LGBTQ-Affirming Therapists in Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton, FL

Susan Cohen provides therapy at Genesis Counseling's Boca Raton office and virtually throughout Florida. In session, Susan creates a secure, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered, encouraging them to take an active role in their therapeutic journey and tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs. Susan is dedicated to helping her clients build confidence, self-awareness, and the tools they need to face life's complexities with resilience and compassion—reminding them that meaningful growth takes time, patience, and courage. More

Boca Raton, FL

With a deep passion for helping young individuals navigate life's challenges, Jennifer specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, tailoring therapy to meet their unique needs. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy, combining clinical, holistic, and creative techniques to provide a safe, nurturing, and healing environment, incorporating play therapy, art therapy, child-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and strength-based interventions to support her clients in overcoming challenges and fostering personal growth. She believes in the power of creativity and exploration to help clients express emotions, gain insight into unspoken hardships, and reframe cognitive distortions that may be impacting their mental well-being, with a goal of guiding clients toward increased self-awareness, resilience, and long-term emotional health. More

Boca Raton, FL

Arielle Hotz is a registered intern providing therapy for children, teens, adolescents, adults, and couples. She is committed to creating a "safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space" where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges, and believes "therapy is a powerful tool for healing, personal growth, and behavioral change." Arielle works flexibly, adjusting her techniques and questions to align with what clients bring to each session, and encourages clients to set achievable, meaningful goals, empowering them to take an active role in their mental health and personal development. More

Boca Raton, FL

Alexsey Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida specializing in child and adolescent therapy, providing in-person counseling at the Boca Raton and Pompano Beach offices as well as serving clients virtually across Florida. She is passionate about fostering positive growth, self-empowerment, and emotional well-being in children, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive. A leader in the field, Alexsey was instrumental in establishing the first mental health program for children in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2019, where she helped children develop self-love, positivity, and behavioral management strategies. More

Boca Raton, FL

Lauren Tagliola serves as Clinical Director for the Boca Raton office at Genesis Counseling. In addition to her leadership role, she serves as a Marketing Specialist for the practice and represents Genesis Counseling on the Board of Directors for the Adolescent Community Network of Florida. Her work is grounded in fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, ensuring that clients feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore their struggles, hopes, and goals, with a clinical approach rooted in humanistic and person-centered therapy. Lauren believes that therapy is a collaborative journey, where clients are supported in identifying their goals, working through barriers, and developing the skills needed to create lasting change. More

Boca Raton, FL

Kimberly Watty serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Genesis Counseling, overseeing the entire clinical team, including clinical directors and all clinical aspects of the practice. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. Kimberly believes in fostering strong therapeutic relationships by meeting clients where they are while encouraging growth, self-awareness, and skill-building, tailoring her approach to each individual's needs and integrating evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and art therapy to enhance engagement and effectiveness. More