LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Fort Pierce, FL
I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as a psychopathologist, clinical sexologist, and transgender care specialist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. I am a gender-affirming therapist with extensive knowledge working with LGBTQI+ clients. I also have experience helping clients who have been sexually traumatized.
I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as a psychopathologist, clinical sexologist, and transgender care specialist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. I am a gender-affirming therapist with extensive knowledge working with LGBTQI+ clients. I also have experience helping clients who have been sexually traumatized.
John S Wilks-Young Jr. Lmhc
Counselor, MA, MBA, MHA, MHR, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
A profoundly talented, humane, empathetic, Eclectic Psychotherapist/Sex Therapist devoted to giving excellent consideration and conceiving innovative treatment plans for youths and grown-ups managing multifaceted mental parts encountering or presented to any fixation. Shown history of accomplishment working with different populaces from the LGBTIQA+ community to sexual issues, in one-on-one and group settings. Viable inspiration, communicator, and supporter with an innate capacity to deal with a wide range of personalities, diffuse stressful circumstances, proactively resolve issues.
A profoundly talented, humane, empathetic, Eclectic Psychotherapist/Sex Therapist devoted to giving excellent consideration and conceiving innovative treatment plans for youths and grown-ups managing multifaceted mental parts encountering or presented to any fixation. Shown history of accomplishment working with different populaces from the LGBTIQA+ community to sexual issues, in one-on-one and group settings. Viable inspiration, communicator, and supporter with an innate capacity to deal with a wide range of personalities, diffuse stressful circumstances, proactively resolve issues.
Dr. Taylor Palmitier, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to cope with everyday stressors? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or "stuck" in life? Do you feel disconnected from others? Do you want to improve the way you handle problems? If you're ready to embark on a journey towards personal growth and improved well-being, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore the challenges you face and develop strategies to help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling to cope with everyday stressors? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or "stuck" in life? Do you feel disconnected from others? Do you want to improve the way you handle problems? If you're ready to embark on a journey towards personal growth and improved well-being, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore the challenges you face and develop strategies to help you lead a more fulfilling life.
You're no stranger to "working on yourself." At some point, though, all the practices and techniques you'd been using stopped being enough and just became one more thing on a mile-long to-do list. It seems like things were better at one point but you now feel like you've plateaued. You want to experience a deeper level of healing but you don't know how to get there. That's where I can help. I'm Jessica, and I help spiritually-minded people get unstuck, heal on a deeper level and live more authentic lives. Together, we'll move beyond trendy (and often bypassing) techniques and create lasting, more meaningful changes in your life.
You're no stranger to "working on yourself." At some point, though, all the practices and techniques you'd been using stopped being enough and just became one more thing on a mile-long to-do list. It seems like things were better at one point but you now feel like you've plateaued. You want to experience a deeper level of healing but you don't know how to get there. That's where I can help. I'm Jessica, and I help spiritually-minded people get unstuck, heal on a deeper level and live more authentic lives. Together, we'll move beyond trendy (and often bypassing) techniques and create lasting, more meaningful changes in your life.
Dr. Smeds offers effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. Her decades of experience and training enable her to provide a wide range of therapies for mental health needs, and provides a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, adolescents and couples.
Dr. Smeds offers effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. Her decades of experience and training enable her to provide a wide range of therapies for mental health needs, and provides a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, adolescents and couples.
Debbie Hoeffner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRRTS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
My intention is always about healing. It is no longer about managing and coping with the disturbing thoughts, feelings, sensations, or incidences. I have extensive training and experience with treating trauma and anxiety. My methods help those move beyond PTSD, phobias, generalized anxiety, guilt, anger, grief, etc.
My intention is always about healing. It is no longer about managing and coping with the disturbing thoughts, feelings, sensations, or incidences. I have extensive training and experience with treating trauma and anxiety. My methods help those move beyond PTSD, phobias, generalized anxiety, guilt, anger, grief, etc.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years experience helping people make changes to enhance their life and/or gain understanding of the areas in their life that are causing distress. I work with adolescents and families as well as adults. Many times we continue to live our lives feeling bitter, depressed or anxious and not really knowing why or how to implement change. Help is available though and through the therapeutic alliance, varied interventions and therapeutic technique's; change is possible. I believe in empowering my clients with their inherent strengths to accomplish these changes.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years experience helping people make changes to enhance their life and/or gain understanding of the areas in their life that are causing distress. I work with adolescents and families as well as adults. Many times we continue to live our lives feeling bitter, depressed or anxious and not really knowing why or how to implement change. Help is available though and through the therapeutic alliance, varied interventions and therapeutic technique's; change is possible. I believe in empowering my clients with their inherent strengths to accomplish these changes.
Now also providing TELETHERAPY. I caringly provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents, adults, seniors and couples. While addressing their psychological issues, I enlighten and encourage them to realize their full potential and to experience a life of accomplishment and contentment. My counseling extends to individuals, families and groups. Whenever needed, I refer clients to various professionals within other fields. My sliding scale based fees range from $60 to $90, payable in cash or check. You can also view my private website at lancerao.com. At my Stuart office, I offer night and weekend hours.
