LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Menlo Park, CA
As a queer and poly person of color, I’m committed to creating a safe and affirming space for folks with minority identities, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, polyamorous /ENM, and neurodivergent individuals.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply present. I emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and I help clients tune into the wisdom of their emotional and bodily experience
As a queer and poly person of color, I’m committed to creating a safe and affirming space for folks with minority identities, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, polyamorous /ENM, and neurodivergent individuals.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply present. I emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and I help clients tune into the wisdom of their emotional and bodily experience
Particularly trans/nonbinary, LGBTQ+, immigrants/children of immigrants, and BIPOC.
My approach is collaborative - it is crucial to me that you feel understood and supported in our work. I attune to culture, religion, and all parts of who you are. I am direct, yet warm, and use humor when possible. I draw from psychodynamic, feminist theory, and somatic approaches. I have training in DBT and CBT and occasionally use these as well.
Particularly trans/nonbinary, LGBTQ+, immigrants/children of immigrants, and BIPOC.
My approach is collaborative - it is crucial to me that you feel understood and supported in our work. I attune to culture, religion, and all parts of who you are. I am direct, yet warm, and use humor when possible. I draw from psychodynamic, feminist theory, and somatic approaches. I have training in DBT and CBT and occasionally use these as well.
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community for over 5 years.
Finding and embracing your authentic self is a journey that can be challenging. Figuring out how to cope in a healthy way with what the world throws at us can be difficult. I'd like to work with you to understand your past and present, and to bolster the skills and strengths that you already have. Please set up a consultation with me and we can work and think through some of these things together.
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community for over 5 years.
Finding and embracing your authentic self is a journey that can be challenging. Figuring out how to cope in a healthy way with what the world throws at us can be difficult. I'd like to work with you to understand your past and present, and to bolster the skills and strengths that you already have. Please set up a consultation with me and we can work and think through some of these things together.
We help with depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, grief/loss, trauma, family, child and teen dynamics, couples, divorce, co-parenting, dating, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ concerns, ethnic identity, and polyamory.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
We help with depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, grief/loss, trauma, family, child and teen dynamics, couples, divorce, co-parenting, dating, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ concerns, ethnic identity, and polyamory.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I believe healing requires a holistic approach that addresses all aspects of the human experience. I am interested in understanding the many layers that shape one’s beliefs and personal stories, striving to understand the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Developing inner trust and self-acceptance is a vital part of the therapeutic process. I hope to encourage and guide clients to listen to their innate wisdom and collaborate with them in their journey to reconnect with the most authentic version of themselves.
I believe healing requires a holistic approach that addresses all aspects of the human experience. I am interested in understanding the many layers that shape one’s beliefs and personal stories, striving to understand the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Developing inner trust and self-acceptance is a vital part of the therapeutic process. I hope to encourage and guide clients to listen to their innate wisdom and collaborate with them in their journey to reconnect with the most authentic version of themselves.
You may be navigating the effects of trauma, exploring your identity, or both. I offer trauma-informed, identity-affirming therapy in a grounded, judgment-free space where we'll focus on what feels most important to you. Whether you’re processing past experiences, exploring gender or sexuality, or wanting to feel more at home in your body, our work centers on safety and self-trust.
You may be navigating the effects of trauma, exploring your identity, or both. I offer trauma-informed, identity-affirming therapy in a grounded, judgment-free space where we'll focus on what feels most important to you. Whether you’re processing past experiences, exploring gender or sexuality, or wanting to feel more at home in your body, our work centers on safety and self-trust.
Hello! My name is Ari. My pronouns are they/them/theirs.
I have been practicing therapy for 6 years, and have worked with neurodiverse children and adults for 10+ years.
Some things I love the most are: good food, weird art, and my little Maltipoo.
Hello! My name is Ari. My pronouns are they/them/theirs.
I have been practicing therapy for 6 years, and have worked with neurodiverse children and adults for 10+ years.
Some things I love the most are: good food, weird art, and my little Maltipoo.
With over 20 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief (including pet loss and suicide loss), gender and sexual identity, and caregiver stress. I also work with women on issues unique to their experiences. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect—helping you heal, build resilience, and rediscover meaning. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, stuck, or searching for clarity, I work with your unique needs—creating a space where your experience is understood, and you feel supported and empowered.
