LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Foster City, CA
As a veteran mental health provider and life strategist, I offer many holistic counseling modalities in various settings: home, workplace, school, university, community. Behavior modification and other treatment approaches have been highly successful for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, weight management challenges. Together we explore underlying issues fueling your irrational thoughts and dysfunctional behaviors- keeping you stuck. When applicable, I provide Solution-Focused Therapy by negotiating goals for sustainability; both short and long-term. As an EAP provider I offer organizational consultation in numerous areas: individual, group behavior, leadership, conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, time, stress, anger management, etc. Psychological Testing and Evaluation.
As a veteran mental health provider and life strategist, I offer many holistic counseling modalities in various settings: home, workplace, school, university, community. Behavior modification and other treatment approaches have been highly successful for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, weight management challenges. Together we explore underlying issues fueling your irrational thoughts and dysfunctional behaviors- keeping you stuck. When applicable, I provide Solution-Focused Therapy by negotiating goals for sustainability; both short and long-term. As an EAP provider I offer organizational consultation in numerous areas: individual, group behavior, leadership, conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, time, stress, anger management, etc. Psychological Testing and Evaluation.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
I have been in private practice since 1996, and although I've worked with many different populations, I specialize in young adults between 18-29, and woman struggling with depression or anxiety who are undergoing a life transition, such as graduating high school, college or heading into motherhood. I also lead workshops and provide personal coaching for mothers who need more self-care. My work is primarily strength-based and informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed interventions. I focus on working with strengths, values and interests to help you create a life worth living.
I have been in private practice since 1996, and although I've worked with many different populations, I specialize in young adults between 18-29, and woman struggling with depression or anxiety who are undergoing a life transition, such as graduating high school, college or heading into motherhood. I also lead workshops and provide personal coaching for mothers who need more self-care. My work is primarily strength-based and informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed interventions. I focus on working with strengths, values and interests to help you create a life worth living.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. I work with individuals and couples in my private practice with a focus on healing relationships, treating depression, anxiety and trauma utilizing an integrated approach. I begin with empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness. I combine this client centered approach with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, learn new skills, and make lasting changes.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. I work with individuals and couples in my private practice with a focus on healing relationships, treating depression, anxiety and trauma utilizing an integrated approach. I begin with empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness. I combine this client centered approach with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, learn new skills, and make lasting changes.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
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The clients that find their way to me are often men of color looking to process and work through anxiety, questions of sexuality and gender, burnout and stress, and concerns related to how they show up in the world as men. In my practice, I support teens and adults in unpacking, making sense of, and growing from their past and present life challenges. We work together to re-author limiting narratives, uncover hidden strengths, and build resilience. I also work with couples seeking to disrupt dysfunctional patterns, improve communication, and enhance their connection.
The clients that find their way to me are often men of color looking to process and work through anxiety, questions of sexuality and gender, burnout and stress, and concerns related to how they show up in the world as men. In my practice, I support teens and adults in unpacking, making sense of, and growing from their past and present life challenges. We work together to re-author limiting narratives, uncover hidden strengths, and build resilience. I also work with couples seeking to disrupt dysfunctional patterns, improve communication, and enhance their connection.
Being lost can be really scary, so let's take a moment to gather your things and recalibrate where you want to head next. I am passionate about working with clients to understand and learn more about the intersectionality which guides how they walk through life. Together we can seek understanding of the roots that bring stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma into your day-to-day life. Acknowledging the past and current challenges opens the doors to being able to create a future that authentically aligns with you. From here we can work on making thoughtful responses to the challenges life brings us.
Being lost can be really scary, so let's take a moment to gather your things and recalibrate where you want to head next. I am passionate about working with clients to understand and learn more about the intersectionality which guides how they walk through life. Together we can seek understanding of the roots that bring stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma into your day-to-day life. Acknowledging the past and current challenges opens the doors to being able to create a future that authentically aligns with you. From here we can work on making thoughtful responses to the challenges life brings us.
I am bicoastal and offer therapy for residents of CA and FL. I provide compassionate and collaborative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I am trained in a range of treatment modalities and flexible in the approach I take with clients. Some treatment approaches I draw from are; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). I approach therapy with curiosity and a healthy dose of humor. My goal in providing psychotherapy is to facilitate you in living a meaningful life in alignment with your values.
