LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in New Smyrna, FL
Lakeside Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Smyrna, FL 32168
You may be at a point in your life where the problems are easy to see but the solutions are hard to find. If so, we are ready to help. We can help you feel better, happier and clearer quickly. Our team of 13 highly skilled therapists have many years of experience assisting people when they just don't know where else to turn. We serve ages 5-105, for individual, couples or family counseling. We are passionate about helping you create happiness and peace in your life, and we will focus on your goals and help you achieve them.
You may be at a point in your life where the problems are easy to see but the solutions are hard to find. If so, we are ready to help. We can help you feel better, happier and clearer quickly. Our team of 13 highly skilled therapists have many years of experience assisting people when they just don't know where else to turn. We serve ages 5-105, for individual, couples or family counseling. We are passionate about helping you create happiness and peace in your life, and we will focus on your goals and help you achieve them.
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I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, adolescents and young adults.
Do you find that you feel stuck in life and need some assistance? In my office, you are encouraged to be your authentic self in a space where you feel seen, heard and valued. We will collaborate to identify your needs and goals and explore various aspects of your mental health including attachments, behavior patterns and emotions. Additionally, you are encouraged to identify and process various experiences, traumas and beliefs that may be hindering your growth. Clients have reported an increase in their self awareness, healthy communication and coping skills following consistent treatment.
I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, adolescents and young adults.
Do you find that you feel stuck in life and need some assistance? In my office, you are encouraged to be your authentic self in a space where you feel seen, heard and valued. We will collaborate to identify your needs and goals and explore various aspects of your mental health including attachments, behavior patterns and emotions. Additionally, you are encouraged to identify and process various experiences, traumas and beliefs that may be hindering your growth. Clients have reported an increase in their self awareness, healthy communication and coping skills following consistent treatment.
I provide a unique therapeutic environment where transformation can unfold and where clients can initiate change.
I educate and empower clients to learn and to grow by customizing counseling to each individual's needs and unique situations. Respect and non-judgement are essential in helping clients reach their goals. I work with very difficult cases and understand the shame and guilt that come with abuse, trauma, addiction, and domestic violence; I honor clients' needs to take therapy at their own pace. I work with individuals, couples and families and I specialize in treating members of the LGBTQIA community. I am well-trained and experienced in treating Personality Disorders and addiction with co-occurring mental health disorders.
I provide a unique therapeutic environment where transformation can unfold and where clients can initiate change.
I educate and empower clients to learn and to grow by customizing counseling to each individual's needs and unique situations. Respect and non-judgement are essential in helping clients reach their goals. I work with very difficult cases and understand the shame and guilt that come with abuse, trauma, addiction, and domestic violence; I honor clients' needs to take therapy at their own pace. I work with individuals, couples and families and I specialize in treating members of the LGBTQIA community. I am well-trained and experienced in treating Personality Disorders and addiction with co-occurring mental health disorders.
I am an LGBTQ+ Ally, and offer a safe space.
I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.
I am an LGBTQ+ Ally, and offer a safe space.
I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.
Kristi M Miller
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as clients from LGBTQ+ community and faith-based backgrounds.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I have over 18 years of professional experience assisting individuals to overcome life difficulties. I have experience working with children, adolescents & adults. My goal as your counselor is to be a guide and mentor to help you find solutions to problems you encounter in life. My clients can expect a warm, genuine, professional relationship and are expected to play an active role in the therapeutic process. While I have experience working with a range of issues, from trauma and loss to self esteem and life transitions, my specialty areas are anxiety and trauma related issues.
I have experience working with clients from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as clients from LGBTQ+ community and faith-based backgrounds.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I have over 18 years of professional experience assisting individuals to overcome life difficulties. I have experience working with children, adolescents & adults. My goal as your counselor is to be a guide and mentor to help you find solutions to problems you encounter in life. My clients can expect a warm, genuine, professional relationship and are expected to play an active role in the therapeutic process. While I have experience working with a range of issues, from trauma and loss to self esteem and life transitions, my specialty areas are anxiety and trauma related issues.
