LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Richmond, CA
Kay Guyer
Counselor
Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
I am Kay Guyer, and I’m a
queer
and genderqueer liberation-focused art therapist based in the bay area, currently serving all of California remotely. I specialize in working with
queer
and
trans
teens and adults who want to increase their sense of rootedness and agency in order to live vibrantly. I know finding a therapist that matches who you are is hard, and I’m so glad you have arrived here.
I am Kay Guyer, and I’m a
queer
and genderqueer liberation-focused art therapist based in the bay area, currently serving all of California remotely. I specialize in working with
queer
and
trans
teens and adults who want to increase their sense of rootedness and agency in order to live vibrantly. I know finding a therapist that matches who you are is hard, and I’m so glad you have arrived here.
Zvi Bellin
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
I specialize in meaning struggles, life and family transitions, addiction recovery, grief,
LGBTQ
issues, couples work, and processing trauma.
Struggle in your life, your relationships, and your family can provide surprising opportunities to cultivate resilience, connection, and meaning. Therapy with me is a collaborative process. I work with individuals, couples, and families to develop a framework that will foster nourishing joy and holistic health. I welcome clients who experience social/racial marginalization. If you struggle with communication, satisfaction, depression, meaning, or difficulty in life transitions, you will find resonance with my mindfulness-based and narrative approach. I work best with clients who seek to ease suffering and aim for transformation.
I specialize in meaning struggles, life and family transitions, addiction recovery, grief,
LGBTQ
issues, couples work, and processing trauma.
Struggle in your life, your relationships, and your family can provide surprising opportunities to cultivate resilience, connection, and meaning. Therapy with me is a collaborative process. I work with individuals, couples, and families to develop a framework that will foster nourishing joy and holistic health. I welcome clients who experience social/racial marginalization. If you struggle with communication, satisfaction, depression, meaning, or difficulty in life transitions, you will find resonance with my mindfulness-based and narrative approach. I work best with clients who seek to ease suffering and aim for transformation.
Nancy C Arvold
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801
I work particularly well with both men and women with emotional and life issues, childhood trauma, and
gay
and straight couples with communication and other difficulties. I help individuals with serious mental illness make positive changes in their lives,and work with their families. I work with addictions and the intersection with emotional issues, particularly using 12-step programs.
I work particularly well with both men and women with emotional and life issues, childhood trauma, and
gay
and straight couples with communication and other difficulties. I help individuals with serious mental illness make positive changes in their lives,and work with their families. I work with addictions and the intersection with emotional issues, particularly using 12-step programs.
Raquel Castellanos Miller, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
I welcome the opportunity to serve clients from diverse identities including Latinx, Black,
Transgender
identities and LGBTQI.
Utilizing a trauma informed approach, I work to build a safe therapeutic relationship with you, in order to address the underlying question of "What happened to you?," rather than "What's wrong with you?" Understanding that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges stem from complex and myriad issues, including systemic social issues related to racism and oppression, family of origin issues, and the impact of trauma and adverse life experiences. My goal is to assist you to utilize life's adversities to discover and cultivate your inner strength and resilience, in service of your lifelong journey of growth and healing.
I welcome the opportunity to serve clients from diverse identities including Latinx, Black,
Transgender
identities and LGBTQI.
Utilizing a trauma informed approach, I work to build a safe therapeutic relationship with you, in order to address the underlying question of "What happened to you?," rather than "What's wrong with you?" Understanding that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges stem from complex and myriad issues, including systemic social issues related to racism and oppression, family of origin issues, and the impact of trauma and adverse life experiences. My goal is to assist you to utilize life's adversities to discover and cultivate your inner strength and resilience, in service of your lifelong journey of growth and healing.
Liz Abrams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
I personally identify as
queer
, feminist, white anti-racist, cisgender woman (and
trans
-affirmative), Arab-American, and social justice activist.
Stress and trauma can take many forms. Sometimes we survive an event such as a car accident, wildfire, assault, or military-related event. Or we may notice chronic struggles with trusting others and ourselves, and feeling stressed and unsatisfied in our relationships. The experience of trauma can significantly impact how we change or grow in each present moment, how we connect and separate from others, and how we experiment, take risks, and resource our creativity. Let's co-create a therapy relationship that works to support the development of loving relationships with self and others.
I personally identify as
queer
, feminist, white anti-racist, cisgender woman (and
trans
-affirmative), Arab-American, and social justice activist.
Stress and trauma can take many forms. Sometimes we survive an event such as a car accident, wildfire, assault, or military-related event. Or we may notice chronic struggles with trusting others and ourselves, and feeling stressed and unsatisfied in our relationships. The experience of trauma can significantly impact how we change or grow in each present moment, how we connect and separate from others, and how we experiment, take risks, and resource our creativity. Let's co-create a therapy relationship that works to support the development of loving relationships with self and others.
Wally Mueller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94804 (Online Only)
My specialty is working with
LGBTQIA
+ clients of all ages, in all our variety, as well as families, friends and allies of the rainbow.
