LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Orange County, CA

I work from an attachment/emotion-focused approach with an intersectional feminist lens. I support you by focusing on understanding your emotional experiences, relational patterns, and the impact of societal, familial, and cultural norms on your wellbeing. We'll work together to reshape your relationship with mental health, fostering resilience and enhancing communication skills to empower your true self. Safety is co-created and cultivated through collaborative consent and communication, fostering a secure attachment and co-creating a nurturing environment for growth and authenticity.

Hello, my name is Vanessa Estrada Baron, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. I identify as a first-generation Latina, heterosexual, cisgender woman. I'm passionate about working with BIPOC families, couples, and individuals. Additionally, I am an ally to the LGBTQIA + and undocumented/DACAmented communities. I hope we can work together in finding meaning and feeling satisfied with where your life is heading.

I provide in person and online therapeutic services to individuals throughout the lifespan. Specializing in interventions designed to treat symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, difficulties with life and social skills, life changes, re-discovering self, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Also, I have experience counseling individuals and relationships from diverse backgrounds such as LGBTQIA couples, newlywed couples, couples seeking premarital counseling, interracial couples, polyamorous partners, and heterosexual relationships.

Hello, I'm Dr. Maria Darcy, Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist. I have recently relocated my practice to Newport Beach and Irvine California. I have worked with individuals and couples in the United States and Europe for the past 15+ years. My therapeutic approach is integrative with a strong emphasis on relational factors. Ultimately I tailor my approach to each individual client and their situation. I incorporate a multicultural understanding into my approach by paying attention to social and cultural factors (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation etc.) that impact individuals' experiences and their choices.

Are you carrying a burden that’s weighing you down? You might struggle to cope with worries, sadness, or difficult experiences. Or perhaps your relationship is suffering, and you don’t know what to do about it. You want to close open wounds, ease your symptoms, and overcome obstacles with confidence. You’d love to reconnect with your partner and build a happy and fulfilling life. But how? As someone who has weathered trauma, I’ve seen the impact that distressing events and mental health difficulties can have on your inner and outer worlds. Therapy allowed me to recover and move forward, and I now aspire to help you do the same.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families. I help with anxiety, depression, dating and relationships, eating disorders, family dynamics, self-esteem issues, and trauma from a perspective inclusive of multiculturalism, sex positivity, and LGBTQIA + identities.

I am a 1st generation Korean-American therapist who is fluent in both English and Korean. I am very familiar with the issues that divide 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans. Additionally, as an MFT professor I teach a graduate-level counseling course at a local university and supervise interns who are working towards becoming eligible to take their licensing examination. Specifically, I would like to serve as a mediator between 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans, catering to the unique generational differences they face so that their families may live together happily. My specialties are as follows:

Hello, I am Liam Huntley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been working in Social Services/Social Work/Therapy for over 20 years and in Private Practice since March 2022. My main goal as a therapist when working with my clients is to help you see the truth of who you are and what you can be. It may sound strange to hear, but I love working with Trauma, whether it's from family of origin, childhood, or from today's world. I love this area because it is often the driving force of what is creating distress in our lives, and can often show up as Depression or Anxiety among other diagnoses.

As a member of BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+, I specialize in the healing of these communities, activists, therapists, and alternative lifestyles. My typical clients are those who struggle with: questioning, sexuality, acculturation stress, land back/indigenous sovereignty, racial trauma, reclaiming/redefining identity, 1st gen stressors, transgender stressors, life transitions, intergenerational stressors, communication, non-conforming struggles, anxiety, intersectionality, situational depression, self-esteem, intergenerational cultural dissonance, relationships (monogamous & CNM), self-advocacy, boundaries, and interpersonal issues.

Has life attempted to convince you that you are not enough? Do you feel pressured to fulfill everyone else’s expectations for your life? Is it difficult to believe in your abilities from day to day? Have you found yourself conforming to societal expectations you do not agree with and wonder if the story will ever change? If you are feeling hopeless, exhausted or as if you are the only person living this reality and isolated from the rest of the world, I would like to help.

Do you often feel overwhelmed or anxious? Have you experienced relationship issues with friends, family, or significant other(s), or panic attacks? Maybe you are having difficulty adjusting to a life change or change in general. Sometimes experiences and situations can feel quite heavy, but I am here to tell you, you don't have to carry it alone. Together we can explore your world, and discover how you can gain relief, control, acceptance, connection, or a positive change in your life. With me you will have a warm, trusting, and supportive environment so you can safely process emotions and experiences, and comfortably heal and grow.

Picking a therapist can be an overwhelming process but what’s most important is finding someone you connect with and feel safe with. I’ve worked with diverse clients with a range of experiences and therapy goals. I’m a culturally competent and LGBTQ + affirming therapist who wants to get to know your unique identity and strengths. I enjoy working with adolescents and families, and I emphasize the importance of connection. It’s my passion to help people get to the place they want to be in life, whether that’s in your relationship(s), in self-growth or finding acceptance of things that are out of your control.

You may want to work with me if you are a parent looking for support for your child, an adolescent/teen that needs someone to talk things through such as home/relationship/school stressors, a young adult balancing life's problems, or a couple looking for communication help. I have experience in working with delicate issues surrounding the Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA + community, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

Life can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and/or relationship troubles, you don't have to do this journey alone. Together, we can navigate through challenging and uncomfortable roads in order to discover the meaningful path you wish to be on. I will walk alongside you to identify your values, strengths, and preferences in a collaborative and empowering way. I look forward to embarking on this journey with you.

My name is Dr. Zamani (she/her) and I am a queer Afghan-American mixed licensed doctor in marriage & family therapy. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma for folks who have been exposed to consistent stressful experiences throughout their development ranging from childhood trauma, displacement, financial instability, and abandonment. Since I went to school for 9 years and had to complete a doctoral exam and dissertation, I have a wide range of knowledge and experience working from different therapy modalities and approaches. Most of which originate from eastern teachings and indigenous practices.

Your struggles and your stories are unique to you and can get in the way of the successes you want to have. I enjoy working with adults and young adults who are looking to be healthier mentally and develop skills to manage emotional stresses and responses. I also enjoy working with couples in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I am open to different spiritualities and friendly to LGBTQIA individuals. I have experience working with caregivers of seniors with dementia, mood disorders, relationship issues, addiction, and family dysfunction. I provide a culturally sensitive therapeutic space that is non-judgmental.

I have experience treating a range of presenting issues including, but not limited to: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, fears/phobias, LGBTQ issues, family conflict/intergenerational trauma, developmental disorders, suicidal ideation, grief/loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, anger management, adolescents/teen issues, school issues, men’s issues.

My approach to therapy comes from a person-centered theoretical framework. I empower my clients to take charge of their lives and feel confident in their ability to carve out their best path forward. I believe in client autonomy and collaboration in treatment, and my goal is to facilitate a solution-focused experience in which you can improve your overall mental health using effective and intrinsic tools. I provide the space and safety of non-shaming, and non-critical discussion, in which you can openly & freely express your thoughts and feelings. My focus is to help you embrace, express, and empower your true and whole self.

Hello, Certified EMDR and Telehealth is available. I believe that no matter what your situation, challenge, and/or history is that you have the ability to overcome obstacles. You have the ability to rise above what is challenging you. My approach is very conversational. Through our conversations, healing happens, confidence is built, and lives are restored. I would like to help you reconnect with the best parts of yourself. In my private practice, I offer a variety of services including psychotherapy, comprehensive or specific neuropsychological evaluations and assessments for Federal, State, or private agencies.