Lesbian Therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
The clients I serve are often in need of a helping hand through some of life's toughest challenges. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or loss, or you’re struggling with anxiety and self-doubt that you just can’t shake. Maybe life has felt like a series of transitions, and you’re trying to hold it all together without a chance to pause. Or maybe you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, but don’t know how to break free. Perhaps you have felt like a perpetual outsider and need help finding yourself and your community. Together we can help you help yourself move toward a more fulfilling life.
The clients I serve are often in need of a helping hand through some of life's toughest challenges. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or loss, or you’re struggling with anxiety and self-doubt that you just can’t shake. Maybe life has felt like a series of transitions, and you’re trying to hold it all together without a chance to pause. Or maybe you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, but don’t know how to break free. Perhaps you have felt like a perpetual outsider and need help finding yourself and your community. Together we can help you help yourself move toward a more fulfilling 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 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.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in painful cycles, carrying weight of the past, I’m here to help you understand the parts of you that long to be held. I’m a patient, attentive human fueled by endless curiosity & compassion, ready to walk with you through any stage of life. My own personal depth therapy, 10+ years in the field, & formidable life experiences have helped me deeply understand that we’re all on a unique journey of tending to parts of ourselves that have been mistreated. I have a strong passion for trauma healing, believe in the power of restorative relationships & in the strength each person holds to transform their life.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in painful cycles, carrying weight of the past, I’m here to help you understand the parts of you that long to be held. I’m a patient, attentive human fueled by endless curiosity & compassion, ready to walk with you through any stage of life. My own personal depth therapy, 10+ years in the field, & formidable life experiences have helped me deeply understand that we’re all on a unique journey of tending to parts of ourselves that have been mistreated. I have a strong passion for trauma healing, believe in the power of restorative relationships & in the strength each person holds to transform their life.
Are you seeking a therapist who will meet you where you are and help you uncover the strength you already possess? I am a Black, queer therapist dedicated to providing client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned care for teens and adults. My practice is built on compassion, collaboration, and empathy. I believe in creating an affirming, safe space where you take the lead, and together, we work toward your personal goals.
Are you seeking a therapist who will meet you where you are and help you uncover the strength you already possess? I am a Black, queer therapist dedicated to providing client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned care for teens and adults. My practice is built on compassion, collaboration, and empathy. I believe in creating an affirming, safe space where you take the lead, and together, we work toward your personal goals.
Hi and welcome. I am so glad you are here! Making the decision to seek support is monumental, and possibly the first action towards beginning to shift how you are feeling. The work has already started.
I would love to show up for you and be with you as we explore life's stormy waters. You do not need to shoulder your stresses alone. We will journey through these uncharted territories together. I hope you reach out.
Hi and welcome. I am so glad you are here! Making the decision to seek support is monumental, and possibly the first action towards beginning to shift how you are feeling. The work has already started.
I would love to show up for you and be with you as we explore life's stormy waters. You do not need to shoulder your stresses alone. We will journey through these uncharted territories together. I hope you reach out.
My focus is on helping couples rebuild trust, communicate openly, and reconnect after periods of disconnection or conflict. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and the lingering impact of relational trauma. I especially enjoy working with couples in non-traditional relationships—whether that means open relationships, queer partnerships, or those redefining what connection looks like. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a grounded approach to helping people feel seen and supported in their relationships—with others and themselves.
My focus is on helping couples rebuild trust, communicate openly, and reconnect after periods of disconnection or conflict. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and the lingering impact of relational trauma. I especially enjoy working with couples in non-traditional relationships—whether that means open relationships, queer partnerships, or those redefining what connection looks like. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a grounded approach to helping people feel seen and supported in their relationships—with others and themselves.
You’ve spent years trying to fit into a world that wasn’t built for your brain. Maybe everyday tasks that seem effortless for others feel draining or overwhelming to you or your child. You might be masking exhaustion, struggling with sensory overload, or wondering why connection feels so hard even when you want it deeply. I work with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults navigating Autism, ADHD, and OCD through a neuroaffirming, compassionate lens.
You’ve spent years trying to fit into a world that wasn’t built for your brain. Maybe everyday tasks that seem effortless for others feel draining or overwhelming to you or your child. You might be masking exhaustion, struggling with sensory overload, or wondering why connection feels so hard even when you want it deeply. I work with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults navigating Autism, ADHD, and OCD through a neuroaffirming, compassionate lens.
Hi, I’m Dr. Irma. I am a bilingual, Spanish/English, licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Since 2006, I have been an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. I specialize in the psychological treatment of the total person: mind, body and spirit; in children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, stress and LGBTQ+ issues. I offer a personable approach to therapy in a supportive and nonjudgmental client-centered environment.
Hi, I’m Dr. Irma. I am a bilingual, Spanish/English, licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Since 2006, I have been an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. I specialize in the psychological treatment of the total person: mind, body and spirit; in children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, stress and LGBTQ+ issues. I offer a personable approach to therapy in a supportive and nonjudgmental client-centered environment.
Some things about me: I have a conversational style, I'm comfortable and casual in the room and I'm not afraid to ask tough questions. I'm not the therapist for you if you are looking for a "blank slate." This is a team effort and I will do what it takes to get you the help you need. I have seen therapy work for a lot of people who thought it could never help them, so give me a call if you are unsure and we will figure it out together. It's time to take control back.
