LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Playa Vista, CA
Do you feel stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Are you navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a life transition that's thrown everything off balance and left you uncertain about what comes next? Maybe part of you is ready for something different, while another part feels overwhelmed. You sense your life and your relationships could feel better than this and you may be wondering if there is more. I get how unsettling it is to feel off course and believe change isn't out of reach. It just takes the right kind of support to get there.
Do you feel stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Are you navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a life transition that's thrown everything off balance and left you uncertain about what comes next? Maybe part of you is ready for something different, while another part feels overwhelmed. You sense your life and your relationships could feel better than this and you may be wondering if there is more. I get how unsettling it is to feel off course and believe change isn't out of reach. It just takes the right kind of support to get there.
If you're here, I can imagine you’re carrying a lot—stress, anxiety, trauma, or old patterns that show up in relationships or daily life. You want to feel calmer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more like yourself. You’re ready for a space where you can be messy, human, and real—and start untangling what’s been weighing on you in a way that actually feels possible.
If you're here, I can imagine you’re carrying a lot—stress, anxiety, trauma, or old patterns that show up in relationships or daily life. You want to feel calmer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more like yourself. You’re ready for a space where you can be messy, human, and real—and start untangling what’s been weighing on you in a way that actually feels possible.
I work with individuals and couples (straight, LGBTQ+) Please feel free to call and ask any questions about my approach and how I may be of help to you.
Welcome to my practice! Whether you are feeling stuck, or anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or in despair: I am a seasoned therapist with a practice designed to help you develop the skills you need to face life's challenges and the resilience and strength to prepare you to embrace a new path. I recognize and respect that it takes courage to make the first move towards changing your life for the better. I shall be with you every step of the way to support and guide you on your personal journey.
I work with individuals and couples (straight, LGBTQ+) Please feel free to call and ask any questions about my approach and how I may be of help to you.
Welcome to my practice! Whether you are feeling stuck, or anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or in despair: I am a seasoned therapist with a practice designed to help you develop the skills you need to face life's challenges and the resilience and strength to prepare you to embrace a new path. I recognize and respect that it takes courage to make the first move towards changing your life for the better. I shall be with you every step of the way to support and guide you on your personal journey.
Imagine what it would feel like to wake up without the constant weight of anxiety—to move through your day with a sense of calm, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating the overwhelming weight of anxiety, panic attacks or OCD, or the complexities of life transitions—there is hope. I specialize in helping individuals find relief, clarity, and confidence. Anxiety can feel isolating and all-consuming, but with the right tools and support, it’s possible to feel grounded again.
Imagine what it would feel like to wake up without the constant weight of anxiety—to move through your day with a sense of calm, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating the overwhelming weight of anxiety, panic attacks or OCD, or the complexities of life transitions—there is hope. I specialize in helping individuals find relief, clarity, and confidence. Anxiety can feel isolating and all-consuming, but with the right tools and support, it’s possible to feel grounded again.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families at a crossroads navigating marriage, divorce, or family systems in conflict. They may be struggling with infidelity, co-parenting disputes, or the emotional and financial fallout of separation. They come ready to work, not just talk. Together we construct a clear understanding of the problem and co-create a concrete action plan. Clients practice new patterns of behavior in and out of sessions. I am a change agent, integrating psychotherapy with life coaching to produce true, fundamental change.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families at a crossroads navigating marriage, divorce, or family systems in conflict. They may be struggling with infidelity, co-parenting disputes, or the emotional and financial fallout of separation. They come ready to work, not just talk. Together we construct a clear understanding of the problem and co-create a concrete action plan. Clients practice new patterns of behavior in and out of sessions. I am a change agent, integrating psychotherapy with life coaching to produce true, fundamental change.
In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want; better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression and more control over life. Every client has unique needs and that calls for a customized perspective. I do not limit our work into any single modality but blend a variety of techniques to tailor my approach to treatment for each individual.
In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want; better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression and more control over life. Every client has unique needs and that calls for a customized perspective. I do not limit our work into any single modality but blend a variety of techniques to tailor my approach to treatment for each individual.
You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, hopeless, lost, or just "stuck." Still, I know that you can overcome your struggles and begin to live your best life. I help women of all ages and life stages rise up to meet life's many challenges. I help clients overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, feelings of overwhelm, relationship issues, work challenges, and difficulties staying focused and making important decisions. I'm an active, engaging therapist with a supportive and collaborative approach.
You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, hopeless, lost, or just "stuck." Still, I know that you can overcome your struggles and begin to live your best life. I help women of all ages and life stages rise up to meet life's many challenges. I help clients overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, feelings of overwhelm, relationship issues, work challenges, and difficulties staying focused and making important decisions. I'm an active, engaging therapist with a supportive and collaborative approach.