I am bicoastal and offer therapy for residents of CA and FL. I provide compassionate and collaborative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I am trained in a range of treatment modalities and flexible in the approach I take with clients. Some treatment approaches I draw from are; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). I approach therapy with curiosity and a healthy dose of humor. My goal in providing psychotherapy is to facilitate you in living a meaningful life in alignment with your values.
I offer LGBTQ affirming therapy.
Do you struggle with finding or maintaining inner peace in specific areas of your life or, in life in general? Do you experience unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life? Therapy may help you identify the blocks in your life that keep you from living and experiencing life as you desire. Left unchecked and unexamined, negative dynamics rooted in our past and/or fears & anxiety about the future may progress with greater consequence and/or disillusionment about life. I strive to understand your experience(s) in order to form a genuine connection and to identify meaningful solutions that honor you and your highest life aspirations.
I offer LGBTQ affirming therapy.
Do you struggle with finding or maintaining inner peace in specific areas of your life or, in life in general? Do you experience unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life? Therapy may help you identify the blocks in your life that keep you from living and experiencing life as you desire. Left unchecked and unexamined, negative dynamics rooted in our past and/or fears & anxiety about the future may progress with greater consequence and/or disillusionment about life. I strive to understand your experience(s) in order to form a genuine connection and to identify meaningful solutions that honor you and your highest life aspirations.
I am a queer femme artist and social justice therapist.
Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulties making changes, or knowing what to do? Are you navigating a sense that something is off? I can help. My clients say I'm easy to talk with because I'm present, compassionate, and am real with them. I listen actively and reflect honestly, engaging in creative, authentic, and occasionally humorous ways. I share tools to help you change the patterns in your life that make you feel stuck. In my strengths-based, trauma-informed, creative and client-centered approach, you will find your way back to yourself: your unique voice, movement, vision, and your way of loving and being loved.
I am a queer femme artist and social justice therapist.
Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulties making changes, or knowing what to do? Are you navigating a sense that something is off? I can help. My clients say I'm easy to talk with because I'm present, compassionate, and am real with them. I listen actively and reflect honestly, engaging in creative, authentic, and occasionally humorous ways. I share tools to help you change the patterns in your life that make you feel stuck. In my strengths-based, trauma-informed, creative and client-centered approach, you will find your way back to yourself: your unique voice, movement, vision, and your way of loving and being loved.
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens.
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens.
My specialty areas including working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals across the lifespan.
I believe in cultivating a sense of connection and vulnerability to promote healing. Looking at strengths that we already possess within us, we can learn how to use that inherent strength to reach out most authentic self. When we learn to practice authenticity safely, it gives us the courage to further seek out and maintain new connections. In therapy, we practice what a healthy relationship looks like. The therapeutic relationship is a space that allows you to be your true self. When we build a relationship that feels mutually empowering, then we feel encouraged and excited to seek out more connections in our everyday lives.
My specialty areas including working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals across the lifespan.
I believe in cultivating a sense of connection and vulnerability to promote healing. Looking at strengths that we already possess within us, we can learn how to use that inherent strength to reach out most authentic self. When we learn to practice authenticity safely, it gives us the courage to further seek out and maintain new connections. In therapy, we practice what a healthy relationship looks like. The therapeutic relationship is a space that allows you to be your true self. When we build a relationship that feels mutually empowering, then we feel encouraged and excited to seek out more connections in our everyday lives.
I offer a compassionate and affirming space for individuals, couples, and families, particularly those within LGBTQIA2S+ communities, including trans, non binary, and many more non cis individuals.
I work collaboratively with you to untangle life’s challenges, reauthor your story, and cultivate a deeper connection to yourself and others. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or trauma, I will meet you where you are with warmth and nonjudgment.
I offer a compassionate and affirming space for individuals, couples, and families, particularly those within LGBTQIA2S+ communities, including trans, non binary, and many more non cis individuals.
I work collaboratively with you to untangle life’s challenges, reauthor your story, and cultivate a deeper connection to yourself and others. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or trauma, I will meet you where you are with warmth and nonjudgment.
It is near and dear to my heart to work with LGBTQ+, genderqueers, and BIPOC communities.
Welcome! I assist people on their healing journey in the forms of psychotherapy, movement, and breathwork. In therapy, we work on increasing awareness, processing relevant past events, and building a life that is aligned with your values. I guide people to tune into their bodies, regulate their breathing, and strengthen intuition. I have an open, curious, and nonjudgmental presence as it is my hope that you feel safe in being your authentic self! Let's talk about culture, traditions, and ancestral lineage. Let's gieve and heal from all the ways in which this world is damaging.
