LGBTQ+ Therapists in Culver City, CA

Life can be uncomfortable and at times we might find ourselves stuck in this discomfort (and wanting it to go away!). For me, therapy ultimately boils down to radical acceptance and self-compassion. Therapy is an opportunity for us to uncover a deeper understanding of ourselves and the identities we hold. It is about embracing that oftentimes there’s nothing to “fix”, and instead our task is to slow down, notice and then exercise self-compassion. We live in a society that idolizes perfection at the expense of mental wellbeing. The mere practice of trusting this can be liberating.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost? Is your past keeping you weighed down? Have you tried EVERYTHING to change this discomfort but you're not moving forward? Together, we can address these roadblocks and get you on your way to living a meaningful life.

I believe there is opportunity for healing within the suffering we experience. Psychotherapy can be a way to look directly at what is happening and how it impacts you. I think it is in this looking that growth and change happens. I welcome diversity and practice from a client-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-racist approach. I primarily provide services to: LGBTQIA + identified adults and allies; therapists, medical providers, healers, coaches, activists, and educators; people wanting their spiritual, plant and psychedelic medicines, rituals, ceremonies, and sacred experiences to be more integrative in their lives.

I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking a deeper awareness of their past, in order to understand themselves in the present and thrive in the future. I strive to create trusting relationships with my clients that allow us to work together collaboratively. I typically help clients with relational issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions and trauma. I utilize a LGBTQIA + affirmative lens and fuse together a psychodynamic approach and when appropriate Attachment Focused EMDR to target traumas. I have also completed the level 1 training of the Gottman Method and utilize this practice when working with couples.

Some of the questions my clients often grapple with in therapy include: What has served me in the past that no longer serves me? Which choices help me open to experience rather than withdraw? How can I rely on my strengths to overcome obstacles? How do I grow from connections and disconnections in my relationships? I am primarily guided by the unique qualities and needs of each person or couple, and work collaboratively towards their desired outcomes. When appropriate, I provide suggestions for behavioral practices between sessions, in order to bridge what we do in therapy to your everyday life.

Inattention. Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences.

NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.

I sought therapy to heal and break free of the trans -generational cycle of trauma. My passion is working with trauma survivors to help them heal and break the trans -generational cycles in their lives. I enjoy working with Bipoc, queer , and neuro-divergent individuals. My specialities are racial trauma, identity (sexual, personal, and cultural), sex therapy, relationships, and life transitions. I want to help you communicate more effectively, become more vulnerable, gain a better understanding of who you are, increase your self compassion, let go of fear, decrease your anxiety, and embrace your strength and power.

I think therapeutic relationships work best when there is a foundation of emotional safety and a balance of active engagement and moments to rest and take in. As a therapist I find that so often our earliest relationships teach us what we can or cannot seek help for, what is okay or not okay to feel, and how we can or cannot depend on others. These experiences leave an invisible imprint on our lives that can play out indirectly, leaving their origins obscured. One of the ways insight is helpful is that it makes us aware of this imprint, allowing us to have agency in moments where we might otherwise behave in old, unhelpful ways.

As a strengths-based therapist, I am here as a warm and compassionate partner to walk alongside you through some of life's most difficult challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, process, and cope with past pain, present fears, and future uncertainties. I provide empathy, insight, and a fresh perspective, as we sort through the muck of life together, and you discover your own inner strength and power. You experience healing hope. I'm highly intuitive, coupled with an open heart, and experience working with a range of emotional issues to help guide you toward leading the fulfilling life you desire.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Whether you are looking to end an addiction, process complex trauma and shame, or overcome your self-limiting beliefs I am here to help. My extensive experience in the field, as well as my own personal work has led me to the understanding that there is a way out. I treat those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, children of addict/alcoholics, borderline personality, betrayal trauma, sex/porn addiction, and other issues. Through the therapeutic process I can help you to better understand what you have been through and how to overcome your current struggles to live your fullest, best life.

Psychotherapy has the greatest impact when it is collaborative, interactive, and trauma-informed. I provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down & untangle the messiness of being a human. Some of the goals of our work together will include: managing stressors, breaking old patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and weathering the upsets of life through mindfulness, co-regulation, and self-compassion. Therapy is about connecting to your strengths and learning how to integrate your experiences, including your traumas, into a healed, authentic sense of self. I am trained in attachment-focused EMDR & the Hakomi method.

Do you feel useful and fulfilled in life? Are your relationships deep and meaningful? Are all your dreams coming true? Or are you overwhelmed by life? Do you doubt yourself? Are you disappointed with the people closest to you? If you are experiencing difficulty coping with the realities of your life and find yourself sinking into negativity, I can help you. In a compassionate, safe environment we can work together to overcome your problems. We can address the issues that are limiting your enjoyment of life and holding you back from happiness as your authentic self.

Does anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, confusion, helplessness, anger, or shame overwhelm you? Maybe a recent loss or previous trauma affects the way you are coping. Perhaps you struggle to navigate your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or relationships. Let me help you find meaning, patterns, and ultimately relief, with compassion, insight, and tools to heal. Through this process, I hope you will find a greater sense of calm, clarity, and agency.

I'm passionate about helping people who are curious and thoughtful, who struggle with anxiety and want a better understanding of themselves and their impact on those around them. I have a specialty in working with people who are overthinkers, who long for deeper relationships but get caught in circular patterns of repetitive and persistent thoughts that prevent them from being fully present and connected. I work with individuals and couples to develop new insights, reduce anxiety, establish balance in their lives, and develop meaningful & satisfying relationships, both emotionally and sexually.

Welcome to my practice! Whether you are feeling stuck, or anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or in despair: I am a seasoned therapist with a practice designed to help you develop the skills you need to face life's challenges and the resilience and strength to prepare you to embrace a new path. I recognize and respect that it takes courage to make the first move towards changing your life for the better. I shall be with you every step of the way to support and guide you on your personal journey.