Lesbian Therapists in Freedom, CA
I have years of experience working with clients with diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I have supported clients in understanding why they are experiencing their symptoms, what skills they need and what skills work for that specific individual, and encourage them to utilize their learned skills in order to improve their symptoms and overall functioning.
I have years of experience working with clients with diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I have supported clients in understanding why they are experiencing their symptoms, what skills they need and what skills work for that specific individual, and encourage them to utilize their learned skills in order to improve their symptoms and overall functioning.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
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Have you come to an obstacle you can't see your way through on your own? Are you noticing challenges in relationships with others or with yourself? Do you have a sense there is something deeper and more to life. Do you long for happiness and fulfillment? In your life so far, you may have had to do a lot of things on your own. But there are some things we can't do alone. A big step in healing is becoming ready to let in support. You may be in a dark night of the soul, which requires a form of therapy that goes deeper.
Have you come to an obstacle you can't see your way through on your own? Are you noticing challenges in relationships with others or with yourself? Do you have a sense there is something deeper and more to life. Do you long for happiness and fulfillment? In your life so far, you may have had to do a lot of things on your own. But there are some things we can't do alone. A big step in healing is becoming ready to let in support. You may be in a dark night of the soul, which requires a form of therapy that goes deeper.
Want to use your insurance to pay for therapy, but having a hard time finding a therapist who's accepting new clients? Stop your endless searching and skip the waitlists! We'd love to offer some help. Please visit FrameworkPsych.com to schedule your first appointment. Framework Associates was founded on the principles of providing affordable, accessible therapy from highly qualified therapists. We've invested in the latest healthcare technology that allows you to securely videochat with a therapist from the comfort of your own home.
Want to use your insurance to pay for therapy, but having a hard time finding a therapist who's accepting new clients? Stop your endless searching and skip the waitlists! We'd love to offer some help. Please visit FrameworkPsych.com to schedule your first appointment. Framework Associates was founded on the principles of providing affordable, accessible therapy from highly qualified therapists. We've invested in the latest healthcare technology that allows you to securely videochat with a therapist from the comfort of your own home.
My goal is to help clients discover clarity and happiness in their life. It is my priority to create a warm, safe, and nuturing environment in order to facilitate a deeper and non-judgemental therapeutic experience. To facilitate this process, as a therapist, I accept and never judge what is discussed. Compassion and understanding are the principles guiding my practice. Since every person is unique, I strive to match the client's specific needs as an individual, creating goals together that can best support the client's growth and happiness.
My goal is to help clients discover clarity and happiness in their life. It is my priority to create a warm, safe, and nuturing environment in order to facilitate a deeper and non-judgemental therapeutic experience. To facilitate this process, as a therapist, I accept and never judge what is discussed. Compassion and understanding are the principles guiding my practice. Since every person is unique, I strive to match the client's specific needs as an individual, creating goals together that can best support the client's growth and happiness.
In our work together, my intention is to help you break away from the maladaptive thought patterns, emotions, actions, and external circumstances that keep you stuck in an unwanted experience. My goal is to help you create progress towards the life you want for yourself. I’ll want to understand the changes you’d like to see in yourself. With this in mind, I’ll want to identify the behaviors you’d like to demonstrate, the lasting emotions you’d like to feel, and the outcomes you’d like to see present themselves in your life. With that information, we'll set the overall goals for therapy. Now providing Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
In our work together, my intention is to help you break away from the maladaptive thought patterns, emotions, actions, and external circumstances that keep you stuck in an unwanted experience. My goal is to help you create progress towards the life you want for yourself. I’ll want to understand the changes you’d like to see in yourself. With this in mind, I’ll want to identify the behaviors you’d like to demonstrate, the lasting emotions you’d like to feel, and the outcomes you’d like to see present themselves in your life. With that information, we'll set the overall goals for therapy. Now providing Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Are you experiencing issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, loss of identity, trauma, or lack of confidence? Are these issues causing you to neglect your own self-care, misuse substances, and/or isolate from family and friends? Do you need support with navigating personal or professional relationships? Are you exploring your sexual or gender identity? Managing a major life transition or preparing for one? These are the times when therapy can be helpful. We can work together to identify your goals, improve your quality of life, and develop a strong sense of self in the process.
Are you experiencing issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, loss of identity, trauma, or lack of confidence? Are these issues causing you to neglect your own self-care, misuse substances, and/or isolate from family and friends? Do you need support with navigating personal or professional relationships? Are you exploring your sexual or gender identity? Managing a major life transition or preparing for one? These are the times when therapy can be helpful. We can work together to identify your goals, improve your quality of life, and develop a strong sense of self in the process.
