Lesbian Therapists in El Segundo, CA
Do you have trauma or painful life experiences that are holding you back from expressing your gender and sexuality? Is stress and anxiety getting in the way of you living a full and meaningful life? A therapist is a safe person to support you with these very concerns. I will help you see past the lies that your anxiety, depression, or trauma tell you about yourself, so that you can see yourself with new eyes and learn to love and accept yourself as you are. Embracing yourself without judgment makes it easier to cope with life stress and conflict and to heal from trauma.
Do you have trauma or painful life experiences that are holding you back from expressing your gender and sexuality? Is stress and anxiety getting in the way of you living a full and meaningful life? A therapist is a safe person to support you with these very concerns. I will help you see past the lies that your anxiety, depression, or trauma tell you about yourself, so that you can see yourself with new eyes and learn to love and accept yourself as you are. Embracing yourself without judgment makes it easier to cope with life stress and conflict and to heal from trauma.
Hi and welcome. I am so glad you are here! Making the decision to seek support is monumental, and possibly the first action towards beginning to shift how you are feeling. The work has already started.
I would love to show up for you and be with you as we explore life's stormy waters. You do not need to shoulder your stresses alone. We will journey through these uncharted territories together. I hope you reach out.
Hi and welcome. I am so glad you are here! Making the decision to seek support is monumental, and possibly the first action towards beginning to shift how you are feeling. The work has already started.
I would love to show up for you and be with you as we explore life's stormy waters. You do not need to shoulder your stresses alone. We will journey through these uncharted territories together. I hope you reach out.
Therapy is a great opportunity to learn more about authentic, effective communication that can improve your relationships, including with yourself! It can also be helpful in dealing with change, unresolved issues, strengths-building, and creative process. Feeling heard by someone caring in a calm, judgment-free zone can go a really long way.
My clients are individual adults, couples, and teens and often work with anxiety and depression, unresolved issues, life transitions, and relationships. Therapy can sometimes be challenging, yet can also offer relief from symptoms, useful tools, and inspiration for new possibilities.
Therapy is a great opportunity to learn more about authentic, effective communication that can improve your relationships, including with yourself! It can also be helpful in dealing with change, unresolved issues, strengths-building, and creative process. Feeling heard by someone caring in a calm, judgment-free zone can go a really long way.
My clients are individual adults, couples, and teens and often work with anxiety and depression, unresolved issues, life transitions, and relationships. Therapy can sometimes be challenging, yet can also offer relief from symptoms, useful tools, and inspiration for new possibilities.
I specialize in healing Relationships and am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I can support you and your spouse, partner, child, relative or friend in deepening understanding and improving communication. Whether your relationship is in trouble, needs fine tuning or is dissolving, I can help. We will work to move through any fears or pain that are blocking your way. While the journey can be challenging, my goal is to travel alongside you with compassion and support.
I specialize in healing Relationships and am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I can support you and your spouse, partner, child, relative or friend in deepening understanding and improving communication. Whether your relationship is in trouble, needs fine tuning or is dissolving, I can help. We will work to move through any fears or pain that are blocking your way. While the journey can be challenging, my goal is to travel alongside you with compassion and support.
Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, low mood, or trouble with your interpersonal relationships? Are you finding it difficult to communicate effectively with the people in your life? I specialize in working with teens, adults, families, and couples who are struggling with boundaries, communication, and overall barriers in their relationships. In addition to seeing these individuals in my private practice, I have worked within multiple school districts, a treatment center, and a non-profit community mental health center.
Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, low mood, or trouble with your interpersonal relationships? Are you finding it difficult to communicate effectively with the people in your life? I specialize in working with teens, adults, families, and couples who are struggling with boundaries, communication, and overall barriers in their relationships. In addition to seeing these individuals in my private practice, I have worked within multiple school districts, a treatment center, and a non-profit community mental health center.
It is daunting finding a therapist! Especially when choosing to explore and find support around grief, loss, trauma and anxiety. The desire to feel better about ourselves is a part of our intrinsic being. I can be there as a support and sounding board for you, your loved ones & family. With the goal of accepting your perfectly imperfect self, we can work effectively with each other to find your joy, or at the very least, how to make it through each day to the next. Discovering that you are deserving and important can be life changing and attainable.
It is daunting finding a therapist! Especially when choosing to explore and find support around grief, loss, trauma and anxiety. The desire to feel better about ourselves is a part of our intrinsic being. I can be there as a support and sounding board for you, your loved ones & family. With the goal of accepting your perfectly imperfect self, we can work effectively with each other to find your joy, or at the very least, how to make it through each day to the next. Discovering that you are deserving and important can be life changing and attainable.
