LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hayward, CA
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you are here. I know looking for a therapist can be a daunting process and I applaud your determination to find the right fit for you. The reality is that none of us have it all figured out and can probably benefit from support to help navigate through life's challenges. Whether you are experiencing specific stressors, life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, relational difficulties, or you are looking to cultivate a better relationship to yourself, I will provide you with a non-judgmental therapeutic space to support your empowerment process and help you to grow a greater understanding of yourself.
Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you are here. I know looking for a therapist can be a daunting process and I applaud your determination to find the right fit for you. The reality is that none of us have it all figured out and can probably benefit from support to help navigate through life's challenges. Whether you are experiencing specific stressors, life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, relational difficulties, or you are looking to cultivate a better relationship to yourself, I will provide you with a non-judgmental therapeutic space to support your empowerment process and help you to grow a greater understanding of yourself.
Being a queer Indian immigrant gives me a unique perspective to support those exploring their identities.
Living is complex, and we can find ourselves caught in patterns of overwhelm, stuckness, shutdown, or disconnection from ourselves and those we love. We may be navigating stress, trauma (personal or intergenerational), chronic illness, neurodivergence, parenting a neurodivergent child, or layered identities shaped by immigration, sexuality, and systemic oppression.
Whether feeling apprehensive, curious, or ready for support, we may long for a therapeutic space where the mind and body can soften—where we are met with compassion, witnessed without judgment, and supported in exploring change at our own pace.
Being a queer Indian immigrant gives me a unique perspective to support those exploring their identities.
Living is complex, and we can find ourselves caught in patterns of overwhelm, stuckness, shutdown, or disconnection from ourselves and those we love. We may be navigating stress, trauma (personal or intergenerational), chronic illness, neurodivergence, parenting a neurodivergent child, or layered identities shaped by immigration, sexuality, and systemic oppression.
Whether feeling apprehensive, curious, or ready for support, we may long for a therapeutic space where the mind and body can soften—where we are met with compassion, witnessed without judgment, and supported in exploring change at our own pace.
Marc Anthony Campos-Pantoja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW, PhD, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Hayward, CA 94544
My experience includes working with the following clients: in-patient psychiatric, residential treatment, veterans dealing with substance use, developmentally disabled, substance abuse, counseling clients from multicultural backgrounds (Including: ; lgbt community).
Accepting New Clients. I am able to provide both psychological evaluations for different conditions like ADHD, Autism immigration. As well, I provide therapy/counseling. Licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I welcome the opportunity to work together in helping you navigate this journey. We will develop a trusting relationship to help you work on addressing your concerns. We will work as a team to help you. My advanced training in public health allows a holistic approach. In order to better meet the needs of those I’m working with I’m currently pursuing my second license as a clinical psychologist.
My experience includes working with the following clients: in-patient psychiatric, residential treatment, veterans dealing with substance use, developmentally disabled, substance abuse, counseling clients from multicultural backgrounds (Including: ; lgbt community).
Accepting New Clients. I am able to provide both psychological evaluations for different conditions like ADHD, Autism immigration. As well, I provide therapy/counseling. Licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I welcome the opportunity to work together in helping you navigate this journey. We will develop a trusting relationship to help you work on addressing your concerns. We will work as a team to help you. My advanced training in public health allows a holistic approach. In order to better meet the needs of those I’m working with I’m currently pursuing my second license as a clinical psychologist.
I specialize in the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities, and I also provide services in Spanish.
I help busy minds find inner peace. I do this because a peaceful mind is the ultimate tool against life's challenges. It is also one of the best contribution we can give to the world.
I specialize in the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities, and I also provide services in Spanish.
I help busy minds find inner peace. I do this because a peaceful mind is the ultimate tool against life's challenges. It is also one of the best contribution we can give to the world.
I specialize in relationship issues with over 30 years of clinical experience. I provide compassionate care when you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck. I work on shifting problematic thoughts and behaviors.
I specialize in relationship issues with over 30 years of clinical experience. I provide compassionate care when you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck. I work on shifting problematic thoughts and behaviors.
Im a queer therapist, Bay Area native, and single mom by choice who gets the real struggles of navigating identity, relationships, and life's curveballs.
Your first session is all about getting to know each other and figuring out how we can work together. We'll start with the basics, who you are, what's bringing you to therapy right now, and what you're hoping to get out of our time together. I'll ask about your background, current challenges, and what support looks like for you. We'll also talk about your goals: What do you want to be different? What would make therapy feel worth your time? Whether you have specific things you want to work on or you're just trying to figure it out, that's completely fine, we'll map it out together.
Im a queer therapist, Bay Area native, and single mom by choice who gets the real struggles of navigating identity, relationships, and life's curveballs.
