LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA
I’m a trans, queer psychotherapist and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Certified Member.
My work centers individuals navigating challenges related to coming out, social and medical transition as well as interpersonal, familial, and intimate partner relationship dynamics. My client-therapist alliance centers collaboration, support, and acceptance. Theoretically, I approach our work from psychodynamic, relational, and narrative lenses.
I’m a trans, queer psychotherapist and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Certified Member.
My work centers individuals navigating challenges related to coming out, social and medical transition as well as interpersonal, familial, and intimate partner relationship dynamics. My client-therapist alliance centers collaboration, support, and acceptance. Theoretically, I approach our work from psychodynamic, relational, and narrative lenses.
I specialize in highly acute adolescents, complex family systems, LGBTQ+ individuals, and group dynamics and conflict resolution.
I help people identify what’s keeping them stuck and take clear, practical steps forward. My focus is on trauma, mood disorders, and suicidality, using a direct, engaged, and accountable approach. With concierge-level care and nationwide provider coordination, treatment stays consistent, intentional, and effective,so progress isn’t just felt, it’s sustained.
I specialize in highly acute adolescents, complex family systems, LGBTQ+ individuals, and group dynamics and conflict resolution.
I help people identify what’s keeping them stuck and take clear, practical steps forward. My focus is on trauma, mood disorders, and suicidality, using a direct, engaged, and accountable approach. With concierge-level care and nationwide provider coordination, treatment stays consistent, intentional, and effective,so progress isn’t just felt, it’s sustained.
You want to feel more connected — in your relationship, in your daily life, and within yourself. Maybe you're stuck in the same arguments or feel like your partner just doesn't see you. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, grief, or disconnection that's hard to name but impossible to ignore. I'm here to tell you — you're not broken, and it doesn’t have to stay this way. You're overwhelmed, tired, and ready for something to shift. You want more than just coping; you want real change, deeper love, and a more grounded sense of who you are.
You want to feel more connected — in your relationship, in your daily life, and within yourself. Maybe you're stuck in the same arguments or feel like your partner just doesn't see you. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, grief, or disconnection that's hard to name but impossible to ignore. I'm here to tell you — you're not broken, and it doesn’t have to stay this way. You're overwhelmed, tired, and ready for something to shift. You want more than just coping; you want real change, deeper love, and a more grounded sense of who you are.
I have treated trauma, mood (depression, bipolar) and anxiety disorders, grief, relational issues of every kind, demand avoidance, and worked with neurodivergent, gifted, BIPOC, and queer folx.
Are you struggling with emotional pain; paralyzing anxiety; procrastination or stagnation in life; relational issues (with family, partner, friends); self-esteem; stress/life management; self-imposed limitations, or any combination of these? Working with me begins with the agreement that you are the expert of yourself and I am merely a clinician who presents theories based on psychological science that might explain your experience; together, with you as the expert and me as the guide, we will come to a deeper understanding of your concerns and more importantly, how to navigate through and out of them.
I have treated trauma, mood (depression, bipolar) and anxiety disorders, grief, relational issues of every kind, demand avoidance, and worked with neurodivergent, gifted, BIPOC, and queer folx.
Are you struggling with emotional pain; paralyzing anxiety; procrastination or stagnation in life; relational issues (with family, partner, friends); self-esteem; stress/life management; self-imposed limitations, or any combination of these? Working with me begins with the agreement that you are the expert of yourself and I am merely a clinician who presents theories based on psychological science that might explain your experience; together, with you as the expert and me as the guide, we will come to a deeper understanding of your concerns and more importantly, how to navigate through and out of them.
I am a down-to-earth, compassionate, and genuine therapist who works with both individuals and couples/polycules. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I am kink-aware and affirm all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. I specialize in working with couples and those exploring or practicing alternative relationship styles or sexual expression—whether that’s a focus of therapy or you simply want an affirming space.
I have experience supporting clients with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, self-compassion, and sexual concerns, like desire mismatches, sexual pain, and sexual dysfunctions.
I am a down-to-earth, compassionate, and genuine therapist who works with both individuals and couples/polycules. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I am kink-aware and affirm all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. I specialize in working with couples and those exploring or practicing alternative relationship styles or sexual expression—whether that’s a focus of therapy or you simply want an affirming space.
