Lesbian Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world. I'm Dr. Lisette Montañez, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad and Vista. I help teens, adults, and couples untangle the emotional threads that weave through their past and present. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, processing trauma, or exploring your identity, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings at your own pace. I am actively taking new patients 4/1/2026.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world. I'm Dr. Lisette Montañez, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad and Vista. I help teens, adults, and couples untangle the emotional threads that weave through their past and present. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, processing trauma, or exploring your identity, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings at your own pace. I am actively taking new patients 4/1/2026.
Julia Malone | CA, AZ, VA Couple & EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
11 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Feeling like "It's me, HI, I'm the problem it's me"? The anxiety and overwhelm just feel too much and you're looking for a place to unpack some painful memories from the past. As you've gotten older, navigated relationships, or have had children of your own, you have really been struggling to feel confident and find clarity in navigating life's challenges. I'm Julia and I help adults work through generational (complex) trauma alleviate their anxiety, change patterns of perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency and connect deeply with themselves and those they love. Let's break cycles of generational trauma together!
Feeling like "It's me, HI, I'm the problem it's me"? The anxiety and overwhelm just feel too much and you're looking for a place to unpack some painful memories from the past. As you've gotten older, navigated relationships, or have had children of your own, you have really been struggling to feel confident and find clarity in navigating life's challenges. I'm Julia and I help adults work through generational (complex) trauma alleviate their anxiety, change patterns of perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency and connect deeply with themselves and those they love. Let's break cycles of generational trauma together!
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are considering therapy. Therapy is for anyone who is seeking personal growth, resilience for past or current trauma, suffering, and other difficult emotions, and support during the hard bits of life and living. Some of my clients have diagnoses of mood disorders, but most are simply trying to navigate life's challenges. I have particular expertise in working with grief, caregiving, self-identity, and enduring relational themes. Therapy helps my clients feel like they have a partner in their self-work and someone who is always rooting for them.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are considering therapy. Therapy is for anyone who is seeking personal growth, resilience for past or current trauma, suffering, and other difficult emotions, and support during the hard bits of life and living. Some of my clients have diagnoses of mood disorders, but most are simply trying to navigate life's challenges. I have particular expertise in working with grief, caregiving, self-identity, and enduring relational themes. Therapy helps my clients feel like they have a partner in their self-work and someone who is always rooting for them.
Do you understand your emotions intellectually but struggle to actually feel or trust them? You may find yourself stuck in old patterns, carrying the impact of past experiences, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. My name is Kyra and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. Together, we can explore the attachment wounds and inner narratives that keep you feeling stuck, helping you reconnect with your emotions, build self-trust, and create a greater sense of wholeness in your everyday life.
Do you understand your emotions intellectually but struggle to actually feel or trust them? You may find yourself stuck in old patterns, carrying the impact of past experiences, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. My name is Kyra and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. Together, we can explore the attachment wounds and inner narratives that keep you feeling stuck, helping you reconnect with your emotions, build self-trust, and create a greater sense of wholeness in your everyday life.
It is so lovely to see you here. Congratulations on taking the first (and sometimes hardest) step in improving your mental health and quality of life! I am a neuropsychologist, which means I specialize in the evaluation & diagnosis of brain disorders. I can help answer questions such as "Do I have memory difficulties...ADHD, a learning disorder, dementia, or brain changes from a head injury or other illness?" or "How can I improve my organization or memory while dealing with symptoms of my diagnosis such as ADHD or a stroke".
It is so lovely to see you here. Congratulations on taking the first (and sometimes hardest) step in improving your mental health and quality of life! I am a neuropsychologist, which means I specialize in the evaluation & diagnosis of brain disorders. I can help answer questions such as "Do I have memory difficulties...ADHD, a learning disorder, dementia, or brain changes from a head injury or other illness?" or "How can I improve my organization or memory while dealing with symptoms of my diagnosis such as ADHD or a stroke".
Bianca Dancy
Marriage & Family Therapist, Bianca Dancy, MS, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer therapist who works with couples and individuals looking to improve their quality of life, sense of wellbeing, and relationships with themselves and their loved ones. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout, working to build healthy relationships, accommodating neurodivergence, or navigating relational trauma, I can support you in developing self-awareness and emotional regulation techniques, improving communication and conflict resolution skills, building empathy and emotional intimacy, and challenging negative relationship patterns. I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQIA+ folks.
I am a queer therapist who works with couples and individuals looking to improve their quality of life, sense of wellbeing, and relationships with themselves and their loved ones. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout, working to build healthy relationships, accommodating neurodivergence, or navigating relational trauma, I can support you in developing self-awareness and emotional regulation techniques, improving communication and conflict resolution skills, building empathy and emotional intimacy, and challenging negative relationship patterns. I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQIA+ folks.
