LGBTQ SPECIALISTS

LGBTQ-Affirming Therapists in Miami, FL

Finding the right therapist for lgbtq in Miami can feel overwhelming. The Mindful Network connects you with licensed professionals in South Florida's largest city who specialize in treating lgbtq. Browse 12 providers who understand your needs and can help you take the next step toward feeling better.

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LGBTQ-affirming therapy

LGBTQ-affirming therapy means working with a provider who understands and respects your identity and creates a safe, non-judgmental space. Affirming therapists are familiar with experiences like minority stress, identity exploration, coming out, family and relationship dynamics, and the impact of discrimination — and they support your goals on your terms. You can bring any concern to affirming therapy, whether or not it relates directly to your identity.

Finding the right fit matters, and you deserve a provider who gets it. The therapists below offer LGBTQ-affirming care and welcome clients across the LGBTQ+ community; their profiles can help you find someone who feels like a good match.

Finding care in Miami

Miami is the largest city in South Florida and one of the most diverse, and its therapists reflect that — including many bilingual and culturally attuned providers. Whether you're looking for an in-person office across Miami-Dade or the flexibility of telehealth, the providers below see clients throughout the greater Miami area.

About these providers

This page lists 12 licensed providers in Miami. Of these, 11 accept insurance including Aetna, Medicare and AvMed; 8 offer telehealth sessions; 6 provide care in Spanish. Credentials among them include LMHC, LCSW, CAP and LPC.