I honor and appreciate a person’s desire to begin their therapeutic journey. I believe a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and respect creates a healthy open space for people to grow. I am passionate about helping individuals and families increase healthy behaviors while decreasing patterns that disrupt them from enjoying their lives. We will work together on exploring and processing your challenges while setting goals in order to create, and sustain, a well-balanced lifestyle. I combine a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more.
I honor and appreciate a person’s desire to begin their therapeutic journey. I believe a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and respect creates a healthy open space for people to grow. I am passionate about helping individuals and families increase healthy behaviors while decreasing patterns that disrupt them from enjoying their lives. We will work together on exploring and processing your challenges while setting goals in order to create, and sustain, a well-balanced lifestyle. I combine a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more.
Erin Bishop JD MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MFT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
IT TAKES COURAGE to reach out for support and guidance when we feel lost, distressed, confused or uncertain. My goal is to meet you - in whatever emotional state you find yourself - with empathy and acceptance, and provide a safe, caring and consistent therapeutic relationship in which we collaborate on identifying and moving toward the CHANGES AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES that matter most to you. I have worked with clients since 2010, tailoring the counseling experience to each individual or couple's unique strengths and needs and drawing from a wide range of psychological theories and healing modalities. My approach is also informed by my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE being treated for major depression and anxiety. NO EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG TO WORK ON, and it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey toward a healthier, more satisfying life.
IT TAKES COURAGE to reach out for support and guidance when we feel lost, distressed, confused or uncertain. My goal is to meet you - in whatever emotional state you find yourself - with empathy and acceptance, and provide a safe, caring and consistent therapeutic relationship in which we collaborate on identifying and moving toward the CHANGES AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES that matter most to you. I have worked with clients since 2010, tailoring the counseling experience to each individual or couple's unique strengths and needs and drawing from a wide range of psychological theories and healing modalities. My approach is also informed by my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE being treated for major depression and anxiety. NO EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG TO WORK ON, and it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey toward a healthier, more satisfying life.
I am social justice oriented and LGBTQIA affirmative.
Life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are seeking help because you are struggling with unhappiness. Perhaps life’s uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, and heavy. Whatever you are facing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. It can help make meaning of your life experiences, provide favorable conditions for growth, improve your relationships, and ultimately lead to greater happiness.
I am social justice oriented and LGBTQIA affirmative.
Life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are seeking help because you are struggling with unhappiness. Perhaps life’s uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, and heavy. Whatever you are facing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. It can help make meaning of your life experiences, provide favorable conditions for growth, improve your relationships, and ultimately lead to greater happiness.
It's not always easy for us to admit that we want help. As much as we like to think that we can do it all ourselves, everyone needs and deserves to have someone in their corner. No matter the disappointment or the distress, the grief or the frustration, the longing for stability and solace is an innate drive that has lead you to seek support.
It's not always easy for us to admit that we want help. As much as we like to think that we can do it all ourselves, everyone needs and deserves to have someone in their corner. No matter the disappointment or the distress, the grief or the frustration, the longing for stability and solace is an innate drive that has lead you to seek support.
This practice provides direct, depth-oriented therapy for executives, founders, lawyers, and high-achieving individuals and couples. After nearly two decades in investment banking, structured finance law, and technology leadership, I understand high-stakes work and the personal cost of sustained performance. I work with burnout, overwhelm, conflict, couples in crisis, betrayal, and the pressure clients carry home. Sessions are active, focused, and change-oriented. The aim is stronger relationships, clearer decisions, and greater agency. I help clients develop perspective, practical skills, and a clearer direction.
This practice provides direct, depth-oriented therapy for executives, founders, lawyers, and high-achieving individuals and couples. After nearly two decades in investment banking, structured finance law, and technology leadership, I understand high-stakes work and the personal cost of sustained performance. I work with burnout, overwhelm, conflict, couples in crisis, betrayal, and the pressure clients carry home. Sessions are active, focused, and change-oriented. The aim is stronger relationships, clearer decisions, and greater agency. I help clients develop perspective, practical skills, and a clearer direction.
You command every room you walk into except the bedroom. Your usual tools like logic and strategy don't work there. And the more you try, the more distant it feels. You've done therapy before, Googled your issues incognito, and understand some of your patterns. But you're still lying next to someone you love, feeling completely alone. Your sex life and relationships aren't the problem. They're showing you exactly where you've stopped letting yourself be vulnerable.
