Lesbian Therapists in Gilbert, AZ
Healing is a work of art. And heart! I believe healing starts to take place as soon as someone feels heard. I strive to create an environment where you can show up completely and authentically you on this transformative path. My priority is to ensure children, teens, and adults feel heard, seen, and valued. I am passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges in children, helping with parenting strategies, and identity struggles. Therapy is a partnership and I am excited to join you on whatever healing journey you're on!
Healing is a work of art. And heart! I believe healing starts to take place as soon as someone feels heard. I strive to create an environment where you can show up completely and authentically you on this transformative path. My priority is to ensure children, teens, and adults feel heard, seen, and valued. I am passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges in children, helping with parenting strategies, and identity struggles. Therapy is a partnership and I am excited to join you on whatever healing journey you're on!
Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are, and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.
Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are, and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.
I am a lesbian, cisgender woman who is passionate about helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals navigate their unique lived experiences.
Appointments available within a week..............Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, or a sense of feeling stuck, my goal is to offer an authentic and collaborative experience. Therapy is a space where your lived experience-including what feels overwhelming, fragmented, or hard to name- is honored and approached at your pace with care and intention. Grief and loss are central to my work and often exist alongside trauma and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients explore the many forms of loss and understand how these experiences continue to shape emotional and relational patterns.
I am a lesbian, cisgender woman who is passionate about helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals navigate their unique lived experiences.
Appointments available within a week..............Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, or a sense of feeling stuck, my goal is to offer an authentic and collaborative experience. Therapy is a space where your lived experience-including what feels overwhelming, fragmented, or hard to name- is honored and approached at your pace with care and intention. Grief and loss are central to my work and often exist alongside trauma and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients explore the many forms of loss and understand how these experiences continue to shape emotional and relational patterns.
I’m a Queer and Asian-identified, affirming therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and the deep exhaustion that comes from burnout and caregiving. Many of my clients are helpers, healers, high-achieving professionals, and people who carry more than they let others see. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you deserve a space where your story is honored—not minimized, explained, or judged.
I’m a Queer and Asian-identified, affirming therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and the deep exhaustion that comes from burnout and caregiving. Many of my clients are helpers, healers, high-achieving professionals, and people who carry more than they let others see. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you deserve a space where your story is honored—not minimized, explained, or judged.
I am currently accepting new clients and prefer to be contacted by email. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. I provide a safe and accepting place for you to heal, build resiliency, and begin to feel like yourself again. I pride myself in being non-judgmental. I am experienced in PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues and stress management. I offer a wide range of proven interventions in the healing of trauma including EMDR and IFS parts work. My ideal client is one who has experienced complex childhood trauma through abuse or neglect that other interventions have not helped.
I am currently accepting new clients and prefer to be contacted by email. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. I provide a safe and accepting place for you to heal, build resiliency, and begin to feel like yourself again. I pride myself in being non-judgmental. I am experienced in PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues and stress management. I offer a wide range of proven interventions in the healing of trauma including EMDR and IFS parts work. My ideal client is one who has experienced complex childhood trauma through abuse or neglect that other interventions have not helped.
As a counselor and volunteer in behavioral health, I have worked with a variety of clients and issues including burnout, overachievers, religious deconstruction, faith crises, religious trauma, gender, sex, BDSM/kink, sexuality, relationships, neurodivergence, women's issues, ethical non-monogamy, and more. I love working with people who are deconstructing their old stories, identities, and systems and trying to figure out who and what they are.
I am well-informed on transgender issues and am gender and non-binary affirming.
As a counselor and volunteer in behavioral health, I have worked with a variety of clients and issues including burnout, overachievers, religious deconstruction, faith crises, religious trauma, gender, sex, BDSM/kink, sexuality, relationships, neurodivergence, women's issues, ethical non-monogamy, and more. I love working with people who are deconstructing their old stories, identities, and systems and trying to figure out who and what they are.
I am well-informed on transgender issues and am gender and non-binary affirming.
I offer in-depth therapy for adults and youth navigating burnout and overwhelm, grief, trauma, ADHD challenges, and major life transitions. I provide a safe space to connect and to make sense of your life, relationships, and suffering — and work with you to make meaning, gain footing, and carve out next steps in the face of difficult, even intractable, life experiences. My approach is holistic and attentive to your unique interests, needs, concerns, and desires, as you navigate complex personal histories, relationships, communities, and institutions.