Dr. Lisa M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW-QS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127
Topics addressed in my practice include but are not limited to: anxiety; depression; trauma; LGBTQIA+ issues; mood & behavioral disruptions; stress; anger management; cultural, racial, & gender identities; & marital or familial disharmony.
There is a wide variety of specific reasons why someone seeks counseling or therapy. Whatever your situation, please know that you are not alone. My goal is to empower you through reflective listening, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and other interventions, so you can self-advocate and harness your strengths to find healthy and lasting solutions that work for you.
Topics addressed in my practice include but are not limited to: anxiety; depression; trauma; LGBTQIA+ issues; mood & behavioral disruptions; stress; anger management; cultural, racial, & gender identities; & marital or familial disharmony.
There is a wide variety of specific reasons why someone seeks counseling or therapy. Whatever your situation, please know that you are not alone. My goal is to empower you through reflective listening, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and other interventions, so you can self-advocate and harness your strengths to find healthy and lasting solutions that work for you.
Addiction is expertise; however, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, moods, LGBTQP (esp.
I offer Online therapeutic services to reach all of Florida State. So I am lighting the candle while you sit back, take 3 slow breaths in and out, and say to yourself, “I am in control.” You are the only one in control of your thoughts, your behaviors, and your reactions. My goal is to work with you as you gain coping skills until you can maintain your control once again. But what if you never felt that control or felt that confidence. I focus on the ‘present’ & ‘here and now’ because this moment matters more than the past or future. This is where we can work on perspective, which changes behavior.
Addiction is expertise; however, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, moods, LGBTQP (esp.
I offer Online therapeutic services to reach all of Florida State. So I am lighting the candle while you sit back, take 3 slow breaths in and out, and say to yourself, “I am in control.” You are the only one in control of your thoughts, your behaviors, and your reactions. My goal is to work with you as you gain coping skills until you can maintain your control once again. But what if you never felt that control or felt that confidence. I focus on the ‘present’ & ‘here and now’ because this moment matters more than the past or future. This is where we can work on perspective, which changes behavior.
Awareness is the first step towards change. Depression, Addiction and Anxiety are issues that create enormous suffering. Relationship issues and toxic family dynamics can negatively impact all areas of your life if left untreated. Concerns about gender or sexuality are also areas of specialty. It is my promise that no one will ever feel judged in my office. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients navigate their struggles and become their best self.
Awareness is the first step towards change. Depression, Addiction and Anxiety are issues that create enormous suffering. Relationship issues and toxic family dynamics can negatively impact all areas of your life if left untreated. Concerns about gender or sexuality are also areas of specialty. It is my promise that no one will ever feel judged in my office. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients navigate their struggles and become their best self.
Austin Pasch
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
With an advanced degree in play therapy, I specialize in helping children express emotions and overcome challenges through therapeutic play in a safe, nurturing environment. My goal is to foster resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being in young minds. I am also dedicated to supporting adults on their healing journeys, offering tailored approaches to manage stress and achieve personal growth. Whether working with children or adults, my commitment is to guide each individual toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
With an advanced degree in play therapy, I specialize in helping children express emotions and overcome challenges through therapeutic play in a safe, nurturing environment. My goal is to foster resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being in young minds. I am also dedicated to supporting adults on their healing journeys, offering tailored approaches to manage stress and achieve personal growth. Whether working with children or adults, my commitment is to guide each individual toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Stephanie Crossman
Counselor, MA, ATR, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Daytona Beach, FL 32118 (Online Only)
I am a registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is currently working with individuals virtually in the state of Florida. I use a humanistic approach, seeing the good and potential in all people, to work alongside clients as they are on their healing journey in a judgement free space. I use experiences gained in various settings and experiences within sessions. I am passionate about getting to the "root" of the issue with the goal of truly healing and being able to move forward, by utilizing traditional talk therapy, art and expressive therapy, and Traumatic Incident Reduction to achieve individualized goals.