Hello! I am a transman with personal and professional experience in relational trauma, chronic medical conditions, single parenting, welfare to work transition, and much more. I love working with people aged 12 to 120!
My specialty is working with
LGBTQIA
+ clients of all ages, in all our variety, as well as families, friends and allies of the rainbow.
Hello! I am a transman with personal and professional experience in relational trauma, chronic medical conditions, single parenting, welfare to work transition, and much more. I love working with people aged 12 to 120!
Cindy Cothran
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Richmond, CA 94801
My name is Cindy Cothran and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 13358) based in the Central Coast of California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I presently work with older adolescents and all ages of adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and GLBTQ-related concerns. I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches guided by the comfort level of the person I am working with. I find that I am comfortable working with many types of people and every age group. I enjoy working with the
LGBTQIA
community and I am polyamory and kink-affirming.
My name is Cindy Cothran and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 13358) based in the Central Coast of California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I presently work with older adolescents and all ages of adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and GLBTQ-related concerns. I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches guided by the comfort level of the person I am working with. I find that I am comfortable working with many types of people and every age group. I enjoy working with the
LGBTQIA
community and I am polyamory and kink-affirming.
Vimmi Jaggi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Richmond, CA 94801
My patient population often includes South Asian trauma survivors as well as the South Asian
LGBTQ
+ population that are seeking support to become their healthier selves.
My Name is Vimmi Jaggi, LCSW licensed in CA 75673 and for the past about 14-15 years, I have been working to assist patients with finding ease of life. I help patients learn and break patterns: cultural, generational, or circumstantial that sometimes show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking and disable us from the joy of our lives. We all deserve loving kindness and can break these cycles that disable us. In such times we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental support to help us heal from symptomatic root causes. There is hope. I wish to work together to help you find these hopes and choices.
My patient population often includes South Asian trauma survivors as well as the South Asian
LGBTQ
+ population that are seeking support to become their healthier selves.
My Name is Vimmi Jaggi, LCSW licensed in CA 75673 and for the past about 14-15 years, I have been working to assist patients with finding ease of life. I help patients learn and break patterns: cultural, generational, or circumstantial that sometimes show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking and disable us from the joy of our lives. We all deserve loving kindness and can break these cycles that disable us. In such times we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental support to help us heal from symptomatic root causes. There is hope. I wish to work together to help you find these hopes and choices.
Sanya Litch
Counselor, LPCC
Richmond, CA 94806
Many years of non-profit employment have afforded me the opportunity to work with a vast array of clients who struggle with managing symptoms of depression, symptoms of anxiety, substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, family issues, grief and loss,
LGBTQ
+ issues, and socio-cultural issues.
Hi. My name is Sanya Litch and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Everyone’s needs are unique. I tailor my approach accordingly to assist you in acquiring awareness, making choices, and initiating those choices to overcome challenges. Some challenges that I focus on are depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and socio-cultural issues.
Many years of non-profit employment have afforded me the opportunity to work with a vast array of clients who struggle with managing symptoms of depression, symptoms of anxiety, substance abuse, chronic mental illness, trauma, family issues, grief and loss,
LGBTQ
+ issues, and socio-cultural issues.
Hi. My name is Sanya Litch and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Everyone’s needs are unique. I tailor my approach accordingly to assist you in acquiring awareness, making choices, and initiating those choices to overcome challenges. Some challenges that I focus on are depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and socio-cultural issues.
Ryann DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression,
LGBTQ
+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression,
LGBTQ
+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
Kila Carrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Richmond, CA 94805 (Online Only)
Life transitions, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, divorce, and navigating co-parenting can be difficult. Maybe you don’t currently have the coping skills to manage what can be a trying and traumatizing time. Challenges like navigating young adulthood, managing anxiety, maintaining a healthy relationship, or choosing to end a relationship can be difficult and riddled with uncertainty. I can personally recall how helpful and reassuring it was to have someone in my life help me by providing direct feedback and compassionate support as I navigated these challenges.
Life transitions, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, divorce, and navigating co-parenting can be difficult. Maybe you don’t currently have the coping skills to manage what can be a trying and traumatizing time. Challenges like navigating young adulthood, managing anxiety, maintaining a healthy relationship, or choosing to end a relationship can be difficult and riddled with uncertainty. I can personally recall how helpful and reassuring it was to have someone in my life help me by providing direct feedback and compassionate support as I navigated these challenges.
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MA Ed, LEP
Verified
Richmond, CA 94805
I specialize in assessment and intervention planning for a range of disorders that affect learning and behavior. I provide School Psychoeducational assessments, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Behavior Intervention Plans, and consultation around educational and behavior issues at school or at home.
I specialize in assessment and intervention planning for a range of disorders that affect learning and behavior. I provide School Psychoeducational assessments, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Behavior Intervention Plans, and consultation around educational and behavior issues at school or at home.
