Bisexual Therapists in Albany, CA
Sonia Decker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
1 Endorsed
Albany, CA 94706
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feelings stuck in old patterns? Are you longing for balance, connection, ease, and meaning in your life? I would love to help you move towards more healing, self-compassion, and joy. I have experience working with adults, families, and teens, especially those who struggling with complex trauma and extreme ways of coping. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), drama therapy, and a relational approach to support you to get to know all parts of yourself, process stuck experiences, release burdens you may be carrying, and find more ease, balance, connection, and aliveness within yourself and in your relationships with loved ones.
Are you feelings stuck in old patterns? Are you longing for balance, connection, ease, and meaning in your life? I would love to help you move towards more healing, self-compassion, and joy. I have experience working with adults, families, and teens, especially those who struggling with complex trauma and extreme ways of coping. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), drama therapy, and a relational approach to support you to get to know all parts of yourself, process stuck experiences, release burdens you may be carrying, and find more ease, balance, connection, and aliveness within yourself and in your relationships with loved ones.
Life can feel chaotic when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, relationship strain, or unresolved pain. Maybe you find it hard to slow down, speak up for yourself, or stay connected with those who matter. You might be trying to show up for your family while ignoring your own needs. Whether you're seeking relief, clarity, or stronger emotional tools, therapy offers space to explore what’s beneath the surface. My clients want more than symptom relief — they want deeper self-connection and a sense of agency in their lives and relationships.
Life can feel chaotic when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, relationship strain, or unresolved pain. Maybe you find it hard to slow down, speak up for yourself, or stay connected with those who matter. You might be trying to show up for your family while ignoring your own needs. Whether you're seeking relief, clarity, or stronger emotional tools, therapy offers space to explore what’s beneath the surface. My clients want more than symptom relief — they want deeper self-connection and a sense of agency in their lives and relationships.
Welcome! Note: email is the best way reach me. Finding a therapist is daunting. The relationship tends to be the most consistent factor in whether therapy is successful, so I encourage you to trust your intuition. I work with adults (not couples) and adolescents over 14 on a variety of issues, including achieving greater mood stability, identity issues, improved relationships and sexuality, and recovery from trauma. I have experience working effectively with people who identify as trans, genderqueer, and those with diverse lifestyles. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in collaboration w/Journey Clinical.
Welcome! Note: email is the best way reach me. Finding a therapist is daunting. The relationship tends to be the most consistent factor in whether therapy is successful, so I encourage you to trust your intuition. I work with adults (not couples) and adolescents over 14 on a variety of issues, including achieving greater mood stability, identity issues, improved relationships and sexuality, and recovery from trauma. I have experience working effectively with people who identify as trans, genderqueer, and those with diverse lifestyles. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in collaboration w/Journey Clinical.
I provide support to individuals who desire to address issues in their lives causing difficulties and blockages. While I have a variety of experiences across different settings, the bulk of my experience is centered on working with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and trauma in Latinx, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and low-income communities, respectively. I help my clients process their experiences, identify needs, establish and meet goals that align with their overall vision for mental wellness. I aim to provide a space where folks can feel safe to be vulnerable and supported while healing and growing.
I provide support to individuals who desire to address issues in their lives causing difficulties and blockages. While I have a variety of experiences across different settings, the bulk of my experience is centered on working with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and trauma in Latinx, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and low-income communities, respectively. I help my clients process their experiences, identify needs, establish and meet goals that align with their overall vision for mental wellness. I aim to provide a space where folks can feel safe to be vulnerable and supported while healing and growing.
Good therapy is hard work, but through leaning in, you can look yourself in the mirror knowing that you're intentionally engaging with the areas of life that feel hardest. Doing this takes a balance of self-transparency and self-compassion, along with some encouragement and experimentation – our collaboration will help you get there. As a person and clinician, I'm down-to-earth, have a sense of humor, and love the work I do. I spend time outside sessions reflecting on our work so that so I can provide the best foundation for change possible.
Good therapy is hard work, but through leaning in, you can look yourself in the mirror knowing that you're intentionally engaging with the areas of life that feel hardest. Doing this takes a balance of self-transparency and self-compassion, along with some encouragement and experimentation – our collaboration will help you get there. As a person and clinician, I'm down-to-earth, have a sense of humor, and love the work I do. I spend time outside sessions reflecting on our work so that so I can provide the best foundation for change possible.
