Byrnes Counseling Group

Byrnes Counseling Group Byrnes Counseling Group provides LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming counseling, trauma and EMDR therapy, neurodivergent support, and couples and family work.

Dear Brain,I remembered one task today… and somehow three completely unrelated tasks vanished into the mist.Was it the l...
08/28/2026

Dear Brain,

I remembered one task today… and somehow three completely unrelated tasks vanished into the mist.

Was it the laundry? The email? The thing I was literally holding two minutes ago?

ADHD attention can be less like a spotlight and more like a very curious cat: focused, determined, and occasionally headed somewhere unexpected. 🐈✨

No shame. No scolding. Just a gentle reminder that your brain isn’t broken: it may simply need a little more support, structure, and kindness.

What’s your favorite “I remembered one thing and forgot three others” brain moment?

For affirming, neurodivergent-informed counseling across Florida: byrnescounselinggroup.com

In what ways do you need or like people to just see you?
08/27/2026

In what ways do you need or like people to just see you?

If starting a task feels impossible, that doesn’t mean you don’t care.For many people with ADHD, motivation isn’t simply...
08/26/2026

If starting a task feels impossible, that doesn’t mean you don’t care.

For many people with ADHD, motivation isn’t simply a matter of willpower. Task initiation can be shaped by executive functioning, dopamine and reward, interest, urgency, and available energy. A task may feel easier when it’s novel, meaningful, time-sensitive, or engaging: and nearly impossible when it isn’t.

That experience isn’t universal, and it isn’t a diagnosis by itself. But it can be a helpful way to replace shame with curiosity: What support would make this task more accessible? A smaller first step? Body doubling? External reminders? A more immediate reward? Rest?

You are not lazy for having a brain that needs different pathways into action. 🤍

At Byrnes Counseling Group, we offer neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for adults, including ADHD, AuDHD, and gender-diverse clients. Tristan, a trans-identified LMHC, brings both professional expertise and lived experience to his work. We provide telehealth across Florida and in-person care.

No pressure: explore services at byrnescounselinggroup.com.

You don't have to earn your rest today. 🤍If this feels hard to believe, Byrnes Counseling Group is here when you’re read...
08/24/2026

You don't have to earn your rest today. 🤍

If this feels hard to believe, Byrnes Counseling Group is here when you’re ready for support.

Dear Self,You do not have to earn your rest today. Setting a boundary this week is an act of deep community care. 🤍Take ...
08/03/2026

Dear Self,

You do not have to earn your rest today. Setting a boundary this week is an act of deep community care. 🤍

Take a deep breath. You're allowed to move slowly.

For a safe, affirming space to unpack this week, we're here for you across Florida. Link in bio to explore our services. ✨

As we wrap up this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to actually take up space. Not just existing, but ...
07/31/2026

As we wrap up this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to actually take up space. Not just existing, but really owning the room, the relationship, and the identity you’ve worked so hard to cultivate.

This week, we’ve leaned into the parts of our lives that often feel like they have to be tucked away: our transgender journeys and our alternative relationship structures. Whether you’re navigating a polyamorous dynamic, exploring kink safely, or simply trying to find a world that sees your gender for the beautiful thing it is... you belong here. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

As a trans-identified therapist, I know that finding a space where you don’t have to explain the basics of your existence is a massive relief. You shouldn’t have to be the teacher in your therapy sessions. You should just be the human.

Consider this your gentle reminder that your identity isn't a "special interest": it's the foundation. Whether you’re in Florida looking for telehealth or want to stop by our office and see this door in person, we’re ready for you.

We are proudly in-network with: Aetna, United/Optum, Cigna, Carelon, VA, Tricare, Oscar, and Meritain.

You deserve a space that is custom-built for you. No "shoulds," just honest growth.

Ready to take that step? Visit byrnescounselinggroup.com/contact

Finding a therapist who truly "gets it" shouldn't feel like an uphill battle: and neither should navigating the logistic...
07/30/2026

Finding a therapist who truly "gets it" shouldn't feel like an uphill battle: and neither should navigating the logistics of insurance.

At Byrnes Counseling Group, we believe that accessible care is a radical act of community support. Whether you are looking for identity-affirming care, navigating neurodivergence (ADHD/AuDHD), or seeking a space that respects alternative relationship structures like polyamory and kink, we are here to hold that space for you.

