Resources
Below you will find a list of trans-friendly resources for the Jacksonville area and throughout Florida, including doctors, therapists, support groups, and safe spaces.
Physicians & Endocrinologists who Supervise Hormone Treatment
Michael Fox, MD
Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
7051 Southpoint Pkwy, Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 493 2229
www.jcrm.org
*Has experience working with older clients
C. W. Randolph, Jr., MD, RPh
Ageless & Wellness Medical Center
1891 Beach Blvd, Suite 200
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 249 3743
www.agelessandwellness.com
*Has experience working with older clients
Michelle Mendez, MD
Mendez Family Care
1909 Beach Blvd, Suite 102
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 264 2752
mendezfamilycare.doctorsoffice.net
*This doctor does not permit trans women to dress in feminine clothing in her practice. Confirmed by NP 4/15/2014. Only in-house shots.
Dr. Hashey
First Coast Family Medicine
9191 R. G. Skinner Pkwy, Suite 603
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538 0950
www.firstcoastdoctor.com
*This location does in-house injections only. The cost is $48/shot (usually weekly) for self-pay, insurances vary.
Aida Yavari
Family Medical Center
2726 Saint Johns Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 355 3556
www.jaxhealth.com/services/womens-services/find-a-doctor/doctor-profile/?id=2034
Sarah Hart-Unger, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist
1150 N 35th Ave, Suite 520
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265 6984
www.mhs.net/physicians/physician-detail/Sarah-HartUnger-Md
*Willing to provide HRT to minors.
Dr. Ralph W Charlton, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist
1150 N 35th Ave, Suite 520
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265 6984
*Willing to provide HRT to minors.
Dr. Brenda M. Barry, MD
OB/GYN
930 Lake Baldwin Lane
Orlando, FL 32814
Phone: (407) 898 1500 ext10
Fax: (407) 898 3022
Email: [email protected]
*Provides estrogen. Does not take minors. Letter required.
Jan Curtis, MD
Altamonte Primary Care
1706 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 889 0007
*Provides testosterone.
Dr. Arnold Vera
1667 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite 2
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Phone: (386) 274 1414
Fax: (386) 274 2215
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Lorena Lewy-Alterbaum, MD
Adult Endocrinologist
Hollywood, FL
(954) 967 0500
Vishnu N. Behari, MD
Endocrinologist
Gulf Coast Primary Care
1921 East Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL
(850) 479 4791
Dr. Christopher Estes, MD
1611 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 243 3000
*Openly works with transgender patients
Dr. Carlos M. Barrera, MD
7400 N Kendall Dr, Suite 617
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 670 0576
Sharon A. Thrush
Endocrinologist
2669 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 968 7600
Dr. Wende Kozlow
Endocrinologist
3333 Cattleman Rd, Suite 104
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 379 1777
Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
7051 Southpoint Pkwy, Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 493 2229
www.jcrm.org
*Has experience working with older clients
C. W. Randolph, Jr., MD, RPh
Ageless & Wellness Medical Center
1891 Beach Blvd, Suite 200
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 249 3743
www.agelessandwellness.com
*Has experience working with older clients
Michelle Mendez, MD
Mendez Family Care
1909 Beach Blvd, Suite 102
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 264 2752
mendezfamilycare.doctorsoffice.net
*This doctor does not permit trans women to dress in feminine clothing in her practice. Confirmed by NP 4/15/2014. Only in-house shots.
Dr. Hashey
First Coast Family Medicine
9191 R. G. Skinner Pkwy, Suite 603
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538 0950
www.firstcoastdoctor.com
*This location does in-house injections only. The cost is $48/shot (usually weekly) for self-pay, insurances vary.
Aida Yavari
Family Medical Center
2726 Saint Johns Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 355 3556
www.jaxhealth.com/services/womens-services/find-a-doctor/doctor-profile/?id=2034
Sarah Hart-Unger, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist
1150 N 35th Ave, Suite 520
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265 6984
www.mhs.net/physicians/physician-detail/Sarah-HartUnger-Md
*Willing to provide HRT to minors.
Dr. Ralph W Charlton, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist
1150 N 35th Ave, Suite 520
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265 6984
*Willing to provide HRT to minors.
