LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hollywood, CA
I'm K (They/Them), an LCSW and queer, non-binary masc presenting Latine therapist with 6 years of experience.
I blend CBT, ACT, IFS, and trauma-informed approaches to work that's practical and real. Sessions are collaborative — no scripts, no one-size-fits-all. I show up as my full self so you can too.
I'm K (They/Them), an LCSW and queer, non-binary masc presenting Latine therapist with 6 years of experience.
I blend CBT, ACT, IFS, and trauma-informed approaches to work that's practical and real. Sessions are collaborative — no scripts, no one-size-fits-all. I show up as my full self so you can too.
What in the world is going on?! No one ever told us how difficult life can actually be. It seems like some days we feel fine, normal, good even, then the next we are knocked over by the feeling that we are at the precipice of world war, preparing for battle. Nothing feels “normal.”
This may be the time in your life that reaching out, building safety with a therapist, and having the space to process /everything/ is the best possible next step. It is okay to need help. Therapy can be the door to understanding, emotional freedom, and self-acceptance.
No one should have to do this alone. Connection is the foundation of liberation.
What in the world is going on?! No one ever told us how difficult life can actually be. It seems like some days we feel fine, normal, good even, then the next we are knocked over by the feeling that we are at the precipice of world war, preparing for battle. Nothing feels “normal.”
This may be the time in your life that reaching out, building safety with a therapist, and having the space to process /everything/ is the best possible next step. It is okay to need help. Therapy can be the door to understanding, emotional freedom, and self-acceptance.
No one should have to do this alone. Connection is the foundation of liberation.
Feminism, queer/trans liberation and somatic connection are cornerstones of my approach to therapy.
If you’ve always felt like an outsider, black sheep, or one who doesn’t quite fit, you’re not alone. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, numbness, overwhelm or reactivity without understanding why, where it comes from or how to manage it. These patterns often have roots in past experiences, the external systems that formed you and how you learned to adapt. I aim to help clients make sense of their experiences, feel more grounded and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels real and sustainable.
Feminism, queer/trans liberation and somatic connection are cornerstones of my approach to therapy.
If you’ve always felt like an outsider, black sheep, or one who doesn’t quite fit, you’re not alone. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, numbness, overwhelm or reactivity without understanding why, where it comes from or how to manage it. These patterns often have roots in past experiences, the external systems that formed you and how you learned to adapt. I aim to help clients make sense of their experiences, feel more grounded and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels real and sustainable.
It might look like everything is working the outside, but inside something feels unresolved. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or the after effects of trauma, and you want more than tools to get through the week.
At Inner Vision, we offer depth-oriented, somatic and trauma therapy for creatives, professionals, and healers who want more than symptom management and talk therapy. We work to support you real, active transformation, not just coping. We aim to get to the root of the issues that bring you in so that you can live a more vital, full and authentic life.
It might look like everything is working the outside, but inside something feels unresolved. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or the after effects of trauma, and you want more than tools to get through the week.
At Inner Vision, we offer depth-oriented, somatic and trauma therapy for creatives, professionals, and healers who want more than symptom management and talk therapy. We work to support you real, active transformation, not just coping. We aim to get to the root of the issues that bring you in so that you can live a more vital, full and authentic life.
I love working with the LGBT community & with folks who work in creative fields.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
I love working with the LGBT community & with folks who work in creative fields.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
Have you felt stuck in old patterns, or weighed down by depression and grief? Maybe you can't seem to get ahead of anxiety, and trying to hold it all together feels like too much. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, stress, relationship or identity changes, or cycles you can’t seem to break—you don’t have to face it by yourself. My aim is to provide empathic support, dignity, and exploration for you to have a more fully realized sense of self and peace.
Have you felt stuck in old patterns, or weighed down by depression and grief? Maybe you can't seem to get ahead of anxiety, and trying to hold it all together feels like too much. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, stress, relationship or identity changes, or cycles you can’t seem to break—you don’t have to face it by yourself. My aim is to provide empathic support, dignity, and exploration for you to have a more fully realized sense of self and peace.
I support women and LGBTQ+/nonbinary individuals who are used to being the responsible one, yet find themselves stuck in patterns around anxiety, identity, body image, or relationships.
My approach is depth-oriented and relational. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, parts work, mindfulness, expressive arts, and body-based approaches to help you understand the underlying patterns that keep you stuck. Rather than quick fixes, our work focuses on lasting, meaningful change.
