LGBTQ+ Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Accepting new clients. I provide Video & Telephonic services throughout California. Are you struggling to cope with life or feeling dysregulated? Experienced trauma, violence or systematic oppression? Feeling miserable or stuck? Struggling to connect to others? I provide an inclusive, welcoming safe & neutral space to discuss challenges that bring individuals to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to process emotions, reduce the use of unhealthy processes & develop skills to live a happier authentic life while fostering self acceptance & love. I work with LGBTQIA , BIPOC & same sex couples.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Every human struggles, and every human deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported while finding their way to a healthy flow. Are you feeling disconnected? Your mental health may seem hard for others to understand, or even for you to understand. Maybe it feels overwhelming to question why you feel this way, or what's actually in your control to change. Maybe the things that get you through aren’t the healthiest for you, and you’re ready to try something different. I'm here to accompany and guide you, whether navigating life transitions, addiction, relationship issues, or managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar, or ADHD.

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.

Feeling seen and understood, especially during moments of hardship, can provide a sense of stability and support. My therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of meeting a person where they are at and building a connection through trust and understanding. I strive to create an environment of trust and safety with each of my clients and value the healing that can take place when individuals feel heard without judgment, seen for all of who they are, and deeply understood.

I’ve spent most of my 30+ years in private practice working with clients on issues related to gender identity. Until recently, transitioning was strictly thought of in binary terms: Male-to-Female (MtF), Female-to-Male (FtM). Today, thankfully, we have evolved to include gender non-binary models. Maybe, you identify as “ trans ,” “non-binary,” or some other term denoting gender variance. Or, perhaps, you’re the parent of a child that identifies this way. Putting labels aside, for the moment, the journey can be challenging and self-acceptance is key. We all long to be loved, but the love must come from within, too.

I love being a therapist. While I can serve and help many people with a variety of life’s challenges. I am currently working towards a certification in Sex Therapy. I want to specialize my training to work with LGBQAIP, Trans /GNC/Non-binary/2 spirit communities. I work with individuals, couples, and 2 plus relationships. I am Kinky/BDSM/poly friendly. As I personally identify with many of the above-mentioned identities, I can provide therapy and expertise from a lived experience.

Let's talk about your story. We are surrounded by stories about ourselves, our cultures, and communities. I help trans , queer , and POC people explore the stories that compose our lived experiences of anxiety, depression, gender, immigration, and race. Together, we'll work towards unpacking generational trauma to fortify your mental wellness, communication, boundaries, and intentional living.

I am motivated to help individuals and families build healthier relationships with themselves and the people around them. Being open and vulnerable with someone new can be very scary! My goal is to create a meaningful relationship with my clients by providing support, respect, and a safe environment to help build confidence, compassion, and resilience. I support clients who experience anxiety, depression, past trauma, non-traditional relationships, and neurodivergence. I also support families who are struggling with parent-child conflicts, LGBTQ + youth and how to support them, and young children with behavior problems.

***All appointments must be requested through FrameworkPsych.com*** At some point in life, we all experience a moment when we question whether we're on the best path forward. Perhaps a relationship feels unfulfilling, we're not advancing in our career the way we'd hoped, or we're feeling unsure about a decision. Through years of specialized training in evidence-based psychoanalytic approaches, I've discovered how we can collaborate to help you create the life you want. Together, we'll unlock ways for you to feel happier, more balanced, and better connected to your authentic self and others.