I have experience supporting clients with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, self-compassion, and sexual concerns, like desire mismatches, sexual pain, and sexual dysfunctions.
Dr. Dixon De Silva is an expert in helping her clients manage and overcome a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depression, emotion dysregulation problems, suicide and self-harm thoughts, and trauma. She is also a specialist in reproductive mental health treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, PMS and PMDD, infant/pregnancy loss, and sexual trauma.
Dr. Dixon De Silva is an expert in helping her clients manage and overcome a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depression, emotion dysregulation problems, suicide and self-harm thoughts, and trauma. She is also a specialist in reproductive mental health treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, PMS and PMDD, infant/pregnancy loss, and sexual trauma.
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergence-affirming, based in Beverly Hills and serving clients throughout California via telehealth.
On paper, you're pulling it off. Beneath the surface of your life, nothing is still.
Adults come to me when anxiety, self-doubt, or creative burnout start affecting how they show up in their lives. Couples reach out when communication breaks down, intimacy feels like defusing a bomb, or they realize they've grown into different people. Attachment is often somewhere at the root of it. How you were loved, or weren't, still runs the show.
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergence-affirming, based in Beverly Hills and serving clients throughout California via telehealth.
On paper, you're pulling it off. Beneath the surface of your life, nothing is still.
Adults come to me when anxiety, self-doubt, or creative burnout start affecting how they show up in their lives. Couples reach out when communication breaks down, intimacy feels like defusing a bomb, or they realize they've grown into different people. Attachment is often somewhere at the root of it. How you were loved, or weren't, still runs the show.
I'm a first-generation, biracial, queer Filipina therapist who cares about social justice and compassionately brings these values into therapy.
Maybe you’re here because you’re in a season of life that feels hard or overwhelming. Maybe perfectionism, doubt, and pressures are weighing on you. Or you might feel called to get to know yourself more deeply. If so, you don’t have to venture on this journey alone. If you’re hoping to unfold your emotional truth and nurture your relationship with yourself and the world around you, we can honor your story, authenticity, desires, empowerment, and needs. My approach is heart centered, relational, and trauma informed. I believe it’s important to witness what has gone misunderstood and unseen in your story.
I'm a first-generation, biracial, queer Filipina therapist who cares about social justice and compassionately brings these values into therapy.
Maybe you’re here because you’re in a season of life that feels hard or overwhelming. Maybe perfectionism, doubt, and pressures are weighing on you. Or you might feel called to get to know yourself more deeply. If so, you don’t have to venture on this journey alone. If you’re hoping to unfold your emotional truth and nurture your relationship with yourself and the world around you, we can honor your story, authenticity, desires, empowerment, and needs. My approach is heart centered, relational, and trauma informed. I believe it’s important to witness what has gone misunderstood and unseen in your story.
My practice is especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals, creatives, writers, artists, and professionals navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or creative blocks.
I especially enjoy helping clients who feel stuck, whether because of anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, or major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward.
My practice is especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals, creatives, writers, artists, and professionals navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or creative blocks.
I especially enjoy helping clients who feel stuck, whether because of anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, or major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward.
I also have a passion for providing therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiverse affirming.
The search for a therapist can feel intimidating and overwhelming. It can be especially hard if you have a history of difficult relationships. Knowing this, my initial goal when working with clients is building a warm and trusting relationship. I work primarily from an attachment and relational orientation, so I believe that the relationship we create together is the most important tool to help you reach your goals. In our sessions, you can expect me to be present, authentic, and attuned. While working together, I hope to help you strengthen your relationships with yourself and others, by gaining insight and tangible tools.
I also have a passion for providing therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiverse affirming.
The search for a therapist can feel intimidating and overwhelming. It can be especially hard if you have a history of difficult relationships. Knowing this, my initial goal when working with clients is building a warm and trusting relationship. I work primarily from an attachment and relational orientation, so I believe that the relationship we create together is the most important tool to help you reach your goals. In our sessions, you can expect me to be present, authentic, and attuned. While working together, I hope to help you strengthen your relationships with yourself and others, by gaining insight and tangible tools.
Queer Baddie Therapy: LGBTQ Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
One who can take you from been-through-it to queer baddie.