Serving couples, adults, young adults 17+, and families. If you are suffering in your relationship, or if you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, therapy can provide immediate relief so that you can move beyond simply getting by. Offering you a safe space is my privilege. Busy working professionals, new parents, or the newly retired, of all genders and orientations, are welcome in my practice. Completed specialized First Responder and Clinical Trauma training in 2025 to serve Fire Fighters. Additionally trained in MCBT, NVC, Somatic and Emotionally Focused Couples. Contact me for a free 20 minute consultation today.
Serving couples, adults, young adults 17+, and families. If you are suffering in your relationship, or if you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, therapy can provide immediate relief so that you can move beyond simply getting by. Offering you a safe space is my privilege. Busy working professionals, new parents, or the newly retired, of all genders and orientations, are welcome in my practice. Completed specialized First Responder and Clinical Trauma training in 2025 to serve Fire Fighters. Additionally trained in MCBT, NVC, Somatic and Emotionally Focused Couples. Contact me for a free 20 minute consultation today.
I offer long-term therapy for adults, children, and teens experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, the impact of traumatic experiences, and emotions that feel too unmanageable alone. By building a warm, trusting relationship, I help young clients cultivate deeper self-awareness and build confidence through play, conversation, and creativity. I also offer dyadic therapy for children 0–5 and caregivers to address emotional and behavioral problems and help strengthen attachment bonds. With adults, I tend to work with those who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed and are seeking more vitality in their work and relationships.
I offer long-term therapy for adults, children, and teens experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, the impact of traumatic experiences, and emotions that feel too unmanageable alone. By building a warm, trusting relationship, I help young clients cultivate deeper self-awareness and build confidence through play, conversation, and creativity. I also offer dyadic therapy for children 0–5 and caregivers to address emotional and behavioral problems and help strengthen attachment bonds. With adults, I tend to work with those who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed and are seeking more vitality in their work and relationships.
As a Sex & Relationship Therapist, I come from a person-centered, open-minded, sex-positive, trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, and multi-cultural perspective, to support my clients in creating a healthy, satisfying, and empowered sexuality and relationship with oneself and others. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and partners struggling with relationship & attachment issues, communication challenges, low libido/sex drive, differing/mismatched desires, and erectile/orgasm issues. I work with diverse populations from various races, cultures, identities and lifestyle choices.
As a Sex & Relationship Therapist, I come from a person-centered, open-minded, sex-positive, trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, and multi-cultural perspective, to support my clients in creating a healthy, satisfying, and empowered sexuality and relationship with oneself and others. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and partners struggling with relationship & attachment issues, communication challenges, low libido/sex drive, differing/mismatched desires, and erectile/orgasm issues. I work with diverse populations from various races, cultures, identities and lifestyle choices.
Life can be difficult. Sometimes we feel stuck. It may be that recent events, difficult feelings or relationship challenges are making it clear that some things are not working. It could be that stress, worry or confusion have felt overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns with yourself and the others you care most about. Within the frameworks of relational psychodynamic and somatic psychotherapy I offer a warm, supportive presence so you can explore whats difficult, hone your strengths and become more fully yourself.
Life can be difficult. Sometimes we feel stuck. It may be that recent events, difficult feelings or relationship challenges are making it clear that some things are not working. It could be that stress, worry or confusion have felt overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns with yourself and the others you care most about. Within the frameworks of relational psychodynamic and somatic psychotherapy I offer a warm, supportive presence so you can explore whats difficult, hone your strengths and become more fully yourself.
Sliding scale slot currently available! Are you feeling lost in your relationships, career or family life? Perhaps you never thought your relationships or life could be this hard. Maybe you’ve tried different things and nothing seems to work. I specialize in supporting clients to build better relationships and navigate life transitions. This includes helping partners with repetitive fights, communication challenges, intimacy issues and making hard decisions. I offer a Relationship Boost Program for newer/premarital couples, relationship therapy for those struggling and individual therapy around transitions, loss and purpose.
Sliding scale slot currently available! Are you feeling lost in your relationships, career or family life? Perhaps you never thought your relationships or life could be this hard. Maybe you’ve tried different things and nothing seems to work. I specialize in supporting clients to build better relationships and navigate life transitions. This includes helping partners with repetitive fights, communication challenges, intimacy issues and making hard decisions. I offer a Relationship Boost Program for newer/premarital couples, relationship therapy for those struggling and individual therapy around transitions, loss and purpose.
