LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Melbourne, FL
On the outside, you've got it all together, but inside there's this whole world no one sees, mixed with fear, sadness, disappointments, old memories that won't go away. Maybe you can't sleep or you feel like no one understands the truth of the difficulties within. Possibly, you've tried therapy many times before but it just hasn't helped or been what you needed. If you're ready to share your story with someone, and receive nonjudgmental support, we may need to be working together.
On the outside, you've got it all together, but inside there's this whole world no one sees, mixed with fear, sadness, disappointments, old memories that won't go away. Maybe you can't sleep or you feel like no one understands the truth of the difficulties within. Possibly, you've tried therapy many times before but it just hasn't helped or been what you needed. If you're ready to share your story with someone, and receive nonjudgmental support, we may need to be working together.
Making the choice to engage in therapy is a life-changing decision. Whether this is your first time reaching out or a return to therapy, by taking this step, I'm happy to see you've already begun the journey. I work with adults and children experiencing emotional distress, struggles in school/work, or conflict with family and friends. Whether you feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and burnt out or are dealing with trauma, distressing life situations/transitions, or complicated relationship issues, I'd like to offer you a safe space in a warm and inclusive environment, and join you as we work toward your healing.
Making the choice to engage in therapy is a life-changing decision. Whether this is your first time reaching out or a return to therapy, by taking this step, I'm happy to see you've already begun the journey. I work with adults and children experiencing emotional distress, struggles in school/work, or conflict with family and friends. Whether you feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and burnt out or are dealing with trauma, distressing life situations/transitions, or complicated relationship issues, I'd like to offer you a safe space in a warm and inclusive environment, and join you as we work toward your healing.
Yislen Felipes
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by your thoughts and feelings… If your hand is up, I see you and I want to help you because I'm not like a regular therapist; I'm a cool therapist. Life can be hard sometimes but that does not mean we can’t laugh about it. In my office, you can expect to cry AND laugh. I intend to make therapy more accessible, approachable, and relatable by meeting you where you are. Whatever you are experiencing, I want to listen and walk by your side. Together, we can untangle the mess of thoughts going on in your head and find a way to manage expectations and set healthy boundaries.
Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by your thoughts and feelings… If your hand is up, I see you and I want to help you because I'm not like a regular therapist; I'm a cool therapist. Life can be hard sometimes but that does not mean we can’t laugh about it. In my office, you can expect to cry AND laugh. I intend to make therapy more accessible, approachable, and relatable by meeting you where you are. Whatever you are experiencing, I want to listen and walk by your side. Together, we can untangle the mess of thoughts going on in your head and find a way to manage expectations and set healthy boundaries.
Nathaly Morales- Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32907 (Online Only)
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected and struggling to communicate? Or maybe you're dealing with the weight of generational trauma and finding it hard to break free from old patterns? I’m here to help. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, I specialize in guiding couples who are facing perpetual problems and longing to rekindle their connection. Together, we’ll work to restore your bond and bring back the love and understanding you once shared.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected and struggling to communicate? Or maybe you're dealing with the weight of generational trauma and finding it hard to break free from old patterns? I’m here to help. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, I specialize in guiding couples who are facing perpetual problems and longing to rekindle their connection. Together, we’ll work to restore your bond and bring back the love and understanding you once shared.
Sol Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
Are you struggling to manage anxiety and stress? Are you feeling sad, and maybe frustrated with how you feel versus how you think you should be feeling? Is tension and distress with your partner(s) frequent, or do you feel like you need help to find common ground? When so much feels uncertain, I will be there to help and to listen, and to work with you to achieve what you need out of therapy. I provide an empathetic and secure therapy space for you to create compassion and security in relationships – even when that relationship is with yourself. I see life as a learning process, and believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.
Are you struggling to manage anxiety and stress? Are you feeling sad, and maybe frustrated with how you feel versus how you think you should be feeling? Is tension and distress with your partner(s) frequent, or do you feel like you need help to find common ground? When so much feels uncertain, I will be there to help and to listen, and to work with you to achieve what you need out of therapy. I provide an empathetic and secure therapy space for you to create compassion and security in relationships – even when that relationship is with yourself. I see life as a learning process, and believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.
Jacqueline Marinaro
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI, CHT
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940
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.
Hello. Looking forward to meeting you. I am dedicated to leveraging my educational background in various areas, including marriage and family counseling, substance use, life adjustments, and anxiety and depression for both adolescents and adults. My goal is to empower clients to lead more fulfilling lives. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Christian Life Coaching, as well as a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
Hello. Looking forward to meeting you. I am dedicated to leveraging my educational background in various areas, including marriage and family counseling, substance use, life adjustments, and anxiety and depression for both adolescents and adults. My goal is to empower clients to lead more fulfilling lives. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Christian Life Coaching, as well as a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
Wanda Louise Bethea
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32901 (Online Only)
I work with clients who want to improve their career opportunities and/or overcome their pain from broken relationships and bruised hearts, minds and spirits. Many of my clients report that therapy and psychological testing have helped them identify and use their strengths to overcome some of the roadblocks and pitfalls in their lives. Many of their life barriers have transformed into creating a more "awesome" life for clients as well as others in the client's family, community and workplace.
