Affirming & Inclusive Therapy for LGBTQ+ Lives—Anywhere in Florida
A therapy home for queer identities, complex families, and bold futures. Where mental-health science meets lived LGBTQ+ experience. Feel seen, understood, and equipped to thrive—no matter your zip code
Community-member-run, community-focused—therapy and groups built by and for LGBTQ+ Floridians.
Areas of Transformation
Choose the work that hits hardest right now and dive in.
LGBTQ+ Individual Therapy
Adults seeking one-to-one, queer-affirming support.
Ease anxiety & depression
Strengthen identity & self-worth
Build daily coping rituals
LGBTQ+ Couples & Relationship Therapy
Queer couples or partnerships wanting deeper connection.
Repair conflict cycles
Navigate open / poly talks
Rekindle intimacy & trust
Parent & Family Coaching
Care-givers learning to support an LGBTQ+ child.
Ease “coming-out” tension
Affirming language & rituals
Household harmony strategies
Youth & Teen Support
LGBTQ+ youth (12-18) plus optional parent check-ins.
Safe identity exploration
Skills for school & social stress
Boost resilience & self-advocacy
LGBTQ+ Community Groups & Circles
Clients who thrive in shared growth spaces.
Peer connection & validation
Guided coping tools
Ongoing accountability
Hi, I’m Grayson McGraw (he/him)
Owner of Saltwater Souls Counseling, LLC, one of the few private practices in Florida dedicated solely to LGBTQ+ mental health.
CIIS-trained, OutCare-certified, and active in statewide LGBTQ-affirming clinician networks, I blend trauma-informed therapy with the grounded focus I forged as a former Division I athlete. From my base in St. Petersburg, I provide HIPAA-secure online counseling to LGBTQ+ adults, couples, teens, and families across Florida.
I help queer youth explore identity, parents master affirming parenting, and couples—monogamous, open, or poly—build deeper communication and intimacy. Group circles offer an added layer of community and real-life practice. Expect evidence-based care delivered with compassionate guidance, light-hearted humor, and collaborative goals that fit real life.
Ready to work with an LGBTQ+ therapist who understands Florida life?
My Approach
At Saltwater Souls Counseling I weave together evidence-based and soul-nourishing techniques so every session feels both grounded and deeply personal. For LGBTQ+ couples, I blend the research-backed Gottman Method with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to rebuild trust, improve communication, and reignite intimacy—whether you’re monogamous, open, or poly. Individual work draws from CBT, Internal Family Systems, attachment work, psychodynamic ? and mindfulness to ease anxiety, heal identity wounds, and strengthen self-worth.
You’ll meet in a warm, humor-friendly space that honors pronouns, partners, and lived experience. Together we’ll keep what already works for you, gently replace what doesn’t, and chart practical next steps. Sessions are available in St. Petersburg, the greater Tampa Bay area, or via secure online therapy anywhere in Florida. My goal is simple: help you move through life’s waves with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness.
Proven Results & Safe Care for LGBTQ+ Couples and Individuals in Florida
Evidence you can trust
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Emotionally Focused Therapy moves 70 – 75 % of distressed couples into recovery, and about 90 % report significant relationship improvement. Citation
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Gottman-based interventions raise intimacy and lower persistent conflict in up to 75 % of participating partners. Citation
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LGBTQ-affirming CBT significantly cuts depression, anxiety, and minority-stress symptoms compared with non-affirming care. Citation
Safe Harbor for Every Identity
• Warm, light-humor atmosphere—serious work, human vibe
• Identity-centered, trauma-informed approach
• Zero-judgment zone for faith, culture, or background
• Neurodiversity-affirming practices (ADHD, autism)
• LGBTQ+ youth safety protocols—including parent check-ins
• Couples welcome in any relational structure
• Resource referrals to vetted queer medical & legal allies
NEW! LGBTQ+ Group Therapy Circles
Ready for support that mixes professional guidance with peer connection? Our three inaugural circles meet live on secure video, are limited to 8 members, and run 75 minutes each week:
Youth & Teen Identity Circle
Who it’s for: LGBTQ+ teens (ages 15–18) navigating school, peers, and coming-out stress.
What you’ll gain:
Peer validation
Coping & self-advocacy skills
Weekly check-ins with a queer-affirming therapist
Parent Support Circle
Who it’s for: Parents / guardians wanting to show up as strong allies
What you’ll gain:
Affirming-language playbook
Tools for tough conversations
Community of parents on the same journey
Healing Religious & Cultural Trauma Circle
Who it’s for: LGBTQ+ adults processing faith-based or cultural rejection
What you’ll gain:
Somatic grounding & narrative repair
Shared rituals for reclaiming identity
Ongoing mutual support
All circles include optional between-session resources and a private chat space to keep momentum alive—no matter where you live in Florida.
How We’ll Start
Free Clarity Call – a 30-minute video chat to confirm fit.
Personal Roadmap – choose individual or couples’ sessions or join a group.
Live the Work – ongoing therapy with practical between-session tools.
