LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Virtual Therapy In California And Florida With Janae Borrego
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, CIHMP
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients. I provide Telehealth services in CA & FL. Are you struggling to cope with life? feeling dysregulated? Experienced trauma, discrimination or oppression? Feeling hopeless or stuck? Struggling to connect with others? Feeling burnt out? I provide an inclusive, 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 to foster self acceptance & love. As a
Queer
Latinx individual I provide affirming & inclusive care to LGBTQIA2s+, Latinx, BIPOC folx.
Rachel Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I specialize in working with people in
LGBTQ
+ communities, addictions, borderline personality, complex trauma, and anxiety disorders.
I see therapy as a collaborative process exploring how the past informs the present and allowing trust and authenticity to foster insight and development. I strive to provide the highest quality of care, focusing on the unique needs of each individual and creating a safe environment with room for challenges, exploration, process, and growth. I help clients learn and practice skills for tolerating pain in times of crisis, responding instead of reacting, increasing self-respect, improving relationships, and participating fully in each moment. My ultimate goal is to help my clients build and nurture a life they feel is worth living.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
& Online
Thomas Charles Keenan-Hunt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
42 Endorsed
Verified
42 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in
gay
male/
LGBTQ
populations.
Are you feeling stuck in relationships, jobs, or entrenched beliefs about yourself that may not be valid? Unhealthy thoughts, feelings, behaviors and attachments can create patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, addiction and more. The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” If you want to break the cycle, therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you identify problem areas and begin your personal transformation. The process begins with having someone who will listen, understand your needs, uncover stressors and seek solutions.
Jin S. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I specialize in working with people holding multiple identities, such as
LGBTQ
, racial, gender, religious, and cultural minorities, who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions.
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
Zachary M Zaret
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
As a
queer
cis white male therapist with a passion for both mental health and the entertainment industry, I believe that a combination of a
queer
affirmative lens and my background in performance make me different from other therapists. My background in entertainment allows me to bring a creative and innovative approach to therapy so I can provide a unique and valuable experience to every client. My approach is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Joshua Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
LGBT
affirmative therapy, which helps me to better understand difference, the need for acceptance, and oppression.
Welcome to a space where the intersections of race, sexuality, class and other identities are understood, respected, and celebrated. Striving to be the most authentic version of yourself isn't always the easiest. Maintaining your peace, living unapologetically, setting boundaries, processing your emotions, owning your truths and overcoming one obstacle after another can all sound like easy tasks, but we’ve all struggled with them. I’m here to invite you onto a transformative journey of discovering and recognizing your capability to create the life you know that you deserve. The time for radical change and healing is always now.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Aimen Khouraki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Aimen has training & experience providing the following: Multiculturally-Focused therapy,
LGBTQ
+ Affirming therapy, Psychodynamic & Attachment-Based therapy, Trauma-Informed therapy, CBT & MI.
Dr. Aimen Khouraki is a licensed clinical psychologist. His graduate and clinical training have focused on providing multiculturally-sensitive and competent mental health services to individuals of a variety of intersecting backgrounds. His therapeutic style is centered around building genuine connections with his clients in a compassionate and safe environment. While Dr. Aimen’s therapeutic approach often depends on the client and the kind of work they want to accomplish, his treatment always incorporates a strengths-based approach that encourages client engagement and collaboration for therapy to be meaningful.
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Mike Rizzo, LMFT I have worked in the addiction recovery field since 2004. From 2007 to 2019 I worked at the Los Angeles
LGBT
Center, developing and managing their Addiction Recovery Services / Crystal Meth Recovery Services. Since 7/19 thru 12/21 I was the Program Director of CAST Centers in West Hollywood. Please visit my website for more information.
Aurora Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Los Angeles. My focus is providing identity-affirming and trauma-informed mental health services with a focus on PTSD and other anxiety disorders. As a
queer
person, I am passionate about working with other members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and folks who have experienced stigma or oppression. I work together with clients is to help them learn new skills, shift unhelpful patterns and connect to their personal power in order to improve their overall quality of life.
Max Fay
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of focus include: the
LGBTQ
+ community, anxiety, self-esteem, complex trauma, relationships (with self & others), and people pleasing.
