LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Rockledge, FL
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.
Rae Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955 (Online Only)
As a Queer, Trans human, I know this struggle, because it has been my struggle.
Cishet society got you down? Feeling that constant pressure to make yourself small. Often caught between crippling anxiety and debilitating depression. Struggling to find spaces where you can be real, maybe even within yourself.
As a Queer, Trans human, I know this struggle, because it has been my struggle.
Cishet society got you down? Feeling that constant pressure to make yourself small. Often caught between crippling anxiety and debilitating depression. Struggling to find spaces where you can be real, maybe even within yourself.
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.
Cecilia Land
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Welcome! I am a therapist with a wide range of experience who listens closely and pinpoints the issue(s) we should focus on. This way, as we work together, we can understand and unknot whatever gets in the way of your ability to get what you want out of life.
Welcome! I am a therapist with a wide range of experience who listens closely and pinpoints the issue(s) we should focus on. This way, as we work together, we can understand and unknot whatever gets in the way of your ability to get what you want out of life.
Allies in Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TCT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955
Allies in Wellness believes each day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples / partners, and families who seek clarity, balance, insight, and self-acceptance. We're proud to offer specialized and individualized therapeutic services that are affirming to all and made accessible to many in a private practice group setting. We provide a supportive space to sort through the things that are impacting your daily life, the life of your children, and those you love.
Allies in Wellness believes each day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples / partners, and families who seek clarity, balance, insight, and self-acceptance. We're proud to offer specialized and individualized therapeutic services that are affirming to all and made accessible to many in a private practice group setting. We provide a supportive space to sort through the things that are impacting your daily life, the life of your children, and those you love.
Looking for change, satisfaction, fulfillment or peace in your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief? Family or partner issues keep you on the treadmill of frustration? Lets work together to to find a happier, effective and more peaceful life.
Looking for change, satisfaction, fulfillment or peace in your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief? Family or partner issues keep you on the treadmill of frustration? Lets work together to to find a happier, effective and more peaceful life.
I can provide a neutral safe space for you and your partner to learn skills to help resolve conflict, improve communication and help you fall back in love with your best friend.
I can provide a neutral safe space for you and your partner to learn skills to help resolve conflict, improve communication and help you fall back in love with your best friend.
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/Sat appts available.
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/Sat appts available.
Not your mother’s therapist! Let’s cut the BS and tackle your mental health head-on with realistic strategies to unleash your inner badass. Stuck in a mental loop? Break free with EMDR therapy! Say goodbye to old traumas and hello to a brighter, more balanced you. Let's rewire those thought patterns together for lasting change. It's like uncovering the hidden gem version of yourself that's been hiding out.
Not your mother’s therapist! Let’s cut the BS and tackle your mental health head-on with realistic strategies to unleash your inner badass. Stuck in a mental loop? Break free with EMDR therapy! Say goodbye to old traumas and hello to a brighter, more balanced you. Let's rewire those thought patterns together for lasting change. It's like uncovering the hidden gem version of yourself that's been hiding out.
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.
Have you been struggling with life lately? You've noticed that avoiding your issues is no longer working for you, and you are ready to take control of your life again? Anxious feelings, depression, sleeping issues, mood swings, flashbacks, nightmares, ruminating thoughts and irritability are paying a huge toll in your life? Imagine how different your life could be if you are able to free yourself from those feelings, and let go of the heavy weight you've been carrying. I can help you to rescue back "the real" you so you can bring happiness and the feeling of content into your life again.
Have you been struggling with life lately? You've noticed that avoiding your issues is no longer working for you, and you are ready to take control of your life again? Anxious feelings, depression, sleeping issues, mood swings, flashbacks, nightmares, ruminating thoughts and irritability are paying a huge toll in your life? Imagine how different your life could be if you are able to free yourself from those feelings, and let go of the heavy weight you've been carrying. I can help you to rescue back "the real" you so you can bring happiness and the feeling of content into your life again.
Life can be difficult, unfair, and unpredictable. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious or having difficulty facing life transitions. Everyone needs a little support once in a while. You do not have to face your challenges alone. Together, we can find a way to make new meaning of your life; change behaviors that leave you feeling disconnected, lost or alone; and focus on your personal strengths and goals. I will work alongside you to help you understand yourself better and learn new ways of thinking about your life and yourself.
Life can be difficult, unfair, and unpredictable. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious or having difficulty facing life transitions. Everyone needs a little support once in a while. You do not have to face your challenges alone. Together, we can find a way to make new meaning of your life; change behaviors that leave you feeling disconnected, lost or alone; and focus on your personal strengths and goals. I will work alongside you to help you understand yourself better and learn new ways of thinking about your life and yourself.
Joseph Masterleo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955 (Online Only)
Welcome to my Central NY and East Central Florida private practice profile and directory. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adult individuals, couples and families. I have over 40 years of clinical experience in private practice addressing a broad range of personal and relationship difficulties. I also provide Christian Counseling for those seeking a professionally trained therapist who shares a spiritually informed worldview, able to frame client's life circumstances and personal difficulties in a way that harmonizes sound clinical principles with spirituality.
Welcome to my Central NY and East Central Florida private practice profile and directory. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adult individuals, couples and families. I have over 40 years of clinical experience in private practice addressing a broad range of personal and relationship difficulties. I also provide Christian Counseling for those seeking a professionally trained therapist who shares a spiritually informed worldview, able to frame client's life circumstances and personal difficulties in a way that harmonizes sound clinical principles with spirituality.
Rosalind Mandler Ms
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Not accepting new clients
I have enjoyed working in the helping professions for over 30 years in both Virginia and Florida.As a warm and caring therapist,I have provided l”solution oriented" counseling services in a wide variety of mental health and criminal justice settings before opening my practice in Merritt Island in 1992.My experience tells me that you will very likely leave our first session feeling more hopeful and that we are a team in addressing your needs, problems,goals dreams.It is quite gratifying to see that many of my referrals are from satisfied former patients.
I have enjoyed working in the helping professions for over 30 years in both Virginia and Florida.As a warm and caring therapist,I have provided l”solution oriented" counseling services in a wide variety of mental health and criminal justice settings before opening my practice in Merritt Island in 1992.My experience tells me that you will very likely leave our first session feeling more hopeful and that we are a team in addressing your needs, problems,goals dreams.It is quite gratifying to see that many of my referrals are from satisfied former patients.
Amber Hartnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS, MCAP
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Food and weight have taken over your life. You're not even sure how it got this bad. Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you are NOT ENOUGH makes it even worse. The battle in your head is relentless, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed the inner voices are raging. Fighting against them is exhausting. It’s so hard holding it together when all you want is to be free of this burden. You don’t want to be a burden on others, so you smile and hold it in, all the while feeling shitty and overwhelmed. I get it I have been there, Eating disorders suck but recovery is possible! I am living proof.
Food and weight have taken over your life. You're not even sure how it got this bad. Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you are NOT ENOUGH makes it even worse. The battle in your head is relentless, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed the inner voices are raging. Fighting against them is exhausting. It’s so hard holding it together when all you want is to be free of this burden. You don’t want to be a burden on others, so you smile and hold it in, all the while feeling shitty and overwhelmed. I get it I have been there, Eating disorders suck but recovery is possible! I am living proof.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dara Maddox
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CAP
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955
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.
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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.