LGBTQ+ Therapists in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost? Is your past keeping you weighed down? Have you tried EVERYTHING to change this discomfort but you're not moving forward? Together, we can address these roadblocks and get you on your way to living a meaningful life.

Seeking therapy can be the first step on a healing journey and I hope to walk alongside you as you pursue personal growth. I believe that therapy can be a great way to access some of the tools that are already within us but that we may need help employing. I understand the importance of intersectionality as a queer Black woman and therapist and can understand how necessary it is to acknowledge the impact of intersecting identities when working with clients.

Seeking therapy can be the first step on a healing journey and I hope to walk alongside you as you pursue personal growth. I believe that therapy can be a great way to access some of the tools that are already within us but that we may need help employing. I understand the importance of intersectionality as a queer Black woman and therapist and can understand how necessary it is to acknowledge the impact of intersecting identities when working with clients. I use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to re-frame their narrative and identify and process complex emotions.

Have you ever wondered why you struggle with certain things while others seem to face these challenges head-on? I believe that while our biology may explain how we exist in the world, it is our social environment that shapes how we perceive and engage with the world around us. I hope to work with you so we can understand how these two forces have come together to create patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, and how we can use this knowledge to recover from the past and create a life that feels worth living. Together, we can process the past, live in the present, and lay the foundation for a healthy future.

Have you been someone who’s felt overwhelmed with managing your day to day? Maybe struggling to connect with loved ones or colleagues? Or just consistently having that feeling that “this just isn’t where I want to be!”? Have you felt this way longer than you’d like to admit? My job is to create a space that is safe, brave, and encourages you to help find your most authentic self. I believe in abolishing what therapy is “supposed” to look like. I will see our relationship as a team effort, asking you for your expertise on your life while I provide guidance through empowerment and advocacy.

Accepting new patients! Just living in today’s world can be difficult and exhausting. Many of us feel as if we are just “getting by.” We all struggle with our mental health, from daily conflict with others, feeling frustrated or irritable, painful past experiences(trauma), struggles with work and family, and anxious thoughts. These issues can hinder our ability to heal and grow. We can all use help at times, even if we don’t know how to ask for it. I provide comprehensive support and direct feedback to help guide you through this difficult journey, to reach a path that leads to healing, understanding, acceptance, and resolution.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in LGBTQ -affirmative individual and group therapy. For the past seven years I have worked in both individual and community mental health, immersing myself in the unique ways anxiety, depression, and histories of trauma impact LGBTQ + individuals across a spectrum of intersecting identities. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, joyful, and collaborative space for clients to identify and deepen their existing strengths, as well as build new skills.

My focus is on providing multi-culturally affirming therapy to help people achieve their therapeutic goals and cope with struggles they face. I use an integrative and collaborative approach to deeply understand my client’s concerns, meet people where they are, and support their specific needs from therapy.

Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City and Los Angeles. We offer online therapy to individuals, couples, and families anywhere in New York State and California State. Our mission is to create a safe and affirming space to heal, to expand the things that are working, and to encourage personal freedom and empowerment. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with a provider who can suit your needs and availability.

Do you feel as if you are emotionally stuck and need a helping hand? Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, and tired? You may be going through a life transition, relationship difficulty, or problems managing daily life. Most people go through times in their lives when they need some guidance. You don't have to go through this hardship alone. Reach out and let's get through this together. I am offering free consultations over the phone, at this time, to assess your comfort level before we have a full session. I am able to see individuals with a residence in the state of California and Nevada.

Welcome! My task as your therapist is to first provide a space where you’ll feel free to talk openly and be your truest self. Then, together, we will get to the bottom of whatever it is that may be contributing to the way you're feeling, and collaborate on ways you can begin to feel more at ease, empowered, and in alignment with your personal values, goals, and unique identity. I believe that we all hold the ability to manage life's challenges. To do this, we sometimes need a supportive guide. Enter therapy.

My approach is heavily focused on cognitive therapy and solution-focused, identifying short-term goals, being action-oriented, and actively engaging in therapy. Our work together is collaborative and focused on your individual needs and goals that you want to accomplish during our work together. Keeping in mind a social justice approach, my clinical experience has been working with individuals who experience life stressors including life transitions, family issues, mood and anxiety problems, and trauma-related stressors. I have worked with families and adults in community mental health.

I specialize in working with the LGBTQ + community with a focus on transgender and nonbinary folks to address a variety of issues including gender dysphoria, identity exploration, anxiety, and depression. I utilize a social justice and intersectional framework in acknowledging the systemic oppression affecting BIPOC communities and its impact on mental health.

My focus as a practitioner is to help you connect with your authentic self, attune to your values and needs, and learn practical tools to improve your quality of life. With over 10 years of experience serving a diverse range of individuals, I provide a therapy experience that is warm, empowering, and puts your goals at the forefront of care. I specialize in trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapy, with an emphasis on cultural humility, honoring the brain/body connection, and holistic wellness. If you are ready to heal from within, then I am here to act as your ally in that process.

I use a combination of psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and client-centered modalities. I have worked in various community mental health and educational settings with diverse populations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and internationally, and have a particular focus in working with the LGBTQ + community.

I place a high value on personal development and wellness allowing for the achievement of one’s full potential and focuses on areas of stress management, corporate burnout and achieving better work/life balance for high functioning professionals who lead busy lifestyles and want to live a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA population and have a familiarity with LGBT specific issues gained from my clinical experience at the LGBT Center for many years.

My style is warm and collaborative. I aim to provide empathy, compassion, and non-judgmental space for building a strong therapeutic relationship that serves as the foundation for growth, healing, and achieving one’s therapeutic goals. I work from a trauma-informed and culturally-attuned lens. I am specially trained in and utilize EMDR in conjunction with mindfulness-based strategies, somatic therapy, as well as other evidence-based tools to support change and healing of past wounds that may be impacting overall health and wellbeing.

The issues in life often leave us feeling alone, isolated, frustrated, and empty. By using mindfulness, I help you learn to cope and live a life that is centered and grounded in healthy choices; which, help mitigate these painful feelings. Make the call. Change your life. This is not an easy process, I agree, however, it is well worth it. Investing in your mental health is the single best choice you can make.