LGBTQ+ Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Karisa Quick
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, M A ED, LPCC, PPS
Verified
Verified
LGBTQ
+, EMDR, trauma, Religious deconversion, EMDR. I’m a
queer
, non-binary therapist who loves helping people recover from painful experiences, deal with life stress, and take control of their lives. We will take steps together to help you move toward your ideal self by focusing on your healing, goals, dreams, passions, fears, and unique qualities. Therapy is personal and beautiful and can bring up difficult feelings. We will work to help you feel safe and develop skills to deal with these intense emotions. I only work with adult individuals at this time. I am in-network with some insurances and I also offer Superbills!
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Counselor, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, APCC, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Expansive Therapy is an
LGBTQ
affirming mental health counseling practice with locations in New York City and Los Angeles. We offer online therapy to individuals and couples anywhere in New York State and California State. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of specialties, and we match you with a provider who meets your needs and availability. Our mission at Expansive Therapy is to create a safe space for the
LGBTQ
community to heal and grow, to expand the things that are working, and to encourage personal freedom.
Abigail Camille Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as with
LGBTQ
youth and adults.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
Wonbin Jung
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
queer
Asian therapist, I know too well how difficult it is to find a therapist who understands your experience. I am here to make the process a bit easier for you. I work with couples who come from
LGBTQIA
+ and/or Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) communities, especially those who struggle with sex, intimacy, trust, and communication issues with their partners. I also work with
queer
and AAPI individuals who are experiencing low self-esteem and shame due to intersectional identities, relationship status, and intergenerational trauma.
Peter Chan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with professionals and entrepreneurs, as well as members of the
LGBTQ
and Asian communities.
I understand how important it is for my clients to feel supported and be able to address their immediate concerns as quickly and as effectively as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative process where I work with my clients to acquire the appropriate coping skills for their present difficulties while gaining the understanding and insight needed to handle future challenges. By working together, I will help you to build on your strengths and expand your skills to not only cope with the obstacles in life, but to optimize your well-being and to reach for your full potential.
Laura Minero
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You have already taken an enormous step towards your healing by beginning to look for a therapist, so first take a moment to express gratitude for yourself. You want to feel at ease, liberated, seen, understood, connected to others, and comfortable taking up space. I can help! As a 2-SQT/
LGBTQ
+ Affirming, Anti-Racist, Trauma-Informed, Intersectional, and Liberation-Based therapist, I acknowledge that systemic harm, like white supremacy, generational trauma, and the violence and abuse that is perpetuated by trauma and oppression can have deep, lasting scars that that impact our relationships with ourselves and others.
Not accepting new clients
Romi Mann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My specialties include managing and reducing anxiety and depression; navigating life transitions; feeling unfulfilled, indecisive or "stuck"; increasing self-esteem; dating, sexuality, and relationships (presence or lack thereof); parenting;
LGBTQ
concerns (questioning or exploring identity, coming out, and same-sex relationships); healing from trauma; and coping with physical health problems.
Searching online for a therapist is not easy but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. I work collaboratively and actively with adolescents, adults, and couples. We will work together to recognize and develop your strengths, to understand and change unproductive or painful patterns, and to help you gain relief from suffering. I emphasize safety, respect, honesty, and compassion for self and others. I offer a free initial phone consultation. If I am unable to help, I will try to provide you with referrals to others.
Kenneth F Edwards
Counselor, LPCC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have additional training in Latino Mental Health, working with ethnic minority, and
LGBTQ
issues.
I typically work best with clients that have a high degree of self-agency and are in a career building or sustaining phase of life. I enjoy working with clients that enjoy a challenge from their therapist to grow and improve from visit to visit.
Matthew Moreno
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to working extensively with anxiety issues, I specialize in helping clients improve their relationships with their partners/spouses. I wholeheartedly welcome both straight and
LGBT
clients into my practice. I often tell clients that everything makes perfect sense (ie. the problems they share and how they react), and all we need to do is find the right pieces of the puzzle to help them understand. It is from this understanding that relief and solutions arise. By truly understanding what anxiety is and isn't, we learn how to navigate it so it doesn't control our lives.
Heather Murray
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and going to the beach, Specialties:
LGBTQIA
, Military Families, Trauma.
First and foremost I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards healing. I use a person-centered approach to help ensure all feel welcomed and safe to be themselves, including all individuals in the LBGTQIA+ community. I have over 10 years of experience in the field with a Master’s of Science degree in Forensic Psychology and a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Diana Beth Strimling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I am
queer
, poly, kink aligned, and neurodiverse and have recently submitted my hours to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the
LGBTQIA
community.