Now also providing TELETHERAPY. I caringly provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents, adults, seniors and couples. While addressing their psychological issues, I enlighten and encourage them to realize their full potential and to experience a life of accomplishment and contentment. My counseling extends to individuals, families and groups. Whenever needed, I refer clients to various professionals within other fields. My sliding scale based fees range from $60 to $90, payable in cash or check. You can also view my private website at lancerao.com. At my Stuart office, I offer night and weekend hours.
Awareness Counseling Center of the Indian River
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Break free from your past negative experiences or outdated habits and thoughts. Why suffer with worry, sleep problems, fears, grief, eating problems, feeling worthless, depression, addictions, or embarrassment over your sexual preferences? There is no shame in any feeling or thought. Through therapy you can grow beyond labels that were pinned on you. Reclaim your birthright of happiness as you learn that your core emotions and thoughts are confirmed and that it's healthy to express them. Rewrite your life story starting now.
Break free from your past negative experiences or outdated habits and thoughts. Why suffer with worry, sleep problems, fears, grief, eating problems, feeling worthless, depression, addictions, or embarrassment over your sexual preferences? There is no shame in any feeling or thought. Through therapy you can grow beyond labels that were pinned on you. Reclaim your birthright of happiness as you learn that your core emotions and thoughts are confirmed and that it's healthy to express them. Rewrite your life story starting now.
Vivas Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Vive Ut Vivas means "live as if to live". That statement is exactly what we want to help our clients to do. Through therapy, we want to provide clients with the tools that they need to live their lives to the fullest and to discover the potential that they have within themselves. Specialties Include: Sex Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Family/ Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and more. At Vivas Counseling Services, LLC, we strive to provide an environment free from judgement where clients can comfortably address sexual and other issues in a completely confidential environment with a therapist who has training specific to the client's needs.
Vive Ut Vivas means "live as if to live". That statement is exactly what we want to help our clients to do. Through therapy, we want to provide clients with the tools that they need to live their lives to the fullest and to discover the potential that they have within themselves. Specialties Include: Sex Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Family/ Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse and more. At Vivas Counseling Services, LLC, we strive to provide an environment free from judgement where clients can comfortably address sexual and other issues in a completely confidential environment with a therapist who has training specific to the client's needs.
I have developed a lifetime of skills that, added to unconditional positive regard, aid in the transformation of suffering from problems, into solutions. Together, change begins, with hope. Hope added to action is change in action! Sounds simple -- not easy. Helping people help themselves...not alone, but through therapy, accountability, ultimately--one step, one change, at a time.
I have developed a lifetime of skills that, added to unconditional positive regard, aid in the transformation of suffering from problems, into solutions. Together, change begins, with hope. Hope added to action is change in action! Sounds simple -- not easy. Helping people help themselves...not alone, but through therapy, accountability, ultimately--one step, one change, at a time.
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Andrea Tang Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, EdS, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCTHP
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Have you been experiencing more life changes than usual? Possibly struggling more throughout the day? Have you felt as if your life and/or lifestyle seem to be spinning out of control? Maybe you’ve noticed that you appear less able than usual to remain calm, to enjoy life and lifestyle changes without suffering from increased anxiousness, heartache, anger and/or frustration.
Have you been experiencing more life changes than usual? Possibly struggling more throughout the day? Have you felt as if your life and/or lifestyle seem to be spinning out of control? Maybe you’ve noticed that you appear less able than usual to remain calm, to enjoy life and lifestyle changes without suffering from increased anxiousness, heartache, anger and/or frustration.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides psychotherapy to individuals and families. I view therapy as a collaborative journey where developing a safe and trusting relationship is key. Together we explore feelings, thoughts and experiences which lie beneath the surface and have created barriers to happiness and connection in your life. I seek to create a safe space to encourage conversations which help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms, improve coping skills, express their feelings, promote empowerment , change unhealthy patterns, heal early childhood wounds, learn to connect genuinely with others, and improve quality of life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides psychotherapy to individuals and families. I view therapy as a collaborative journey where developing a safe and trusting relationship is key. Together we explore feelings, thoughts and experiences which lie beneath the surface and have created barriers to happiness and connection in your life. I seek to create a safe space to encourage conversations which help my clients gain self-awareness, reduce negative symptoms, improve coping skills, express their feelings, promote empowerment , change unhealthy patterns, heal early childhood wounds, learn to connect genuinely with others, and improve quality of life.