Your first session is all about getting to know each other and figuring out how we can work together. We'll start with the basics, who you are, what's bringing you to therapy right now, and what you're hoping to get out of our time together. I'll ask about your background, current challenges, and what support looks like for you. We'll also talk about your goals: What do you want to be different? What would make therapy feel worth your time? Whether you have specific things you want to work on or you're just trying to figure it out, that's completely fine, we'll map it out together.
The main issues I support with are anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, and eating disorders.
There are seasons in life when everything feels too heavy—grief that won’t lift, anxiety that loops endlessly, the numbness of depression, the ache of not belonging. I work with adolescents and adults navigating these depths: anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender and identity issues, eating disorders, grief, and the quiet heartbreaks we carry unseen.
The main issues I support with are anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, and eating disorders.
There are seasons in life when everything feels too heavy—grief that won’t lift, anxiety that loops endlessly, the numbness of depression, the ache of not belonging. I work with adolescents and adults navigating these depths: anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender and identity issues, eating disorders, grief, and the quiet heartbreaks we carry unseen.
As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things.
I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other therapies to help individuals heal from trauma: e.g., child abuse and neglect, the loss of a loved one, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, car accidents. I work with all genders, identities, and races, I specialize in working with Black womxn (cis, trans, nonbinary) and girls.
As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things.
I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other therapies to help individuals heal from trauma: e.g., child abuse and neglect, the loss of a loved one, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, car accidents. I work with all genders, identities, and races, I specialize in working with Black womxn (cis, trans, nonbinary) and girls.
We prioritize bringing this medicine to queer & BIPOC communities by queer & BIPOC providers but serve everyone who is interested in healing.
Psychedelic assisted therapy has been on your mind for a while now. You want to see if the amazing results that John Hopkins, Yale, Columbia and many others have been researching can manifest in your life. Now is as good as a time as any to make major moves toward the breaking through you have been looking for. We work with individuals who are looking to address long-standing depression and PTSD with Ketamine Assisted Therapy. I know it feels like a lot and you don’t know how this will work but we can work to make it better.
We prioritize bringing this medicine to queer & BIPOC communities by queer & BIPOC providers but serve everyone who is interested in healing.
Psychedelic assisted therapy has been on your mind for a while now. You want to see if the amazing results that John Hopkins, Yale, Columbia and many others have been researching can manifest in your life. Now is as good as a time as any to make major moves toward the breaking through you have been looking for. We work with individuals who are looking to address long-standing depression and PTSD with Ketamine Assisted Therapy. I know it feels like a lot and you don’t know how this will work but we can work to make it better.
Welcome, I'm Roseanne and I am honored to help women who have survived hard things heal and evolve their lives. I bring an empathetic, open, and non-judgmental presence to my work and I am committed to creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and gain clarity about what's getting in the way of you having a life worth waking up for everyday. I specialize in providing individual therapy for women who have a diverse range of life experiences and challenges.
Welcome, I'm Roseanne and I am honored to help women who have survived hard things heal and evolve their lives. I bring an empathetic, open, and non-judgmental presence to my work and I am committed to creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and gain clarity about what's getting in the way of you having a life worth waking up for everyday. I specialize in providing individual therapy for women who have a diverse range of life experiences and challenges.
Gina Phillips, LMFT. I am a bilingual bicultural licensed therapist and feel very passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I consider our work together a journey and encourage clients to be as proactive about their treatment plans as possible. I use a strength-based approach in addition to a variety of techniques to help formulate a treatment plan that will best address your most pressing needs. I also use CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. All work from a strength-based perspective to support clients who want to change, explore, and/or create more awareness.
Gina Phillips, LMFT. I am a bilingual bicultural licensed therapist and feel very passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I consider our work together a journey and encourage clients to be as proactive about their treatment plans as possible. I use a strength-based approach in addition to a variety of techniques to help formulate a treatment plan that will best address your most pressing needs. I also use CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. All work from a strength-based perspective to support clients who want to change, explore, and/or create more awareness.
I believe that every wound, trauma, and life transition holds the potential for transformation. In our work together, we’ll navigate your inner landscape to release anxiety, depression, and limiting patterns, restoring your vitality and uncovering new possibilities. As you grow and change, your relationships and the world around you naturally shift as well.
I believe that every wound, trauma, and life transition holds the potential for transformation. In our work together, we’ll navigate your inner landscape to release anxiety, depression, and limiting patterns, restoring your vitality and uncovering new possibilities. As you grow and change, your relationships and the world around you naturally shift as well.
My practice includes traditional as well as LGBTQ+ families, creative artists, and law enforcement.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who are seeking a better understanding and experience of themselves and their relationships, both personal and professional.