Dr. Brenda M. Barry, MD
OB/GYN
930 Lake Baldwin Lane
Orlando, FL 32814
Phone: (407) 898 1500 ext10
Fax: (407) 898 3022
Email: [email protected]
*Provides estrogen. Does not take minors. Letter required.
Jan Curtis, MD
Altamonte Primary Care
1706 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 889 0007
*Provides testosterone.
Dr. Arnold Vera
1667 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite 2
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Phone: (386) 274 1414
Fax: (386) 274 2215
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Lorena Lewy-Alterbaum, MD
Adult Endocrinologist
Hollywood, FL
(954) 967 0500
Vishnu N. Behari, MD
Endocrinologist
Gulf Coast Primary Care
1921 East Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL
(850) 479 4791
Dr. Christopher Estes, MD
1611 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 243 3000
*Openly works with transgender patients
Dr. Carlos M. Barrera, MD
7400 N Kendall Dr, Suite 617
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 670 0576
Sharon A. Thrush
Endocrinologist
2669 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 968 7600
Dr. Wende Kozlow
Endocrinologist
3333 Cattleman Rd, Suite 104
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 379 1777
Mental Health Care
Kristie Overstreet LMHC, LPC, CAP, NCC
4540 Southside Blvd, Suite 401
Jacksonville, FL 32216
[email protected]
*Many insurances accepted and self-pay accepted. Will write letters. Hosts a free trans support group.
Noelle Pomeroy, PhD, LMHC
1637 Race Track Rd, Suite 225
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 383 7613
www.julingtoncreekcounseling.com
*Former UNF employee. Has experiences with transgender patients, particularly college age.
Dr. Carol Clark
(305) 891 1827
drcarolclark.com
*Has transgender work experience. Will write letters.
Marcy Weiss, PhD, LCSW, CEAP, CAP, SAP
(561) 702 2228
[email protected]
Lisa J. Moore, LMHC
PO Box 60552
Jacksonville, FL 32236
2116 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 389 7168
Patricia Lee O'Haver
The Alternatives Group
1727 Blanding Blvd, Suite 105
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 446 5175
(904) 772 1775
[email protected]
Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin
The Family Alliance
4090 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 232 5525
[email protected]
thefamilyalliance.webs.com
*Offers Skype sessions. Sliding scale is available for those with financial need. Hopes to start a support group. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with transgender individuals and their families.
Joanna Grover Watson, LCSW
7300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757 2007
miamitherapyworks.com/service/lgbtq
*Specializes is working with non-binary individuals. Youth between the ages of 14-18 qualify for free services through the Alliance for GLBTQ Youth.
Dr. David Baker Hargrove
801 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 220
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 963 5664
[email protected]
*Accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, and Medicare. Offers discount payment options to those paying out of pocket. Provides HRT and surgery letters. Provides Skype therapy sessions.
Tristan W. Byrnes, MA
447 3rd Ave N, Suite 210
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(813) 919 6185
www.newtransitiontherapy.com
*Sliding scale pricing. Doesn't take insurance. Provides HRT and surgery letters. Provides Skype therapy sessions.
Andrew Gauler
Florida Counseling and Education Services
6950 Philips Hwy, Suite 11
Jacksonville, FL 32216
13111 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 2
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 239 3677
*Sliding scale pricing.
4540 Southside Blvd, Suite 401
Jacksonville, FL 32216
[email protected]
*Many insurances accepted and self-pay accepted. Will write letters. Hosts a free trans support group.
Noelle Pomeroy, PhD, LMHC
1637 Race Track Rd, Suite 225
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 383 7613
www.julingtoncreekcounseling.com
*Former UNF employee. Has experiences with transgender patients, particularly college age.
Dr. Carol Clark
(305) 891 1827
drcarolclark.com
*Has transgender work experience. Will write letters.
