LGBTQ SPECIALISTS

LGBTQ-Affirming Therapists in South Miami, FL

Finding the right therapist for lgbtq in South Miami can feel overwhelming. The Mindful Network connects you with licensed professionals in the heart of southern Miami-Dade who specialize in LGBTQ — offering therapy, counseling, and treatment. Browse 4 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 South Miami

South Miami is in the heart of southern Miami-Dade, close to Coral Gables, Kendall, and greater Miami. Therapists here often serve the surrounding communities and offer both in-person and online sessions. The providers below see clients in and around South Miami.

About these providers

This page lists 4 lgbtq-affirming therapists in South Miami, including Eccentric Therapy— Dr. Coral Seco, LMHC, Roxana Tefel and Alexis Bitting. Their most common approaches include Family Therapy, CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and In – Person. 1 offers secure telehealth in addition to in-person visits.

Beyond lgbtq, providers here also work with Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Parenting. Age groups served include Child, Adolescent, Young Adult and Adult. Services offered include Therapy and Innovative Therapies. 3 accept insurance, most often Out of Network Benefits, Aetna and Cigna. 2 offer sessions in Spanish. Credentials among them include LMHC and PhD.

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  • Eccentric Therapy— Dr. Coral Seco, LMHC

    South Miami, Fl

    Eccentric Therapy— Dr. Coral Seco, LMHC

    Languages: English

    Services

    TherapyInnovative Therapies

    Specialties

    Eating Disorders, Trauma, PTSD +15

    Eccentric Therapy is a boutique private practice in South Miami founded by Dr. Coral Seco, a licensed mental health counselor with a mission to guide clients through self-discovery and healing. With deep roots in the Caribbean and Miami, Coral creates a compassionate space where healing meets individuality, helping individuals process grief, move beyond stuck places, and embrace authentic growth. With over 15 years of experience, Coral combines formal training—including EMDR certification and advanced work in Brainspotting—with heartfelt empathy to support trauma recovery and deep emotional transformation. Her integrative, holistic approach helps clients flourish mentally, physically, and spiritually. Services and Programs Individual therapy and life coaching Family therapy EMDR (certified provider) Brainspotting (Phase 2 completed; certification in progress) Concierge-style care (personalized and flexible) Ketamine-assisted therapy (coming soon) More

    LicensedEnglishAdolescent
  • Roxana Tefel

    South Miami, FL

    Roxana Tefel

    Languages: Spanish

    Services

    Therapy

    Specialties

    Anxiety Disorders, Depression, LGBTQ +4

    Better Life Therapy, LLC is a private practice located in South Miami, FL, that provides mental health services and professional consultations. Roxana Tefel, a licensed psychotherapist, established Better Life Therapy, LLC with the intention of creating a space to provide access and services to adolescents and adults who are looking to grow as individuals and in relationships. Aside from providing therapy, she is a mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate who has volunteered with Yes Institute to provide education for suicide prevention. More

    SpanishAdolescent
  • Alexis Bitting

    South Miami, FL

    Alexis Bitting

    Languages: English

    Services

    Therapy

    Specialties

    Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities +12

    Dr. Alexis Bitting, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. She has specialized experience working with children, teens, and adults with social and developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental delays. Dr. Bitting utilizes a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach when working with clients and their families. She also provides school observations and consultations to help support school-aged children. Dr. Bitting provides individual and group therapy focused on emotional, social, and behavioral issues. She has specialized experience working with anxiety including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, and Trichotillomania. She also treats individuals with depression, anger management, personality disorders, emotion regulation challenges, social skills deficits, etc. Her doctorate in Clinical Sexology provides her with specialized training in working with LGBTQ+ clients as well as providing healthy relationship and sexual education to children, teens, and adults, particularly those with social and developmental delays. Dr. Bitting has presented at many organizations locally and nationally on topics relating to dating, sexuality education, autism, anxiety, and much more. She was the keynote speaker at Baptist Health South Florida's 15th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference on the Importance of Social Skills Training for Individuals with ASD and Mental Health and Sexuality across the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Bitting is a member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, the International OCD Foundation, and is a certified provider of the PEERS social skills program. She is based out of the South Miami office and facilitates our Social Understanding Group Program and PEERS groups as well as provides individual and family therapy. More

    LicensedEnglishChild
  • Diana Joya Counseling

    South Miami, FL

    Diana Joya Counseling

    Insurance acceptedSliding scale

    Services

    Therapy

    Specialties

    Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, LGBTQ +10

    Diana Joya Counseling is a private practice specializing in anxiety, OCD, and panic disorders for adults and children. The practice offers individual, marriage, and family therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. Services include in-office sessions and teletherapy with specializations in LGBTQ issues and family support. More

    InsuranceSliding scaleEnglishChild

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 South 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.
Which lgbtq-affirming therapists in South Miami accept insurance?
3 of the 4 lgbtq-affirming therapists on this page accept insurance, most commonly Out of Network Benefits, Aetna and Cigna. Check each provider's profile below for the exact plans they take.