LGBTQ+ Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA
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Emily Skelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified
Verified
I am a Gender Affirming therapist & specialize in providing supportive and affirming care to
Trans
, Non-Binary,
Queer
, & questioning folks & their families.
Hello there. You have taken the first step towards healing by just being here. Welcome. Healing takes bravery and lots of hard work, and I am here to support you with your process. I am a Board-Certified Art Therapist, LMFT, and the Owner and Clinical Director of The Artful Healing Center. The Artful Healing Center is a mental health practice dedicated to providing
LGBTQ
+ inclusive, affirming, and creative counseling.
Not accepting new clients
Patricia Nuñez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
understand the hardships, traumas, and complexities
LGBTQIA
+ folks face.
Welcome, congratulations on your first step towards healing! It is our human nature to want instant relief, however healing can be an intimidating process as it requires us to face the issues that make us most uncomfortable. You may be feeling confused or struggling to distinguish a nameless emotion. That’s ok. I am here to hold space for you to explore those emotions, to sort through them, and process the issues that are causing internal struggles within your body and mind. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking Associate in Marriage and Family Therapy and an Associate in Professional Clinical Counseling with The Artful Healing Center.
Kat Ralph
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with the
LGBTQ
+ community, specifically
Trans
and Gender non-conforming youth, young adults, their families and loved ones.
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Life is hard, and finding a therapist is even harder! My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment -- one where you are respected, seen, and empowered! My ideal client is
Queer
,
Trans
, Gender non-conforming, or exploring their gender and sexual identities!
Ginette Rhodes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
LGBTQ
+ affirmative.
Too often, we feel we are surviving rather than thriving. Do you feel stuck in grief or loss, or that your anxiety is running the show? Are your relationships painful or not satisfying?Also-Parenting is hard! Maybe you're a new parent and it isn't what you expected, or even hoped for. Nobody tells you about the postpartum experience -that internal voice in your head that is constantly critiquing the new role of motherhood you're taking on, mourning the version of yourself you once were. Not to mention the pain that comes with a birth plan gone wrong. If you're mothering without your own mother, that also comes with real challenges.
Jacqueline Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Jacqueline specializes working with adults, parents, and families. She has experience working with the
LGBTQIA
+ and BIPOC community, offering an affirming outlook in a safe and caring environment. She has clinical experience working with trauma, life transitions and mood disorders. Her educational and professional backgrounds include trainings in Nurturing Parenting Program and Triple P Parenting Teen which focuses on strengthening the parent-teen relationship and the family system. Jackie focuses in providing therapy that is culturally relevant and compassionate. She uses play, art, and writing as a tool in therapy.
Santa Clarita Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors,
LGBT
issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Rachelle R. Bodle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She specializes in trauma (sexual, emotional, & physical abuse), adoption,
LGBTQ
+, depression, and anxiety in children to adults.
Rachelle’s main focus is to cultivate positivity, strength, and resiliency in her clients for a healthier lifestyle and well-being. Mental wellness encompasses strengthening and balancing your mental health, physical health, and support system. In order to thrive, we need to focus on every aspect of ourselves – everything is connected! Rachelle provides an empathetic, collaborative, safe and nourishing space for all to increase optimism & resiliency. She encourages and normalizes mental wellness through her work as a therapist as well as in the community.
Natalie D'Annibale, PsyD LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sessions include addiction and sobriety, dual-diagnosis, sex, love, and intimacy, relationships and marital, multicultural,
LGBTQIA
+, empowerment in life transitions, and bereavement, grief, and loss.
It takes trust and courage to explore our emotional well-being, to resolve maladaptive behaviors, addictions, and to work on personal growth. My areas of expertise are in Humanistic, Existential, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapies. I encourage personal responsibility, self-actualization, and self-awareness utilizing strength-based advocacy with empathy and authenticity. If you are ready to improve your personal experiences and interpersonal relationships, reach out and we will get started on your next and best chapter.
Karen Malbon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, confused, or in pain? Life can be difficult and confusing; it can be helpful to have someone to guide you in utilizing your strengths and gaining skills to navigate life more effectively. I offer clients a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work together on getting you "unstuck." I work well with clients who have issues with anxiety or have experienced traumatic events. I have a lot of experience and passion for working with clients who identify as
LGBTQ
and/or are in the arts. I work primarily from an empathetic, relational approach and can incorporate EMDR and DBT into our work as well.
Center For Integrated Care
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We have wide range of therapists that provide other services, such as
LGBTQ
therapy services, Trauma, or Christian Counseling.
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
Alexa Aversano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about the treatment of trauma, addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, and offer
LGBTQ
+ affirmative, culturally sensitive therapy to adults, adolescents, and families.
