LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Millbrae, CA
My name is Peter Carnini (he, him, his), and I'm a licensed psychotherapist providing direct, interactive, authentic counseling and psychotherapy for gay, queer, and bisexual men in the San Francisco Bay Area.
You deserve more... and interactive, authentic help is available! Having helped a wide range of ethnic groups in 5 major LGBTQ mental health programs over the past 20+ years, I have a LOT of experience doing this kind of work and helping gay men overcome anxiety and depression, work through identity-related issues, and better cope with age-related concerns.
My name is Peter Carnini (he, him, his), and I'm a licensed psychotherapist providing direct, interactive, authentic counseling and psychotherapy for gay, queer, and bisexual men in the San Francisco Bay Area.
You deserve more... and interactive, authentic help is available! Having helped a wide range of ethnic groups in 5 major LGBTQ mental health programs over the past 20+ years, I have a LOT of experience doing this kind of work and helping gay men overcome anxiety and depression, work through identity-related issues, and better cope with age-related concerns.
“Love and anger are such a puzzle!" Mr. Rogers exclaimed, "It’s the people we love the most who can make us feel the gladdest . . . and the maddest! It’s hard for us, as adults, to understand and manage our angry feelings toward parents, spouses, and children, or to keep their anger toward us in perspective. It’s a different kind of anger from the kind we may feel toward strangers because it is so deeply intertwined with caring and attachment." Does this sound familiar? You are not alone.
“Love and anger are such a puzzle!" Mr. Rogers exclaimed, "It’s the people we love the most who can make us feel the gladdest . . . and the maddest! It’s hard for us, as adults, to understand and manage our angry feelings toward parents, spouses, and children, or to keep their anger toward us in perspective. It’s a different kind of anger from the kind we may feel toward strangers because it is so deeply intertwined with caring and attachment." Does this sound familiar? You are not alone.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My therapy style is warm and interactive. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My therapy style is warm and interactive. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Does it feel like you keep having the same conversation with your partner, or family member, over and over again? Maybe you’ve come up with great ideas about how you’ll work together to complete the house chores, or how to listen to each other, yet it still feels like something is missing?
The speed and urgency of innovation can cause us to overlook the important micro experiences that lies underneath our immediate reactions. I support couples and families explore these moments in Slow Motion to discover and practice new ways of communicating to foster a feeling of deeper connection. In slowing down, we can actually move forward.
Does it feel like you keep having the same conversation with your partner, or family member, over and over again? Maybe you’ve come up with great ideas about how you’ll work together to complete the house chores, or how to listen to each other, yet it still feels like something is missing?
The speed and urgency of innovation can cause us to overlook the important micro experiences that lies underneath our immediate reactions. I support couples and families explore these moments in Slow Motion to discover and practice new ways of communicating to foster a feeling of deeper connection. In slowing down, we can actually move forward.
You might feel anxious, numb, or caught in a loop of overthinking, like you’re carrying too much and still wondering if it’s even bad enough to ask for help. Maybe you’re burned out, stuck in survival mode, or questioning what truly matters. Transitions, identity stress, or old wounds can make it hard to feel grounded or connected to yourself.
Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what’s happening inside you, and reconnect with the parts of your life that feel meaningful. Together, we can work toward a steadier sense of self that feels empowered, present, and aligned with who you want to be.
You might feel anxious, numb, or caught in a loop of overthinking, like you’re carrying too much and still wondering if it’s even bad enough to ask for help. Maybe you’re burned out, stuck in survival mode, or questioning what truly matters. Transitions, identity stress, or old wounds can make it hard to feel grounded or connected to yourself.
Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what’s happening inside you, and reconnect with the parts of your life that feel meaningful. Together, we can work toward a steadier sense of self that feels empowered, present, and aligned with who you want to be.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, & families. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, attention, neurodivergence, trauma, mood dysregulation, communication, social skills and life transition issues.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, & families. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, attention, neurodivergence, trauma, mood dysregulation, communication, social skills and life transition issues.