I offer in-depth therapy for adults and youth navigating burnout and overwhelm, grief, trauma, ADHD challenges, and major life transitions. I provide a safe space to connect and to make sense of your life, relationships, and suffering — and work with you to make meaning, gain footing, and carve out next steps in the face of difficult, even intractable, life experiences. My approach is holistic and attentive to your unique interests, needs, concerns, and desires, as you navigate complex personal histories, relationships, communities, and institutions.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, longing to break free? You're not alone, and there is hope. Taking the first step to seek help is courageous, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. As your therapist, I'm committed to creating a warm, safe space where we can explore the parts of yourself that may be holding you back. If you feel like you're searching for your own identity, you're in the right place. I believe that connection is key to enhancing our life and it starts with connection to self.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, longing to break free? You're not alone, and there is hope. Taking the first step to seek help is courageous, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. As your therapist, I'm committed to creating a warm, safe space where we can explore the parts of yourself that may be holding you back. If you feel like you're searching for your own identity, you're in the right place. I believe that connection is key to enhancing our life and it starts with connection to self.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Arizona.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Arizona.
Currently accepting new clients and select insurance plans.
Many of my clients are insightful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, emotional fatigue, disconnection, or inner conflict. There may be a history of trauma, chronic stress, relationship challenges, or maladaptive coping patterns that once felt protective but no longer feel sustainable. While insight may be present, it has not yet translated into lasting relief or a felt sense of steadiness. Together, we move beyond understanding alone to foster deeper healing, integration, and meaningful, lasting change through a collaborative, mind-body approach.
Currently accepting new clients and select insurance plans.
Many of my clients are insightful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, emotional fatigue, disconnection, or inner conflict. There may be a history of trauma, chronic stress, relationship challenges, or maladaptive coping patterns that once felt protective but no longer feel sustainable. While insight may be present, it has not yet translated into lasting relief or a felt sense of steadiness. Together, we move beyond understanding alone to foster deeper healing, integration, and meaningful, lasting change through a collaborative, mind-body approach.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Arizona.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Arizona.
Hi, I’m Chantal Castillo a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona offering virtual therapy for individuals and couples across Arizona.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities, and I have a special focus on supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients. My goal is for you to feel safe, seen, and accepted as your genuine self.
Common reasons people reach out to me include:
Anxiety, stress, or burnout, relationship or family challenges, life transitions and identity exploration, self-esteem and confidence building, LGBTQ+ affirming support, or feeling “stuck” and wanting to grow.
Hi, I’m Chantal Castillo a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona offering virtual therapy for individuals and couples across Arizona.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities, and I have a special focus on supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients. My goal is for you to feel safe, seen, and accepted as your genuine self.
Common reasons people reach out to me include:
Anxiety, stress, or burnout, relationship or family challenges, life transitions and identity exploration, self-esteem and confidence building, LGBTQ+ affirming support, or feeling “stuck” and wanting to grow.
Updated April 2026! Accepting new clients!
Are you too hard on yourself? Do you seek a peaceful life? Have you been through trauma and have wounds you need to heal? Together we’ll embrace your complexity, release shame, and rekindle your true spark. I love to with queer/LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent clients, pagans, those with religious trauma, those seeking to find their true, authentic self, and anyone who feels “different.” I’m also kink-positive, polyamory-affirming, and love gaming culture, symphonic metal and expressive arts.
Your healing journey can be safe, creative, and joyful. Join me!
Updated April 2026! Accepting new clients!
Are you too hard on yourself? Do you seek a peaceful life? Have you been through trauma and have wounds you need to heal? Together we’ll embrace your complexity, release shame, and rekindle your true spark. I love to with queer/LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent clients, pagans, those with religious trauma, those seeking to find their true, authentic self, and anyone who feels “different.” I’m also kink-positive, polyamory-affirming, and love gaming culture, symphonic metal and expressive arts.
Your healing journey can be safe, creative, and joyful. Join me!
Are you ready to go on a journey of self-discovery and unlock the thoughts that limit you? Come as you are! I provide a supportive, non-judgemental, direct, lighthearted, and often times witty, approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach involves deconstructing personal narratives, exploring the meanings of past events, observing patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and inspiring clients to integrate into the role of not only the author; but the editor of ones own life. The next chapter of life has yet to be written! Allow me to support you as you write your next chapter!