My practice includes traditional as well as LGBTQ+ families, creative artists, and law enforcement.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who are seeking a better understanding and experience of themselves and their relationships, both personal and professional.
I'm a queer therapist, Bay Area native, and single mom by choice who gets the real struggles of navigating identity, relationships, and life's curveballs.
I use an integrative, client-focused approach, tailoring therapy to what works best for you. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all—I draw from multiple modalities to meet your unique needs. Have a preferred approach? Let's use it. Not sure? I'll help us find what fits.
I'm a queer therapist, Bay Area native, and single mom by choice who gets the real struggles of navigating identity, relationships, and life's curveballs.
I use an integrative, client-focused approach, tailoring therapy to what works best for you. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all—I draw from multiple modalities to meet your unique needs. Have a preferred approach? Let's use it. Not sure? I'll help us find what fits.
Tired of not feeling better despite years of talk therapy? Tired of living in flight of fight mode? Here I utilize science and shadow work to help you really heal not just survive. I have over six years of therapeutic experience with adult survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, exploitation, and rape. I have experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, divorce, family separation, and caretaker fatigue. I also have experience working with first responders. I am certified for KAP sessions which are through Journey Clinical. Let's empty your trauma bucket, learn better boundaries, and establish good self-care.
Tired of not feeling better despite years of talk therapy? Tired of living in flight of fight mode? Here I utilize science and shadow work to help you really heal not just survive. I have over six years of therapeutic experience with adult survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, exploitation, and rape. I have experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, divorce, family separation, and caretaker fatigue. I also have experience working with first responders. I am certified for KAP sessions which are through Journey Clinical. Let's empty your trauma bucket, learn better boundaries, and establish good self-care.
Telehealth Openings (In-person Waitlist). An amazing aspect of therapy is that it provides a unique opportunity for people to have a space where the focus is on their needs and growth. Few other spaces exist where your needs and well-being can be the priority. This is a key part of the healing power of therapy, which is why I believe it is so important you find a therapist who is a good fit for you. I work with clients who desire to learn more about their unique needs to function optimally and are open to trying new ways of thinking and coping to find healthier functioning. I love to support neurodivergent clients of all ages.
Telehealth Openings (In-person Waitlist). An amazing aspect of therapy is that it provides a unique opportunity for people to have a space where the focus is on their needs and growth. Few other spaces exist where your needs and well-being can be the priority. This is a key part of the healing power of therapy, which is why I believe it is so important you find a therapist who is a good fit for you. I work with clients who desire to learn more about their unique needs to function optimally and are open to trying new ways of thinking and coping to find healthier functioning. I love to support neurodivergent clients of all ages.
Hola! I’m a bilingual LMFT specializing in trauma therapy, postpartum support, and couples therapy. I help individuals and parents heal from complex, intergenerational trauma, and postpartum emotional challenges. Trauma therapy helps you understand your body’s responses, heal emotional wounds, and build the safety and connection you’ve always needed to move forward.I help parents process what happened, rebuild trust in their bodies, reconnect with their baby and themselves—without shame and learn to listen and respond instead of react. Trauma-informed couples therapy helps you rebuild safety, deepen empathy, and strengthen your bond
Hola! I’m a bilingual LMFT specializing in trauma therapy, postpartum support, and couples therapy. I help individuals and parents heal from complex, intergenerational trauma, and postpartum emotional challenges. Trauma therapy helps you understand your body’s responses, heal emotional wounds, and build the safety and connection you’ve always needed to move forward.I help parents process what happened, rebuild trust in their bodies, reconnect with their baby and themselves—without shame and learn to listen and respond instead of react. Trauma-informed couples therapy helps you rebuild safety, deepen empathy, and strengthen your bond
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition.
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition.
Hi there, I'm Kayla! It never ceases to amaze me just how often I have to try to convince others that they are worthy, SIMPLY because they exist. This includes you! I want to know who communicated to you that you are not enough and why you value the opinion of said person(s); these types of harmful beliefs are learned, not innate. Let's unlearn them together. I think that some of my current and past clients would describe me as their personal hype woman. It's important to me that you know your worth and have people in your life who treat you the way you deserve. I won't let you get away with being unkind to yourself.
Hi there, I'm Kayla! It never ceases to amaze me just how often I have to try to convince others that they are worthy, SIMPLY because they exist. This includes you! I want to know who communicated to you that you are not enough and why you value the opinion of said person(s); these types of harmful beliefs are learned, not innate. Let's unlearn them together. I think that some of my current and past clients would describe me as their personal hype woman. It's important to me that you know your worth and have people in your life who treat you the way you deserve. I won't let you get away with being unkind to yourself.
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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.