LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 90803

Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.

I work with people who struggle with excessive worrying, overthinking, and restlessness, trauma, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, as well as those who generally just want to improve their lives. I also work with couples who want to improve their communication and conflict skills and be more loving toward each other. I work best with clients who are wanting to grow and are willing to look inward to develop a deeper, more profound sense of self.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward emotional healing and reclaiming your inner power. There is a misconception that something is wrong with us if we need therapy. But the truth is that humans need other humans; we thrive in community and support. Therapy is a place to find support, to go inward and connect with yourself. My framework of practice is eclectic, using CBT, trauma-focused and culturally sensitive interventions, mindfulness and a systems approach—together we can find a more hopeful future & start living more fully in the present moment as you regain agency in your life.

Are you a queer woman or afab person looking for better communication with your partner(s), friends or loved ones? I'm running an ongoing virtual group on non-violent communication and boundary setting that might be what you're looking for! This 30min skill and practice based group starts on May 2nd but feel free to join anytime to learn and practice better communication. Whether you're a Kaiser patient or you're paying out of pocket, this group will most likely fit into your mental health budget.

You are worthy of experiencing a healing space that is safe for you to express your full self and explore your emotions and vulnerabilities. I look to create an empowering space for all the clients I work with, one that begins with the understanding that you are the expert on your own experience. I am here to provide nonjudgmental support along the way that honors all of your intersecting identities. I offer therapy with a social justice framework that includes a lens for the experiences of the BIPOC community and affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community.

Life can sometimes seem a painful and distressing journey. We may struggle with feelings and thoughts and may come to believe people around us do not understand us or appreciate the situation in which we find ourselves. When this happens, it can feel like our goals and and dreams are quickly receding out of reach. We search not only for the reasons for our distress but importantly relief and resolution to bring us back to the calm and safe harbor of our previous state of mind and daily routines. You have tried several approaches and strategies and yet here you are. Nevertheless, each step brings hope and resolution.

Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.

Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.

I have worked with; substance users, people who are unhoused, victims of trauma, families experiencing trauma, LGBTQ+, refugees, and many other types of issues individuals experience in life. I appreciate what others undergo and I personally consider it an honor to sit across from someone and promote healthy choices and give validation and reassurance for their desire to improve their life. I am a solution-style therapist that focuses on how a person can rediscover their true sense of self and purpose.

I am a psychodynamic therapist and life explorer, who would be honored to listen and walk beside you on your healing journey. I provide reflection and offer guidance and support as you navigate your past and present in order to lead you to the future you deserve. I serve teens and adults who are survivors and thrivers. I can provide virtual services to clients living in the states of California (virtually) or Oregon.

Has life attempted to convince you that you are not enough? Do you feel pressured to fulfill everyone else’s expectations for your life? Is it difficult to believe in your abilities from day to day? Have you found yourself conforming to societal expectations you do not agree with and wonder if the story will ever change? If you are feeling hopeless, exhausted or as if you are the only person living this reality and isolated from the rest of the world, I would like to help.

Sometimes our relationships with others, or ourselves, get stuck. We may have lost direction, purpose, or meaning, and we become unsure of who we are or who we are in our relationships with other people. We may feel alone, sad, or scared. Some of us become overwhelmed by naming these emotions. Some of us may choose to isolate ourselves and think we must navigate this life alone. In these moments, we are invited to pay attention; when we do, we begin healing. Therapy can be a gift, inviting you to look inward and grow.

When it comes to my work as a therapist, I am passionate about providing a space in which my clients feel heard, understood, and appreciated. While I have worked with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, couples, families, and individuals, I feel truly privileged to provide support to each of my clients in a time of need. I believe that everyone has the capability to evoke change in their life, sometimes we just need some help figuring out how to get started.

I specialize in gender dysphoria, anxiety and trauma. Our journey together is about healing past wounds & shedding the negative beliefs that are keeping you stuck & away from the joy that is your innate right to experience. The struggle to lesson anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria and/or the pain of past traumas has led many of my clients to self-sooth through a variety of ways including eating, smoking, drinking, gaming, & toxic relationships. Through therapy, including EMDR and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, my clients not only get unstuck, they soar.

I provide individual, couples, and family therapy at my private practice on the Huntington Beach Hospital campus. Much of my work is with clients struggling with anxiety, dysphoria, or depression, or in their relationships with their romantic partners/spouses or their families-of-origin. I find strengths they've forgotten they have that can be used to defeat their problems. I use Narrative and Cognitive-Behavioral therapies and when working with couples I use Emotion Focused Therapy. Research has shown that 70-75% of couples who undergo EFT become closer and more intimate and 90% of them show significant improvements.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph. D. in Depth Psychology. I specialize in working with men's issues. I help men overcome anger issues, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, midlife crisis concerns and help them learn to communicate their feelings more effectively to others. I also have extensive experience working with people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. I am also adept at working with women and their various issues, such as relationships, parenting, life-threatening illnesses, and phase of life concerns.

Reina Foxworthy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing since 2014. She earned her Master of Science degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2016 and has gained experience in a wide variety of settings. She has worked in outpatient programs with formerly incarcerated people, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health hospitals, and has more recently found her passion in working with individuals in group practice settings. Reina specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and chemical dependency.

Kelsey Gavin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2016. She received a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. Kelsey provides a welcoming and accepting atmosphere to allow clients to feel safe and comfortable as they seek to become more empowered in their lives. She employs the Humanistic approach's warmth through unconditional regard and respect of the uniqueness and resiliency of each individual.

Whether this is the first time you've sought out support or you've done so before, I'm glad you're doing it now. Seeing a therapist should be as normal as seeing a doctor for a check up. From looking for guidance in challenging relationships to working in increasing your quality of life, I am here and ready to help you take the first step in achieving your goals. I enjoy working with teens and women, especially women of color dealing with communication challenges, trauma, depression and anxiety.