It is near and dear to my heart to work with LGBTQ+, genderqueers, and BIPOC communities.
Welcome! I assist people on their healing journey in the forms of psychotherapy, movement, and breathwork. In therapy, we work on increasing awareness, processing relevant past events, and building a life that is aligned with your values. I guide people to tune into their bodies, regulate their breathing, and strengthen intuition. I have an open, curious, and nonjudgmental presence as it is my hope that you feel safe in being your authentic self! Let's talk about culture, traditions, and ancestral lineage. Let's gieve and heal from all the ways in which this world is damaging.
Or you’re part of the Queer, Trans, or neurodivergent communities, seeking space where you feel safe, seen, and respected.
Wherever you are now, I can help you make sense of the past and move beyond insight into action; developing emotional resilience, clarity, and purpose. My approach is trauma-informed, values-oriented, and grounded in identity work. Together, we build the inner and outer skills needed to live with intention, even in the face of uncertainty, pain, or change.
Or you’re part of the Queer, Trans, or neurodivergent communities, seeking space where you feel safe, seen, and respected.
Wherever you are now, I can help you make sense of the past and move beyond insight into action; developing emotional resilience, clarity, and purpose. My approach is trauma-informed, values-oriented, and grounded in identity work. Together, we build the inner and outer skills needed to live with intention, even in the face of uncertainty, pain, or change.
Is your mind filled with worry, constantly imagining worst-case scenarios? Are you unable to enjoy life because you always feel anxious? Your goal may be to regain control over your thoughts, find calm, and lead a balanced life without a constant sense of dread. You can make lasting changes while building resilience, taking back control, and achieving well-being. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I offer help to those experiencing persistent worry and stress.
Is your mind filled with worry, constantly imagining worst-case scenarios? Are you unable to enjoy life because you always feel anxious? Your goal may be to regain control over your thoughts, find calm, and lead a balanced life without a constant sense of dread. You can make lasting changes while building resilience, taking back control, and achieving well-being. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I offer help to those experiencing persistent worry and stress.
Are you feeling exhausted, lost, uncertain about who you are, who you want to become, and life's direction? Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your job or relationships, grappling with feelings of inadequacy, abandonment, and rejection? You're not alone. In therapy with me, you'll embark on a transformative journey to become an expert on YOU: your personality, your past, your needs and wants, the places you get stuck, and how to overcome painful feelings. You'll come to understand why you feel isolated and alone and that you're worthy and unique. You'll learn ways to make your relationships with others better and more satisfying.
Are you feeling exhausted, lost, uncertain about who you are, who you want to become, and life's direction? Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your job or relationships, grappling with feelings of inadequacy, abandonment, and rejection? You're not alone. In therapy with me, you'll embark on a transformative journey to become an expert on YOU: your personality, your past, your needs and wants, the places you get stuck, and how to overcome painful feelings. You'll come to understand why you feel isolated and alone and that you're worthy and unique. You'll learn ways to make your relationships with others better and more satisfying.
I specialize in trauma-informed and harm reduction therapy that is affirming to transgender and queer clients.
Hi! I am Avery (she/they) and I work with teens, transitional-aged youth, and adults, supporting them through life transitions related to gender, identity, sexuality, relationships, and substance use. My goal is to help clients build confidence and deepen self-understanding through a person-centered and empowerment-based approach.
I specialize in trauma-informed and harm reduction therapy that is affirming to transgender and queer clients.
Hi! I am Avery (she/they) and I work with teens, transitional-aged youth, and adults, supporting them through life transitions related to gender, identity, sexuality, relationships, and substance use. My goal is to help clients build confidence and deepen self-understanding through a person-centered and empowerment-based approach.
I also support queer folx navigating identity, grief, and belonging after harmful religious experiences.
You tried to silence your doubts about your faith, but they only got louder. You kept obeying God, hoping the fear would fade—but it didn’t. You feel grief, confusion, maybe even shame. The people you once trusted don’t understand—or they’re the ones who caused the harm. If you’re deconstructing or untangling the impact of conservative religion, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals heal from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, high-control faith systems, and purity culture.
I also support queer folx navigating identity, grief, and belonging after harmful religious experiences.
You tried to silence your doubts about your faith, but they only got louder. You kept obeying God, hoping the fear would fade—but it didn’t. You feel grief, confusion, maybe even shame. The people you once trusted don’t understand—or they’re the ones who caused the harm. If you’re deconstructing or untangling the impact of conservative religion, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in helping individuals heal from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, high-control faith systems, and purity culture.
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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.