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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  • Macdonald, Megen A. LMHC
    Megen A Macdonald, LMHC
    950 S Tamiami Trail Ste. 202
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    941-400-8736
    macdonaldmegen@yahoo.com
    MegenMacdonald.com

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    Areas of Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Self-Esteem, LGBT issues

    I am a LMHC with a private practice in Sarasota, Florida. My approach with all of my clients is to be open, nonjudgmental and supportive. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques and find it most effective to provide each individual with a variety of resources to draw from. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I work together with my clients to clarify specific issues, define desired goals and create strategies to accomplish desired outcomes.

  • May, Allison M
    Allison M. May, LMHC, CAP
    1345 Clay St 1417 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807
    Winter Park, FL 32789
    407-579-6868
    407 282 0552
    amay1215@aol.com

    Accepts Insurance? Some
    Average Session Cost: Sliding Scale
    Types of Payment Accepted:
    Cash
    Check
    Visa
    Degree: MA
    School: Rollins College
    Years in Practice: 8

    Age Specialites:
    Children
    Adolescents
    Adults
    Family, Couple, Group:
    Individuals
    Couples
    Families
    Languages Spoken (in addition to English):
    Fields of Practice:
    Coming Out (Inviting In)
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Bisexual
    HIV/AIDS
    Homophobia - Internal
    Homophobia - External
    Relationship with Family of Origin
    Relationship with Religion of Origin
    Spiritual Violence
    Addiction/Substance Abuse
    Aging
    Anxiety/Fear
    Depression
    Divorce/Separation
    Domestic Abuse
    Domestic Violence
    Isolation/Loneliness
    Parenting
    Personality Disorder
    Relationship
    Stress
    Self-Worth/Self-Esteem
    Trauma/PTSD
    		 Type(s) of Therapy:
    Behavioral
    Coaching
    Cognitive-Behavioral
    Eclectic
    Gestalt
    Mindfulness
    Psychoeducation
    Play Therapy
    Solution-focused Brief Therapy
    Other

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

    I believe that all people are equally deserving of respect, compassion, and the opportunities to pursue their own happiness, as long as their actions do not impede the same for others. I find it painful that many people are treated as less deserving of these opportunities than others, especially when this treatment originates in their families and religious institutions. Though we are all human beings and share this commonality, I relish the unique qualities that we all have. I am privileged to have many friends who are gay and/or lesbian. I have heard countless stories of the pain that they have experienced because of prejudice against them and consider it one of my responsibilities to alleviate the continuation of this kind of prejudice.





  • McAfee, Janet, LCSW
    Janet McAfee, LCSW
    14021 N Dale Mabry Hwy
    Tampa, FL 33618
    813-205-3490
    813-960-4790
    jmctam@hotmail.com

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    Areas of Practice: Individuals, Couples, Gay/Lesbian, Family Restoration, Coming Out Support, Depression, Anxiety, Adolescents, Trauma, Employment

    I consider myself an eclectic therapist, since I don't believe that one-size-fits-all. My role is to guide people along the path of self-knowledge through empathic listening, non-judgmental acceptance, and supportive, sensitive, sensible feedback.

    In the 25 years since I received my MSW I have worked with people from all walks of life, who were struggling with the stresses and sometimes overwhelming problems which life can present.

  • McDermott, Amy L
    Amy L. McDermott, LMHC
    2200 N Ponce de Leon Blvd. Ste. 4
    St. Augustine, FL 32084
    904-823-8787
    AMcDermott9@yahoo.com
    AmyMcDermott-lmhc.com

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  • McDonald, Susan, MS, LMHC
    Susan McDonald
    810 Anchor Rode Drive
    Naples, FL 34103
    239-821-0066
    susamc@comcast.net

    Accepts Insurance? Most
    Average Session Cost: $100 - $130/hr
    Types of Payment Accepted:
    Cash
    Check
    Degree: Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling
    School: Nova Southeastern University
    Years in Practice: 11

    Age Specialites:
    Adolescents
    Adults
    Family, Couple, Group: Couples
    Languages Spoken (in addition to English):
    Fields of Practice:
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Relationship with Family of Origin
    Abandonment
    Anxiety/Fear
    Divorce/Separation
    Parenting
    Relationship
    Stress
    Self-Worth/Self-Esteem
    Trauma/PTSD
    		 Type(s) of Therapy:
    Behavioral
    Cognitive-Behavioral
    Eclectic
    EMDR
    Mindfulness
    Psychoeducation
    Solution-focused Brief Therapy

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





  • McGaw, The Rev Donald, Th.M, Ph.D
    Donald B McGaw
    5002 Bradenton Road
    Sarasota, FL 34234
    941 586 1223
    briandonald34@msn.com

    Accepts Insurance? No
    Average Session Cost: Sliding Scale
    Types of Payment Accepted:
    Degree: ThM, Phd
    School: Boston University

    Age Specialites:
    Adults
    Elders
    Family, Couple, Group:
    Individuals
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    Languages Spoken (in addition to English): English
    Fields of Practice:
    Coming Out (Inviting In)
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Bisexual
    HIV/AIDS
    Homophobia - Internal
    Homophobia - External
    Relationship with Family of Origin
    Relationship with Religion of Origin
    Spiritual Violence
    Bullying
    Abandonment
    Addiction/Substance Abuse
    Aging
    Anxiety/Fear
    Depression
    Divorce/Separation
    Domestic Abuse
    Domestic Violence
    Eating Disorders
    Impulse Control Disorders
    Isolation/Loneliness
    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    Personality Disorder
    Phobias
    Relationship
    Stress
    Self-Worth/Self-Esteem
    Sexual Dysfunction
    Trauma/PTSD
    		 Type(s) of Therapy:
    Behavioral
    Coaching
    Cognitive-Behavioral
    Gestalt
    Psychodynamic

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

    I became a pioneer the field of GLB psychotherapy because of the ignorance of the str8 therapists about our lifestyle and their biases. At the time gay/bi/lesbian therapists were not forthcoming. The needs of our community motivated me. Yes I have many friends are GLB as well family members.