Marcy Weiss, PhD, LCSW, CEAP, CAP, SAP
(561) 702 2228
[email protected]
Lisa J. Moore, LMHC
PO Box 60552
Jacksonville, FL 32236
2116 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 389 7168
Patricia Lee O'Haver
The Alternatives Group
1727 Blanding Blvd, Suite 105
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 446 5175
(904) 772 1775
[email protected]
Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin
The Family Alliance
4090 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 232 5525
[email protected]
thefamilyalliance.webs.com
*Offers Skype sessions. Sliding scale is available for those with financial need. Hopes to start a support group. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with transgender individuals and their families.
Joanna Grover Watson, LCSW
7300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757 2007
miamitherapyworks.com/service/lgbtq
*Specializes is working with non-binary individuals. Youth between the ages of 14-18 qualify for free services through the Alliance for GLBTQ Youth.
Dr. David Baker Hargrove
801 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 220
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 963 5664
[email protected]
*Accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, and Medicare. Offers discount payment options to those paying out of pocket. Provides HRT and surgery letters. Provides Skype therapy sessions.
Tristan W. Byrnes, MA
447 3rd Ave N, Suite 210
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(813) 919 6185
www.newtransitiontherapy.com
*Sliding scale pricing. Doesn't take insurance. Provides HRT and surgery letters. Provides Skype therapy sessions.
Andrew Gauler
Florida Counseling and Education Services
6950 Philips Hwy, Suite 11
Jacksonville, FL 32216
13111 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 2
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 239 3677
*Sliding scale pricing.
Gynecologists
Todd Rasner, MD, FACOG
Sekine, Rasner, & Brock, MD, PA
Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Fertility
11945 San Jose Blvd, Building 400
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 262 5333
Michael Fox
Jax Center for Reproductive Medicine
7051 Southpoint Pkwy S, Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL
(904) 493 2229
Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida
Jacksonville Health Center
5978 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 399 2800
FABEN Obstetrics and Gynecology
(904) 346 0050
Sekine, Rasner, & Brock, MD, PA
Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Fertility
11945 San Jose Blvd, Building 400
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 262 5333
Michael Fox
Jax Center for Reproductive Medicine
7051 Southpoint Pkwy S, Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL
(904) 493 2229
Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida
Jacksonville Health Center
5978 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 399 2800
FABEN Obstetrics and Gynecology
(904) 346 0050
Primary care
Dr. Aida Yavari
Family Medical Center - Riverside
2726 Saint Johns Ave, Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 355 3556
[email protected]
Dr. Howard Green
905 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 241 8300
Family Medical Center - Riverside
2726 Saint Johns Ave, Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 355 3556
[email protected]
Dr. Howard Green
905 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 241 8300
LGBT Organizations
UNF LGBT Resource Center
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620 4720
www.unf.edu/lgbtrc
JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network)
923 Peninsular Pl
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Gay Youth Information Line: (904) 389 0089
Phone: (904) 389 3857
Fax: (904) 389 3089
[email protected]
www.jasmyn.org
PFLAG Jacksonville
PO Box 2971
Jacksonville, FL 32203
24/7 Helpline: (904) 737 3329
[email protected]
www.pflagjax.org
Jacksonville Transgender Action Committee
(904) 620 2939
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/Jax.Trans.Action
*Hosts biweekly socials and monthly committee meetings.
General LGBT Jax Directory
www.lgbtjax.org
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620 4720
www.unf.edu/lgbtrc
JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network)
923 Peninsular Pl
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Gay Youth Information Line: (904) 389 0089
Phone: (904) 389 3857
Fax: (904) 389 3089
[email protected]
www.jasmyn.org
PFLAG Jacksonville
PO Box 2971
Jacksonville, FL 32203
24/7 Helpline: (904) 737 3329
[email protected]
www.pflagjax.org
Jacksonville Transgender Action Committee
(904) 620 2939
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/Jax.Trans.Action
*Hosts biweekly socials and monthly committee meetings.
General LGBT Jax Directory
www.lgbtjax.org
Addiction/Recovery Support & community
Freedom To Be Me
(904) 516 8088
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/Freedom2BMe
Lakeview Health
1900 Corporate Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(800) 884 1727
www.lakeviewhealth.com
(904) 516 8088
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/Freedom2BMe
Lakeview Health
1900 Corporate Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(800) 884 1727
www.lakeviewhealth.com