LGBTQ-Affirming Therapists in Miami

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Miami, Fl
Vita Cog
Insurance acceptedSliding scale
Services
Psychoeducational TestingTherapyPsychiatry/Medication ManagementSocial WellnessPsychological TestingLife CoachMind Body Wellness
Specialties
Couples Therapy, LGBTQ, Trauma +43
Vita-Cog Community Health is a multidisciplinary healthcare practice deeply committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where individuals and families can thrive throughout their mental health journeys. We take a compassionate, whole-person approach to care, recognizing the important connection between mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our team of experienced and specialized providers works collaboratively to deliver thoughtful, integrated services tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We proudly serve children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person and telehealth care. Our services include: Individual, group, couples, and family therapy Psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations Immigration psychological evaluations Psychiatric medication management for children, teens, and adults Family medicine and primary care services Weight management support At Vita-Cog Community Health, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care that empowers our community, promotes healing, and supports long-term wellness. More
InsuranceSliding scaleEnglishChild
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Miami, Fl
The Counseling Group
Sliding scaleLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD +16
The Counseling Group of Miami offers evidence-based psychological services including one of Miami's first comprehensive outpatient Dialectical Behavior Therapy programs. The practice specializes in DBT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, delivered by intensively trained clinicians. Services include individual therapy for adolescents and adults, couples and family therapy, workshops for family members, intensive DBT skills classes, and psychological testing and assessments. The team takes a validating, compassionate approach to helping clients manage conditions including trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and eating disorders. Located in Miami with telehealth available statewide. More
Sliding scaleEnglishAdolescent
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Miami, Fl
MiMo Psychotherapy Group
Sliding scaleLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder +20
MiMo Psychotherapy Group is a boutique, evidence-based outpatient clinic serving Miami and Charleston, SC. Led by DBT-Linehan certified therapists, the practice specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), providing clients with structured, measurable treatment in a warm and collaborative environment. Their approach blends mindfulness and behavior change strategies to foster emotional resilience and psychological flexibility. Services and Programs Full DBT program including individual therapy, phone coaching, consultation team support, and tailored DBT skills groups (for adults, adolescents, families, and couples) Individual therapy, family and couples therapy Trauma and PTSD treatment using Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy Specialized tracks for perinatal mood and anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidality, and personality disorders Executive coaching for business professionals Telehealth services to enhance accessibility More
Sliding scaleEnglishAdolescent
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Miami, Fl
Alexandra “Ally” Esco
Insurance acceptedSliding scale
Services
Therapy
Specialties
LGBTQ, In Person, Virtual +4
Ally Esco is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who is passionate about helping diverse clients, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. She focuses on how thoughts and perceptions affect behavior and uses relational, insight-oriented approaches to help people find clarity and growth. Clients appreciate Ally’s open-minded, genuine presence and her ability to create a safe, welcoming space both in person and through telehealth. More
LicensedInsuranceSliding scaleEnglish
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Miami, FL
Rocio Borda
Insurance acceptedLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder +17
Rocio Borda, RMFTI, is a virtual-only Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern who provides services in English and Spanish to clients ages 13 and older. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, ADHD/ADD, grief, and alcohol use disorder, utilizing evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, exposure therapy, and trauma-focused CBT. She works with diverse populations including women in perinatal and postpartum transitions, men's mental health, LGBTQ+ individuals, geriatric clients, veterans, and first responders, offering individual therapy, couples therapy, and mental health assessments. More
LicensedInsuranceEnglishAdolescent
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Miami, FL
Serina Mumford
Insurance acceptedLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Depression +6
Serina Mumford, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LBee Health who specializes in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and patterns like people-pleasing. She also works with clients exploring complex family dynamics, caregiver roles, faith deconstruction, and disability. Her work draws on ACT, DBT, and CBT. More
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Miami, FL
Shana Friedman
Languages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorder, Substance Use +11
When you sit down with me, you will feel comfortable and understood. Like a load has been lifted off of your shoulders. We will work together to identify what you would like to improve in your life and how to get there. You will have my support and guidance. I will lend you my patience, expertise and experience. Sometimes, I can help you see that you already have all you need to get you through the difficult times in life. I will help you see that you already possess many of the answers, they have been with you all the time. Therapy is actually not as scary as it may seem. It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to consider going to therapy. Maybe the idea of therapy has been stigmatized for you. Or maybe you have been told that therapy is for people who can't figure things out on their own. Or you might just feel scared about opening up and letting someone know you are struggling. Whatever has held you back from getting help before, you are here now and I can help. It takes tremendous courage to have made it this far. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. If it is not something we do very often, sharing our innermost thoughts and feelings. It can feel strange. However, those who have had meaningful therapeutic experiences know that the work is extremely beneficial to their quality of life. Life is hectic, there are so many pressures. We don't even have time to think about our emotional needs. Sitting with an objective person who truly listens can make a world of difference. You are provided with the opportunity to feel heard, understood, and validated. Without judgement. Oftentimes, we believe that we are the only ones to feel and think certain things. This can feel very isolating, especially in a world where social media makes it look like everyone is "perfect." Therapy is an opportunity to help you understand yourself better. This means discovering both your strengths and challenges. Together, we will find the path towards emotional relief, a different way of viewing things, and improving the ways we cope with distressing thoughts and feelings. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjusting to life circumstances, self-esteem, body image issues, or relationship struggles, I can help. I have dedicated many years of my life learning how to best support both teens and adults with these real life struggles and now that you have found me, it's my turn to help and support you. You deserve to feel better. My mission in my role as therapist is to sit alongside you to help you identify who you truly are. Not what you do, but who you are. We are not human doings. We are human beings! There is nothing more rewarding to me than to watch you grow and become healthier and happier within yourself and within your relationships. This is why I do what I do. I am passionate about supporting individuals who have substance use disorders. You will not hear me referring to anybody as an "addict." You are a human being, with many different roles (child, parent, friend, neighbor) who struggles with abusing substances. I spent over six years working at South Miami Hospital Addiction Treatment Center/Care and Counseling with many good people and their families. I have worked in residential, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient Treatment settings. In that time, I learned that it does not really matter what "drug" you use. The vast majority of substance use is a mere "symptom" of underlying pain or difficulties that you may or may not have recognized, just yet. There is always a reason. It is like peeling the layers of an onion. If you are struggling and are not sure what type of treatment to seek out, I can help guide you in the right direction that makes sense for you as an individual. I have enthusiasm for this work because I have seen so many people free themselves from maladaptive coping and go on to live very fulfilling lives. I know for sure that it is possible. If you are a loved one of someone struggling with substance abuse and have lost your own quality of life because you are full of anxiety, and don't know what to do, I can help. I want you to love yourself for exactly who you are right now. I also have passion for working alongside folks of the LGBTQIA plus community. It is so helpful to work with a professional therapist if you are questioning your sexuality or gender, feeling isolated, or struggling with your own sense of self. It helps to talk to someone who understands. More
LicensedEnglishAdolescent
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Miami, FL
South Miami Psychology Group
Languages: English
Services
TherapyPsychoeducational TestingPsychological TestingNeuropsychological Evaluations
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, Health and Wellness +54
South Miami Psychology Group is a Miami-based practice at 10205 South Dixie Highway offering in-person and virtual therapy across Florida. Services include therapy for women, men, couples, teens & emerging adults, children, and families, plus child & adult testing, trauma therapy, OCD, eating disorders, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. More
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Miami, FL
Myah Knight
Insurance acceptedLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder +10
Myah Knight, LPC, LCPC, is a therapist at LBee Health drawing on Liberation Psychology to help adults navigating marginalized identities — race, sexual or gender identity, disability — find their voice and self-acceptance. She specializes in anxiety, trauma (including complex trauma and harm from organized religion), and OCD or phobias, using DBT, ERP, and ACT alongside movement-based therapies like Tai Chi and expressive arts. More
LicensedInsuranceEnglishAdult
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Miami, FL
Neil Wright
Insurance acceptedLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder +5
Neil Wright, LMHC, is a psychotherapist at LBee Health with 15+ years of experience working with individuals and couples across cultures and backgrounds. He focuses on managing modern stress, evolving norms, overstimulation, and the unhelpful patterns that get in the way of healthy mindsets. An academic descendant of Carl Rogers, Neil takes a person-centered, integrative approach. More
LicensedInsuranceEnglishAdult
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Miami, FL
Melissa Cruz
Insurance acceptedLanguages: English
Services
Therapy
Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders +15
Melissa Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, sexuality and gender identity issues, addiction, family relations, life transitions, and immigration trauma. She utilizes a person-centered and cognitive approach in her work with adults, adolescents, families, and groups. As a bilingual therapist born and raised in Miami, she provides culturally competent and trauma-informed therapy both in-person and virtually. More
LicensedInsuranceEnglishAdolescent
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Miami, FL
B. Riley House
Insurance acceptedLanguages: English
Services
Outpatient FacilitiesResidential Facilities
Specialties
Addiction, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis +9
B. Riley House is a nonprofit, LGBTQ+-affirming addiction treatment program with two Miami locations — an outpatient IOP/PHP center and a residential sober living home in Little Haiti. Fully credentialed by the Florida Department of Children and Families in July 2024, the organization serves adults in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions with individual and group therapy, peer support, case management, and 12-step facilitation. More
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Frequently asked questions

What makes a therapist LGBTQ-affirming?: An affirming therapist respects your identity, understands LGBTQ+ experiences and minority stress, and supports your goals without judgment. The providers below offer affirming care — their profiles describe their approach.
Do LGBTQ-affirming therapists in Miami accept insurance?: Many do. The “About these providers” section above summarizes insurance acceptance on this page, and each profile lists accepted plans.
Is online affirming therapy available?: Yes. Several providers here offer secure telehealth across Florida, which can be a comfortable option for many clients.

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