So what's next? First, book an intro call with me. If I pass your vibe check, we'll book a session. From there: you'll talk, I'll listen and use modern trauma treatments like EMDR, DBT, and IFS to help you heal. I'll use my expertise to guide the journey, but you'll set the pace. Together, we'll work to heal your trauma in a way that’s gentle, yet effective.
One who can take you from been-through-it to queer baddie.
So what's next? First, book an intro call with me. If I pass your vibe check, we'll book a session. From there: you'll talk, I'll listen and use modern trauma treatments like EMDR, DBT, and IFS to help you heal. I'll use my expertise to guide the journey, but you'll set the pace. Together, we'll work to heal your trauma in a way that’s gentle, yet effective.
You've mastered the art of looking like you're fine, but inside you're scared & exhausted. Maybe you're living with intrusive memories, panic, nightmares, shame, constant tension, lingering pain, or that sense that something catastrophic could happen at any moment. You blame yourself for things that were never your fault, struggle to trust your gut, or wonder why relationships feel so hard.
I specialize in helping women heal from sexual assault, sexual abuse, & complex trauma so they can stop just surviving & finally begin feeling safe, connected, & like themselves again.
You've mastered the art of looking like you're fine, but inside you're scared & exhausted. Maybe you're living with intrusive memories, panic, nightmares, shame, constant tension, lingering pain, or that sense that something catastrophic could happen at any moment. You blame yourself for things that were never your fault, struggle to trust your gut, or wonder why relationships feel so hard.
I specialize in helping women heal from sexual assault, sexual abuse, & complex trauma so they can stop just surviving & finally begin feeling safe, connected, & like themselves again.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and evolving process grounded in compassion, acceptance, and mutual respect. My goal is not only to help you find relief from distress but also to support you in living more authentically and with greater purpose.
My approach is strength-based and highly individualized. I integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with practical tools tailored to your specific needs, identities, and life context. Treatment plans are personalized, flexible, and rooted in the latest research and clinical training.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and evolving process grounded in compassion, acceptance, and mutual respect. My goal is not only to help you find relief from distress but also to support you in living more authentically and with greater purpose.
My approach is strength-based and highly individualized. I integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with practical tools tailored to your specific needs, identities, and life context. Treatment plans are personalized, flexible, and rooted in the latest research and clinical training.
Many people who work well with me are those who found previous therapy to be too dry and uninvolved. Others are curious about working somatically and seek me out for that. Therapy is challenging, vulnerable work and it does not stop when a given session ends. The way you engage with yourself – your dreams, the art you make or are drawn to, and of course the way you participate in relationships are all things that deserve attention and fuel your ability to participate well in therapy. I enjoy working with folks who take this to heart, are genuinely curious about how they've come to be this way, and are ready to invest in change.
Many people who work well with me are those who found previous therapy to be too dry and uninvolved. Others are curious about working somatically and seek me out for that. Therapy is challenging, vulnerable work and it does not stop when a given session ends. The way you engage with yourself – your dreams, the art you make or are drawn to, and of course the way you participate in relationships are all things that deserve attention and fuel your ability to participate well in therapy. I enjoy working with folks who take this to heart, are genuinely curious about how they've come to be this way, and are ready to invest in change.
I work with thoughtful, introspective people of all ages who are in some kind of in-between. On the surface, life might look fine, but underneath are lacking fulfillment or meaning, feel caught between who you are and who you’re “supposed” to be, experiencing mood swings, an ever-present anxiety, relationship and family tensions, creative burnout, or a sense that the life they’re living doesn’t quite fit.
Together, we'll work towards purposeful and courageous living that's more aligned with your values, creativity, and spirit and less driven by fear, stress, comparison, and guilt.
I work with thoughtful, introspective people of all ages who are in some kind of in-between. On the surface, life might look fine, but underneath are lacking fulfillment or meaning, feel caught between who you are and who you’re “supposed” to be, experiencing mood swings, an ever-present anxiety, relationship and family tensions, creative burnout, or a sense that the life they’re living doesn’t quite fit.
Together, we'll work towards purposeful and courageous living that's more aligned with your values, creativity, and spirit and less driven by fear, stress, comparison, and guilt.
