with a difficult situation, or taking a positive step towards healing and personal growth, I am dedicated to assist you on your journey. Each person comes to therapy with their own unique needs and goals. I have no "one size fits all" approach. I am guided by what is best for each individual. Open yourself to new possibilities and begin your own journey to personal growth and development.
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Jacqueline Marinaro
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI, CHT
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955
Waitlist for new clients
You find yourself looking through these profiles waiting for someone to jump out and grab your attention. Maybe you’re not sure what you’re looking for exactly: someone to talk to, someone to confide in, someone to help with the emotional pain you’re in, someone to just sit and listen to be in the moment with you. The one thing you do know is that you want to feel different than what you feel right now. You want to know that there is hope to get through the tough times. You want to know that you can be the person you once were or a new version of yourself that you have in mind.
You find yourself looking through these profiles waiting for someone to jump out and grab your attention. Maybe you’re not sure what you’re looking for exactly: someone to talk to, someone to confide in, someone to help with the emotional pain you’re in, someone to just sit and listen to be in the moment with you. The one thing you do know is that you want to feel different than what you feel right now. You want to know that there is hope to get through the tough times. You want to know that you can be the person you once were or a new version of yourself that you have in mind.
![Photo of Ashley Cumbess, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ec32fab5-40e7-438d-831e-141f9f4d6c88/3/320x400.jpeg)
Life should be about happiness! So often we are a product of our environment while being held captive by society's standards, taboos, and the expectations of those around us. I specialize in working with people who are growing out of old patterns that no longer serve them. Looking to change their lives for the better and embrace a future they design.
Life should be about happiness! So often we are a product of our environment while being held captive by society's standards, taboos, and the expectations of those around us. I specialize in working with people who are growing out of old patterns that no longer serve them. Looking to change their lives for the better and embrace a future they design.
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Kelly Garbinsky
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Online Only)
As your therapist, my philosophy is rooted in helping. I provide safety, support, guidance, education and life skills. I specialize in substance use disorder & recovery. I work with anxiety, depression, compulsive overeating, life transitions, anger management, individual & couples counseling. I keep it simple using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing & ACT modalities.
As your therapist, my philosophy is rooted in helping. I provide safety, support, guidance, education and life skills. I specialize in substance use disorder & recovery. I work with anxiety, depression, compulsive overeating, life transitions, anger management, individual & couples counseling. I keep it simple using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing & ACT modalities.
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Kayli Munch
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
I am an approachable, gentle counselor passionate in helping individuals navigate through trauma and relationship grief. With my varying experiences in the field, I offer compassionate support and I am up-to-speed on current practices that I will personally tailor to your unique needs. I am committed to providing a safe space where my clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and find strength in vulnerability.
I am an approachable, gentle counselor passionate in helping individuals navigate through trauma and relationship grief. With my varying experiences in the field, I offer compassionate support and I am up-to-speed on current practices that I will personally tailor to your unique needs. I am committed to providing a safe space where my clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and find strength in vulnerability.
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Two practice locations: Satellite Beach & Merritt Island. Together, we can discover the tools you need to have a happier life and more fulfilling relationships. If your best ideas haven't been successful in helping you solve your problems, I may be able to help. With my clinical training and experience, I can offer unique suggestions and solutions tailored to your situation. I have been helping couples and families resolve their differences for years. If you feel stuck and you don't know where else to turn, I can help you make positive changes in your life.
Two practice locations: Satellite Beach & Merritt Island. Together, we can discover the tools you need to have a happier life and more fulfilling relationships. If your best ideas haven't been successful in helping you solve your problems, I may be able to help. With my clinical training and experience, I can offer unique suggestions and solutions tailored to your situation. I have been helping couples and families resolve their differences for years. If you feel stuck and you don't know where else to turn, I can help you make positive changes in your life.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.