Coalition of Counselors (A-Z)

The coalition of counselors are therapists that we have met with, screened and deemed safe to provide counseling to members of our community.

This is how they have answered the following questions:

  • Do you believe homosexuality is a sin? No
  • Do you believe gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people should have the right to marry and adopt children? Yes
  • Do you believe that homosexuality is in any way secondary or less than heterosexuality? No

They have all signed the following statement:

"I believe that all people are created equal and entitled to all civil rights and liberties as available in this country; that all people deserve to feel safe and free to be authentic within their families, jobs and communities; and that oppression of the LGBT community must end."

Are you a counselor who'd like to join the Coalition? Please Contact Us.

Do you know a counselor who you think should be included? Nominate them here!

Alphabetical Listing

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  • Eades, Becky PhD
    Becky Eades, Ph.D
    871 Outer Rd Unit D Baldwin Park
    Orlando, FL 32814
    407-488-0850
    www.beckyeadesphd.com

    Accepts Insurance? No
    Types of Payment Accepted:
    Cash
    Check
    Visa
    MasterCard
    Degree: PhD, Counseling Psychology
    School: University of Memphis
    Years in Practice: 9

    Age Specialites: Adults
    Family, Couple, Group: Individuals
    Languages Spoken (in addition to English):
    Fields of Practice:
    Coming Out (Inviting In)
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Bisexual
    Questioning
    Homophobia - Internal
    Homophobia - External
    Relationship with Family of Origin
    Relationship with Religion of Origin
    Bullying
    Abandonment
    Anxiety/Fear
    Chronic Pain
    Depression
    Divorce/Separation
    Domestic Abuse
    Isolation/Loneliness
    Phobias
    Relationship
    Stress
    Self-Worth/Self-Esteem
    Trauma/PTSD
    		 Type(s) of Therapy:
    Eclectic
    EMDR
    Humanistic
    Mindfulness

    Hours: Days & Evenings
    Ways of Meeting: In person at physical location above





  • Engle, Becky, LCSW
    Becky Engle, LCSW
    2401 W. Bay Dr. Bld. 100 Ste. 117
    Largo, FL 33770
    727-517-3706
    rebeccaEngle10@yahoo.com

    Accepts Insurance?
    Types of Payment Accepted:
    School:

    Age Specialites:
    Children
    Adolescents
    Adults
    Family, Couple, Group:
    Individuals
    Couples
    Languages Spoken (in addition to English):
    Fields of Practice:
    		Type(s) of Therapy:





    Areas of Practice: Parenting, Gay/Lesbian, Couples, Children

  • Expressive Counseling Services
    Dr. Dina Ricco
    2309 Park Street
    Jacksonville, FL 32204
    904-398-7337 ext 7
    904-389-7335
    dinaricco@comcast.net

    Accepts Insurance? Some
    Average Session Cost: Sliding Scale
    Types of Payment Accepted:
    Degree: Ph.D.
    School: Florida State University

    Age Specialites:
    Adolescents
    Adults
    Family, Couple, Group:
    Individuals
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    Languages Spoken (in addition to English): English
    Fields of Practice:
    Coming Out (Inviting In)
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Bisexual
    Questioning
    Relationship with Family of Origin
    Anxiety/Fear
    Depression
    Divorce/Separation
    Parenting
    Relationship
    Stress
    Self-Worth/Self-Esteem
    Trauma/PTSD
    		 Type(s) of Therapy:
    Cognitive-Behavioral
    Humanistic
    Jungian
    Psychodynamic
    Other

    Hours: Days & Evenings
    Ways of Meeting:
    In person at physical location above
    By phone
    Videoconferencing, such as Skype

    I have several close friends and family members who are gay. I have always had empathy for the specific and unique challenges that gay people encounter. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist, I have multifarious tools to assist in exploring and processing issues. My dissertation research study included a lesbian couple. Since then I have worked with serveral gay and lesbian couples as well as individuals.

    I work in a partnership with my clients to discover where the 'work' of therapy needs to be. Through 20 years experience in this field working with individuals, groups, and families in various settings I have developed a way of addressing the past while focusing on the present day. My approach involves family systems which includes exploring the history of one's family of origin and how it is affecting choices in one's present life. My clients learn to identify the coping strategies that work best for them and to reframe negative thought patterns that stand in their way. In addition to traditional talk therapy I offer Art Therapy techniques. This mode of therapy allows participants to express feelings, process issues, and explore solutions through a creative medium. These techniques can uncover crucial issues quicker and with more lasting results. There are many ways to address issues. Whether I am using traditional verbal therapy or art therapy techniques,I work with the client to find the most comfortable and the best fit for them. To learn more about my approach please contact me to set up a free 20 minute consultation.


    I love what I do. I truly feel that I am well suited for my field of study and I enjoy my work. It is very rewarding to work with someone over time and watch them increase their skills for handling strong emotions and processing life's challenges. I am grateful for the opportunity to have strong connections and know my clients deeply. Because I believe that you can only take someone as far as you have come, I continually work on my own development and aspire to learn more every day about helping others. I am contiually facinated with the resiliance that I see in others and hopeful that any issue can be processed and healed.