I am a multiethnic, queer, neurodivergent therapist experienced in working with trauma, eating disorders, identity development, intimate partner relationships, families, and body image.
Does it all feel like a lot and maybe a little scary to find the right therapist? I often work with people who want a better relationship with themselves, a deeper connection in their relationships, who struggle with trying to get it all right, and those who have experienced trauma. In my work, I center you as the expert of your experience and bring my experience and learnings to explore all that impacts and shapes you and your needs. I believe healing in therapy happens when we feel safe enough to show up with courage and vulnerability. If this sounds like you, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
I am a multiethnic, queer, neurodivergent therapist experienced in working with trauma, eating disorders, identity development, intimate partner relationships, families, and body image.
Does it all feel like a lot and maybe a little scary to find the right therapist? I often work with people who want a better relationship with themselves, a deeper connection in their relationships, who struggle with trying to get it all right, and those who have experienced trauma. In my work, I center you as the expert of your experience and bring my experience and learnings to explore all that impacts and shapes you and your needs. I believe healing in therapy happens when we feel safe enough to show up with courage and vulnerability. If this sounds like you, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
As a Black clinician, I also provide a unique perspective by integrating a strong multicultural framework to fully understand your experiences, relationships and the way you navigate to the world around you. Brionne (Bri) Clemons is an Associate Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. Bri received her Undergraduate Degree from California State University Northridge in 2016, Majoring in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice as well Minoring in Africana Studies. Bri continued her education at California State University Northridge receiving her Masters in Social Work, Class of 2018.
As a Black clinician, I also provide a unique perspective by integrating a strong multicultural framework to fully understand your experiences, relationships and the way you navigate to the world around you. Brionne (Bri) Clemons is an Associate Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. Bri received her Undergraduate Degree from California State University Northridge in 2016, Majoring in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice as well Minoring in Africana Studies. Bri continued her education at California State University Northridge receiving her Masters in Social Work, Class of 2018.
Sometimes, our thoughts can become so frightening that we feel trapped inside our own minds. With over two decades of clinical experience, I'm here to help you find comfort within yourself and your relationships, without the use of medication. I help people taper from existing prescriptions when appropriate. I see clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents.
I blend techniques such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapies), DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, existential therapy, and guided imagery. Due to the complexity of human experience, I adapt my therapeutic approach based on the individual needs of each client.
Sometimes, our thoughts can become so frightening that we feel trapped inside our own minds. With over two decades of clinical experience, I'm here to help you find comfort within yourself and your relationships, without the use of medication. I help people taper from existing prescriptions when appropriate. I see clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents.
I blend techniques such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapies), DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, existential therapy, and guided imagery. Due to the complexity of human experience, I adapt my therapeutic approach based on the individual needs of each client.
I operate from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, with an emphasis in upholding anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming practices.
My clinical work is primarily informed by my own lived experience. Many of my clients are children of immigrants, high achievers and people pleasers who struggle with anxiety, depression, boundaries, perfectionism, shame, self worth and relationship issues. My areas of specialty include intergenerational trauma, OCD, phobias, addiction and cultural identity.
I operate from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, with an emphasis in upholding anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming practices.
My clinical work is primarily informed by my own lived experience. Many of my clients are children of immigrants, high achievers and people pleasers who struggle with anxiety, depression, boundaries, perfectionism, shame, self worth and relationship issues. My areas of specialty include intergenerational trauma, OCD, phobias, addiction and cultural identity.
You deserve healing, not just survival. If anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt feel overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. As Latinxs, we’re often taught to be strong for everyone else, but true strength is allowing yourself to heal. Using EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting (BSP), mindfulness, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), I help clients break cycles of trauma, find self-trust, and move forward with clarity. For survivors of abuse, healing can feel heavy—but you don’t have to do it alone. Your pain is real, but so is your resilience. Reach out, and let’s take this step together.
You deserve healing, not just survival. If anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt feel overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. As Latinxs, we’re often taught to be strong for everyone else, but true strength is allowing yourself to heal. Using EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting (BSP), mindfulness, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), I help clients break cycles of trauma, find self-trust, and move forward with clarity. For survivors of abuse, healing can feel heavy—but you don’t have to do it alone. Your pain is real, but so is your resilience. Reach out, and let’s take this step together.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.