I support women and LGBTQ+/nonbinary individuals who are used to being the responsible one, yet find themselves stuck in patterns around anxiety, identity, body image, or relationships.
My approach is depth-oriented and relational. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, parts work, mindfulness, expressive arts, and body-based approaches to help you understand the underlying patterns that keep you stuck. Rather than quick fixes, our work focuses on lasting, meaningful change.
I work with individuals and couples who are thoughtful and self-aware, but tired of feeling like another problem to solve. You may understand your patterns but still feel caught in them, or sense that the life you’ve built no longer quite fits. My work is for people interested in living with more honesty, intimacy, freedom, play, and aliveness. Together, we get curious about the roles, defenses, expectations, and ways of protecting yourself that have shaped how you move through the world. We make space to question what you’ve been taught, discover what feels true for you, and more fully inhabit the life that’s already here.
I work with individuals and couples who are thoughtful and self-aware, but tired of feeling like another problem to solve. You may understand your patterns but still feel caught in them, or sense that the life you’ve built no longer quite fits. My work is for people interested in living with more honesty, intimacy, freedom, play, and aliveness. Together, we get curious about the roles, defenses, expectations, and ways of protecting yourself that have shaped how you move through the world. We make space to question what you’ve been taught, discover what feels true for you, and more fully inhabit the life that’s already here.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by painful experiences like childhood sexual abuse, narcissistic relationships, or a difficult divorce? Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected and alone, but you deserve support and healing. Together, we’ll work toward emotional well-being, personal growth, and reclaiming your sense of self. I also welcome fellow therapists seeking support. Let’s help you find more peace and joy in your life
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by painful experiences like childhood sexual abuse, narcissistic relationships, or a difficult divorce? Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected and alone, but you deserve support and healing. Together, we’ll work toward emotional well-being, personal growth, and reclaiming your sense of self. I also welcome fellow therapists seeking support. Let’s help you find more peace and joy in your life
Are you stuck? Are you worried that you're crazy? Have you given up the things you love doing? Have you lost touch with your purpose in life? Sometimes we all feel and think this way, but if you are living in pain then I would like to help you. If we work together I will help you discover your joy, your purpose, and the authentic, powerful, courageous, and resourceful person I know you to be. So if you need help to discover or rediscover your true self, then give me a call and we will begin our work together.
Are you stuck? Are you worried that you're crazy? Have you given up the things you love doing? Have you lost touch with your purpose in life? Sometimes we all feel and think this way, but if you are living in pain then I would like to help you. If we work together I will help you discover your joy, your purpose, and the authentic, powerful, courageous, and resourceful person I know you to be. So if you need help to discover or rediscover your true self, then give me a call and we will begin our work together.
Most people feel stuck in their relationships at some point. You love each other, yet feel disconnected. Or the weight of past hurts and ongoing conflict make it hard to imagine finding your way back to closeness. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone and there is hope. Effective, evidence-based therapy can help. Whether we work together individually or as a couple, my goal is to help you move out of painful, repetitive patterns and into deeper understanding, empathy, and connection.
Most people feel stuck in their relationships at some point. You love each other, yet feel disconnected. Or the weight of past hurts and ongoing conflict make it hard to imagine finding your way back to closeness. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone and there is hope. Effective, evidence-based therapy can help. Whether we work together individually or as a couple, my goal is to help you move out of painful, repetitive patterns and into deeper understanding, empathy, and connection.
Hello, I’m Noemi “Mimi” and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that enjoys working with women, children, adolescents, young adults, and individuals part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I believe therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. I take a whole-person approach and integrate different therapeutic modalities to meet each client where they are. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Music Therapy, and other modalities.
Hello, I’m Noemi “Mimi” and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that enjoys working with women, children, adolescents, young adults, and individuals part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I believe therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. I take a whole-person approach and integrate different therapeutic modalities to meet each client where they are. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Music Therapy, and other modalities.
Do you constantly feel like you're "too much" or "not enough"—sometimes both in the same day? Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first, pushing down your own needs, or trying to hold everything together. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional reactivity, or chronic self-doubt. Or maybe you’ve experienced trauma that left you feeling disconnected, unsafe, or like you can never fully relax. You deserve support that helps you heal, not just cope.
Do you constantly feel like you're "too much" or "not enough"—sometimes both in the same day? Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first, pushing down your own needs, or trying to hold everything together. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional reactivity, or chronic self-doubt. Or maybe you’ve experienced trauma that left you feeling disconnected, unsafe, or like you can never fully relax. You deserve support that helps you heal, not just cope.