I am a registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is currently working with individuals virtually in the state of Florida. I use a humanistic approach, seeing the good and potential in all people, to work alongside clients as they are on their healing journey in a judgement free space. I use experiences gained in various settings and experiences within sessions. I am passionate about getting to the "root" of the issue with the goal of truly healing and being able to move forward, by utilizing traditional talk therapy, art and expressive therapy, and Traumatic Incident Reduction to achieve individualized goals.
The Wellspring Mental Health Group
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, RMHCI
Verified Verified
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
The Wellspring Mental Health Group, Inc. was created to offer affordable, yet excellent, mental health care for our community. Our sliding fee scale was designed with your needs in mind. At Wellspring New Smyrna Beach and Wellspring Port Orange, our counselors can work with you to make counseling effective for you. After all, therapy is designed to help you overcome any obstacle. Our mission is to provide personalized mental health care to everyone who seeks it and to restore hope to those who have lost it. Let us help you rediscover the power of hope within you.
The Wellspring Mental Health Group, Inc. was created to offer affordable, yet excellent, mental health care for our community. Our sliding fee scale was designed with your needs in mind. At Wellspring New Smyrna Beach and Wellspring Port Orange, our counselors can work with you to make counseling effective for you. After all, therapy is designed to help you overcome any obstacle. Our mission is to provide personalized mental health care to everyone who seeks it and to restore hope to those who have lost it. Let us help you rediscover the power of hope within you.
Kianna Spivey
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127
Accepting new clients! Hi there, I'm Kianna, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) in the state of Florida. I want to congratulate you on taking a bold step towards your healing process! I have a passion for helping others, being an active listener, providing a safe space, and assisting others in difficult times.
Accepting new clients! Hi there, I'm Kianna, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) in the state of Florida. I want to congratulate you on taking a bold step towards your healing process! I have a passion for helping others, being an active listener, providing a safe space, and assisting others in difficult times.
Services include but are not limited to individual, couple, and group counseling sessions. I strive to have my clients feel as though they are in a safe atmosphere without judgment. I also offer a wide variety of mental health services for people of all cultures, religion, sexual orientation, and age.
Services include but are not limited to individual, couple, and group counseling sessions. I strive to have my clients feel as though they are in a safe atmosphere without judgment. I also offer a wide variety of mental health services for people of all cultures, religion, sexual orientation, and age.
Victoria Ehmen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32127 (Online Only)
Are you in pain over personal or relationship problems? Have you lost hope that things can get better? I will listen carefully and with compassion to help you find solutions.
Are you in pain over personal or relationship problems? Have you lost hope that things can get better? I will listen carefully and with compassion to help you find solutions.
Jessica Lee Szymczyk
Counselor, MA, LMHC, QCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
I have been a therapist for over 20 years and I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I remain passionate and enthusiastic about helping others overcome life's challenges. Hablo español y Sé que es importante que uno pueda hablar en su idioma nativo, especialmente cuando se trata de problemas difíciles.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years and I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I remain passionate and enthusiastic about helping others overcome life's challenges. Hablo español y Sé que es importante que uno pueda hablar en su idioma nativo, especialmente cuando se trata de problemas difíciles.
Kelly Dowd-Nighswonger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orange, FL 32128 (Online Only)
It's important to not underestimate the stress brought about by normal life transitions.
As a young adult you have a lot of worries: sorting out career, relationships, setting up your future. All of that alone can be stress enough, but add depression, anxiety, and the psychological struggles that come with that stress it gets even worse. While your struggles are very real, it can be difficult to get anyone to take them seriously. People your age don't have any more insight than you do about it, and older adults don't remember how frightening these struggles can be. They don't remember feeling like you're behind on the imaginary timeline, or feeling less accomplished than you should be. You aren't alone.
It's important to not underestimate the stress brought about by normal life transitions.
As a young adult you have a lot of worries: sorting out career, relationships, setting up your future. All of that alone can be stress enough, but add depression, anxiety, and the psychological struggles that come with that stress it gets even worse. While your struggles are very real, it can be difficult to get anyone to take them seriously. People your age don't have any more insight than you do about it, and older adults don't remember how frightening these struggles can be. They don't remember feeling like you're behind on the imaginary timeline, or feeling less accomplished than you should be. You aren't alone.
