LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Gold River, CA
As a Mexican-American, grandson of immigrants, LGBTQ+ therapist, and trauma survivor, I know what it’s like to navigate competing identities in an unfriendly world.
In a world of encroaching divisiveness and cruelty, how can you find the energy to live your best life? Every day seems to bring more uncertainty and bad news, and the financial stability and career success you've been working towards keeps getting pushed just out of reach. Maybe you find yourself overthinking, afraid to stand up for yourself, or stuck between just getting by and taking a chance on that dream you always longed for.
Time to go see Dave. We'll work together to understand the internal and external forces that hold you back from being the person you are meant to become.
As a Mexican-American, grandson of immigrants, LGBTQ+ therapist, and trauma survivor, I know what it’s like to navigate competing identities in an unfriendly world.
In a world of encroaching divisiveness and cruelty, how can you find the energy to live your best life? Every day seems to bring more uncertainty and bad news, and the financial stability and career success you've been working towards keeps getting pushed just out of reach. Maybe you find yourself overthinking, afraid to stand up for yourself, or stuck between just getting by and taking a chance on that dream you always longed for.
Time to go see Dave. We'll work together to understand the internal and external forces that hold you back from being the person you are meant to become.
I'm an Ally to the LGBTQIA community and have a special focus on helping those dealing with self-esteem struggles and anxiety.
I don’t believe in “fixing” people or giving one-size-fits-all answers. My role is to partner with you as you uncover your own strength and create change that feels authentic and lasting. Together, we’ll build a safe and supportive space to explore challenges, gain new insights, and develop strategies that truly fit your life. I will guide, encourage, and walk alongside you—but the growth and transformation will be yours, because you chose it, worked for it, and made it real. My goal is to help you feel empowered to own every step of your journey.
I'm an Ally to the LGBTQIA community and have a special focus on helping those dealing with self-esteem struggles and anxiety.
I don’t believe in “fixing” people or giving one-size-fits-all answers. My role is to partner with you as you uncover your own strength and create change that feels authentic and lasting. Together, we’ll build a safe and supportive space to explore challenges, gain new insights, and develop strategies that truly fit your life. I will guide, encourage, and walk alongside you—but the growth and transformation will be yours, because you chose it, worked for it, and made it real. My goal is to help you feel empowered to own every step of your journey.
As a queer clinician I have been able to support those in or new to the LGBTQ+ community.
There is a unique challenge in recognizing that you need help and an uphill battle that can follow in trying to access that help. I do my best to meet my clients where they are at and begin orienting them towards where they want to go. At the end of the day my goal is supporting you in helping yourself and building your sense of self-empowerment. I work best with Teens (15+) and Adults due to this self-empowerment approach.
As a queer clinician I have been able to support those in or new to the LGBTQ+ community.
There is a unique challenge in recognizing that you need help and an uphill battle that can follow in trying to access that help. I do my best to meet my clients where they are at and begin orienting them towards where they want to go. At the end of the day my goal is supporting you in helping yourself and building your sense of self-empowerment. I work best with Teens (15+) and Adults due to this self-empowerment approach.
I am trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly, love & am experienced with intimate partner/family relationships, offer EMDR, & telehealth services across CA.
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
I am trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly, love & am experienced with intimate partner/family relationships, offer EMDR, & telehealth services across CA.
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
Do you suspect that you have ADHD or autism (formerly known as Asperger's), or that your mind has always worked a little differently? Do you feel like your suspected diagnosis is holding you back? Congratulations, you are in the right place. Whether it's relationship problems, job issues, or just feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, sometimes it can feel like you just can’t get it right, despite tremendous effort. Let's work together to change those self-destructive thought patterns and create a new narrative.
