Lesbian Therapists in Redondo Beach, CA
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems. Whether you are looking to improve yourself, your relationships, or help others in your family, you will find my services to be supportive yet challenging enough to help reach your goals.
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems. Whether you are looking to improve yourself, your relationships, or help others in your family, you will find my services to be supportive yet challenging enough to help reach your goals.
Hello and welcome! As an Associate Clinical Social Worker(ACSW) therapist I focus my work on supporting clients who deal with trauma, difficult relationships, navigating identity, or are trying to find a sense of security and calm in themselves and in our ever-changing and stressful world.
Rooted in social justice and advocacy, I provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences with support of compassion and honesty.
Hello and welcome! As an Associate Clinical Social Worker(ACSW) therapist I focus my work on supporting clients who deal with trauma, difficult relationships, navigating identity, or are trying to find a sense of security and calm in themselves and in our ever-changing and stressful world.
Rooted in social justice and advocacy, I provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences with support of compassion and honesty.
My ideal client is someone seeking deeper self-understanding, healing, and alignment with their values — whether they’re an adult navigating complex trauma, family dynamics, sexual abuse, anxiety, infertility, or religious trauma. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, wanting a space where they can be seen, understood, and supported without judgment. My clients are ready to challenge old narratives, build confidence, and develop the tools to navigate relationships and life with clarity.
My ideal client is someone seeking deeper self-understanding, healing, and alignment with their values — whether they’re an adult navigating complex trauma, family dynamics, sexual abuse, anxiety, infertility, or religious trauma. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, wanting a space where they can be seen, understood, and supported without judgment. My clients are ready to challenge old narratives, build confidence, and develop the tools to navigate relationships and life with clarity.
Are you the person everyone else leans on? For the healers and “holders” of others- those of us used to being the most regulated person in the room- the pressure to always be strong can be exhausting. I’m Payton, a queer, depth-oriented therapist and former professional athlete. I believe in healing the healer, providing a dedicated space where you finally have permission to meet your own needs.
My work is for the high-functioning "helper” ready to move beyond surface-level coping. Whether you are a yoga instructor, medical professional, or fellow therapist, you know that true restoration doesn't happen by taking a bubble bath.
Are you the person everyone else leans on? For the healers and “holders” of others- those of us used to being the most regulated person in the room- the pressure to always be strong can be exhausting. I’m Payton, a queer, depth-oriented therapist and former professional athlete. I believe in healing the healer, providing a dedicated space where you finally have permission to meet your own needs.
My work is for the high-functioning "helper” ready to move beyond surface-level coping. Whether you are a yoga instructor, medical professional, or fellow therapist, you know that true restoration doesn't happen by taking a bubble bath.
Healing Space Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Clients typically come to me unsatisfied with life and interpersonal relationships stemming from difficulty trusting, perfectionism, self-doubt, anxiety, or depression. From the combination of EMDR Therapy, Parts work, and polyvagal therapy, I have been gifted the opportunity to witness the transformation from repetitive self-critical and self-deprecating thoughts that destroy their self-worth, confidence and self-compassion to individuals who no longer need to base their worth on successes or validation from others, embody a sense of quiet confidence, and can view themselves and others with much more kindness and compassion.
Clients typically come to me unsatisfied with life and interpersonal relationships stemming from difficulty trusting, perfectionism, self-doubt, anxiety, or depression. From the combination of EMDR Therapy, Parts work, and polyvagal therapy, I have been gifted the opportunity to witness the transformation from repetitive self-critical and self-deprecating thoughts that destroy their self-worth, confidence and self-compassion to individuals who no longer need to base their worth on successes or validation from others, embody a sense of quiet confidence, and can view themselves and others with much more kindness and compassion.
Life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up and make it hard to cope with everyday tasks. Together we can explore your inner strengths and how to use them moving forward and find healing throughout the process. I am dedicated to social justice and believe that it’s important to find awareness of one’s resilience in the process of self-discovery and acceptance.
Life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up and make it hard to cope with everyday tasks. Together we can explore your inner strengths and how to use them moving forward and find healing throughout the process. I am dedicated to social justice and believe that it’s important to find awareness of one’s resilience in the process of self-discovery and acceptance.
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Are you wanting more but don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with substances, trying to build a life of recovery? Are you a student or former athlete struggling with performance anxiety, burnout, returning after an injury or identity issues? Together we will work to navigate these issues and create a life that is not just manageable but a life that you are excited to get up to live every day!
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Are you wanting more but don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with substances, trying to build a life of recovery? Are you a student or former athlete struggling with performance anxiety, burnout, returning after an injury or identity issues? Together we will work to navigate these issues and create a life that is not just manageable but a life that you are excited to get up to live every day!