As a trans-identified therapist, I bring both my professional expertise as an LMHC and my own lived experience into every session. My team and I are dedicated to creating a soft place to land for LGBTQ+ adults across all of Florida.

We are proud to be in-network with a wide range of insurance providers to make your healing journey more sustainable:
🌿 Aetna
🌿 Carelon
🌿 Cigna / Evernorth
🌿 Meritain
🌿 Optum
🌿 Oscar
🌿 TRICARE
🌿 UnitedHealthcare
🌿 VA Community Care Network

Whether you prefer the comfort of your own home via telehealth (available Florida-wide) or would like to visit us in person at our Pinellas Park office, we are ready to walk with you. You deserve a therapeutic space where you feel valued, understood, and entirely yourself.

Ready to start? Connect with us at byrnescounselinggroup.com/contact. 🤍✨

Have you ever felt like you had to look a certain way just to prove who you are?Let's talk about the "passing" trap for ...
07/30/2026

Have you ever felt like you had to look a certain way just to prove who you are?

Let's talk about the "passing" trap for a moment. In our culture, there's a heavy narrative that gender transition is a race to look a specific, conventional way to be "valid." But here is a gentle reminder: appearance does not equal identity. 🌿

Transition isn't about fitting into another box or performing for the comfort of others. It’s an inward journey toward your own authenticity, your own peace, and your own truth. You don't owe anyone a specific aesthetic to prove your worth or your gender.

If you've been putting pressure on yourself to reach some external finish line, take a deep breath. You are allowed to simply exist just as you are, right now, in all your evolving complexity. 🤍

Curious about other common misconceptions and how we can move past them? We broke down five things allies often get wrong over on the blog: https://byrnescounselinggroup.com/gender-identity-vs-gender-expression-5-things-cisgender-allies-get-wrong-and-how-to-fix-it/

What if your brain wasn’t something you had to "manage," but a place you could finally feel at home in? 🌿Meet Christy Wo...
07/29/2026

What if your brain wasn’t something you had to "manage," but a place you could finally feel at home in? 🌿

Meet Christy Wolf. She’s a vital part of our team at Byrnes Counseling Group, and she’s deeply passionate about supporting our neurodivergent community. Whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, AuDHD, or a brain that hums on its own beautiful frequency, Christy is here to help you move from survival to thriving.

Christy specializes in neuro-affirming care and supporting clients through anxiety and trauma. She understands that for many of us, the world requires constant masking. In her sessions, that mask can finally come off. She’s an expert at helping you deconstruct old narratives, process difficult experiences, and build a life that actually fits your rhythm.

We want to make this support as accessible as possible. We are proud to be in-network with:
🌿 Aetna
🌿 United/Optum
🌿 Cigna
🌿 Carelon
🌿 VA & Tricare
🌿 Oscar
🌿 Meritain

You don’t have to do this alone. Whether you’re looking for telehealth across Florida or want to visit us in person, Christy and the rest of our team are ready to walk with you.

Learn more about Christy and the team: byrnescounselinggroup.com/meet-our-therapists 🤍✨

Finding a therapist who truly understands your world shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. At Byrnes Counseling Group, w...
07/28/2026

Finding a therapist who truly understands your world shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. At Byrnes Counseling Group, we’ve built a space where you don’t have to explain the basics of your identity before you start the deep work of healing.

Whether you’re looking for transgender support from a team that includes lived experience, navigating the beautiful complexity of a neurodivergent brain (ADHD/AuDHD), or seeking trauma processing through EMDR, we are here for you. Our clinicians specialize in identity-affirming, trauma-informed care that honors polyamory, kink, and the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ life. As a trans-identified LMHC, I know the relief of finally being in a space where you are celebrated, not just tolerated.

We believe that quality mental health care should be accessible, which is why we are proudly in-network with:
🌿 Aetna
🌿 Carelon Behavioral Health
🌿 Cigna and Evernorth
🌿 Meritain Health
🌿 Optum
🌿 Oscar Health
🌿 TRICARE
🌿 UnitedHealthcare (UHC | UBH)
🌿 VA Community Care Network (CCN)

We are currently accepting new clients across Florida via telehealth and in person at our office. Let’s find the right therapist to walk alongside you. You can meet our full team and book your initial session at: byrnescounselinggroup.com/meet-our-therapists

I’m right here with you. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

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6251 Park Boulevard #9C
Pinellas Park, FL
33781

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