Do you suspect that you have ADHD or autism (formerly known as Asperger's), or that your mind has always worked a little differently? Do you feel like your suspected diagnosis is holding you back? Congratulations, you are in the right place. Whether it's relationship problems, job issues, or just feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, sometimes it can feel like you just can’t get it right, despite tremendous effort. Let's work together to change those self-destructive thought patterns and create a new narrative.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am then I can change." - Dr. Carl Rogers. We emphasize to every person who comes through our door that they are the experts in their care. We provide the space and proper conditions to help this person live their life to their fullest potential.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am then I can change." - Dr. Carl Rogers. We emphasize to every person who comes through our door that they are the experts in their care. We provide the space and proper conditions to help this person live their life to their fullest potential.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care using evidence-based practices for adolescents, young adults, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My aim is to help my clients experience relief and healing and support them in leading meaningful, enriched lives.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care using evidence-based practices for adolescents, young adults, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My aim is to help my clients experience relief and healing and support them in leading meaningful, enriched lives.
Whether you're questioning your path, managing anxiety, exploring identity, or facing big life changes, therapy can offer a space for clarity, support, and meaningful exploration. Therapy can help you build tools and insight to move through change with intention and confidence. This work often resonates with those navigating the complex, transitional seasons of life; whether early adulthood or any time of meaningful change.
Whether you're questioning your path, managing anxiety, exploring identity, or facing big life changes, therapy can offer a space for clarity, support, and meaningful exploration. Therapy can help you build tools and insight to move through change with intention and confidence. This work often resonates with those navigating the complex, transitional seasons of life; whether early adulthood or any time of meaningful change.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, trauma, or stress from daily life? My goal is to help you explore your core strengths to improve your emotions, build better relationships, or strengthen perceived weaknesses. As a therapist I've provided treatment services in a variety of settings residential, behavioral/mental health, elementary/ high schools grades K-12th, and private practice. In each settings I've found the most common reason for a client not seeking help earlier, fear of being judged. I'm here to actively listen, offer coping skills and techniques to help you better understand problems and solve them.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, trauma, or stress from daily life? My goal is to help you explore your core strengths to improve your emotions, build better relationships, or strengthen perceived weaknesses. As a therapist I've provided treatment services in a variety of settings residential, behavioral/mental health, elementary/ high schools grades K-12th, and private practice. In each settings I've found the most common reason for a client not seeking help earlier, fear of being judged. I'm here to actively listen, offer coping skills and techniques to help you better understand problems and solve them.
Restored Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, ACSW, AMFT
Gold River, CA 95670
At Restored Wellness Counseling, we have therapists with varying specialties and we are sure to find a therapist that meets your needs. Our therapists have specialized training in various research-based methods to help you focus on healing from the very first session. Our mission is to help you gain the insight and tools to confidently walk your path to mental health and wellness. We have offices in Elk Grove, Roseville, and Gold River (Hwy 50 & Sunrise). We also see clients online throughout California.
At Restored Wellness Counseling, we have therapists with varying specialties and we are sure to find a therapist that meets your needs. Our therapists have specialized training in various research-based methods to help you focus on healing from the very first session. Our mission is to help you gain the insight and tools to confidently walk your path to mental health and wellness. We have offices in Elk Grove, Roseville, and Gold River (Hwy 50 & Sunrise). We also see clients online throughout California.
I am honored to serve anyone struggling with any type of trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression, or anxiety who wants life to be a little different. Total healing IS possible! I have a passion for non-judgemental connection with people who are nervous about being vulnerable, don’t want therapy, or have had a bad experience in the past. It can be fun and is worth the work! I like to partner with you to discover your strengths and help you reach YOUR goals. My ideal client is someone who has a good sense of humor, a desire for change, an open mind, ok w/an occassional bad word (or two), and MUST love dogs. I do animal assisted therapy.
I am honored to serve anyone struggling with any type of trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression, or anxiety who wants life to be a little different. Total healing IS possible! I have a passion for non-judgemental connection with people who are nervous about being vulnerable, don’t want therapy, or have had a bad experience in the past. It can be fun and is worth the work! I like to partner with you to discover your strengths and help you reach YOUR goals. My ideal client is someone who has a good sense of humor, a desire for change, an open mind, ok w/an occassional bad word (or two), and MUST love dogs. I do animal assisted therapy.