Stressed about the election? Feeling overwhelmed? Experiencing worry, anxiety or depression? Struggling with Imposture syndrome, perfectionism or procrastination at work or in your personal life? I know seeking therapy can be frustrating and anxiety provoking. Therapy can help you to get unstuck and gain clarity, confidence, reduce anxiety, feel happier, develop deeper connections with friends and family, gain perspective about life's problems and disappointments, heal past wounds, establish a healthy feeling of hope and "be yourself" again.
Stressed about the election? Feeling overwhelmed? Experiencing worry, anxiety or depression? Struggling with Imposture syndrome, perfectionism or procrastination at work or in your personal life? I know seeking therapy can be frustrating and anxiety provoking. Therapy can help you to get unstuck and gain clarity, confidence, reduce anxiety, feel happier, develop deeper connections with friends and family, gain perspective about life's problems and disappointments, heal past wounds, establish a healthy feeling of hope and "be yourself" again.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
We all want to experience calm, well-being and joy. In a supportive therapeutic atmosphere, I inspire clients to practice tools and learn new habits that will help them reach these goals, while building the resilience necessary to cope with daily life. In our sessions, l introduce the Practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and the Therapeutic practices of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of the tool kit to help you build the inner resources to overcome: reactivity, emotional distress, and self-criticism that accompany emotional patterns such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
We all want to experience calm, well-being and joy. In a supportive therapeutic atmosphere, I inspire clients to practice tools and learn new habits that will help them reach these goals, while building the resilience necessary to cope with daily life. In our sessions, l introduce the Practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and the Therapeutic practices of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of the tool kit to help you build the inner resources to overcome: reactivity, emotional distress, and self-criticism that accompany emotional patterns such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
I offer coaching and psychotherapy to those who wish to uncover their soul's purpose and express their most authentic Self. I would be honored to support you in moving beyond fear, doubt and shame inflicted by culture and life experience, so that you may love yourself more fully and offer your gifts freely to the world. I offer primarily talk therapy, though we may incorporate various somatic and spiritual practices into our work together, based on your unique needs and values.
I offer coaching and psychotherapy to those who wish to uncover their soul's purpose and express their most authentic Self. I would be honored to support you in moving beyond fear, doubt and shame inflicted by culture and life experience, so that you may love yourself more fully and offer your gifts freely to the world. I offer primarily talk therapy, though we may incorporate various somatic and spiritual practices into our work together, based on your unique needs and values.
I know that burnout, stress, and self-criticism can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, or like you're never enough. Well, you are enough, and I can work with you to find your center. I work with young professionals and men who want real tools to reset, recharge, and move forward. As a licensed therapist and coach, I provide a supportive yet practical space where we focus on resilience, growth, and direction - not just coping. Many of my clients come from high-pressure careers or culturally diverse backgrounds and are seeking a therapist who truly understands their world. "Where there is Darkness, Be the Light." - SFA
I know that burnout, stress, and self-criticism can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, or like you're never enough. Well, you are enough, and I can work with you to find your center. I work with young professionals and men who want real tools to reset, recharge, and move forward. As a licensed therapist and coach, I provide a supportive yet practical space where we focus on resilience, growth, and direction - not just coping. Many of my clients come from high-pressure careers or culturally diverse backgrounds and are seeking a therapist who truly understands their world. "Where there is Darkness, Be the Light." - SFA
As your therapist, I maintain curiosity about your unique perspective, assessing your threshold for growth within your cultural context. I work with you, tailoring the work to your need. I utilize various modalities, including somatic, art and play therapy. I work with you in the present moment, accessing and resolving past traumatic experiences. I work with individuals, couples, families and children.
As your therapist, I maintain curiosity about your unique perspective, assessing your threshold for growth within your cultural context. I work with you, tailoring the work to your need. I utilize various modalities, including somatic, art and play therapy. I work with you in the present moment, accessing and resolving past traumatic experiences. I work with individuals, couples, families and children.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth services across the state of CA. I believe that the hardships of your past don't define you and that real change is possible. I work with college students and adults and specialize in anxiety, trauma and navigating through life transitions. I work with college students to successfully navigate new stressors that college life may bring as well as those in their 20s and 30s wanting to balance the challenges of work, friends and self-care. I often work with those exploring issues of identity and sexuality as well.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth services across the state of CA. I believe that the hardships of your past don't define you and that real change is possible. I work with college students and adults and specialize in anxiety, trauma and navigating through life transitions. I work with college students to successfully navigate new stressors that college life may bring as well as those in their 20s and 30s wanting to balance the challenges of work, friends and self-care. I often work with those exploring issues of identity and sexuality as well.