You've been thinking about therapy, but you are worried about judgement from the therapist or are afraid that they won't understand you or your identity. You know you want a therapist who is neurodiverse and a part of the
LGBTQ
+ community. You know that you are ready to make changes in your life, but you feel like it would be easier if you had someone supporting you through those changes. You want your therapist to be honest but empathetic, and someone who can create a safe environment for you to share your secrets that you haven't been able to share with anyone else.
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Unconventional Minds Coaching
MS
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
My coaching approach is intersectional & anti-oppressive in practice: proudly affirming of humans who are undocumented migrants, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary,
queer
and/or LGB,
transgender
+ of
trans
experience, intersex + of intersex experience, current and former sex workers, non-monogamous, interested in kink/BDSM, asexual &/or aromantic, among others.
Hi! I'm Sam, a Professional Coach who works with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, OCD) who have unconventional lives to understand and embrace their unique neurotypes, so they can effectively minimize stress, overcome challenges, and improve their quality of life. Together, we can co-create a supportive, non-judgmental, and effective coaching partnership through which you will learn to fully utilize your strengths, understand and embrace your full humanity, and cultivate practices that are key to defining and achieving your own version of success. Please note: I am a qualified coach, NOT a psychotherapist or counselor.
CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the
queer
community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and narrative-based therapies to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
Les Washburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADDC
Verified
Verified
I have served women, men, the
LGBTQ
community and families with substance abuse problems to have healthier lives.
Do you feel unsatisfied and unhappy with where you are? Does your substance use stop you from realizing the life you deserve? Have you hit a point in your life where it’s getting harder and harder to hold it all together? Do you say “everything is fine” just to keep people away? Do you minimize or ignore the harm alcohol or other drugs do to you? Can you imagine what it would be like if the weight was lifted? It will take courage for you to decide that you need help. By doing so you will create a life that you feel is worth living. A life where you are confident, fulfill your needs, and gain control over your life.
Harry Voulgarakis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, MEd, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Verified
Verified
Voulgarakis has a range of patient experiences and enjoys working with the
LGBT
+ community, first-timers, young adults, and medically complex issues.
Currently Offering: Autism, ADHD, Personality and mood disorder, and per-surgical evaluations via Tele-health for adults located in New York and California. Dr. Voulgarakis is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychological and neuropsychological assessment for young children through adulthood.
Gay Affirming Therapy
Counselor, AMFT, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, ACSW
Verified
Verified
We welcome all sexual and gender identities and make
gay
affirming space a priority.
Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal therapy practice with locations in Los Angeles and New York City. We offer online therapy to individuals and couples anywhere in New York State and California State. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with a provider who is able to meet your needs and availability.
Jake Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am the Founder/CEO of the first national platform for online therapy for and by the
LGBTQ
community (LGBTQTherapySpace.
Clients come to me if they are struggling with self worth, anxiety, self esteem, feeling lost, addiction, relationship struggles, depression, shame, critical inner voice, and more. I help clients explore themselves and how their thought and emotional patterns work, so that we can intercept them and create new neuropathways that change how we feel forever. The goal is for clients to feel good about themselves and their lives, congruent in their surroundings, and finding a sense of purpose and meaning in the world.
Paul W. Thomas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked extensively with older adults as well as members of the
LGBTQ
+ community.
My style is personal, collaborative, and responsive to your needs. I start from the premise that you are the expert on yourself. You have the innate ability to uncover, identify, explore, and ultimately change unwanted or problematic thoughts or behaviors.
Katja Monika Rapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that we all have resources within us that help us through life's difficulties and can also provide healing, but sometimes we need a little help and guidance on our way to get back on the path that is right for us. I want to help guide you back to this route and find a connection to your “Self” again, using an approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma, grief, loss,
LGBTQ
+, HIV and AIDS, substance abuse, as well as, anxiety and depression/bipolar.
Sara Okman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
The past few years have been a challenge for our relationships and our sex lives. Maybe you've been struggling to resolve differences with your partner/s, or maybe you're just feeling stuck. I help clients identify and understand what lies beneath these stuck places, and work to free them from relational and emotional distress. Using easy to implement tools for healthy communication and intimacy, I help couples negotiate desire discrepancy, find solutions for low-sexual marriages, and navigate the impact of extra-marital relationships: including polyamory, infidelity, & consensual non-monogamy. I am kink aware &
LGBTQ
+ friendly.
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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.