As a queer, cisgender woman of color, with experience parenting a neurodivergent child, I am both personally and professionally aware of the ways intersectionality plays a significant role in how unique life may be experienced for each individual.
Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling disconnected and overwhelmed without knowing how to make a change. Are your relationships suffering? Do you find yourself repeating situations where you feel stuck, unheard, or dissatisfied? Are you at a place in your life where change is necessary or desired? Finding the courage to explore your past or current situation is the first step to reclaiming your power, confidence, and connection to yourself and others. In working with me, we will partner together as I help by creating an open and safe environment while supporting you to explore your concerns.
As a queer, cisgender woman of color, with experience parenting a neurodivergent child, I am both personally and professionally aware of the ways intersectionality plays a significant role in how unique life may be experienced for each individual.
Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling disconnected and overwhelmed without knowing how to make a change. Are your relationships suffering? Do you find yourself repeating situations where you feel stuck, unheard, or dissatisfied? Are you at a place in your life where change is necessary or desired? Finding the courage to explore your past or current situation is the first step to reclaiming your power, confidence, and connection to yourself and others. In working with me, we will partner together as I help by creating an open and safe environment while supporting you to explore your concerns.
As a pastoral psychotherapist and theologian--who also happens to be queer and transgender--I am deeply connected to my faith that leans towards thoughts in Christian mysticism.
Sudden and dramatic life transitions can rock our world, causing us to frequently feel disoriented and unsettled. Whether such moments are encountered through loss of a loved one, divorce, trauma, substance recovery or something equally profound, ones faith, meaning, purpose, and direction is often called on as a means to sustain us. I welcome the opportunity to work with you to heuristically discover and strengthen your inner-self and potentiality.
As a pastoral psychotherapist and theologian--who also happens to be queer and transgender--I am deeply connected to my faith that leans towards thoughts in Christian mysticism.
Sudden and dramatic life transitions can rock our world, causing us to frequently feel disoriented and unsettled. Whether such moments are encountered through loss of a loved one, divorce, trauma, substance recovery or something equally profound, ones faith, meaning, purpose, and direction is often called on as a means to sustain us. I welcome the opportunity to work with you to heuristically discover and strengthen your inner-self and potentiality.
My approach assumes that my clients are the best judges of what they need, that significant and lasting change can take place in every session, and that anyone can learn ways to create a more productive, purposeful, and passionate life. I love collaborating with my clients in creating and sustaining the changes they wish to make and surprising them with how quickly and deeply these changes can manifest. I have a broad range of experience with challenges clients may face, and have in-depth experience with trauma, teens, men's issues, and challenge of creating purpose and meaning.
My approach assumes that my clients are the best judges of what they need, that significant and lasting change can take place in every session, and that anyone can learn ways to create a more productive, purposeful, and passionate life. I love collaborating with my clients in creating and sustaining the changes they wish to make and surprising them with how quickly and deeply these changes can manifest. I have a broad range of experience with challenges clients may face, and have in-depth experience with trauma, teens, men's issues, and challenge of creating purpose and meaning.
Hello! In the past decade, I have worked extensively with adults struggling with mental illnesses, substance use problems, and complex emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse cultural backgrounds strengthen personal and interpersonal relationships, navigate grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, and heal from trauma. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to empowering clients to make autonomous, meaningful decisions. I strive to support their journey toward recovery, greater well-being, and enhanced performance in work, school, and everyday life.
Hello! In the past decade, I have worked extensively with adults struggling with mental illnesses, substance use problems, and complex emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse cultural backgrounds strengthen personal and interpersonal relationships, navigate grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, and heal from trauma. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to empowering clients to make autonomous, meaningful decisions. I strive to support their journey toward recovery, greater well-being, and enhanced performance in work, school, and everyday life.
