LGBTQ+ Individual Therapy in Florida — Online & St. Petersburg

Why Choose Saltwater Souls for Queer-Centered Counseling

As one of the few private practices in Florida devoted solely to LGBTQ+ mental health, Saltwater Souls Counseling offers confidential, evidence-based therapy that honors pronouns, partners, and lived experience. Whether you’re in St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Miami, or anywhere else in the state, you can meet with a queer-affirming therapist via secure video and get the support you deserve.

What We Address

  • Anxiety / panic / chronic stress

  • Depression / grief

  • Gender dysphoria & transition support

  • Minority-stress & internalized stigma

  • Body-image and eating concerns

  • Substance-use recovery for LGBTQ+ clients

  • Coming-out at any age

  • Trauma & PTSD (incl. religious or cultural rejection)

  • Relationship challenges, poly / open dynamics, self-esteem

  • Workplace discrimination & career navigation

  • And more!

Results You Can Expect

Research shows LGBTQ-affirming therapy lowers anxiety and depression more effectively than non-affirming care. Clients here report clearer identity, stronger coping skills, and greater life satisfaction within the first 8–12 sessions.

How Sessions Flow

Curious about logistics? Here’s the process:

  • Book Your Free 30-min consult

  • Get Your Personalised roadmap

  • Weekly or bi-weekly video sessions.
    Full step-by-step details live on our Process page.

Methods in Your Toolbox

We draw from CBT, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic approaches, somatic skills, Gottman & EFT principles, attachment-informed and narrative work—always tailored to your goals.
Explore the full clinical menu on the Approach page.

Frequently Asked Logistics:

  • Secure video platform on phone, tablet, or computer.

  • Morning, day, and limited evenings

  • $75-150 Sliding Scale ($125 Standard Rate) per 50-min session; superbills for PPO out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Adults & young adults 18+ statewide; teens 15–17 with guardian consent.

Start Your LGBTQ+ Therapy Journey Today

Ready for individualized counseling that understands Florida life and queer experience? Book your free consult now and take the first step toward clarity, resilience, and authentic living.