Hi and welcome. I am so glad you are here! Making the decision to seek support is monumental, and possibly the first action towards beginning to shift how you are feeling. The work has already started.
I would love to show up for you and be with you as we explore life's stormy waters. You do not need to shoulder your stresses alone. We will journey through these uncharted territories together. I hope you reach out.
Hi and welcome. I am so glad you are here! Making the decision to seek support is monumental, and possibly the first action towards beginning to shift how you are feeling. The work has already started.
I would love to show up for you and be with you as we explore life's stormy waters. You do not need to shoulder your stresses alone. We will journey through these uncharted territories together. I hope you reach out.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in painful cycles, carrying weight of the past, I’m here to help you understand the parts of you that long to be held. I’m a patient, attentive human fueled by endless curiosity & compassion, ready to walk with you through any stage of life. My own personal depth therapy, 10+ years in the field, & formidable life experiences have helped me deeply understand that we’re all on a unique journey of tending to parts of ourselves that have been mistreated. I have a strong passion for trauma healing, believe in the power of restorative relationships & in the strength each person holds to transform their life.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in painful cycles, carrying weight of the past, I’m here to help you understand the parts of you that long to be held. I’m a patient, attentive human fueled by endless curiosity & compassion, ready to walk with you through any stage of life. My own personal depth therapy, 10+ years in the field, & formidable life experiences have helped me deeply understand that we’re all on a unique journey of tending to parts of ourselves that have been mistreated. I have a strong passion for trauma healing, believe in the power of restorative relationships & in the strength each person holds to transform their life.
Jessica Cordelia Castaneda Cortes
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You look like you have it together—but inside, something feels off. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain. Maybe anxiety, past trauma, relationship conflict, or addiction keeps showing up no matter how hard you try to move forward. You’re not just looking for quick fixes—you want clarity, insight, and real change. In our work, you’ll slow down, make sense of what’s beneath the surface, and begin to shift long-standing patterns so you can live more intentionally and fully.
You look like you have it together—but inside, something feels off. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain. Maybe anxiety, past trauma, relationship conflict, or addiction keeps showing up no matter how hard you try to move forward. You’re not just looking for quick fixes—you want clarity, insight, and real change. In our work, you’ll slow down, make sense of what’s beneath the surface, and begin to shift long-standing patterns so you can live more intentionally and fully.
My focus is on helping couples rebuild trust, communicate openly, and reconnect after periods of disconnection or conflict. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and the lingering impact of relational trauma. I especially enjoy working with couples in non-traditional relationships—whether that means open relationships, queer partnerships, or those redefining what connection looks like. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a grounded approach to helping people feel seen and supported in their relationships—with others and themselves.
My focus is on helping couples rebuild trust, communicate openly, and reconnect after periods of disconnection or conflict. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and the lingering impact of relational trauma. I especially enjoy working with couples in non-traditional relationships—whether that means open relationships, queer partnerships, or those redefining what connection looks like. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a grounded approach to helping people feel seen and supported in their relationships—with others and themselves.
The patterns that feel confusing or painful today often began as meaningful adaptations earlier in life. Early relationships, family dynamics, culture, and lived experience shape how we see ourselves, how we cope, and how we connect with others.
The patterns that feel confusing or painful today often began as meaningful adaptations earlier in life. Early relationships, family dynamics, culture, and lived experience shape how we see ourselves, how we cope, and how we connect with others.
Adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents: You’re likely compassionate and struggle with people-pleasing and feeling overly responsible for others' needs to the point of self-sacrifice. You’re a natural caretaker whose exhausted from constantly walking on eggshells. You’re likely paralyzed by self-criticism and perfectionism as you try to prove self-worth or earn others’ love and approval. Deep down, you just don’t feel “good enough.”
Adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents: You’re likely compassionate and struggle with people-pleasing and feeling overly responsible for others' needs to the point of self-sacrifice. You’re a natural caretaker whose exhausted from constantly walking on eggshells. You’re likely paralyzed by self-criticism and perfectionism as you try to prove self-worth or earn others’ love and approval. Deep down, you just don’t feel “good enough.”
Do you feel like you don't belong anywhere?
Are relationships at home or work difficult?
Is someone important to you suggesting that you need help?
Are you seeking more clarity in your life?
Are you sleeping well?
Do you wake up fearful?
Does a traumatic past continue to haunt you?
Are you unhappy even when thing are generally going well?
Are you struggling with a lack of motivation?
Do you ever just feel like saying,"What's the use?"