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If your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread with constant fighting, an affair that's come to light, or the quiet sense that you're becoming roommates instead of partners, you don't have to figure out if it's fixable alone. At Estes Therapy, we specialize in helping couples in crisis reconnect, rebuild trust after betrayal, and break the cycles that keep pulling them apart. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, our therapists help you understand why you keep having the same fight — and how to stop having it. Text, call, or book online.
Accepting New Clients!
If your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread with constant fighting, an affair that's come to light, or the quiet sense that you're becoming roommates instead of partners, you don't have to figure out if it's fixable alone. At Estes Therapy, we specialize in helping couples in crisis reconnect, rebuild trust after betrayal, and break the cycles that keep pulling them apart. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, our therapists help you understand why you keep having the same fight — and how to stop having it. Text, call, or book online.
De'Ondra Young is a dedicated Psychological Associate and Doctoral-level Candidate who provides both therapeutic support and neuropsychological assessment. She is passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those navigating the impact of intergenerational trauma. De'Ondra believes that healing involves honoring the whole person, their history, identity, and unique strengths in a collaborative and respectful process.
De'Ondra Young is a dedicated Psychological Associate and Doctoral-level Candidate who provides both therapeutic support and neuropsychological assessment. She is passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those navigating the impact of intergenerational trauma. De'Ondra believes that healing involves honoring the whole person, their history, identity, and unique strengths in a collaborative and respectful process.
I am licensed in CA, AZ and MN and can provide IN-PERSON in Minneapolis or Telehealth in all 3 States. Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you feel stuck in your relationships, career or family; if inner peace and contentment elude you; if you feel lost and overwhelmed but aren’t sure why; if you feel that others got the instructions on how to do life but you missed the memo, perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short. You are worth this.
I am licensed in CA, AZ and MN and can provide IN-PERSON in Minneapolis or Telehealth in all 3 States. Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you feel stuck in your relationships, career or family; if inner peace and contentment elude you; if you feel lost and overwhelmed but aren’t sure why; if you feel that others got the instructions on how to do life but you missed the memo, perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short. You are worth this.
Life seems intense, overwhelming, or stressful right now. Fear, anger, and exhaustion are familiar emotions. Your parent/boss/spouse just doesn't get it and you don't know how to explain it to them. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, coming out to your family or to your child(ren), experiencing separation/divorce, ready to transition, or coping with loss. You want a safe place to discuss and leave behind feelings of loneliness, sadness, and confusion. You want to figure out a way to get through the week (the day!) and the next. You want relief. You want to be understood. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free.
Life seems intense, overwhelming, or stressful right now. Fear, anger, and exhaustion are familiar emotions. Your parent/boss/spouse just doesn't get it and you don't know how to explain it to them. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, coming out to your family or to your child(ren), experiencing separation/divorce, ready to transition, or coping with loss. You want a safe place to discuss and leave behind feelings of loneliness, sadness, and confusion. You want to figure out a way to get through the week (the day!) and the next. You want relief. You want to be understood. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free.
Do you spend much of your time taking care of everyone else but feel your own needs fall to the side? Maybe you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no. You overthink conversations long after they've ended, worry about disappointing people, or feel like you're constantly trying to be "good enough."
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. These patterns often develop for good reasons, even if they no longer serve you. Together, we'll discover where they came from, how they've shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, and how to create new ways of living that feel more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
Do you spend much of your time taking care of everyone else but feel your own needs fall to the side? Maybe you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no. You overthink conversations long after they've ended, worry about disappointing people, or feel like you're constantly trying to be "good enough."
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. These patterns often develop for good reasons, even if they no longer serve you. Together, we'll discover where they came from, how they've shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, and how to create new ways of living that feel more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
I love being a therapist and feel honored to be a part of my clients’ wellness journey. Specializing in trauma-informed somatic therapy, I help people tap into their body’s wisdom to help them feel more integrated in body, mind and spirit. No matter what you are experiencing, you will be met with warmth, patience, and curiosity.
We all need help sometimes. Navigating life's challenges with a compassionate guide can make all of the difference. If you are feeling lost or directionless, stuck in limiting patterns or beliefs or are searching for something more, I am here to help. I'd feel honored to collaborate with you to cultivate positive habits, resilience, and loving relationships that align with your values. I thoroughly love what I do and I am ready to provide support and encouragement on your healing journey.
We all need help sometimes. Navigating life's challenges with a compassionate guide can make all of the difference. If you are feeling lost or directionless, stuck in limiting patterns or beliefs or are searching for something more, I am here to help. I'd feel honored to collaborate with you to cultivate positive habits, resilience, and loving relationships that align with your values. I thoroughly love what I do and I am ready to provide support and encouragement on your healing journey.