Lisa LaGuardia Fischer, LMFT in Oregon & CA and a Board Certified Health Coach. She is Founder & Director of S2S. She received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles, CA. Lisa provides a unique approach of blending Spiritual/Mindfulness-Based techniques; challenging negative thoughts/beliefs; coping tools; 12-Step Recovery (if applicable); and the exploration of the unconscious mind/childhood trauma/wounds. Lisa and her team works with adults, teens and families suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma. Lisa has years of experience working in addiction recovery.
Lisa LaGuardia Fischer, LMFT in Oregon & CA and a Board Certified Health Coach. She is Founder & Director of S2S. She received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles, CA. Lisa provides a unique approach of blending Spiritual/Mindfulness-Based techniques; challenging negative thoughts/beliefs; coping tools; 12-Step Recovery (if applicable); and the exploration of the unconscious mind/childhood trauma/wounds. Lisa and her team works with adults, teens and families suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma. Lisa has years of experience working in addiction recovery.
Carter Care Therapeutic Services, Margena Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
El Segundo, CA 90245
Are you interested in living life to the fullest but struggle to achieve it? You've taken the first steps towards healing. Carter Care Therapeutic Services is dedicated to you! Regardless of what you're going through, our team of Licensed Therapist will strive to bring out the best in you. You're not alone. We can assist you in resolving your past pain! We will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them. While promoting insight, healing and change in an environment full of warmth and genuineness. Carter Care Therapist are here to provide a safe, unbiased and non-judgmental environment.
Are you interested in living life to the fullest but struggle to achieve it? You've taken the first steps towards healing. Carter Care Therapeutic Services is dedicated to you! Regardless of what you're going through, our team of Licensed Therapist will strive to bring out the best in you. You're not alone. We can assist you in resolving your past pain! We will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them. While promoting insight, healing and change in an environment full of warmth and genuineness. Carter Care Therapist are here to provide a safe, unbiased and non-judgmental environment.
Beginning therapy is a positive step towards changing the way life is experienced. Someone may have challenges in relationships, may have experienced trauma, may not feel a sense of purpose, may feel sadness or fear. It is healing to be seen, heard and accepted and this is what I offer. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety. Working with clients to explore thoughts, feelings and life experiences paves the way for healing, growth and a chance to live life more authentically. Self-compassion and vulnerability can lead to more connection with oneself and others while feeling less alone in the world.
Beginning therapy is a positive step towards changing the way life is experienced. Someone may have challenges in relationships, may have experienced trauma, may not feel a sense of purpose, may feel sadness or fear. It is healing to be seen, heard and accepted and this is what I offer. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety. Working with clients to explore thoughts, feelings and life experiences paves the way for healing, growth and a chance to live life more authentically. Self-compassion and vulnerability can lead to more connection with oneself and others while feeling less alone in the world.
Life is an amazing gift. It holds moments of beauty and connection, and also times that feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. Healing your relationship with food and your body is possible. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), I support individuals navigating patterns of restricting, binging, purging, over-exercising, and chronic self-criticism. My approach is warm, honest, and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. I also specialize in supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and the emotional transitions of pre- and postnatal motherhood.
Life is an amazing gift. It holds moments of beauty and connection, and also times that feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. Healing your relationship with food and your body is possible. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), I support individuals navigating patterns of restricting, binging, purging, over-exercising, and chronic self-criticism. My approach is warm, honest, and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. I also specialize in supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and the emotional transitions of pre- and postnatal motherhood.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or we feel stuck, or maybe we just wish we had more enjoyment in our lives. Perhaps it seems like everything "should" be okay but there's a nagging feeling that something is wrong. Therapy can help address these issues. I believe we all have the desire and capacity for positive change and growth. My approach builds upon this belief and incorporates creative and practical tools tailored to your unique circumstances.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or we feel stuck, or maybe we just wish we had more enjoyment in our lives. Perhaps it seems like everything "should" be okay but there's a nagging feeling that something is wrong. Therapy can help address these issues. I believe we all have the desire and capacity for positive change and growth. My approach builds upon this belief and incorporates creative and practical tools tailored to your unique circumstances.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted. Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are currently making you or your relationships feel stuck, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You can create a renewed sense of empowerment and increase your overall sense of well-being.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted. Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are currently making you or your relationships feel stuck, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You can create a renewed sense of empowerment and increase your overall sense of well-being.
Your brain moves fast, your to-do list feels endless, and even simple tasks can feel impossible to start. You may have ADHD or be neurodivergent and find yourself struggling with focus, procrastination, or overwhelm while trying to keep up with school, work, or family expectations. Maybe you’re used to pushing yourself hard to succeed but feel exhausted and frustrated underneath it all. You want practical tools that work for your brain and a space where you can better understand yourself without shame.