Hello there! My name is Terri Shearer. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With over ten years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families from a multicultural perspective, it is my honor to provide quality care to all of my clients. I specialize in treating non-traditional family units, the LGTBQ+ community, and adolescents. I enjoy working with individuals and families who are struggling with the unique challenges non-traditional families face. I have extensive training in working with adolescents and, believe it or not, I find them to be quite interesting!
Hello there! My name is Terri Shearer. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With over ten years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families from a multicultural perspective, it is my honor to provide quality care to all of my clients. I specialize in treating non-traditional family units, the LGTBQ+ community, and adolescents. I enjoy working with individuals and families who are struggling with the unique challenges non-traditional families face. I have extensive training in working with adolescents and, believe it or not, I find them to be quite interesting!
Your healing journey can begin today. Do you want to make positive changes in your life? It is my goal to empower you to live a more joyful, meaningful and loving life. I have been a licensed psychologist for over 30 years. You can view my video by clicking on the website button under my picture.
Your healing journey can begin today. Do you want to make positive changes in your life? It is my goal to empower you to live a more joyful, meaningful and loving life. I have been a licensed psychologist for over 30 years. You can view my video by clicking on the website button under my picture.
I work with children and teens struggling with problems around school, mood and behavior while providing developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents. I work extensively with adults struggling with relationship and mood problems while providing secrets of effective communication.. Through providing a safe and relaxed environment, I guide them through a process of self-examination of their own patterns of thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles that kept them from getting what they want.
I work with children and teens struggling with problems around school, mood and behavior while providing developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents. I work extensively with adults struggling with relationship and mood problems while providing secrets of effective communication.. Through providing a safe and relaxed environment, I guide them through a process of self-examination of their own patterns of thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles that kept them from getting what they want.
Doreen R Maller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I welcome interracial couples, LGBT couples, and I offer premarital counseling.
For relationships stuck in conflict, couples feeling trapped in repeating patterns, wondering how to improve communication with your partner; I’ve been working successfully as a couples therapist for over 5 years, I’ve probably seen it all. I’m sorry you guys are not feeling as supported as you could be. Hopefully, therapy hasn’t come up as an ultimatum. If any of this resonates with you, I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-trained couples therapist here to help. Your situation is probably more common than you think. Let’s get you guys on the same page again…
I welcome interracial couples, LGBT couples, and I offer premarital counseling.
For relationships stuck in conflict, couples feeling trapped in repeating patterns, wondering how to improve communication with your partner; I’ve been working successfully as a couples therapist for over 5 years, I’ve probably seen it all. I’m sorry you guys are not feeling as supported as you could be. Hopefully, therapy hasn’t come up as an ultimatum. If any of this resonates with you, I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-trained couples therapist here to help. Your situation is probably more common than you think. Let’s get you guys on the same page again…
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Making this call, or looking for a therapist in general can be a scary thing. Some people have never been to counseling and don't know what to expect. Others have had negative experiences with people they've confided in the past that make them hesitant to put themselves out there again. I am here to make it as easy for you as possible. I will walk you through the process, and answer any questions along the way. I know that trust is earned, and our relationship should be one of high trust, and I'm ready to earn yours. I believe every person is different and deserves individualized counseling based on their own personal needs.
Making this call, or looking for a therapist in general can be a scary thing. Some people have never been to counseling and don't know what to expect. Others have had negative experiences with people they've confided in the past that make them hesitant to put themselves out there again. I am here to make it as easy for you as possible. I will walk you through the process, and answer any questions along the way. I know that trust is earned, and our relationship should be one of high trust, and I'm ready to earn yours. I believe every person is different and deserves individualized counseling based on their own personal needs.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, but they have a genuine desire to improve their mental well-being. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, and willing to engage in honest conversations. Whether they’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, they are committed to making positive changes in their life. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where they can find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, but they have a genuine desire to improve their mental well-being. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, and willing to engage in honest conversations. Whether they’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, they are committed to making positive changes in their life. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where they can find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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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.