I prefer to work with adults and couples who are invested in learning more about themselves and their relationships as a means to address the problems they currently experience. I view problems as opportunities for growth and see my role as helping you draw on your personal resources to become the person you wish to be. I have worked with all age groups and a wide range of problems in clinical, university, and private practice settings. Professional activities include teaching and supervising psychology graduate students and professional therapists, writing, editing, conducting workshops and presentations, and serving my profession.
I prefer to work with adults and couples who are invested in learning more about themselves and their relationships as a means to address the problems they currently experience. I view problems as opportunities for growth and see my role as helping you draw on your personal resources to become the person you wish to be. I have worked with all age groups and a wide range of problems in clinical, university, and private practice settings. Professional activities include teaching and supervising psychology graduate students and professional therapists, writing, editing, conducting workshops and presentations, and serving my profession.
Are you known for being a perfectionist, but underneath that mask, you feel anxious, emotionally chaotic, and overwhelmed? Making mistakes or showing flaws brings up fear of rejection and judgment. Imposter syndrome rears its ugly head. You want to feel safe and relax, but you just can't allow yourself to. You're exhausted, but there's no option but to keep pushing on. I'm Dr. Jean Jho, a licensed psychologist at CTG in Carlsbad. I help young adults and high-achieving professionals untangle the patterns that keep them stuck — in their relationships, their identity, and their sense of self.
Are you known for being a perfectionist, but underneath that mask, you feel anxious, emotionally chaotic, and overwhelmed? Making mistakes or showing flaws brings up fear of rejection and judgment. Imposter syndrome rears its ugly head. You want to feel safe and relax, but you just can't allow yourself to. You're exhausted, but there's no option but to keep pushing on. I'm Dr. Jean Jho, a licensed psychologist at CTG in Carlsbad. I help young adults and high-achieving professionals untangle the patterns that keep them stuck — in their relationships, their identity, and their sense of self.
Hi, I'm Lakshmi and I'm a bisexual, kinky, cisgender South Indian immigrant woman. I'm an EMDR sex and trauma, couples and women's therapist, who also works from intuitive and somatic lenses. As a member of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, I hope to support you on your journey by creating an atmosphere of warmth, safety, and curiosity. I work with individuals, couples/partnerships, and families of every ability, age, gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation. My practice is grounded in feminist, multicultural, anti-oppression, and anti-capitalist frameworks.
Hi, I'm Lakshmi and I'm a bisexual, kinky, cisgender South Indian immigrant woman. I'm an EMDR sex and trauma, couples and women's therapist, who also works from intuitive and somatic lenses. As a member of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, I hope to support you on your journey by creating an atmosphere of warmth, safety, and curiosity. I work with individuals, couples/partnerships, and families of every ability, age, gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation. My practice is grounded in feminist, multicultural, anti-oppression, and anti-capitalist frameworks.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
Telehealth in California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Canada. You are warmly invited you to share in the amazing possibilities of psychotherapy. Psychotherapy can be instrumental in recovery from challenges of mind and heart including: depression, anxiety, trauma, finding purpose, life transitions, and many more. It can make heartbreak understandable, tolerable, and even growth-producing. It can provide the foundation for creating new healthier relationships based on respect, trust, compromise, and compassion. It can take an ordinary life and make it extraordinarily rich and purposeful.
Telehealth in California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Canada. You are warmly invited you to share in the amazing possibilities of psychotherapy. Psychotherapy can be instrumental in recovery from challenges of mind and heart including: depression, anxiety, trauma, finding purpose, life transitions, and many more. It can make heartbreak understandable, tolerable, and even growth-producing. It can provide the foundation for creating new healthier relationships based on respect, trust, compromise, and compassion. It can take an ordinary life and make it extraordinarily rich and purposeful.
Trish Vernazza, M.A. is an experienced, caring professional who can assist you in achieving a fully integrated life by focusing on your strengths and potential. Achieving a healthy and positive balance in our lives is the key to understanding our own mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health along with personal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment while assisting you to experience, identify and understand the personal barriers which are getting in your way. Working with many clients of many ethnic and culture backgrounds and alternative lifestyles I provide a environment that helps develop personal insight.
Trish Vernazza, M.A. is an experienced, caring professional who can assist you in achieving a fully integrated life by focusing on your strengths and potential. Achieving a healthy and positive balance in our lives is the key to understanding our own mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health along with personal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment while assisting you to experience, identify and understand the personal barriers which are getting in your way. Working with many clients of many ethnic and culture backgrounds and alternative lifestyles I provide a environment that helps develop personal insight.
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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.