I work with clients who want to improve their career opportunities and/or overcome their pain from broken relationships and bruised hearts, minds and spirits. Many of my clients report that therapy and psychological testing have helped them identify and use their strengths to overcome some of the roadblocks and pitfalls in their lives. Many of their life barriers have transformed into creating a more "awesome" life for clients as well as others in the client's family, community and workplace.
My name is Avery May and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I am most experienced working with individuals struggling with symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of depression, family conflict and trauma. I primarily work with young adults and adolescents and implement solution-focused, CBT, DBT and EMDR techniques in my counseling sessions. I recall my own experience going through therapy as an adolescent and how awkward it felt to be expected to reveal all of my feelings to a “stranger”. I decided to become a therapist to help others feel safe in a vulnerable setting and comfortable sharing private aspects of
My name is Avery May and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I am most experienced working with individuals struggling with symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of depression, family conflict and trauma. I primarily work with young adults and adolescents and implement solution-focused, CBT, DBT and EMDR techniques in my counseling sessions. I recall my own experience going through therapy as an adolescent and how awkward it felt to be expected to reveal all of my feelings to a “stranger”. I decided to become a therapist to help others feel safe in a vulnerable setting and comfortable sharing private aspects of
Sarah Tippit, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940 (Online Only)
I hold compassion for those who struggle with OCD: the persistent, unwanted, intrusive thoughts, the sometimes paralyzing anxiety, the compulsive actions, rituals, ruminations, avoidances meant to neutralize bad thoughts. I also have an understanding of how often OCD can be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and the shame and stigma sufferers sometimes feel. Most of my work involves helping people gain control over their OCD and process associated traumas. I also work with related issues, such as BDD, Emetophobia, social anxiety, unwanted habits. I combine a sensitive, client-centered approach with science-backed therapeutic techniques.
I hold compassion for those who struggle with OCD: the persistent, unwanted, intrusive thoughts, the sometimes paralyzing anxiety, the compulsive actions, rituals, ruminations, avoidances meant to neutralize bad thoughts. I also have an understanding of how often OCD can be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and the shame and stigma sufferers sometimes feel. Most of my work involves helping people gain control over their OCD and process associated traumas. I also work with related issues, such as BDD, Emetophobia, social anxiety, unwanted habits. I combine a sensitive, client-centered approach with science-backed therapeutic techniques.
Dr. Gloria King
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
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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Are you experiencing symptoms of stress? anxiety? depression? grief? relationship problems? Are you unsure about how to choose your path or reach your goals? Reaching out for help with these and other common problems can often feel difficult and scary to do. Whether you just need a safe place to be heard or you want to learn new ways of thinking, acting or being; my goal as a therapist is to work together with you to discover where you are and help you get to where you want to be, while at the same time leaving you feeling cared for and understood.
Are you experiencing symptoms of stress? anxiety? depression? grief? relationship problems? Are you unsure about how to choose your path or reach your goals? Reaching out for help with these and other common problems can often feel difficult and scary to do. Whether you just need a safe place to be heard or you want to learn new ways of thinking, acting or being; my goal as a therapist is to work together with you to discover where you are and help you get to where you want to be, while at the same time leaving you feeling cared for and understood.
Katie Ziskind
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship and feeling sexually rejected, or avoiding sex all together? I help you get to the root of anger issues, betrayal, secret keeping, cheating, alcoholism, and infidelity. Stuck and needing help rebuilding sexual desire? I help distant couples rebuild their emotional bond, emotional security, and sex life. You get a safe place to talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way.
Are you fighting or arguing and feeling hopeless afterwards? Do you have a sexless marriage? Wishing you had more frequent sex? Wanting more intimacy and a better sex life? Are you stressed and frustrated with the state of your relationship and feeling sexually rejected, or avoiding sex all together? I help you get to the root of anger issues, betrayal, secret keeping, cheating, alcoholism, and infidelity. Stuck and needing help rebuilding sexual desire? I help distant couples rebuild their emotional bond, emotional security, and sex life. You get a safe place to talk about sex and intimacy in a confident and comfortable way.
Suzi Marsh Meffen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32901
Welcome to The Center for Codependency Recovery! It is possible to face and change addictive and unfulfilling relationships with the compulsive or emotionally ill. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, a relationship concern, or, you or someone you love has an emotional illness or an addiction problem this type of counseling may be ideal for you. If you find yourself feeling sad, depressed, anxious and unmotivated and want a guide to give you a plan for tackling your issues or if you want to be free of negative thoughts and self doubt , give us a call! Be joyful and at ease with yourself and others again!