Malika has worked in the areas of child development, parenting, addiction treatment, couples therapy, premarital counseling, non-monogamous/Polyamory, LGBTQIA, foster-care/transitional aged youth issues, homelessness, issues pertaining to systemic racism, as well as joined alongside clients overcoming anxious and depressive symptoms.
Dr. Malika's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in psychology, master's degree in marriage and family therapy, and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT).
Malika has worked in the areas of child development, parenting, addiction treatment, couples therapy, premarital counseling, non-monogamous/Polyamory, LGBTQIA, foster-care/transitional aged youth issues, homelessness, issues pertaining to systemic racism, as well as joined alongside clients overcoming anxious and depressive symptoms.
Dr. Malika's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in psychology, master's degree in marriage and family therapy, and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT).
Relationships, life transitions, and identity exploration are my specialties. I'm an East-West combo, combining soulful mindfulness, & depth work with creative exploration and real world practicality. I have trained extensively in IFS (Level 2), IFIO, and Somatic Therapy. I support folks with complex minds and hearts to heal (& grow) from the trauma and drama of this world, and to create a life worth living and loving. I work with dynamic individuals and couples who feel lost and want to find their way back to clarity, connection, and aliveness.
Relationships, life transitions, and identity exploration are my specialties. I'm an East-West combo, combining soulful mindfulness, & depth work with creative exploration and real world practicality. I have trained extensively in IFS (Level 2), IFIO, and Somatic Therapy. I support folks with complex minds and hearts to heal (& grow) from the trauma and drama of this world, and to create a life worth living and loving. I work with dynamic individuals and couples who feel lost and want to find their way back to clarity, connection, and aliveness.
As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it!
I work through a decolonizing, intersectional lens to help adults and teens who are diagnosed or self diagnosed as neurodivergent, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, CPTSD, or general life transitions and stressors. I embrace differences in communication and self expression, rather than viewing differences as problems to be fixed.
As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it!
I work through a decolonizing, intersectional lens to help adults and teens who are diagnosed or self diagnosed as neurodivergent, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, CPTSD, or general life transitions and stressors. I embrace differences in communication and self expression, rather than viewing differences as problems to be fixed.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community I’ve had first-hand experience having to come to terms with holding multiple minority identities.
I specialize in using evidence-based therapies to help individuals better manage their pain and take back control over their life. I have expertise in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and in writing letters for medical providers for individuals seeking gender affirming surgeries. We will create a plan specific to your needs to create a life worth living.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community I’ve had first-hand experience having to come to terms with holding multiple minority identities.
I specialize in using evidence-based therapies to help individuals better manage their pain and take back control over their life. I have expertise in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and in writing letters for medical providers for individuals seeking gender affirming surgeries. We will create a plan specific to your needs to create a life worth living.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In 2020, I founded Modern Sex, an organization devoted to providing resources for individuals seeking mental and sexual health support. My practice is guided by a trauma-informed approach grounded in experience working with marginalized communities. I utilize evidence-based modalities and integrate existential, relational, and humanistic therapeutic frameworks into my treatment planning.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In 2020, I founded Modern Sex, an organization devoted to providing resources for individuals seeking mental and sexual health support. My practice is guided by a trauma-informed approach grounded in experience working with marginalized communities. I utilize evidence-based modalities and integrate existential, relational, and humanistic therapeutic frameworks into my treatment planning.
My goal is to empower clients, foster resilience, and support them in building the confidence they may need to confront past trauma, build strong interpersonal relationships, or more effectively regulate their emotions.
My goal is to empower clients, foster resilience, and support them in building the confidence they may need to confront past trauma, build strong interpersonal relationships, or more effectively regulate their emotions.
With over twenty years experience in LGBTQ counseling, research, and teaching, I have a deep understanding of our community.
My approach involves collaborative partnership with you, and takes effort on both our parts. I use emotion-focused and cognitive methods, dream work, and attention to your unconscious to help you develop the "mental muscle" to stop avoiding yourself, in a warm and active manner that builds on your strengths.
With over twenty years experience in LGBTQ counseling, research, and teaching, I have a deep understanding of our community.
My approach involves collaborative partnership with you, and takes effort on both our parts. I use emotion-focused and cognitive methods, dream work, and attention to your unconscious to help you develop the "mental muscle" to stop avoiding yourself, in a warm and active manner that builds on your strengths.
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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.