Welcome! I commend you on taking the first step toward change. When searching for a therapist, fit matters! I believe that a genuine connection can foster a path toward healing. Whether you are struggling with relationships, a major life transition, depression, or anxiety, you deserve access to providers that are compassionate and knowledgeable and work with you to understand your unique needs. You are the expert on your experience; I am here to support you in achieving your goals.
Welcome! I commend you on taking the first step toward change. When searching for a therapist, fit matters! I believe that a genuine connection can foster a path toward healing. Whether you are struggling with relationships, a major life transition, depression, or anxiety, you deserve access to providers that are compassionate and knowledgeable and work with you to understand your unique needs. You are the expert on your experience; I am here to support you in achieving your goals.
You might be someone who’s done a lot of self-reflection, yet still feels stuck. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, or keep running into the same patterns in relationships. You may be navigating trauma, identity questions, or a major life transition, and want something deeper than just coping. In our work together, I use a trauma-informed, relational, body-centered approach to help you shift patterns at their roots, build resilience, and feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
You might be someone who’s done a lot of self-reflection, yet still feels stuck. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, or keep running into the same patterns in relationships. You may be navigating trauma, identity questions, or a major life transition, and want something deeper than just coping. In our work together, I use a trauma-informed, relational, body-centered approach to help you shift patterns at their roots, build resilience, and feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ketamine assisted psychotherapy, tailored for those eager to heal from trauma and restore their sense of self-worth. I customize our approach based on your preferences and my clinical insights, ensuring our therapy is truly about you.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ketamine assisted psychotherapy, tailored for those eager to heal from trauma and restore their sense of self-worth. I customize our approach based on your preferences and my clinical insights, ensuring our therapy is truly about you.
Anne Seveska - Intimacy and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, KAP
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Sexuality is part of our core identity. I provide a judgment-free space to help foster connections to love, intimacy, desire, and pleasure. I work with sexual connection, sexual trauma, kink, fertility (IUI, IVF, adoption, etc). and sex post-partum. I also offer support to address male confidence, premature ejaculation, and anxiety. I love facilitating couples healing from infidelity and individuals making sense of complex sexual histories. I see cis-hetero & LGBTQIA+ populations in traditional or non-traditional relationships.
Sexuality is part of our core identity. I provide a judgment-free space to help foster connections to love, intimacy, desire, and pleasure. I work with sexual connection, sexual trauma, kink, fertility (IUI, IVF, adoption, etc). and sex post-partum. I also offer support to address male confidence, premature ejaculation, and anxiety. I love facilitating couples healing from infidelity and individuals making sense of complex sexual histories. I see cis-hetero & LGBTQIA+ populations in traditional or non-traditional relationships.
Taking steps towards healing and self-discovery can be daunting, especially when it means asking for help. With a warm, relational stance, I hope to create a safe, supportive space in which you feel welcomed to exploring the parts of your life that may feel overwhelming or scary. Therapy should not feel like a mystery but a collaborative conversation in which we work together to identify the soft spots that need care. With over ten years of experience, I meet with patients virtually throughout California and New York. I am specialized in working with LGBTQIA+ populations, religious trauma, anxiety, and health related concerns.
Taking steps towards healing and self-discovery can be daunting, especially when it means asking for help. With a warm, relational stance, I hope to create a safe, supportive space in which you feel welcomed to exploring the parts of your life that may feel overwhelming or scary. Therapy should not feel like a mystery but a collaborative conversation in which we work together to identify the soft spots that need care. With over ten years of experience, I meet with patients virtually throughout California and New York. I am specialized in working with LGBTQIA+ populations, religious trauma, anxiety, and health related concerns.
Hello, and welcome! I am an individual therapist and I specialize in helping individuals working through difficult trauma, sex therapy issues, complex relationship issues, and the impacts of Narcissistic Personality Disorder on relationships. I work closely with individuals struggling with different forms of mental disorders and help my clients forge a new path forward toward healing and wholeness. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.
Hello, and welcome! I am an individual therapist and I specialize in helping individuals working through difficult trauma, sex therapy issues, complex relationship issues, and the impacts of Narcissistic Personality Disorder on relationships. I work closely with individuals struggling with different forms of mental disorders and help my clients forge a new path forward toward healing and wholeness. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.
