LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in San Bruno, CA
Are you struggling in your relationships or personal connections? Suffering from depression or anxiety? Experiencing loss, grief or sadness? Difficulty with work/life balance? You don't need to struggle alone. I'm a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, and I'm here to help. Individuals, couples and families call me when they're ready to tackle the problems that make life difficult.
Are you struggling in your relationships or personal connections? Suffering from depression or anxiety? Experiencing loss, grief or sadness? Difficulty with work/life balance? You don't need to struggle alone. I'm a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, and I'm here to help. Individuals, couples and families call me when they're ready to tackle the problems that make life difficult.
Healing happens within the context of a respectful, caring and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship. When we work together, you can feel safe to be yourself. I use a direct and gentle approach, while holding a lot of space for empathy, understanding, and building trust. And of course, there is always room for humor on any journey! I use a combination of evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral (or "talk") therapy, somatic, or body-based work, expressive arts, ecotherapy, music and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to connect with you and help guide you toward feeling like the best version of yourself.
Healing happens within the context of a respectful, caring and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship. When we work together, you can feel safe to be yourself. I use a direct and gentle approach, while holding a lot of space for empathy, understanding, and building trust. And of course, there is always room for humor on any journey! I use a combination of evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral (or "talk") therapy, somatic, or body-based work, expressive arts, ecotherapy, music and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to connect with you and help guide you toward feeling like the best version of yourself.
Feel free to vent, and know that there is at least one safe BIPOC, LGBTQ and super left-y neurodivergent-friendly space where you can talk about alll the crazy and get some qualified support to deal with it.
To say 2025 has been quite a year would be a real understatement, wouldn’t it? Raise your hand if you had emerging fascist state, perimenopause, teen with ADHD, culture burnout, executive branch overreach, domestic military occupation and “maybe we need to leave the country” on YOUR bingo card… :) No? You weren’t hoping to fill your card with all that? You kind of felt like you already had enough on your plate? You kind of hoped we’d be done with this by now? Me, too, friend. If you’re noticing you feel pretty defeated and overwhelmed by it all, you’re not alone. It’s not just you.
Feel free to vent, and know that there is at least one safe BIPOC, LGBTQ and super left-y neurodivergent-friendly space where you can talk about alll the crazy and get some qualified support to deal with it.
To say 2025 has been quite a year would be a real understatement, wouldn’t it? Raise your hand if you had emerging fascist state, perimenopause, teen with ADHD, culture burnout, executive branch overreach, domestic military occupation and “maybe we need to leave the country” on YOUR bingo card… :) No? You weren’t hoping to fill your card with all that? You kind of felt like you already had enough on your plate? You kind of hoped we’d be done with this by now? Me, too, friend. If you’re noticing you feel pretty defeated and overwhelmed by it all, you’re not alone. It’s not just you.
Hi, I’m Gabby!
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
with a passion for supporting youth and adults through
life’s challenges.
Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of
working closely with school-age youth. Prior to that, I
supported both youth and adults with their mental
health needs in a medical clinic setting. Whether in
schools or clinical environments, my goal has always
been the same: to offer a safe, compassionate space
where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Hi, I’m Gabby!
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
with a passion for supporting youth and adults through
life’s challenges.
Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of
working closely with school-age youth. Prior to that, I
supported both youth and adults with their mental
health needs in a medical clinic setting. Whether in
schools or clinical environments, my goal has always
been the same: to offer a safe, compassionate space
where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
I'm Samuel Antram, LMFT. My clients call me Sam. I’ve been working as a licensed therapist for 25 years. I like to work with individual adults ages 21 to 65. I welcome people with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, life transition issues, and job stress. I use CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion Therapy, and Eclectic Therapies. In my view, there’s a crucial link and dynamic inter-relationship between what we think, what we do and how we feel. My main approach to therapy is to propel clients toward analyzing and revising distortions of thought that make them feel bad.