Welcome to The Center for Codependency Recovery! It is possible to face and change addictive and unfulfilling relationships with the compulsive or emotionally ill. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, a relationship concern, or, you or someone you love has an emotional illness or an addiction problem this type of counseling may be ideal for you. If you find yourself feeling sad, depressed, anxious and unmotivated and want a guide to give you a plan for tackling your issues or if you want to be free of negative thoughts and self doubt , give us a call! Be joyful and at ease with yourself and others again!
Lauren Persad
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
Hello, my name is Lauren. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for clients to gain further insight into their minds, emotions, and actions. I believe all people can grow, learn, and make positive changes at any stage in life. My specializations include anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral issues, self-esteem and crisis management. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Hello, my name is Lauren. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for clients to gain further insight into their minds, emotions, and actions. I believe all people can grow, learn, and make positive changes at any stage in life. My specializations include anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral issues, self-esteem and crisis management. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Finding it difficult to heal from painful memories, distressing emotions, anxiety, or losses? Trouble coping with current stressors? I have 20+ years of experience in which I have been privileged to witness the transformational power of therapy to bring healing and growth to my clients. I offer a variety of treatment approaches but also know that the quality of the relationship with your therapist is the most important factor for a positive outcome. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which to address your issues and respect for your right to set your goals for therapy.
Finding it difficult to heal from painful memories, distressing emotions, anxiety, or losses? Trouble coping with current stressors? I have 20+ years of experience in which I have been privileged to witness the transformational power of therapy to bring healing and growth to my clients. I offer a variety of treatment approaches but also know that the quality of the relationship with your therapist is the most important factor for a positive outcome. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which to address your issues and respect for your right to set your goals for therapy.
Dara Maddox
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CAP
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32904
Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Are you a modern-day Cinderella juggling a family, friendships and career while waiting for your Prince Charming? Or are you more like Harry Potter - part of a family where you don’t quite fit in, but you know that you’re destined for more. Maybe your life feels more like the plot of the latest Terry McMillan novel, full of generational trauma and pain. Whatever your journey has been, I want to help you rewrite the way you see your past and work toward a happy, healthy future.
Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Are you a modern-day Cinderella juggling a family, friendships and career while waiting for your Prince Charming? Or are you more like Harry Potter - part of a family where you don’t quite fit in, but you know that you’re destined for more. Maybe your life feels more like the plot of the latest Terry McMillan novel, full of generational trauma and pain. Whatever your journey has been, I want to help you rewrite the way you see your past and work toward a happy, healthy future.
Seeking professional help for your concerns can be an extremely difficult decision. I am dedicated to helping my clients find new ways to lead more balanced, healthy lives. My clients have stated the following regarding our time together; "Nancy helped me start believing that it's ok for me to be me. That I don't have to be perfect and she provided many resources that greatly helped me understand things I never had before." -Elizabeth."You have given me so much strength to believe in myself, to stand tall and to not be worn down". - S.D.
Seeking professional help for your concerns can be an extremely difficult decision. I am dedicated to helping my clients find new ways to lead more balanced, healthy lives. My clients have stated the following regarding our time together; "Nancy helped me start believing that it's ok for me to be me. That I don't have to be perfect and she provided many resources that greatly helped me understand things I never had before." -Elizabeth."You have given me so much strength to believe in myself, to stand tall and to not be worn down". - S.D.
Rhonda M Bogenschutz
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, CSAT, CCTP, CCPS
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32901
Are you struggling with a recent crisis related to sexual addiction, pornography or infidelity? The discovery of sexual betrayal in your relationship can leave you shocked and traumatized. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and APSats Clinical Partner Specialist, I provide treatment to individuals and couples whose relationship has been impacted by infidelity, sexual addiction or compulsive pornography. As a Certified Clinical Trauma specialist & EMDR Certified Practitioner I provide a supportive, calm and serene environment for my client's to process any trauma that may be causing distress in their life.
Are you struggling with a recent crisis related to sexual addiction, pornography or infidelity? The discovery of sexual betrayal in your relationship can leave you shocked and traumatized. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and APSats Clinical Partner Specialist, I provide treatment to individuals and couples whose relationship has been impacted by infidelity, sexual addiction or compulsive pornography. As a Certified Clinical Trauma specialist & EMDR Certified Practitioner I provide a supportive, calm and serene environment for my client's to process any trauma that may be causing distress in their life.
I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, dual diagnosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and blended family challenges. I am also adept at working with couples struggling with communication, infidelity, trust, and intimacy issues. I use a comprehensive approach which considers all aspects of life- past, present, and future which helps to overcome any obstacles and find a sense of inner peace and recovery.
I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, dual diagnosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and blended family challenges. I am also adept at working with couples struggling with communication, infidelity, trust, and intimacy issues. I use a comprehensive approach which considers all aspects of life- past, present, and future which helps to overcome any obstacles and find a sense of inner peace and recovery.
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