With over 20 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief (including pet loss and suicide loss), gender and sexual identity, and caregiver stress. I also work with women on issues unique to their experiences. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect—helping you heal, build resilience, and rediscover meaning. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, stuck, or searching for clarity, I work with your unique needs—creating a space where your experience is understood, and you feel supported and empowered.
After nearly two decades in clinical practice, my own experiences with learning differences, co occurring challenges, and medical issues reshaped how I understand healing. I came to appreciate an approach grounded in the present, focused on solutions, growth, and meaningful change rather than endless exploration of the past. I found that insight alone does not create relief. My work is goal oriented, practical, and collaborative. I help clients identify patterns, overcome obstacles, and build lasting change so they can regain direction, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose in their lives and relationships moving forward.
After nearly two decades in clinical practice, my own experiences with learning differences, co occurring challenges, and medical issues reshaped how I understand healing. I came to appreciate an approach grounded in the present, focused on solutions, growth, and meaningful change rather than endless exploration of the past. I found that insight alone does not create relief. My work is goal oriented, practical, and collaborative. I help clients identify patterns, overcome obstacles, and build lasting change so they can regain direction, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose in their lives and relationships moving forward.
You might be a gay man feeling the quiet pressure of queer culture, an entrepreneur battling imposter syndrome, a creative feeling stuck at a crossroads, or part of a couple struggling to reconnect.
We’ll explore the patterns that shaped how you see yourself and the world, and we’ll uncover the strengths that are already there—waiting to be reclaimed. Together, we’ll translate insight into action so you can move with more confidence and authenticity.
You might be a gay man feeling the quiet pressure of queer culture, an entrepreneur battling imposter syndrome, a creative feeling stuck at a crossroads, or part of a couple struggling to reconnect.
We’ll explore the patterns that shaped how you see yourself and the world, and we’ll uncover the strengths that are already there—waiting to be reclaimed. Together, we’ll translate insight into action so you can move with more confidence and authenticity.
My clients are professionals, leaders, and executives who feel stuck, burned out, or uncertain about their next step. They may be questioning their direction, struggling with stress or self-doubt, or searching for greater meaning in their work and life. Career and life are not separate tracks. A demanding job affects your mood, your relationships, and your sleep. A divorce, a new baby, a parent's illness, grief, or your own mental health affect how you show up at work. Whether you have a job consuming you, you are between jobs, or life outside work is what is consuming you, all of it is welcome here.
My clients are professionals, leaders, and executives who feel stuck, burned out, or uncertain about their next step. They may be questioning their direction, struggling with stress or self-doubt, or searching for greater meaning in their work and life. Career and life are not separate tracks. A demanding job affects your mood, your relationships, and your sleep. A divorce, a new baby, a parent's illness, grief, or your own mental health affect how you show up at work. Whether you have a job consuming you, you are between jobs, or life outside work is what is consuming you, all of it is welcome here.
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile. I have the privilege of working with people navigating life’s challenges, including mental health struggles, substance use, and addiction. As a compassionate and kind therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your experiences, fears, and challenges. Together, we can work toward healing and finding a path forward.
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile. I have the privilege of working with people navigating life’s challenges, including mental health struggles, substance use, and addiction. As a compassionate and kind therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your experiences, fears, and challenges. Together, we can work toward healing and finding a path forward.
I support individuals, couples, and people in diverse relationships experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship and communication issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Whether you're seeking to heal from the past, build healthier relationships, or reconnect with yourself, I offer a safe, affirming space for growth. My approach centers on collaboration and respect—you are the expert of your own life. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths to foster insight, resilience, and lasting change. Taking the first step toward healing and fulfillment takes courage—I'm here to walk that path with you.
I support individuals, couples, and people in diverse relationships experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship and communication issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Whether you're seeking to heal from the past, build healthier relationships, or reconnect with yourself, I offer a safe, affirming space for growth. My approach centers on collaboration and respect—you are the expert of your own life. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths to foster insight, resilience, and lasting change. Taking the first step toward healing and fulfillment takes courage—I'm here to walk that path with you.
I am a mental health therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, sexual identity, and gender identity. I use innovative approaches, including the therapeutic use of video games, to engage and support clients. I believe the client-therapist relationship is the most important part of treatment and focus on building rapport intentionally. I’m passionate about using diverse modalities to support personalized growth, particularly for clients ages 15–30.