I am trained in depth psychology and my specialties are trauma-informed care, emotional dysregulation, attachment wounds, depression and stress and anxiety as it relates to trauma. I offer skills to handle distress, grief, change and discomfort in your own body and life. I will work with you to set boundaries, realize the difference between hurting someone's feelings and a person having feelings about the boundaries you set. I strive to treat everyone with unconditional positive regard and help you live your best life.
I am trained in depth psychology and my specialties are trauma-informed care, emotional dysregulation, attachment wounds, depression and stress and anxiety as it relates to trauma. I offer skills to handle distress, grief, change and discomfort in your own body and life. I will work with you to set boundaries, realize the difference between hurting someone's feelings and a person having feelings about the boundaries you set. I strive to treat everyone with unconditional positive regard and help you live your best life.
I’m Shanna Rayyan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist who is passionate about helping my clients work through their traumas, hardships, and mental illness in order to improve their quality of life. I use an eclectic approach, implementing various evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best fit my specific client’s life story, needs, and goals.
I’m Shanna Rayyan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist who is passionate about helping my clients work through their traumas, hardships, and mental illness in order to improve their quality of life. I use an eclectic approach, implementing various evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best fit my specific client’s life story, needs, and goals.
Brynn graduated with her master's in social work in 2014. Her philosophy of care is grounded in compassion and curiosity, with a focus on being direct and honest. She uses a strengths-based approach, serving with empathy while also advocating for needed support. Brynn recognizes the courage and resiliency in every client, holding equal respect for their challenges, traumas, triumphs, and achievements. Her expertise is in trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, specializing in diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. She enjoys working with moms, the LGBTQQ+ community, and young adults.
Brynn graduated with her master's in social work in 2014. Her philosophy of care is grounded in compassion and curiosity, with a focus on being direct and honest. She uses a strengths-based approach, serving with empathy while also advocating for needed support. Brynn recognizes the courage and resiliency in every client, holding equal respect for their challenges, traumas, triumphs, and achievements. Her expertise is in trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, specializing in diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. She enjoys working with moms, the LGBTQQ+ community, and young adults.
My name is Max Anne Zachai, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Chico, CA, and working with clients throughout California via Telehealth. I have over four years of experience as a therapist at a domestic and sexual violence agency, serving clients from diverse backgrounds with high levels of trauma and crisis. In my private practice, I work with adults and teens (12 and up) on a broad range of presenting concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working with each client to develop a therapeutic style to meet their unique needs.
My name is Max Anne Zachai, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Chico, CA, and working with clients throughout California via Telehealth. I have over four years of experience as a therapist at a domestic and sexual violence agency, serving clients from diverse backgrounds with high levels of trauma and crisis. In my private practice, I work with adults and teens (12 and up) on a broad range of presenting concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working with each client to develop a therapeutic style to meet their unique needs.
One call does it all. We help people from 4-100 with mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma and more locally. You will talk with a real person who answers live or calls back within 2-3 hours. Whether you are a couple needing help or you are seeking EMDR or Brainspotting for trauma, we have highly trained therapists so you can get the right match for you. Stop looking and call!
As one of our clients stated, "Therapy can be life-changing. And good therapy is something everyone should experience. The best therapy I've ever had came from this center. I'm forever grateful and could not recommend more. M.A. "
One call does it all. We help people from 4-100 with mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma and more locally. You will talk with a real person who answers live or calls back within 2-3 hours. Whether you are a couple needing help or you are seeking EMDR or Brainspotting for trauma, we have highly trained therapists so you can get the right match for you. Stop looking and call!
As one of our clients stated, "Therapy can be life-changing. And good therapy is something everyone should experience. The best therapy I've ever had came from this center. I'm forever grateful and could not recommend more. M.A. "
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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.