LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist for Miami, Florida — Telehealth Available

Polari Psychotherapy provides LGBTQ+-affirming, trauma-informed telehealth therapy for adults in Miami, Wynwood, Brickell, South Beach, and surrounding Miami-Dade County. Nicholas J. Makris, MS, LMHC is a Fort Lauderdale-based therapist with specialized training in LGBTQ+ mental health, gender-affirming care, and depth-oriented therapy — available to Miami clients via secure telehealth. In-person sessions are available at 805 E Broward Blvd #301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 for clients who prefer to travel.

LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in Miami — what's available and what isn't

Miami has a visible and active LGBTQ+ community, particularly in Wynwood, South Beach, and Brickell. It also has a shortage of therapists who are genuinely affirming across the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ experience — who understand kink and consensual non-monogamy without pathologizing, who write gender-affirming letters without gatekeeping, who have dedicated clinical careers to this population rather than adding an affirming checkbox to a general practice.

Polari Psychotherapy serves Miami clients via telehealth — all sessions conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. For Miami-Dade residents, telehealth eliminates the commute to Fort Lauderdale while maintaining the same depth of clinical work.

What LGBTQ+ therapy for Miami clients covers

Sessions are conducted via telehealth from wherever you are in Miami-Dade County. The work is the same as in-person: depth-oriented, individualized, and grounded in clinical expertise in LGBTQ+ experience.

Common presenting concerns for Miami clients include:

Frequently asked questions — LGBTQ+ therapy in Miami

Is there an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist available via telehealth in Miami, Florida?

Yes. Nicholas Makris, MS, LMHC provides LGBTQ+-affirming telehealth therapy for adults in Miami, Wynwood, Brickell, South Beach, and Miami-Dade County. All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

Does the LGBTQ+ therapist serving Miami write gender-affirming letters?

Yes. Gender-affirming assessment letters are available for hormone therapy, surgical clearance, name changes, and legal documents — without gatekeeping.

Does insurance cover LGBTQ+ telehealth therapy for Miami residents?

Yes. Insurance is accepted through Headway — Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Carelon, and Quest. Private pay is $150/session with sliding scale available.

Let’s connect.

If you're in Miami or Miami-Dade County and looking for LGBTQ+-affirming telehealth therapy, I'd welcome the chance to talk. Free 15-minute consultation — no commitment required.