Your brain moves fast, your to-do list feels endless, and even simple tasks can feel impossible to start. You may have ADHD or be neurodivergent and find yourself struggling with focus, procrastination, or overwhelm while trying to keep up with school, work, or family expectations. Maybe you’re used to pushing yourself hard to succeed but feel exhausted and frustrated underneath it all. You want practical tools that work for your brain and a space where you can better understand yourself without shame.
Accepting clients in CA & NV. Radical Self Love is setting boundaries without feeling guilty. It is making those hard decisions now so that you can reap the benefits in the future. Do you have a hard time saying "No"? Do you hide parts of yourself to "keep the peace"? Let's talk about that uncomfortable stuff, inner child healing and managing situations that lead to depression. Are you dealing with a highly stressful situation or struggling to cope with things from the past that you haven't spoken about before? Let's talk about it and work together on goals that make life worth living. Come join me on the self love journey!
Accepting clients in CA & NV. Radical Self Love is setting boundaries without feeling guilty. It is making those hard decisions now so that you can reap the benefits in the future. Do you have a hard time saying "No"? Do you hide parts of yourself to "keep the peace"? Let's talk about that uncomfortable stuff, inner child healing and managing situations that lead to depression. Are you dealing with a highly stressful situation or struggling to cope with things from the past that you haven't spoken about before? Let's talk about it and work together on goals that make life worth living. Come join me on the self love journey!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, anxiety ridden? I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future. My process is focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal with stress and life challenges. I have an eclectic approach with each individual client based on your needs. Life presents us with many challenges and obstacles often leading to anxiety, depression, panic and loss of self. You do not have to battle this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, anxiety ridden? I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future. My process is focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal with stress and life challenges. I have an eclectic approach with each individual client based on your needs. Life presents us with many challenges and obstacles often leading to anxiety, depression, panic and loss of self. You do not have to battle this alone.
Life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are seeking help because you are struggling with unhappiness. Perhaps life’s uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, and heavy. Whatever you are facing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. It can help make meaning of your life experiences, provide favorable conditions for growth, improve your relationships, and ultimately lead to greater happiness.
Life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are seeking help because you are struggling with unhappiness. Perhaps life’s uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, and heavy. Whatever you are facing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. It can help make meaning of your life experiences, provide favorable conditions for growth, improve your relationships, and ultimately lead to greater happiness.
It’s hard to tune out those inner critics that leave us feeling not good enough, alone, and hopeless. Sometimes we have difficult thoughts and experiences we have never shared with anyone that also leave us feeling nervous, disconnected and depleted. What if you could take all that negativity and use it to fuel creativity? A kind of creativity that offers healing and liberation from the hurt- one that allows movement when we are stuck. In therapy with me you will express yourself with more than just talk. My approach is empathic, gender affirming, culturally humble, LGBTQIA+ celebrating, radically accepting, and direct.
It’s hard to tune out those inner critics that leave us feeling not good enough, alone, and hopeless. Sometimes we have difficult thoughts and experiences we have never shared with anyone that also leave us feeling nervous, disconnected and depleted. What if you could take all that negativity and use it to fuel creativity? A kind of creativity that offers healing and liberation from the hurt- one that allows movement when we are stuck. In therapy with me you will express yourself with more than just talk. My approach is empathic, gender affirming, culturally humble, LGBTQIA+ celebrating, radically accepting, and direct.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from others? Do you tend to self-doubt, or have previously been called a “people pleaser”? These problems are far too common when we experience difficulty with boundaries, and challenges with our self esteem. Are you ready to improve your connection with yourself and others?
Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from others? Do you tend to self-doubt, or have previously been called a “people pleaser”? These problems are far too common when we experience difficulty with boundaries, and challenges with our self esteem. Are you ready to improve your connection with yourself and others?
Something has shifted in your relationship and neither of you knows how to talk about it. Maybe desire has dried up on one or both sides. Maybe sex has been something to avoid, perform, or dread. Maybe an affair has blown everything open and you're not sure if there's anything left to save. Or maybe you've been living with erectile unreliability, pain during sex, anxiety around sex and never had a space to actually address it.
This kind of work requires specialization. Not every therapist is trained for it. This practice is build around exactly these conversations, and after thousands of them, the difference in care shows.
Something has shifted in your relationship and neither of you knows how to talk about it. Maybe desire has dried up on one or both sides. Maybe sex has been something to avoid, perform, or dread. Maybe an affair has blown everything open and you're not sure if there's anything left to save. Or maybe you've been living with erectile unreliability, pain during sex, anxiety around sex and never had a space to actually address it.
This kind of work requires specialization. Not every therapist is trained for it. This practice is build around exactly these conversations, and after thousands of them, the difference in care shows.
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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.