I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who values authenticity, balance, and connection. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and sensible while providing a safe, inclusive, client-centered, and collaborative environment for clients to explore, grow, and communicate. I support clients in exploring their behavior, thoughts, and emotions, in an effort to live a life that honors their core values and most authentic, genuine selves. I believe there is no "one size fits all” approach to therapy and meeting clients where they are at in their process.
Not accepting new clients
Conner Family Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals, from adults, adolescents, couples, parents and families that are impacted by substance abuse, depression, anxiety, communication issues, parenting challenges; or with clients impaired with low self-esteem, life stress due to school or career, grief and loss, life transition and
LGBT
issues and various types of trauma.
A strong therapeutic relationship is founded by offering an environment that is non-judgmental, open, supportive and is collaborative. I work as a team with you, to encourage and help you reduce unwanted thoughts, worries, feelings of hopelessness and to make positive changes in your life. Through the process, you and I will explore the past, current stressors and worries that impact you today. I will work with you to build effective coping skills, build new opportunities and possibilities, while allowing you to grow, change, enlighten and bring balance to your life.
Julie Laws
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also have worked for several years with
gay
and
lesbian
related issues.
NOMINATED, SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR 2013, BY THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER'S ASSOCIATION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH. I have extensive experience related to all adolescent issues along with family therapy. I have a strong background in dealing with substance abuse issues. I provide effective strategies to cope with any mood related problems. I had additional training at USC focusing on school related problems. I have experience in working with individuals who have experienced some form of trauma.
Growth Rings Relationship & Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Specialties include trauma resolution/PTSD; couples; and
LGBT
,.
Are you ready to change your life for the better? No matter what you are going through, remember: you are not your problem! Life is both complicated and stressful, and we are not born with "how-to" instructions or "live-life-this-way" manuals. We are all in a process of trying to find personal security while feeling our way through life. I invite you to work with me to untangle and understand your life, increase personal security and life satisfaction, and resolve issues and symptoms that are holding you back from becoming the person you really want to be.
Waitlist for new clients
Krista H Renella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
To name a few, I have a fondness for:
LGBTQIA
+, empaths, religious trauma survivors, chronic pain survivors, interracial & blended families, and those who seek self-esteem building or relationship/parenting skills.
Are you feeling taken advantage of and have trouble setting boundaries? I understand the struggles with codependency and can assist in the process of setting healthy boundaries. One of my specialties is the recovery from narcissistic abuse. This emotional abuse is manipulative and destructive, all while publicly presenting as charming, helpful, and normal. Anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal issues, other manifestations of trauma can occur after suffering through emotional abuse and trauma. There is help for it and I'm here to help you.
Waitlist for new clients
Grace Pendleton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges; however, I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, grief, and attachment-, relationship-, and
LGBTQ
-related issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Inadequate, anxious, or disconnected? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or exhausting than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is not to judge you--it's to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life.
Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I identify as
gay
, American-Mexican, and ex-military.
Accepting new clients as of Mar 2023. Dealing with something you can't just overcome? I work with clients using a mixture of humor and challenge to deal with the heavy, immovable problems in life. I work with clients dealing with alcoholism, substance use, domestic violence, infidelity, codependency, attachment issues, and issues with sexual attraction. I assist clients in approaching the problem through education and attachment theory, which focuses on how we form relationships and the relationship we have to ourselves.
Benjamin Hulkower
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome, my name is Benjamin Hulkower and I am a Licensed Psychologist experienced in private practice in the state of California. I work with individuals in several areas including addition, anxiety, coping skills, depression, grief, self esteem,
LGBTQIA
+, and trauma & PTSD, amongst others.
Amy Cordero
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I serve individuals, couples,
LGBTQIA
+, and late adolescents.
Do you desire to move forward but don’t understand what may be holding you back? Are you seeking a supportive partner in your healing process? What is important to you when working with a therapist? I follow the notion that the relationship is one of the most important aspects of the healing process and utilize it as one of the main tools in the work with my clients. Whether it is processing trauma, exploring anxiety or depression, addressing relationship issues, or getting through a transitional phase of life, among many other reasons, sometimes therapy with a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation can make a difference.
Marisol Solano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Latinx, first-generation college graduate and my preferred gender pronouns are her/hers/ella. With nearly 10 yrs of experience providing direct services in the Department of Mental Health, I wanted to expand my psychotherapy services to a greater audience and I think this platform can achieve that. I have helped folks with gender dysphoria, trauma, anxiety, autism, depression, mood disorder, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders, relationship issues and more.
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What type of Santa Clarita mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Santa Clarita?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.