LGBTQ+ Therapists in Murrieta, CA
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Merissa Mathews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, feeling stuck in a dark place of depression or addiction? Maybe you are experiencing challenges with feeling too needy in relationships or having difficulty connecting emotionally. Perhaps, you are wanting to be more assertive, have less stress in social situations, and have more confidence at work. Past experiences can strongly influence the way you feel about yourself and the world. Past events can be anything from experiencing emotional/physical/sexual abuse, bullying, emotional neglect, experiencing racial trauma, or not feeling accepted for being
LGBTQ
+.
Merissa A. Mathews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, feeling stuck in a dark place of depression or addiction? Maybe you are experiencing challenges with feeling too needy in relationships or having difficulty connecting emotionally. Perhaps, you are wanting to be more assertive, have less stress in social situations, and have more confidence at work. Past experiences can strongly influence the way you feel about yourself and the world. Past events can be anything from experiencing emotional/physical/sexual abuse, bullying, emotional neglect, experiencing racial trauma, or not feeling accepted for being
LGBTQ
+.
Anxiety & Infidelity, Sylvia Ybarra MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Specialties: life coaching, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, sexual abuse, grief,
lesbian
and
gay
issues.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY IS TO PROVIDE AN OPEN AND NON-JUDGING ENVIRONMENT SO YOU CAN EXPRESS YOURSELF FREELY. Therapy needs to be customized to fit your needs. It may be phone counseling, group, individual or couples. You may be experiencing anxiety, infidelity, depression, sexual abuse, relationship issues or some other manifestation that's affecting your life. I believe we get better with people and become worse in isolation, so let's work together to bring you a better tomorrow. My substantial experience, non-judging stance and directness allows the process to work.
Lee Amaris Padden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in couples therapy and also have a focus on trauma and anxiety for individuals, including first responders as well as abuse survivors. I am experienced in helping clients who are in or are leaving toxic and/or abusive relationships. My goal is to assist clients in strengthening, repairing and/or rebuilding their core relationships while remaining true to themselves. Regardless of your need, I offer compassionate and caring psychotherapy services built on a foundation of neuroscience, mindfulness and expressive arts. I provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for ALL clients and support the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Michelle Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a
LGBTQ
ally.
Welcome! My name is Michelle Kelley and I am a LCSW providing individual, family, and couples therapy in the Temecula Valley. I have extensive experience working with families and adults. I often treat trauma with a focus on childhood experiences and how they affect individuals throughout the life span. Through modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I work collaboratively with my clients to aid in management of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other symptoms. If you are looking to address current struggles, past experiences, or are wanting to improve your relationships and life satisfaction please feel free to contact me.
Naxyeli Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with various multicultural backgrounds including Latinos and the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Welcome, I look forward to meeting and working with you. Are you struggling with relationship issues, feeling nervous, stressed, overwhelmed, sad, empty, lonely, or feeling stuck? I praise you for having the courage to find support that will lead you to having a more fulfilling life. Taking the initiative to reach out is the first step into finding yourself and reducing your suffering. Life has unexpected ups and downs, reaching out for help is a strength, and the first step into enjoying more moments of happiness and finding yourself.
Virginia Moon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients have experienced anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, impulse control, and high-risk behaviors such as suicidal ideation and self-harm due to complex traumas they have experienced throughout their lives, be it from foster care, drug abuse, war, COVID-19, grief/loss, neglect, and other abuses. I utilize client-centered treatment that stabilizes crises and provides the client and their support systems with tools to overcome current and future stresses they may face. Together we are investing in a more hopeful and positive future that I am honored to be a part of.
Storm Haven, Counseling & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Supporting Fellow Humans is What We Do Best! It can be beyond difficult to carry the storms of life feeling like no one could possibly understand the spirals of difficulty you stand within. The impending doom that sits on the horizon waiting to take you down and cause catastrophic effects. Those ripples that surge through our life waiting to cause destruction and turmoil. Having someone who truly understands how to read the waves, swim in the riptides of difficulty, and lead you to shore is what we do. Therapy is our jam : ) We simply cannot wait to meet you!
