LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy: Safe, Competent, Identity-Centered Care

Finding an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist can be exhausting—especially when you're already struggling with stress, anxiety, or identity-related concerns.

Maybe you've tried therapy before and left feeling misunderstood. Or maybe you've had to answer invasive, irrelevant questions just to be seen.

At The Evergreen Initiative, I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming therapy rooted in evidence-based practices and deep cultural competence. I offer therapy that affirms your identity, respects your story, and centers your lived experience.

You are the expert on your life. My job is to listen, guide, and support—not judge or pathologize.

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What Will We Talk About?

LGBTQ+ affirming therapy can focus on any combination of the following:

  • Exploring your sexuality

  • Coming out to family, friends, or at work

  • Coping with non-affirming environments

  • Self-advocacy in healthcare, education, and employment

  • Unlearning internalized homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia

  • Navigating romantic or sexual relationships

  • Addressing general mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, stress, identity shifts, etc.)

I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, tailored to your needs and identity:

  • Transdiagnostic LGBTQ-Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

These methods support flexible, values-driven conversations about your life, identity, and mental health.

How I Practice

Rates & Payment

I’m a licensed psychologist and PSYPACT provider, which means I can provide virtual care to adults (18+) in 35+ states, including:

Florida, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and more.

All appointments are 100% virtual.

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Self-Pay Rates:

  • Initial evaluation: $175

  • 50-60 Minute Appointment: $150-$170

  • 45 Minute Appointment: $160

Insurance (FL, MI & VA RESIDENTS ONLY):

  • Aetna

  • Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • United Healthcare (including Medicare Advantage)

  • Quest Behavioral Health

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (virtual network only)

  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (virtual network + FL residents only)

    I do not accept Medicaid or traditional Medicare plans.

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