I am a mental health therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, sexual identity, and gender identity. I use innovative approaches, including the therapeutic use of video games, to engage and support clients. I believe the client-therapist relationship is the most important part of treatment and focus on building rapport intentionally. I’m passionate about using diverse modalities to support personalized growth, particularly for clients ages 15–30.
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and mindful self-awareness to overcome a variety of conditions, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase-of-life and relationship problems. As a Somatic psychotherapist, I also utilize body-based techniques like mindfulness & movement.
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and mindful self-awareness to overcome a variety of conditions, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase-of-life and relationship problems. As a Somatic psychotherapist, I also utilize body-based techniques like mindfulness & movement.
As a queer-identified and spiritual-identified woman in an interracial, same-sex marriage, I integrate many layers.
Interested in healing your trauma at the source? Are you wanting to feel better once and for all? Maybe you can't move on from the past or you're worried about your future. If traditional talk therapy hasn't helped you feel better, it's time to try a new approach to heal at the source of your pain. For 18 years I have refined my approach through professional training and experience in Relational-gestalt therapy, Autism research and practice, behavioral change, and Brainspotting (derived from EMDR) while centering social justice and trauma-informed care. (Ask me about AUTISM evaluations.)
As a queer-identified and spiritual-identified woman in an interracial, same-sex marriage, I integrate many layers.
Interested in healing your trauma at the source? Are you wanting to feel better once and for all? Maybe you can't move on from the past or you're worried about your future. If traditional talk therapy hasn't helped you feel better, it's time to try a new approach to heal at the source of your pain. For 18 years I have refined my approach through professional training and experience in Relational-gestalt therapy, Autism research and practice, behavioral change, and Brainspotting (derived from EMDR) while centering social justice and trauma-informed care. (Ask me about AUTISM evaluations.)
I focus on helping individuals manage anxiety and depression, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. My empathetic and compassionate approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I guide clients through their healing journey, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Let's work together to achieve your therapeutic goals and enhance your quality of life.
I focus on helping individuals manage anxiety and depression, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. My empathetic and compassionate approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I guide clients through their healing journey, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Let's work together to achieve your therapeutic goals and enhance your quality of life.
I also work with clients experiencing daily sadness, work stress and burnout, the effects of trauma, clients managing chronic health conditions, and clients who identify as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an affirming space.
I aim to provide a warm environment where we can find solutions that will help improve your life, and maybe even laugh a little! I have 15 years of experience in the field and graduated from UC Berkeley with a Master of Social Welfare degree. I have been certified in researched, evidence-based therapies that we can try together, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), CPT, Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety. CBT-I is a highly researched treatment for insomnia that helps you change unhelpful sleep habits and thoughts, restore healthy sleep patterns, and improve long-term rest.
I also work with clients experiencing daily sadness, work stress and burnout, the effects of trauma, clients managing chronic health conditions, and clients who identify as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an affirming space.
I aim to provide a warm environment where we can find solutions that will help improve your life, and maybe even laugh a little! I have 15 years of experience in the field and graduated from UC Berkeley with a Master of Social Welfare degree. I have been certified in researched, evidence-based therapies that we can try together, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), CPT, Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety. CBT-I is a highly researched treatment for insomnia that helps you change unhelpful sleep habits and thoughts, restore healthy sleep patterns, and improve long-term rest.
Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Sleep Issues, Stress, Mood Disorders, and LGBTQ Affirming Care.
Hi there. I'm Dr. Katie Fracalanza, a licensed psychologist specializing in compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, and depression. My goal is to help you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to experiencing clarity and relief. Together we'll gently understand the patterns holding you back, build effective new strategies, and empower you to feel calm, confident, and fulfilled.
Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Sleep Issues, Stress, Mood Disorders, and LGBTQ Affirming Care.
Hi there. I'm Dr. Katie Fracalanza, a licensed psychologist specializing in compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, and depression. My goal is to help you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to experiencing clarity and relief. Together we'll gently understand the patterns holding you back, build effective new strategies, and empower you to feel calm, confident, and fulfilled.
See more therapy options for Menlo Park
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Menlo Park
- Atherton
- Belmont
- Foster City
- Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Portola Valley
- Redwood City
- San Carlos
- Stanford
- Woodside
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.