You command every room you walk into except the bedroom. Your usual tools like logic and strategy don't work there. And the more you try, the more distant it feels. You've done therapy before, Googled your issues incognito, and understand some of your patterns. But you're still lying next to someone you love, feeling completely alone. Your sex life and relationships aren't the problem. They're showing you exactly where you've stopped letting yourself be vulnerable.
I work with highly motivated adults utilizing evidenced based therapy with a special attention to mindfulness. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space to provide support to you as we explore better ways of coping, strategies to manage stress, and improve communication. Through reflection we are able to set goals and problem solve together as we increase insight and awareness of your experience. Together we can work to find an improved life balance, satisfaction and greater sense of well-being.
I work with highly motivated adults utilizing evidenced based therapy with a special attention to mindfulness. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space to provide support to you as we explore better ways of coping, strategies to manage stress, and improve communication. Through reflection we are able to set goals and problem solve together as we increase insight and awareness of your experience. Together we can work to find an improved life balance, satisfaction and greater sense of well-being.
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and is not always an easy thing to do, but sometimes we all need a little help and objective guidance with what life is handing us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a life transition, coping skills, addiction, grief and loss, personal exploration or something else, I possess a wide range of professional and personal experience. If you think you may be ready to address what's bothering you more directly, with some professional and compassionate assistance, please contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and is not always an easy thing to do, but sometimes we all need a little help and objective guidance with what life is handing us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a life transition, coping skills, addiction, grief and loss, personal exploration or something else, I possess a wide range of professional and personal experience. If you think you may be ready to address what's bothering you more directly, with some professional and compassionate assistance, please contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
If you tend to feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, hard on yourself, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to break, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I work with teens, college students, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, or depression, coping with grief or major life transitions, or feeling stuck in cycles of perfectionism, self-doubt, or relationship challenges.
If you tend to feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, hard on yourself, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to break, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I work with teens, college students, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, stress, or depression, coping with grief or major life transitions, or feeling stuck in cycles of perfectionism, self-doubt, or relationship challenges.
Life Adjustment Team helps adults whose mental health challenges make everyday life more difficult. Our clients want greater independence, confidence, stability, and connection. We help them strengthen daily living and coping skills, establish healthy routines, improve relationships, pursue work or school goals, and become more engaged in their communities. Our goal is to help each person build on their strengths and create a more independent, meaningful life.
Life Adjustment Team helps adults whose mental health challenges make everyday life more difficult. Our clients want greater independence, confidence, stability, and connection. We help them strengthen daily living and coping skills, establish healthy routines, improve relationships, pursue work or school goals, and become more engaged in their communities. Our goal is to help each person build on their strengths and create a more independent, meaningful life.
Does something feel off in your relationships that you can’t quite name? Maybe you’re navigating communication issues, intimacy challenges, broken trust, or a shift in relationship structure. Maybe you spend most of your time trying to grasp for connection that feels too far out of reach. You might already know what’s wrong, but you can’t find the right path forward. I walk alongside adults, couples, and people in ethically non-monogamous relationships who are experiencing unhappiness, unfulfillment, shame, low confidence, and anxiety.
Does something feel off in your relationships that you can’t quite name? Maybe you’re navigating communication issues, intimacy challenges, broken trust, or a shift in relationship structure. Maybe you spend most of your time trying to grasp for connection that feels too far out of reach. You might already know what’s wrong, but you can’t find the right path forward. I walk alongside adults, couples, and people in ethically non-monogamous relationships who are experiencing unhappiness, unfulfillment, shame, low confidence, and anxiety.
My main goal is for individuals to leave sessions feeling heard and capable of using their newly developed tools to make change. Whether you are coming in to address current stressors, past problems that seem to have a lasting impact, or worries about the future, I am here to help you meet your treatment goals. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to help manage a wide range of presenting issues. Each individual comes into therapy with their own personal intentions. I hope to provide a space to address your unique needs and aspirations.
My main goal is for individuals to leave sessions feeling heard and capable of using their newly developed tools to make change. Whether you are coming in to address current stressors, past problems that seem to have a lasting impact, or worries about the future, I am here to help you meet your treatment goals. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to help manage a wide range of presenting issues. Each individual comes into therapy with their own personal intentions. I hope to provide a space to address your unique needs and aspirations.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples that feel burdened by the effects of their anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I know that everyone comes to therapy for different reasons, and I work with my clients to identify their own aspirations, and then tailor my approach to provide them the tools and support they need to overcome their obstacles and reach their goals.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples that feel burdened by the effects of their anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I know that everyone comes to therapy for different reasons, and I work with my clients to identify their own aspirations, and then tailor my approach to provide them the tools and support they need to overcome their obstacles and reach their goals.
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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.