I'm Samuel Antram, LMFT. My clients call me Sam. I’ve been working as a licensed therapist for 25 years. I like to work with individual adults ages 21 to 65. I welcome people with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, life transition issues, and job stress. I use CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion Therapy, and Eclectic Therapies. In my view, there’s a crucial link and dynamic inter-relationship between what we think, what we do and how we feel. My main approach to therapy is to propel clients toward analyzing and revising distortions of thought that make them feel bad.
I am experienced in working with the elderly, LGBT+ clients, those who were abused, and those who deal with depression and other mood disorders, racial trauma, and substance or long-term mental illness.
I use my middle name, "Colette." I am a licensed clinical social worker. I believe in helping clients understand and resolve their internal conflicts to help them lead a happier, fuller life. My approach is eclectic, but I do value insight-oriented treatment. Additionally, I am open to helping clients problem-solve things that limit their happiness and growth. I tend to draw on Carl Rogers' client-centered approach and to help clients learn how their emotions are coloring their perceptions.
I am experienced in working with the elderly, LGBT+ clients, those who were abused, and those who deal with depression and other mood disorders, racial trauma, and substance or long-term mental illness.
I use my middle name, "Colette." I am a licensed clinical social worker. I believe in helping clients understand and resolve their internal conflicts to help them lead a happier, fuller life. My approach is eclectic, but I do value insight-oriented treatment. Additionally, I am open to helping clients problem-solve things that limit their happiness and growth. I tend to draw on Carl Rogers' client-centered approach and to help clients learn how their emotions are coloring their perceptions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who approaches therapy with a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens. I have been a resident of Los Angeles for five years, and in 2018 I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. Since graduating I have worked extensively in community mental health settings with adults diagnosed with substance use disorders and severe and persistent mental illnesses, as well as survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who approaches therapy with a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens. I have been a resident of Los Angeles for five years, and in 2018 I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. Since graduating I have worked extensively in community mental health settings with adults diagnosed with substance use disorders and severe and persistent mental illnesses, as well as survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Hello, my name is Sheyvon Fullwood Turner and I am the founder of Building Strengths Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Navy veteran. I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults, who have been struggling with adjusting to life changes, managing challenging behaviors and thoughts, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction for the past 8 years. I utilize therapeutic modalities such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy, just to name a few.
Hello, my name is Sheyvon Fullwood Turner and I am the founder of Building Strengths Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Navy veteran. I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults, who have been struggling with adjusting to life changes, managing challenging behaviors and thoughts, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction for the past 8 years. I utilize therapeutic modalities such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy, just to name a few.
I am a dynamic, humanistic psychologist who’s passionate about supporting people to become better versions of themselves. I consider it an honor to come alongside my clients and cheer them on, as well as challenge them in compassionate ways. I love helping clients connect to who they truly are and who they long to be, as well as finding their answers within. I believe in people, even when they aren’t able to believe in themselves yet.
I am a dynamic, humanistic psychologist who’s passionate about supporting people to become better versions of themselves. I consider it an honor to come alongside my clients and cheer them on, as well as challenge them in compassionate ways. I love helping clients connect to who they truly are and who they long to be, as well as finding their answers within. I believe in people, even when they aren’t able to believe in themselves yet.
Life can be complicated and confusing, as an individual or a couple. Making room for joy, for satisfaction – for even a deep breath – can get pushed aside amid the demands of children, parents, school, work, and the flood of world news. You may be struggling with desired changes, such as parenthood or going away to college, or with the loss of a loved one or a long-term way of living. You may have experienced a traumatic event, or be concerned with emotional eating. Or maybe you just feel that something isn’t quite right, even though life looks fine on the surface.
Life can be complicated and confusing, as an individual or a couple. Making room for joy, for satisfaction – for even a deep breath – can get pushed aside amid the demands of children, parents, school, work, and the flood of world news. You may be struggling with desired changes, such as parenthood or going away to college, or with the loss of a loved one or a long-term way of living. You may have experienced a traumatic event, or be concerned with emotional eating. Or maybe you just feel that something isn’t quite right, even though life looks fine on the surface.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
With more than 20 yrs as a life coach and now a clinical psychologist as well, I work with the elderly and their family members who are experiencing gerontological issues. This can be either within the family or in a residential setting. I work with couples in primary relationships with external issues that can include unemployment, substance abuse, parenting, as well as those specific to the relationship such as communication difficulties and maintaining a healthy sexual/intimate life. For individuals who are stuck in any area, together we'll identify the issues and how to resolve them.