Annabelle Potvin
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801
I view therapy as a sacred relationship that involves full-hearted care for your well-being. I will always bring warmth, non-judgment, and down-to-earth humanity to our sessions. I am also a strong advocate for your growth. This involves challenging you, helping you take clear action to resource yourself, and doing my best to help our work translate outside the therapy space. My style is grounded, intuitive, embodied, and engaged.
I view therapy as a sacred relationship that involves full-hearted care for your well-being. I will always bring warmth, non-judgment, and down-to-earth humanity to our sessions. I am also a strong advocate for your growth. This involves challenging you, helping you take clear action to resource yourself, and doing my best to help our work translate outside the therapy space. My style is grounded, intuitive, embodied, and engaged.
Saba Omidvar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94805
My name is Saba Omidvar and I offer evidence based, culturally responsive psychotherapy services. I have extensive experience working with clients with diverse cultural and diagnostic needs and my approach is centered on using evidence based strategies to help you meet your goals. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach, and work with each client to create a highly individualized treatment plan to address their concerns.The modalities I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and mindfulness based approaches. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT PE.
My name is Saba Omidvar and I offer evidence based, culturally responsive psychotherapy services. I have extensive experience working with clients with diverse cultural and diagnostic needs and my approach is centered on using evidence based strategies to help you meet your goals. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach, and work with each client to create a highly individualized treatment plan to address their concerns.The modalities I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and mindfulness based approaches. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT PE.
Victoria Mycue
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Not accepting new clients
If we are lucky we grow and learn all our lives. This in turn expands our consciousness and creates a resilient vibrant living spirit. When you begin to address and improve your relationship with your Self, you begin to make shifts that can improve your relationships, your work, and your financial success. I will use creativity, directive exercises, and seek your authentic embodied voice in our work together. I am clinically skilled w/ almost 30 yrs of experience. I am responsible, ethical, engaging and imaginative.
If we are lucky we grow and learn all our lives. This in turn expands our consciousness and creates a resilient vibrant living spirit. When you begin to address and improve your relationship with your Self, you begin to make shifts that can improve your relationships, your work, and your financial success. I will use creativity, directive exercises, and seek your authentic embodied voice in our work together. I am clinically skilled w/ almost 30 yrs of experience. I am responsible, ethical, engaging and imaginative.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN, MA
Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
Gayle Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Life transitions, such as childbirth, parenting, divorce, and stepfamilies can be challenging. I have 30 years experience applying an integrative approach based on family systems research, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. I am a pioneer in perinatal psychology. www.Petersonchildbirthmethod.com describes my work with women and their partners preparing for birth and motherhood for the first time, or after previous loss or birth trauma. I also treat individuals for depression and anxiety and am skilled as a life coach.
Aaron Rohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94804 (Online Only)
Tired of stress and burn out? Uncomfortable with your substance use? Improve your communication, gain confidence, navigate challenging feelings and situations with engaging yet calming counseling sessions. Integrating multiple modalities I have learned over the last 17 years in this field, I support people who struggle with managing their stress, want to progress with personal or professional goals, improve relationships with their family or friends, substances, manage life transitions, recover from depression, anxiety, or trauma. Approaches include ACT, CBT, mindfulness strategies, humanistic and harm reduction based psychotherapy.
Tired of stress and burn out? Uncomfortable with your substance use? Improve your communication, gain confidence, navigate challenging feelings and situations with engaging yet calming counseling sessions. Integrating multiple modalities I have learned over the last 17 years in this field, I support people who struggle with managing their stress, want to progress with personal or professional goals, improve relationships with their family or friends, substances, manage life transitions, recover from depression, anxiety, or trauma. Approaches include ACT, CBT, mindfulness strategies, humanistic and harm reduction based psychotherapy.
Krystal Fortner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Embarking on a journey of healing requires courage, and I commend you for taking the first step. Your presence here is a testament to your readiness for change. Together, we will create a tailored roadmap to guide you towards reclaiming your life, rebuilding relationships, and fostering a profound connection with yourself. Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
Embarking on a journey of healing requires courage, and I commend you for taking the first step. Your presence here is a testament to your readiness for change. Together, we will create a tailored roadmap to guide you towards reclaiming your life, rebuilding relationships, and fostering a profound connection with yourself. Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
Sarah Quesnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801 (Online Only)
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”- Joseph Campbell. Welcome! Servicios en español. Services en français. I’m passionate about helping people achieve transformation and well-being during challenging times in life. Over the years, many of my clients have shared with me that they’ve benefited from my ability to deeply listen, and to hold space for them during their most difficult moments. I’m so honored by this feedback. It serves as my inspiration to continue to assist in facilitating change and relief for my clients.
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”- Joseph Campbell. Welcome! Servicios en español. Services en français. I’m passionate about helping people achieve transformation and well-being during challenging times in life. Over the years, many of my clients have shared with me that they’ve benefited from my ability to deeply listen, and to hold space for them during their most difficult moments. I’m so honored by this feedback. It serves as my inspiration to continue to assist in facilitating change and relief for my clients.
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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.