Some things about me: I have a conversational style, I'm comfortable and casual in the room and I'm not afraid to ask tough questions. I'm not the therapist for you if you are looking for a "blank slate." This is a team effort and I will do what it takes to get you the help you need. I have seen therapy work for a lot of people who thought it could never help them, so give me a call if you are unsure and we will figure it out together. It's time to take control back.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with those who are moving through difficult life transitions, struggling with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma, poor attachment, identity issues, infidelity, grief and loss. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, cultural competency, and a commitment to social justice. I am an integrative psychotherapist and use a range of therapy approaches which are adapted to suit your own individual needs.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with those who are moving through difficult life transitions, struggling with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma, poor attachment, identity issues, infidelity, grief and loss. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, cultural competency, and a commitment to social justice. I am an integrative psychotherapist and use a range of therapy approaches which are adapted to suit your own individual needs.
Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from others? Do you tend to self-doubt, or have previously been called a “people pleaser”? These problems are far too common when we experience difficulty with boundaries, and challenges with our self esteem. Are you ready to improve your connection with yourself and others?
Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from others? Do you tend to self-doubt, or have previously been called a “people pleaser”? These problems are far too common when we experience difficulty with boundaries, and challenges with our self esteem. Are you ready to improve your connection with yourself and others?
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
Hello and welcome. If you're navigating life's twists and turns, struggling with unwanted feelings and mood swings, or dealing with the challenges of today's complex world, you're in the right place. Life can often present us with unexpected transitions, relationship struggles, loneliness, helplessness, and the weight of depression or anxiety. It's especially challenging when you find yourself balancing between different cultures and identities. I want you to know that you're not alone in your journey. I'm here to offer support, understanding, and guidance through these challenges.
Hello and welcome. If you're navigating life's twists and turns, struggling with unwanted feelings and mood swings, or dealing with the challenges of today's complex world, you're in the right place. Life can often present us with unexpected transitions, relationship struggles, loneliness, helplessness, and the weight of depression or anxiety. It's especially challenging when you find yourself balancing between different cultures and identities. I want you to know that you're not alone in your journey. I'm here to offer support, understanding, and guidance through these challenges.
Everyone has their own unique story. I believe that being present for you to share your story is a privilege. I will help you explore and process your life experiences and set goals. I will be dedicated to helping you reconcile your past and overcome your fears. If you are struggling due to trauma, difficult relationships, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, transitions in your life, or you have a specific difficult situation that you need help with, I can help you.Together we will address issues that are causing you distress and that may be interfering with other areas of your life.
Everyone has their own unique story. I believe that being present for you to share your story is a privilege. I will help you explore and process your life experiences and set goals. I will be dedicated to helping you reconcile your past and overcome your fears. If you are struggling due to trauma, difficult relationships, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, transitions in your life, or you have a specific difficult situation that you need help with, I can help you.Together we will address issues that are causing you distress and that may be interfering with other areas of your life.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
You may be at a point in your life where understanding yourself is no longer enough, you want real change. You are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly functioning well, yet internally something feels unresolved or misaligned. You may be successful in your work and relationships, but still find yourself repeating patterns, overthinking decisions, or wondering why certain areas of life don't feel as fulfilling as they should. I work with those who want clarity that leads to real transformation and insight that translates into tangible shifts. This will require a willingness to be reflective, emotionally honest, and mostly, to be real!.
You may be at a point in your life where understanding yourself is no longer enough, you want real change. You are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly functioning well, yet internally something feels unresolved or misaligned. You may be successful in your work and relationships, but still find yourself repeating patterns, overthinking decisions, or wondering why certain areas of life don't feel as fulfilling as they should. I work with those who want clarity that leads to real transformation and insight that translates into tangible shifts. This will require a willingness to be reflective, emotionally honest, and mostly, to be real!.
Identity, performance, excellence and being ready to strengthen and enrich your athletic game and high performance workspace. Working and being in the sports ecosphere can be a constant push for meeting these high level expectations. I help athletes and creatives strengthen their mental game and show up as their full selves.
Identity, performance, excellence and being ready to strengthen and enrich your athletic game and high performance workspace. Working and being in the sports ecosphere can be a constant push for meeting these high level expectations. I help athletes and creatives strengthen their mental game and show up as their full selves.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
Carrie Rutman- Therapy For Men
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I work with individuals and couples, with a strong focus on helping men navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress, and the pressure to meet expectations at work, at home, and within themselves. Therapy focuses on realistic change, improving communication, strengthening relationships, and helping you feel more like yourself again. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. We’ll explore how your past has shaped you while staying focused on where you want to go. Sessions are conversational, focused, and will help generate meaningful insights that carry into your everyday life.
I work with individuals and couples, with a strong focus on helping men navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress, and the pressure to meet expectations at work, at home, and within themselves. Therapy focuses on realistic change, improving communication, strengthening relationships, and helping you feel more like yourself again. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. We’ll explore how your past has shaped you while staying focused on where you want to go. Sessions are conversational, focused, and will help generate meaningful insights that carry into your everyday life.
Is it time to reassess your priorities in life? Whether it’s your relationship, career or even your identity as a whole, I am here to join you on the journey. Together we can identify what is working and what needs some fine-tuning. Let’s see if we can develop some clarity and create the space for you to achieve harmony in your life.
Is it time to reassess your priorities in life? Whether it’s your relationship, career or even your identity as a whole, I am here to join you on the journey. Together we can identify what is working and what needs some fine-tuning. Let’s see if we can develop some clarity and create the space for you to achieve harmony in your life.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.