Are you ready to go on a journey of self-discovery and unlock the thoughts that limit you? Come as you are! I provide a supportive, non-judgemental, direct, lighthearted, and often times witty, approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach involves deconstructing personal narratives, exploring the meanings of past events, observing patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and inspiring clients to integrate into the role of not only the author; but the editor of ones own life. The next chapter of life has yet to be written! Allow me to support you as you write your next chapter!
I connect to foster deep transformative experiences by understanding brains adapt for both functional and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. Adaptive survival processes are explored and resolved via EMDR to reduce the impact of past onto the present. Treatment explores brain/body stress response systems to learn to trigger steady not stress. My background in biology and psychology allows valid comprehensive research to guide treatment, using technology such as HRV biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback in addition to psychotherapy. Specialized treatment is offered for neurodivergent folk as I am also a certified Autism ASD clinician.
I connect to foster deep transformative experiences by understanding brains adapt for both functional and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. Adaptive survival processes are explored and resolved via EMDR to reduce the impact of past onto the present. Treatment explores brain/body stress response systems to learn to trigger steady not stress. My background in biology and psychology allows valid comprehensive research to guide treatment, using technology such as HRV biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback in addition to psychotherapy. Specialized treatment is offered for neurodivergent folk as I am also a certified Autism ASD clinician.
I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, grief, loss, and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe and affirming space. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain how to move forward. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, grief, loss, and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe and affirming space. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain how to move forward. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Are you struggling to connect or even feel good in your daily life? At Better Days Behavioral Health, we believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life. We are dedicated to helping you grow and connect in all aspects of your life: family, personal, and work. We support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, and more. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment. Here, individuals and families can find healing and develop effective coping strategies to improve their life.
Are you struggling to connect or even feel good in your daily life? At Better Days Behavioral Health, we believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life. We are dedicated to helping you grow and connect in all aspects of your life: family, personal, and work. We support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, and more. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment. Here, individuals and families can find healing and develop effective coping strategies to improve their life.
Hola! I know that searching for the right therapist can feel overwhelming with so many profiles and unfamiliar terms to navigate! It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated or unsure about where to start. But finding someone who truly understands and supports you shouldn’t be so difficult.
I believe that every person has unique strengths and the ability to experience joy. My goal is to help you uncover and move past the personal and systemic challenges that may be holding you back so you can grow and thrive. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to help.
Hola! I know that searching for the right therapist can feel overwhelming with so many profiles and unfamiliar terms to navigate! It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated or unsure about where to start. But finding someone who truly understands and supports you shouldn’t be so difficult.
I believe that every person has unique strengths and the ability to experience joy. My goal is to help you uncover and move past the personal and systemic challenges that may be holding you back so you can grow and thrive. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to help.
In my work as a therapist I bring not only experience but also cutting edge counseling techniques to my practice. I believe that there can be no more important life decision than making the choice to heal and leave behind unhealthy patterns. To help my clients reach those goals, I consider each individual uniquely and work to see each situation holistically. By working closely with each person and choosing the proper changes needed to achieve a positive outcome, we are able to move forward and devise a creative and distinctive plan. I create a supportive and safe environment where my clients can learn and grow.
In my work as a therapist I bring not only experience but also cutting edge counseling techniques to my practice. I believe that there can be no more important life decision than making the choice to heal and leave behind unhealthy patterns. To help my clients reach those goals, I consider each individual uniquely and work to see each situation holistically. By working closely with each person and choosing the proper changes needed to achieve a positive outcome, we are able to move forward and devise a creative and distinctive plan. I create a supportive and safe environment where my clients can learn and grow.
I recognize that exploring identity, self-worth, sexuality, and body image can feel deeply personal and, at times, overwhelming. It takes courage to face the experiences that shape how you see yourself and move through the world. If you’re struggling with feelings of inadequacy, questioning aspects of your identity, or navigating body image concerns, you don’t have to do it alone. You’re ready to engage in meaningful work and create lasting change, and you’re looking for a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, safety, and genuine investment in your growth.
I recognize that exploring identity, self-worth, sexuality, and body image can feel deeply personal and, at times, overwhelming. It takes courage to face the experiences that shape how you see yourself and move through the world. If you’re struggling with feelings of inadequacy, questioning aspects of your identity, or navigating body image concerns, you don’t have to do it alone. You’re ready to engage in meaningful work and create lasting change, and you’re looking for a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, safety, and genuine investment in your growth.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.