Michele T Band
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT-S, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Graduating from Loyola University with a Master's degree in Theology and Marriage and Family, I focus on individuals impacted by addiction, infidelity, relational crisis and trauma. I have been a Program Director in a jail offering substance abuse treatment and a CEO and Clinical Director of a domestic violence center. As a federal government researcher, I developed an addiction curriculum used in treatment centers across the country and have been a featured therapist on the Oprah Network. I sincerely believe in and support long term recovery from addiction and trauma. Both my husband and I embrace a sober lifestyle.
Graduating from Loyola University with a Master's degree in Theology and Marriage and Family, I focus on individuals impacted by addiction, infidelity, relational crisis and trauma. I have been a Program Director in a jail offering substance abuse treatment and a CEO and Clinical Director of a domestic violence center. As a federal government researcher, I developed an addiction curriculum used in treatment centers across the country and have been a featured therapist on the Oprah Network. I sincerely believe in and support long term recovery from addiction and trauma. Both my husband and I embrace a sober lifestyle.
Robi Lipscomb
Counselor, FL, MHC, GA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Online Only)
What you want the most right now is to find someone who can help stop the emotional rollercoaster. Someone who can throw you a life line because you feel like you are drowning. What would your life be like if you could overcome the obstacles to your happiness? My counseling techniques and style can provide support, tools, understanding, healing and growth. There is treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, gender and sexual issues, marital issues and more. I have been a counselor for 15+ years. I have a high positive outcome rate with clients who have never been in therapy, tried several therapist or all things in-between,
What you want the most right now is to find someone who can help stop the emotional rollercoaster. Someone who can throw you a life line because you feel like you are drowning. What would your life be like if you could overcome the obstacles to your happiness? My counseling techniques and style can provide support, tools, understanding, healing and growth. There is treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, gender and sexual issues, marital issues and more. I have been a counselor for 15+ years. I have a high positive outcome rate with clients who have never been in therapy, tried several therapist or all things in-between,
Is it time to start a partnership with a counselor? We believe that counseling isn't just for those who are hurting, but that anyone can benefit from an ongoing counseling or life coaching process. In fact, many of our clients are successful individuals and couples who know that everyone has the potential to grow. When a client comes to us for counseling, we strive to provide the client with skills and tools for making and maintaining significant life changes. Because of this, our clients tend to experience a positive difference in their moods, lives, and relationships quickly.
Is it time to start a partnership with a counselor? We believe that counseling isn't just for those who are hurting, but that anyone can benefit from an ongoing counseling or life coaching process. In fact, many of our clients are successful individuals and couples who know that everyone has the potential to grow. When a client comes to us for counseling, we strive to provide the client with skills and tools for making and maintaining significant life changes. Because of this, our clients tend to experience a positive difference in their moods, lives, and relationships quickly.
Counseling is available for individuals and families experiencing life changes/ transitions, grief, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, mood disorders, difficulty managing stress, and more.
My name is Rachel Dawson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (MH19525). If you are new to counseling, welcome to the journey. For those continuing your counseling journey, welcome back. My goal in the therapeutic process is to empower and facilitate your understanding and personal growth. We achieve this by addressing your experiences, symptoms, patterns, and mindsets with tactful, honest grace. I use a Person Centered approach, meaning you the client are empowered and credited for taking ownership of your counseling process. My intention is to support you as you find direction and hope.
Counseling is available for individuals and families experiencing life changes/ transitions, grief, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, mood disorders, difficulty managing stress, and more.
My name is Rachel Dawson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (MH19525). If you are new to counseling, welcome to the journey. For those continuing your counseling journey, welcome back. My goal in the therapeutic process is to empower and facilitate your understanding and personal growth. We achieve this by addressing your experiences, symptoms, patterns, and mindsets with tactful, honest grace. I use a Person Centered approach, meaning you the client are empowered and credited for taking ownership of your counseling process. My intention is to support you as you find direction and hope.
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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.