Amanda Vadney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CLE
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
Nicole Mevs-Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I offer a safe and affirming space for you to explore what is troubling you. Are you feeling overwhelmed with managing your life? Are you trying to navigate who you want to be or who others want you to be? I can help you make positive changes in your life. There are ways to find satisfaction and happiness again. If you struggle with issues related to Anxiety, Neurodivergence, Gender or Sexuality, I can help you find balance in your life. I want to help you be comfortable with who you are. I offer non-judgmental therapy online via secure Telehealth.
True North Therapy + Workshops
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEAP, RYT-200
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein Anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a multitude of relational problems may be present during different times in our lives. As a licensed, marriage and family therapist I have the ability to meet you wherever you are in the life span process. As a certified expressive arts practitioner, I can integrate these tools on your journey. I am also an authorized provider for, free counseling for problem gambling and affected individuals.
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Alexander Morelli
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, CPT
Verified
Verified
I will be accepting new clients, starting June 2023 (in-person and via telehealth). Congratulations on taking the first step in your mental health journey! Pursuing counseling can feel overwhelming in the beginning, and I'm honored and ready to be your guide. Whether you're feeling frozen by "what if” scenarios and anxieties about the future, or dwelling on the past and things you wish you'd done. Or perhaps there have been life-changing events or traumas you're processing. Whatever your reasons, you are an individual with a unique set of identities, experiences, hopes and needs, and I’m here to help you own and address your story.
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JD Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AUTHENTIC THERAPIST WHO WILL WORK ALONGSIDE YOU TO FACILITATE HEALING AND RESILIENCY? We all possess gifts in life. Our gifts are challenged when talents and temperaments are misdirected, or overshadowed by stress and trauma. I will EXPAND UPON YOUR STRENGTHS to help you creatively cope with your symptoms. I will help you REDISCOVER your internal and external resources as we work through the challenges you are facing in your life. I truly enjoy treating all age groups (teens, adults, children), and welcome individuals, couples, and families.
Kawika Kahihikolo @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Have you or a family member been struggling with anxiety and depression? Grief or life transitions? If so, I am here to support you. I enjoy working with all different age ranges and backgrounds. I also have a huge passion for supporting and mentoring youth. Some of the presenting concerns I have experience with include anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, social concerns, and learning challenges. I am a 25-year Navy veteran and am certain that my unique life experiences have shaped me into the clinician I am and motivated my passion for supporting others on their healing journey.
Reesa Morala
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life transitions can really “rock the boat” and be overwhelming to navigate alone. That’s why I’m here! I seek to partner with patients to provide reflective insight and appropriate education/support allowing space for knowledge and skills to work through your present challenges and to take into your future. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and goal-oriented. I aim for clients to leave with improved healthier practices and relationships, mindfulness and enhanced mental health.
Kelly Ross @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you or a family member been feeling overwhelmed? Anxious or depressed? If so, I am here to support you. I have worked in a variety of settings, including; middle and high schools, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and mental health hospitals. I have an extensive history of working with adolescents and various diagnoses.I am thoroughly trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I use my creativity and enthusiasm for the field to provide fun and informative psycho-education groups.
Lean L Smart
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
EMDR and trauma specialist, depression, anxiety. I am passionate about what I do and feel lucky to be a part of your journey. Do you feel stuck in your current situation? Do you feel alone or not being heard? Are you not sure where to begin? Oftentimes, finding help or initiating that first step can be scary and daunting. I would like to be there for you when you take that first step and continue on in your journey.
Dr. Alyssa Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you often wondering if there is more to life than what is in front of you? Are you feeling stuck, finding yourself preoccupied by certain thoughts or experiences? Do you want to build stronger relationships and feel more connected? Are you looking for a place where you can learn to understand yourself better? My practice focuses on helping individuals, adolescents, children, and couples create their the best life possible. Therapy with a clinical psychotherapist is one of the most powerful tools available to create transformations in one's inner and outer world.
Matthys Moreno-Derks
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I’ve been there! Reaching out when I didn’t have the answers myself. Worried I wouldn’t be understood and then finding out I could trust my voice with help. With the advancement of technology, it has become easier and easier to connect with others. By that same token, it has become increasingly more difficult to maintain and build meaningful relationships in our lives. We all thrive off of social relationships and I would love for us to collaborate to figure out how we can improve the relationships in your life: romantic, familial, and social, alike. Let's start developing strategies to nourish the relationships in your life today!
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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.