With more than 20 yrs as a life coach and now a clinical psychologist as well, I work with the elderly and their family members who are experiencing gerontological issues. This can be either within the family or in a residential setting. I work with couples in primary relationships with external issues that can include unemployment, substance abuse, parenting, as well as those specific to the relationship such as communication difficulties and maintaining a healthy sexual/intimate life. For individuals who are stuck in any area, together we'll identify the issues and how to resolve them.
Life is full of challenges. Some break us down to tears. I believe therapy is a safe place for us to sit down and examine your life. In therapy, we work on sorting out feelings, reflecting on self and what happened, and eventually overcoming the obstacles. I am happy to be the person to sit down with you and listen to whatever issues you are facing. Therapy may not be easy, but when you are ready to tackle these challenges, I will be there to support you.
Life is full of challenges. Some break us down to tears. I believe therapy is a safe place for us to sit down and examine your life. In therapy, we work on sorting out feelings, reflecting on self and what happened, and eventually overcoming the obstacles. I am happy to be the person to sit down with you and listen to whatever issues you are facing. Therapy may not be easy, but when you are ready to tackle these challenges, I will be there to support you.
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create the Transitional Youth Service Program. In 2000, I received a Certificate of Honor award from the Mayor of San Francisco.
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create the Transitional Youth Service Program. In 2000, I received a Certificate of Honor award from the Mayor of San Francisco.
Hello, my name is Ron. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. The decision to seek help for personal or relational issues can be a difficult one. But I want to encourage you that seeking counseling is not an admission of failure, mental dysfunction, or personal weakness, but rather a display of courage and strength! It is the right first step. If you are single, a couple, or a family, my commitment to you is to invest a part of my life, experiences, and training to empower you for discovery, change, and healing. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, and relational issues/marital distress, to name a few.
Hello, my name is Ron. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. The decision to seek help for personal or relational issues can be a difficult one. But I want to encourage you that seeking counseling is not an admission of failure, mental dysfunction, or personal weakness, but rather a display of courage and strength! It is the right first step. If you are single, a couple, or a family, my commitment to you is to invest a part of my life, experiences, and training to empower you for discovery, change, and healing. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, and relational issues/marital distress, to name a few.
Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life
Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life
We all want to experience calm, well-being and joy. In a supportive therapeutic atmosphere, I inspire clients to practice tools and learn new habits that will help them reach these goals, while building the resilience necessary to cope with daily life. In our sessions, l introduce the Practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and the Therapeutic practices of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of the tool kit to help you build the inner resources to overcome: reactivity, emotional distress, and self-criticism that accompany emotional patterns such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
We all want to experience calm, well-being and joy. In a supportive therapeutic atmosphere, I inspire clients to practice tools and learn new habits that will help them reach these goals, while building the resilience necessary to cope with daily life. In our sessions, l introduce the Practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and the Therapeutic practices of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of the tool kit to help you build the inner resources to overcome: reactivity, emotional distress, and self-criticism that accompany emotional patterns such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
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I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of issues or concerns including, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression or disability.
Life can be unexpected and challenging. If you are dealing with physical disabilities, mental heath struggles or life stressors, it can make it even more challenging. You might be experiencing a loss, relationship issues, life challenges or changes. No matter what you are facing, you can get through this. I am here to help you to meet these challenges.
I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of issues or concerns including, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression or disability.
Life can be unexpected and challenging. If you are dealing with physical disabilities, mental heath struggles or life stressors, it can make it even more challenging. You might be experiencing a loss, relationship issues, life challenges or changes. No matter what you are facing, you can get through this. I am here to help you to meet these challenges.
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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.