I believe everyone is capable of living their fullest, most vibrant life and it is my passion to help them achieve it. I help clients foster insight by processing their past experiences and gently uncovering the ways their pasts connect with their current struggles. I teach clients to discover the patterns and rules that keep them stuck and then support them in cultivating a life that brings them joy and fulfillment. I invite my clients on a journey of self-compassion and teach them how to prioritize gentleness and self-care. I believe therapy can be silly and even fun while still being impactful and effective.
Travis Bauer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in affirming care for the
LGBTQ
community, grief and loss, anxiety and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), major life transitions and supporting survivors of trauma.
I see many clients who feel stuck and unable to alter their life in a way that reflects their values, causing them to feel sad, on edge, or numb. They are suffering a great deal, and often their needs seem unclear. I use a frank and kind style to empower clients to find meaning and hope as they navigate the complicated, often oppressive systems of our world. This process is one of uncovering patterns—which may feel difficult to articulate at the beginning—restricting clients from fully experiencing life. Once their needs and goals become clear, I help them build and sustain a more flexible and expansive way of living and connecting.
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Renae Johnson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
Queer
and
Trans
people, as well as artists and those who have experienced complex trauma and difficult relationships.
You feel pulled in a million directions. People in your life and social media tell you how to fix things. But you have so much going on that you don’t know where to start. Your mind runs a million miles a minute, and your mental health suffers. All these demands make you realize you need to work actively on getting and staying better. If you've come this far it means that you are making the choice to take care of yourself and work to lead a healthy life. That is a brave and important decision, and I'm here to help. Therapy provides the dedicated time and attention required to be an energized and authentic you.
Dr. Richard Espinoza
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My shortterm treatment offers an intensive, 12-week program specific for male and masc-presenting folks within the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Above all, I love my work as a psychologist. This profession allows me to act as both scientist and artist, and I take joy from watching people evolve in their lives. Blending science & art, therapy is a unique process where we talk over events of your life, some in the distant past, and some happening currently.
Open Space Therapy Collective
LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC) was founded by and for the
queer
and
trans
community. For too many intersectional identities, clients have to educate their therapists instead of receiving the support they came in for. Not here. When you work with an OSTC therapist, you are guaranteed a mental health partner who is: A member of the
LGBTQ
+ community or a staunch ally,
Queer
and
Trans
-knowledgeable, Anti-racist, Sex-positive, Specializing in supporting non-monogamous relationships.
Jake Weinraub
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Nicole Minor- Expansive Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, AMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Sarah Brock Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I identify as a
queer
, femme, Chicana therapist. I provide Psychotherapy that is Intersectional and Trauma-informed treatment. Combining techniques of traditional Psychodynamic Therapy as well as Somatic Therapy together we investigate your past and what is happening currently in your body (physical pain, ailments, sensations) in relation to environmental triggers (systemic racism,
queer
&
trans
-phobia, sexism, micro-aggressions), as well as attachment styles that inform your core beliefs to get you to a place of a fully developed and embodied sense of self and well being.
Chanel Mucci
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in
queer
affirming trauma therapy, and am EMDR trained.
Do you feel stuck in the past? Perhaps you're telling yourself a story about the world that no longer resonates but it's still hard to shake. Maybe you're reckoning with your identity/ies in various ways, and need a guide and witness to help make space for your evolution. Using a trauma informed, body-centric approach, I can help you access tools already within yourself to live a more vibrant authentic life.
Joe Taravella
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I’ve also trained other psychologists and have a special interest and experience working with individuals and couples looking to create families, and the
LGBTQ
population.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth and fulfillment with me? I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist who embodies a compassionate, understanding, and respectful therapeutic approach with all my clients. My expertise lies in identifying and treating psychological, emotional, and relationship issues, and I have been instrumental in getting individuals to achieve breakthroughs by revealing toxic secrets and long-standing issues. Our work together will enhance your ability to effectively communicate, identify triggers, break maladaptive patterns, and achieve your greatest potential in life.
Not accepting new clients
Ian Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
17 Endorsed
Verified
17 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping people on the
LGBTQ
+ continuum achieve a wholeness and personhood not mirrored by a cis/heteronormative society.
I believe therapy is meant to be experimental, experiential, and collaborative. Carl Jung said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." Insights in therapy have the potential to be challenging and painful, and my job is to help you through them. A spirit of non-judgment, empathy, directness, and sense of humor defines my style. My goal is to assist clients in connecting to their authentic Selves, for the purpose of overcoming negative thinking, self-destructive patterns, and unfulfilling relationships.
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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.