These uncertain times can feel overwhelming. I specialize in working within the LGBTQIA community. And I offer gender affirming care.If you're feeling anxious, depressed, or both, therapy could be helpful for you. Now is a great time to seek therapy and find a safe place to connect, mine resources, discover tools and explore ways to help you manage challenges. I provide a warm, practical and comfortable practice where you can expect to be treated with respect, kindness, a sense of humor, compassion. I see adult individuals, teens and families. I have over 30 years of experience with teens and parents. Come in person, or online.
These uncertain times can feel overwhelming. I specialize in working within the LGBTQIA community. And I offer gender affirming care.If you're feeling anxious, depressed, or both, therapy could be helpful for you. Now is a great time to seek therapy and find a safe place to connect, mine resources, discover tools and explore ways to help you manage challenges. I provide a warm, practical and comfortable practice where you can expect to be treated with respect, kindness, a sense of humor, compassion. I see adult individuals, teens and families. I have over 30 years of experience with teens and parents. Come in person, or online.
The decision to begin psychotherapy can come about for a variety of reasons. This may be your first time in therapy or it’s just the right time to get a fresh perspective. You may be struggling with feelings and experiences that are hard to make sense of or you may feel stuck, like you’ve tried everything, and nothing is working. What you do know is that it's getting to be more difficult to stay motivated and enjoy the things that you love. Psychotherapy can help to relieve these stressors and instead help you find ways to thrive.
The decision to begin psychotherapy can come about for a variety of reasons. This may be your first time in therapy or it’s just the right time to get a fresh perspective. You may be struggling with feelings and experiences that are hard to make sense of or you may feel stuck, like you’ve tried everything, and nothing is working. What you do know is that it's getting to be more difficult to stay motivated and enjoy the things that you love. Psychotherapy can help to relieve these stressors and instead help you find ways to thrive.
By the time a child with ADHD reaches the age of ten years old they have received over 20,000 additional messages of criticism than their non-ADHD counterparts. These stressors stack up over time and can build to a state of complex trauma by the time we reach young adulthood. What have these stressors done to dim your light?
Living with neurocomplexities like ADHD can cause us to expend massive amounts of emotional energy. Coping mechanisms crop up to try to shield us from shame and failure, and then end up becoming a trap that makes it difficult to imagine a future where your true personality can exist too.
By the time a child with ADHD reaches the age of ten years old they have received over 20,000 additional messages of criticism than their non-ADHD counterparts. These stressors stack up over time and can build to a state of complex trauma by the time we reach young adulthood. What have these stressors done to dim your light?
Living with neurocomplexities like ADHD can cause us to expend massive amounts of emotional energy. Coping mechanisms crop up to try to shield us from shame and failure, and then end up becoming a trap that makes it difficult to imagine a future where your true personality can exist too.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
Hannah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you're feeling stuck, struggling with recurring patterns in relationships, or navigating loss, trauma, or big life changes, I honor the courage it takes to seek support. Therapy can be a transformative step, offering a safe relationship and space where you explore parts of yourself that are asking to be known, connect with your deepest longings and aspirations, and cultivate greater clarity, compassion, and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Our collaborative work will be guided by your unique strengths, goals, and needs. It's my honor to witness and validate you, and trust your innate wisdom for growth and healing.
If you're feeling stuck, struggling with recurring patterns in relationships, or navigating loss, trauma, or big life changes, I honor the courage it takes to seek support. Therapy can be a transformative step, offering a safe relationship and space where you explore parts of yourself that are asking to be known, connect with your deepest longings and aspirations, and cultivate greater clarity, compassion, and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Our collaborative work will be guided by your unique strengths, goals, and needs. It's my honor to witness and validate you, and trust your innate wisdom for growth and healing.
Traumatic experiences, whether single incident or complex, can lead to relationship problems, shame, low self-esteem, problems trusting others, feeling unsafe, unhealthy relationship dynamics, maladaptive coping, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and reactivity to trauma triggers (startle response, emotional numbing, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, hypervigilance, dissociation, etc.). I treat clients whose problems have originated from traumatic experiences to help them heal from the past and to live a full life in the present.
Traumatic experiences, whether single incident or complex, can lead to relationship problems, shame, low self-esteem, problems trusting others, feeling unsafe, unhealthy relationship dynamics, maladaptive coping, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and reactivity to trauma triggers (startle response, emotional numbing, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, hypervigilance, dissociation, etc.). I treat clients whose problems have originated from traumatic experiences to help them heal from the past and to live a full life in the present.