    To help people remove the hurdles which stalemate their realizing the potential of their life. This can be low self worth, internalized homophobia (big one), inadequate role modeling, inability to put love, intimacy and sex together. A community is only as good as its parts, and our parts need attention!


    The complex challenges of helping people to remit their suffering, and to go from mourning their gayness to celebrating it. Having a former client let me know his/her life has been been greatly improved since their work in therapy.


    I began my career as a clergy person, and then later moved into the field of psychotherapy. I co-founded the first state licensed mental health clinic in the world in Boston, Mass in 1970. The clinic was The Homophile Community Health Service or HCHS. The clinic came under the Umbrella of Boston University, School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry where I would be Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry (Pastoral Counseling). I was the clinic's Principle Therapist in its first year, and later became Executive Director. The clinic had a radio show on WBUR Boston dedicated to the Gay Community. I participated in the program several times. As well I was a Television Guest on many prime time talk shows in the Boston area at the time on the subject of homosexuality. I have written for G Magazine a Boston Publication, as well as articles for the United Methodist Home magazine on sexuality. I have also served on the boards of several GLB organizations, including The Institute for Human Identit (NYC), The Homophile Union of Boston, Exodus Outreach (a GLB outreach institute to educaitonal systems in the Greater Boston Area. I maintain my Massachusetts licenses in Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy. I founded Mass Bay Counseling Associates in 1976 which was my private practice employing 5 therapists who shared in my practice. In addition to the above, I acted as a Mentor to the MCC pastors of MCC Boston, and served their Worcester mission for a brief period of time. I am honored that I just begun to serve as a Board Member with AsIAm.

  • McMunn, Sue, LCSW, ACSW, PAT
    Sue McMunn
    4100 Corporate Square Ste. 159
    Naples, FL 34104
    239-877-3381
    Act1Sm@aol.com

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    It is my goal to provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment to all.   I believe we are all works in progress and periodically need to reach out to professionals to reflect on our personal needs and life journey.  

    Areas of Practice include:  Individual, Couples, Gay and Lesbian, Families, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem Issues, Aging, Loss or Grief, and Addiction

    I am Sue McMunn, LCSW, ACSW, PAT and hold a BSW from West Virginia University and an MSW from Rutgers University.    I am currently in private practice in Naples, Florida and conduct periodic psychodrama training workshops with Dr. Herb Dandes of Miami, Fl.    Psychodrama is the use of action techniques to explore an individual’s private and public world.   It is useful in helping individuals’ express unexpressed feelings and to find and practice new ways to change unsatisfying situations in life.    I am a certified Hypnotherapist and trained in EMDR.    I am a member of NASW, ASGPP, ASCH, and FSCH.    Special interests include family systems, ACOA issues, and the spirituality of psychodrama

    I am the President of American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama and a Fellow of the Society.    I co-chaired two national ASGPP Conferences, one in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1999 and the second in Miami, Florida in 2005.   I have presented internationally in Toronto, Canada and Rwanda, Africa.

    I am available by appointment for individual, couple and family sessions and may be reached at 239-877-3381.   Email is act1sm@aol.com

  • Meeker, Beth, LMHC
    Beth Meeker LMHC
    333 S. Plant Ave Ste 202
    Tampa, FL 33606
    813-362-6471
    bethmeeker@gmail.com
    www.BethMeeker.com

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    I believe the body is a self-healing machine that is always working towards wellness and wholeness. By tuning into and learning it's language it will tell what is out of alignment in our lives and HOW to get back to our natural state of being - peace and harmony.

    The symptoms we experience are our guides, not pathologies, whether emotional, mental or physical. I can help learn to listen to the teachings and inner wisdom of the body that will lead you to living the life of your dreams - it's why we are here.
    Visit me at my website:BethMeeker.com.

  • Messina, Melinda E MA, LMHC, NCC
    Melinda E Messina, MA, LMHC, NCC
    43 Barkley Circle Ste. 102
    Fort Myers, FL 33907
    239-939-4566
    MelindaM33050@yahoo.com
    www.MessinaCounselor.com

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    “Life has its ups and downs, but when those downs become more frequent, become too intense, or last longer than they should, I'd like to help. You can be assured that issues ranging from divorce or other relationship conflict, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, substance dependence, depression, or other significant stressor will be addressed using sound treatment recommendations. A cognitive-behavioral approach is my area of specialty, but we will work together to determine the best plan to meet your individual needs.

    For the past 14 years, I have been associated exclusively with private practice mental health counseling. My background ranges from in-patient treatment and management of other treatment providers, to group work, to teaching at the college level to providing school-based counseling services for elementary, middle, and high school students.

    The office is centrally located in the Ft. Myers/Cape Coral area and is handicapped accessible. Professional, confidential services are rendered in a comfortable setting for individuals, couples, and children (ages 5-14).”

  • Miller, Carol K., LCSW
    Carol K Miller, LCSW
    516 Lakeview Rd. Villa 9
    Clearwater, FL 33756
    727-298-8338
    ckmiller@verizon.net

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    Areas of Practice: Aging, Addictions, Marital, Family, Divorce