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Lee Watts, LICSW, LCSW

Experienced social worker supporting LGBT and intimacy concerns
  • LGBT-affirming care
  • Intimacy and relationship support
  • Strengths-based guidance

About Lee Watts

Lee Watts is a licensed social worker with 23 years of professional experience working with individuals and families. He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - titles that indicate advanced clinical social work licensure and independent practice authority - and is licensed to practice in both Florida and Massachusetts.

Lee approaches therapy from the belief that people are the experts in their own lives and already possess strengths that can support change. He encourages clients to draw on those strengths while exploring the challenges that bring them to therapy. Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, he offers supportive guidance to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life, meeting each person where they are and collaborating on practical steps forward.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lee Watts have?

Lee Watts has 23 years of professional experience.

Is Lee Watts a licensed therapist?

Yes. Lee Watts holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. His licenses include MA LICSW LICSW110787 and FL LCSW SW9919.

In which languages does Lee Watts provide therapy?

Lee Watts provides therapy in English.

Where is Lee Watts located?

Lee Watts is located in Florida.

How can I work with Lee Watts as my therapist?

Clients can work with Lee Watts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lee Watts work with international clients?

Lee Watts does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lee Watts cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care



Lee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a strengths-focused way of working. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques refer to methods that are grounded in research and tailored to address specific concerns; in practice this means working collaboratively to develop skills, problem-solving strategies, and behavioral changes that target the issues a person brings to therapy, such as relationship or caregiving stress.

In parallel, Lee emphasizes a strengths-based stance that helps clients identify existing resources and abilities they can build on. This approach supports people managing identity and intimacy-related challenges by highlighting resilience and practical steps forward rather than focusing only on problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lee will work together with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy aligns with what matters most to them.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit regular care into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations while preserving the collaborative therapeutic relationship.

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