Would you like to talk to someone who isn't judging you?
Do you feel like you don't belong anywhere?
Are relationships at home or work difficult?
Is someone important to you suggesting that you need help?
Are you seeking more clarity in your life?
Are you sleeping well?
Do you wake up fearful?
Does a traumatic past continue to haunt you?
Are you unhappy even when thing are generally going well?
Are you struggling with a lack of motivation?
Do you ever just feel like saying,"What's the use?"
Would you like to talk to someone who isn't judging you?
If you're ready to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life, I can help. If you've been to therapy before and felt like you gained insight but didn't see real change, you're not alone—and therapy can be different.
I believe lasting change happens when we're willing to examine and let go of familiar patterns that no longer serve us. My role is to support, challenge, and guide you through that process with compassion, honesty, and respect.
If you're ready to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life, I can help. If you've been to therapy before and felt like you gained insight but didn't see real change, you're not alone—and therapy can be different.
I believe lasting change happens when we're willing to examine and let go of familiar patterns that no longer serve us. My role is to support, challenge, and guide you through that process with compassion, honesty, and respect.
I have been a psychotherapist for more than 25 years. I have learned that when my clients feel connected, heard, and understood, and given the right tools, they can make changes to improve self-regulation, tolerate uncertainty and lessen symptoms of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, self-medication and acting out with anger or shutdown or dysfunctional boundaries. My clients learn how to be more comfortable in their skin, embrace the life that they have and accept their true self. I enjoy being with them on their journey of finding greater contentment and meaning, working toward self-esteem, self-acceptance and connection.
I have been a psychotherapist for more than 25 years. I have learned that when my clients feel connected, heard, and understood, and given the right tools, they can make changes to improve self-regulation, tolerate uncertainty and lessen symptoms of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, self-medication and acting out with anger or shutdown or dysfunctional boundaries. My clients learn how to be more comfortable in their skin, embrace the life that they have and accept their true self. I enjoy being with them on their journey of finding greater contentment and meaning, working toward self-esteem, self-acceptance and connection.
With care, knowledge, and passion, I help my clients achieve the meaningful changes they seek. From the first session, my clients say they feel lighter, happier, and empowered for change. I balance warmth and empathy with extensive education, experience, expertise. Focusing on solutions, strengths, and evidence-based tools, we take concrete steps to enrich lives and relationships, blending therapeutic modalities for conscious-unconscious mind, mindfulness, meaning.
With care, knowledge, and passion, I help my clients achieve the meaningful changes they seek. From the first session, my clients say they feel lighter, happier, and empowered for change. I balance warmth and empathy with extensive education, experience, expertise. Focusing on solutions, strengths, and evidence-based tools, we take concrete steps to enrich lives and relationships, blending therapeutic modalities for conscious-unconscious mind, mindfulness, meaning.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping others heal after experiencing trauma or challenging life experiences. I use a number of empirically-supported treatments with flexibility to ensure that my patients receive individualized care based on their treatment goals. My patients typically arrive in my virtual office with struggles related to PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, interpersonal difficulties, or postnatal mental health concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping others heal after experiencing trauma or challenging life experiences. I use a number of empirically-supported treatments with flexibility to ensure that my patients receive individualized care based on their treatment goals. My patients typically arrive in my virtual office with struggles related to PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, interpersonal difficulties, or postnatal mental health concerns.
Behind every emotional outburst is a child trying to tell you something they don’t have the words for yet. I help children soothe their nervous systems and master big feelings, while giving parents practical, hands-on tools to co-regulate and bring peace back home. Working side-by-side with your family, we meet your child right where they are to build lasting self-esteem and deep connection.
Behind every emotional outburst is a child trying to tell you something they don’t have the words for yet. I help children soothe their nervous systems and master big feelings, while giving parents practical, hands-on tools to co-regulate and bring peace back home. Working side-by-side with your family, we meet your child right where they are to build lasting self-esteem and deep connection.
In my work with you, I am invested in establishing a safe, supportive and truthful connection aimed at working through underlying psychological issues that have caused you emotional pain, perpetuated self-defeating behaviors, and trapped you in inauthentic roles. From your commitment to the therapeutic process, you can come to experience deeper intimacy in relationships, increased self-esteem and confidence, and greater joy and pleasure in living.
In my work with you, I am invested in establishing a safe, supportive and truthful connection aimed at working through underlying psychological issues that have caused you emotional pain, perpetuated self-defeating behaviors, and trapped you in inauthentic roles. From your commitment to the therapeutic process, you can come to experience deeper intimacy in relationships, increased self-esteem and confidence, and greater joy and pleasure in living.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.