At some point it’s time to do the deep healing work. Not all at once and not in a way that takes over your life, but in a steady, measured way that frees you from painful things that you have been dragging around. Things that you might not even fully realize are the drag. If you’re asking yourself questions like; Why am I never really happy? Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns? Is life supposed to be this hard? Then it might be time to focus on your inner world for a while and attend to things that need care. You’d be surprised at how much better you can feel in just six months.
At some point it’s time to do the deep healing work. Not all at once and not in a way that takes over your life, but in a steady, measured way that frees you from painful things that you have been dragging around. Things that you might not even fully realize are the drag. If you’re asking yourself questions like; Why am I never really happy? Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns? Is life supposed to be this hard? Then it might be time to focus on your inner world for a while and attend to things that need care. You’d be surprised at how much better you can feel in just six months.
I OFFER TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. My goal as a therapist is to help you move through challenges and get to a better place in life. Changing the past may not be possible but we can focus on how to make your future more fulfilling. If you're looking for support and direction through a difficult situation or you're ready to make changes in how you live your life, please feel free to email me for the fastest response.
I OFFER TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. My goal as a therapist is to help you move through challenges and get to a better place in life. Changing the past may not be possible but we can focus on how to make your future more fulfilling. If you're looking for support and direction through a difficult situation or you're ready to make changes in how you live your life, please feel free to email me for the fastest response.
Do you feel overwhelmed by worry about the future? Do you feel overextended because you're constantly serving others? Are you emotionally exhausted? Feeling stuck? Are you concerned about your relationships? Although these struggles can feel challenging, they can also be the spark to ignite positive change in your life. Change can be rewarding, even exciting, when undertaken with the right support. In these uncertain times, I am committed to providing calming, nourishing help. I am warm, collaborative, understanding, and real. Let's connect so you can tap into greater ease, clarity, and connection.
Do you feel overwhelmed by worry about the future? Do you feel overextended because you're constantly serving others? Are you emotionally exhausted? Feeling stuck? Are you concerned about your relationships? Although these struggles can feel challenging, they can also be the spark to ignite positive change in your life. Change can be rewarding, even exciting, when undertaken with the right support. In these uncertain times, I am committed to providing calming, nourishing help. I am warm, collaborative, understanding, and real. Let's connect so you can tap into greater ease, clarity, and connection.
I have enjoyed working with families, individuals and couples across a variety of settings for many years. My experience has allowed me to support people through life’s challenges, helping them achieve their personal and relationship goals. I support couples to communicate effectively and individuals to see their strengths and histories in new ways. I also work with parents managing the joys and challenges of raising children. Helping others realize their potential is both rewarding and fulfilling to me. I am credentialed with several insurance companies including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
I have enjoyed working with families, individuals and couples across a variety of settings for many years. My experience has allowed me to support people through life’s challenges, helping them achieve their personal and relationship goals. I support couples to communicate effectively and individuals to see their strengths and histories in new ways. I also work with parents managing the joys and challenges of raising children. Helping others realize their potential is both rewarding and fulfilling to me. I am credentialed with several insurance companies including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid relationship with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid relationship with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to assist clients in finding wholeness where they may feel fragmented. Wholeness is inside of us at all times, and with stress, anxiety, or depression, it can feel like a hidden part we cannot reach. If you find yourself feeling stuck in cycles of dysfunction and unable to move past certain thresholds, such as anxiety, trauma, or a life transition, please consider reaching out for a consultation call to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to assist clients in finding wholeness where they may feel fragmented. Wholeness is inside of us at all times, and with stress, anxiety, or depression, it can feel like a hidden part we cannot reach. If you find yourself feeling stuck in cycles of dysfunction and unable to move past certain thresholds, such as anxiety, trauma, or a life transition, please consider reaching out for a consultation call to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
Deciding to change is hard. It requires the courage to look within, the ability to acknowledge pain, and the strength to manage it all. Many clients ask what the formula for success in therapy is, and my answer is simple: make your appointments, show up, and participate. For those who are ready, change often comes in positive and unexpected ways. I believe you are the expert in your own life. I'm here to help you discover the strengths already within you, because we all hold untapped healing power, and sometimes we simply need a guide to help us find it.
Deciding to change is hard. It requires the courage to look within, the ability to acknowledge pain, and the strength to manage it all. Many clients ask what the formula for success in therapy is, and my answer is simple: make your appointments, show up, and participate. For those who are ready, change often comes in positive and unexpected ways. I believe you are the expert in your own life. I'm here to help you discover the strengths already within you, because we all hold untapped healing power, and sometimes we simply need a guide to help us find it.
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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.