David A Gibbs
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC, CAP, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (Online Only)
It is my belief, our collaborative journey, is much like the one our friends from The Wizard of OZ shared. A journey, where they longed to find a place called HOME. I recognize that each of us, at one time or another during our journey felt; alone, different, not good enough or lost. My goal is to empower and guide you to the place you call HOME. Home is knowing - knowing your HEART-knowing your MIND-knowing your COURAGE Together we will recognize you have had it all along! A place called HOME
It is my belief, our collaborative journey, is much like the one our friends from The Wizard of OZ shared. A journey, where they longed to find a place called HOME. I recognize that each of us, at one time or another during our journey felt; alone, different, not good enough or lost. My goal is to empower and guide you to the place you call HOME. Home is knowing - knowing your HEART-knowing your MIND-knowing your COURAGE Together we will recognize you have had it all along! A place called HOME
Haley Leddy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Pierce, FL 34945 (Online Only)
You have been putting off therapy for months, but now you are determined to make your relationship’s better. You've spent the last years trying to keep it together, but you don’t know what went wrong. As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re committed, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you have never felt more alone or even enough, and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You're tired of feeling distant from your loved ones and stuck in communication patterns that leave you empty. Not anymore. It's time for a change.
You have been putting off therapy for months, but now you are determined to make your relationship’s better. You've spent the last years trying to keep it together, but you don’t know what went wrong. As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re committed, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you have never felt more alone or even enough, and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You're tired of feeling distant from your loved ones and stuck in communication patterns that leave you empty. Not anymore. It's time for a change.
Professional Counseling, vbcp. LLC
CAM, CPI, CMLC, LLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Pierce, FL 34983
Are you feeling frustrated, angry, or resentful in your personal or professional life? Do you struggle to control your emotions and communicate effectively with others? Do you want to improve your relationships and achieve your goals without letting anger get in the way?
Are you feeling frustrated, angry, or resentful in your personal or professional life? Do you struggle to control your emotions and communicate effectively with others? Do you want to improve your relationships and achieve your goals without letting anger get in the way?
Vive Ut Vivas means to live life to the fullest. That statement is exactly what I want to help my clients to do. Through therapy, I want to provide my clients with the tools that they need to live their life to the fullest and to discover the potential they have within themselves. My goal is to work with individuals and couples to face their challenges and move beyond those challenges in a supportive, positive and therapeutic way. Specialties include sex therapy, sex addiction, relationships, sexual issues and much more.
Vive Ut Vivas means to live life to the fullest. That statement is exactly what I want to help my clients to do. Through therapy, I want to provide my clients with the tools that they need to live their life to the fullest and to discover the potential they have within themselves. My goal is to work with individuals and couples to face their challenges and move beyond those challenges in a supportive, positive and therapeutic way. Specialties include sex therapy, sex addiction, relationships, sexual issues and much more.
Sandra Shuleshko
Counselor, LMHC, MEd, NCC, CAP, CEDS
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (Online Only)
I believe each of us has what it takes to meet life's challenges. I specialize in treating eating disorders, & complex trauma and dissociative disorders using trauma-focused therapy. I enjoy helping people gain insight into the beliefs and life experiences that may be affecting you and serve to block personal growth. I offer a solution-oriented, no-blame approach focused on how I can best help you. I'm a life-long learner, follow the latest research, and incorporate the most effective therapeutic modalities.
I believe each of us has what it takes to meet life's challenges. I specialize in treating eating disorders, & complex trauma and dissociative disorders using trauma-focused therapy. I enjoy helping people gain insight into the beliefs and life experiences that may be affecting you and serve to block personal growth. I offer a solution-oriented, no-blame approach focused on how I can best help you. I'm a life-long learner, follow the latest research, and incorporate the most effective therapeutic modalities.
I work with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families, to develop a treatment plan uniquely designed for each person. During the initial visit, issues bringing the client to therapy and ways of dealing with them are discussed. Common issues addressed in therapy may include stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, transition, loss, grief, self-esteem, and unhealthy life choices. I employ many advanced theatment modalities to assist my clients. Therapy is designed to address the core issues, but is also goal-oriented and structured to help clients improve communication and relationship skills, and lead happier, more productive lives.
I work with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families, to develop a treatment plan uniquely designed for each person. During the initial visit, issues bringing the client to therapy and ways of dealing with them are discussed. Common issues addressed in therapy may include stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, transition, loss, grief, self-esteem, and unhealthy life choices. I employ many advanced theatment modalities to assist my clients. Therapy is designed to address the core issues, but is also goal-oriented and structured to help clients improve communication and relationship skills, and lead happier, more productive lives.
I am a practicing psychotherapist, supervising, training, and teaching psychoanalyst - and an experienced relationship, life, and business coach. When addressing life issues and psychological conditions. (www.judithlogue.com), my orientation is integrative. We would focus on understanding, insight, and finding solutions. I have worked for decades with a broad range or people on almost every type of issue and problem. People say my manner is warm, down-to-earth, and practical. Professional coaching is different from psychotherapy. Because there is no mental health diagnosis or insurance reimbursement, there is more privacy.
I am a practicing psychotherapist, supervising, training, and teaching psychoanalyst - and an experienced relationship, life, and business coach. When addressing life issues and psychological conditions. (www.judithlogue.com), my orientation is integrative. We would focus on understanding, insight, and finding solutions. I have worked for decades with a broad range or people on almost every type of issue and problem. People say my manner is warm, down-to-earth, and practical. Professional coaching is different from psychotherapy. Because there is no mental health diagnosis or insurance reimbursement, there is more privacy.
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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.