I offer support for individuals and couples who want to strengthen their communication, set healthy boundaries, and build relationships with more ease and honesty. In all of my work, I hold space for people to metabolize emotions, make meaning of their experiences, and build deeper insight. Depending on your needs, this may include exploring cultural differences and their impact on your relationships with yourself or others. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or simply want to feel more connected, we’ll work together in a way that’s steady, respectful, and tailored to you.
I offer support for individuals and couples who want to strengthen their communication, set healthy boundaries, and build relationships with more ease and honesty. In all of my work, I hold space for people to metabolize emotions, make meaning of their experiences, and build deeper insight. Depending on your needs, this may include exploring cultural differences and their impact on your relationships with yourself or others. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or simply want to feel more connected, we’ll work together in a way that’s steady, respectful, and tailored to you.
Callie Millington
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Albany, CA 94706
・Now Accepting New Clients・I help couples and individuals find freedom from their most challenging patterns. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues, and specialize in helping couples navigate the impacts of developmental trauma. I work from an interpersonal, attachment-based, and Family Systems lens, and incorporate trauma-informed modalities of somatic awareness, mindfulness, and IFS/parts work.
・Now Accepting New Clients・I help couples and individuals find freedom from their most challenging patterns. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues, and specialize in helping couples navigate the impacts of developmental trauma. I work from an interpersonal, attachment-based, and Family Systems lens, and incorporate trauma-informed modalities of somatic awareness, mindfulness, and IFS/parts work.
I am a Harvard trained psychologist with over 15 years experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with individuals and families who are feeling stuck in their lives. Many of my clients report feeling overwhelmed with feelings of depression, hopelessness, anger, or low self-esteem. They may have experienced relationship or career conflicts, personal loss, trauma, or be in the middle of important life transitions. I also have advanced post-doctoral training in working with individuals who engage in potentially harmful behaviors and young adults struggling to develop their life path.
I am a Harvard trained psychologist with over 15 years experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with individuals and families who are feeling stuck in their lives. Many of my clients report feeling overwhelmed with feelings of depression, hopelessness, anger, or low self-esteem. They may have experienced relationship or career conflicts, personal loss, trauma, or be in the middle of important life transitions. I also have advanced post-doctoral training in working with individuals who engage in potentially harmful behaviors and young adults struggling to develop their life path.
I have always found the more relational and emotionally based this work is then the more rewarding and successful it is for clients and myself. I work with a wide range of clients. Their basic desire is to connect with themselves and others. Of late, it seems, many of my clients are couples; men ; adolescents; and mid-life and elderly of both sexes. Each are addressing important problems and/or transitional stages of life. Our work can be fearful and/or fearless, exciting and/or slow and always the challenge of facing not-knowing, making choices and exploring ourselves.
I have always found the more relational and emotionally based this work is then the more rewarding and successful it is for clients and myself. I work with a wide range of clients. Their basic desire is to connect with themselves and others. Of late, it seems, many of my clients are couples; men ; adolescents; and mid-life and elderly of both sexes. Each are addressing important problems and/or transitional stages of life. Our work can be fearful and/or fearless, exciting and/or slow and always the challenge of facing not-knowing, making choices and exploring ourselves.
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Bisexual Therapists
What is bisexual-affirming therapy?
Bisexual-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client’s bisexual identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual’s orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of bisexual people. This support is especially important, as research shows that bisexual individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to other groups. Bisexual-affirming therapy acknowledges that bisexual individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as invalidation, relationship challenges, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for bisexual partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship.
While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
What can a bisexual therapist help with?
Bisexual-affirming therapists can provide support across a wide range of concerns relevant to bisexual individuals. Whether through personal or professional experience, they often have specialized knowledge in areas such as the coming out process, navigating stereotypes, and dealing with common stressors. Relationship support is another key area of focus, as bisexual clients may face unique challenge when dating or maintaining relationships across genders. Affirming therapists can also help clients build coping strategies for managing discrimination or stigma.
Additionally, many bisexual-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. It's important to note that therapists provide can 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.
Additionally, many bisexual-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. It's important to note that therapists provide can 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.
How do I find a bisexual therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding bisexual-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.
During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.
During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.