LGBTQ+ Youth & Teen Therapy in Florida — Online & St. Petersburg

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Why Choose Saltwater Souls for LGBTQ+ Teen Counseling

Teens exploring identity deserve a therapist who understands the pressures of family dynamics and school stress. Saltwater Souls Counseling is one of the few Florida practices devoted solely to LGBTQ+ mental health. Sessions are delivered via secure video so youth from Tampa Bay to Tallahassee to Miami can access expert, judgment-free support.

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Challenges We Help Teens Conquer

  • Coming-out anxiety and family tension

  • School bullying, cyber-harassment, and social exclusion

  • Gender dysphoria and transition questions

  • Depression, self-harm thoughts, and hopelessness

  • Panic attacks, performance anxiety, and chronic stress

  • Body-image and eating concerns

  • Building self-esteem and authentic peer relationships

  • Navigating dating, consent, and healthy boundaries

  • And more!

Methods We Use With Teens

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Emotion Regulation & DBT skills

  • Internal Family Systems (teen-adapted “parts” work)

  • Somatic grounding

  • Narrative & art-based exercises

  • Attachment-informed coaching

How Youth Sessions Work

  • Free 20-Minute Parent/Guardian Call – confirm fit, review consent.

  • Teen Intake (50 min) – youth meets 1-on-1 with the therapist.

  • Weekly 50-Minute Sessions – CBT, IFS, and somatic skills blended for age 15-18.

  • Optional Parent Check-Ins (15 min) – scheduled every 4-6 weeks to align home support

  • Progress Reviews – quick goal tracking so change is visible, not vague.

What Parents Can Expect

  • Clear confidentiality boundaries explained up-front

  • Short, solution-focused parent updates (no secrets disclosed)

  • Practical “affirming-parent” homework to keep progress rolling at home

  • Resource list: GSAs, support groups, vetted medical providers across Florida

Support Options & Fees

Superbills provided for PPO out-of-network reimbursement.

Results Teens Report

  • Lower social anxiety and fewer panic episodes within 6–8 sessions

  • Stronger self-advocacy at school and in peer groups

  • Reduced self-criticism and improved body respect

  • Healthier communication with parents and siblings

  • 50 min — $75-150 (negotiable scale)

  • 75 min — $175 (teen + parent/guardian)

Start LGBTQ+ Youth Therapy Today

If your teen is ready for a therapist who truly understands life in Florida, book a free parent consult now and take the first step toward confidence, resilience, and authentic self-expression.