Insurance Accepted • Early Morning & Evening Availability • Sliding Scale Fees Available • Weekend Availability
Some things are hard to say out loud.
This is a place to say them.
Affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ adults, men, and anyone who's never had a therapist who actually gets it.
Insurance Accepted • Evening & Weekend Availability • Sliding Scale Fees
MEN’S THERAPY
For men navigating disconnection, identity, sexuality, and the things they've never said out loud.
KINK-AFFIRMING THERAPY
Your sexuality is context here, not the problem to be solved.
CNM & POLAYAMORY
Non-monogamy-affirming therapy without the monogamy-default framework.
WPATH LETTERS
Gender-affirming assessment and letters for hormones, surgeries, and legal changes. Therapy not required.
GENDER-AFFIRMING THERAPY
A space where your identity is a given, not a topic for debate.
MEN’S THERAPY
For men navigating disconnection, identity, sexuality, and the things they've never said out loud.
COUPLES THERAPY
All relationship structures welcome — monogamous, CNM, poly, kink-involved.
THERAPY FOR OLDER ADULTS
For older adults carrying loneliness, loss, and the things that surface later in life.
DEPRESSION THERAPY
For people who've been living with it so long it's started to feel like home.
WPATH LETTERS
Gender-affirming assessment and letters for hormones, surgeries, and legal changes. Therapy not required.
GENDER-AFFIRMING THERAPY
A space where your identity is a given, not a topic for debate.
COUPLES THERAPY
All relationship structures welcome — monogamous, CNM, poly, kink-involved.
KINK-AFFIRMING THERAPY
Your sexuality is context here, not the problem to be solved.
CNM & POLAYAMORY
Non-monogamy-affirming therapy without the monogamy-default framework.
THERAPY FOR OLDER ADULTS
For older adults carrying loneliness, loss, and the things that surface later in life.
MEN’S THERAPY
For men navigating disconnection, identity, sexuality, and the things they've never said out loud.
DEPRESSION THERAPY
For people who've been living with it so long it's started to feel like home.
You don't have to arrive with the right words. You don't need a crisis to justify being here. And you don't have to manage how you come across before the real work can begin.
Therapy at Polari is rooted in psychodynamic therapy which goes beyond symptoms to understand the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.
From the beginning, I prioritize transparency around communication, office policies, confidentiality, and the therapy process so you know what to expect.
No guesswork. No performative therapy. Just real work at your pace.
What Therapy Looks Like Here
What Therapy Here Looks Like
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy which goes beyond symptoms to understand the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.
Therapy with me is collaborative, transparent, and tailored to you. I believe meaningful therapy happens when people feel safe enough to be honest—not just about what’s happening, but what’s underneath it.
From the beginning, I prioritize transparency around communication, office policies, confidentiality, and the therapy process so you know what to expect.
No guesswork. No performative therapy. Just real work, at your pace.
Nicholas J. Makris, MS, LMHC
Clinic Owner
Licensed Psychotherapist | #MH27478
I work with clients who feel disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and/or their direction in life.
I help adults navigate:
Who I Work With
Who I Work With
I work with clients who feel disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and/or their direction in life.
I help adults navigate:
chronic depression
unresolved grief
complex trauma
loneliness & social isolation
substance use
chronic depression
unresolved grief
complex trauma
loneliness & social isolation
substance use
chronic depression
unresolved grief
complex trauma
loneliness & social isolation
substance use
relationship issues
identity struggles
major life transitions
consensual non-monogamy
gender affirming care
relationship issues
identity struggles
major life transitions
consensual non-monogamy
gender affirming care
relationship issues
identity struggles
major life transitions
gender affirming care
consensual non-monogamy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Yes — I accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, and Quest through Headway. I offer reduced sliding scale fees on a cas basis. If cost is a barrier, reach out and we'll talk about what's available.
Can I work with you if I'm not in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. I offer telehealth to adults throughout Florida — including Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. If you're outside Florida, reach out anyway. I'm actively pursuing additional state licensure.
Do I need to be in therapy to get a WPATH letter?
No. The WPATH SOC 8 does not require ongoing therapy as a prerequisite. I'll tell you exactly what the process involves for your specific situation from the first conversation.
Ready to find out if this is the right fit?
You don't have to have it figured out before you reach out. I offer a free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, no paperwork. Just a real conversation about what’s going on and a chance to see if we’d be a good fit.