LGBTQ+ Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA
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Sean Rosas
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is there something in your life that you want to change but are uncertain how to begin? I’m here to help. My goal is to help you get what you need by actively listening and providing you with the skills and tools to overcome your obstacles and make that change. Because every person is different, I offer a person-centered approach to exploring and tackling the unique challenges you’re experiencing. As an openly
gay
parent in a loving long-term interracial marriage, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to process and work through issues.
Asish Purushan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California as well as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Canada. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Ed.) from OISE, University of Toronto, Canada. Clients come to see me for help with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, isolation, trauma, family & relationship issues, loneliness, sexual orientation worries, gender identity concerns,
LGBT
counselling, addiction issues, etc. Services are offered in English, Hindi,Malayalam or Tamil.
Kevin Krage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I enjoy working with teens,
LGBTQ
clients, and couples of all kinds.
Have you ever felt that thriving in life is a monumental task? You’re not alone. The central goal of psychotherapy is to alleviate symptoms, and I want not only to address them, but also to help you transcend them, so that you can truly thrive in your relationships with others and (more importantly) with yourself. Whether you and your partner are struggling, or you’re struggling on your own, here is my commitment to you: you know longer have to suffer alone. I am here for you. I want to help you discover what you want and how to work toward it. I will support your return to joy, resiliency and wisdom to handle life’s challenges
Waitlist for new clients
Tara K Farrell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with folks who are
LGBTQIA
+, non-monogamous, and/or kinky. I am dedicated to supporting folks in developing a healthy relationship with consent and boundaries; empowering folks to step fully into living a life in which they can identify their desires and have them met. I believe you are the expert of your own experience and my role is to create a container for you/us to explore within, and to support you in the processing of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, allowing you to move toward your goals. I strive to employ a trauma-informed lens with a dedication to anti-racist and anti-oppression practices
Not accepting new clients
Robin Sweeney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer affirming care to
LGBTQ
community members (and our allies!) I'm a knowledgeable and caring therapist for those identifying in kink or polyamorous communities.
As your therapist, I want to help you create the awesome life you deserve! Finding the right therapist can be so difficult. And if you're someone who doesn't fit into a tidy identity box - whether that's about your inner nature, gender, sexuality, relationship style or anything else that people sometimes don't get - it can be even more challenging. Working together, we can establish a safe space, to deeply explore and affirm your unique identity and expression. We'll focus on your strengths and support you in finding clarity to live the authentic life you want.
Office is near:
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Not accepting new clients
Joy Linn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
My goal is to facilitate your experience of healing. I have a holistic approach and can tailor my approach to fit your unique mental health needs. I am a compassionate and caring listener. I will also challenge you to change and grow. I provide gender-affirming, culturally-sensitive, weight inclusive and trauma-informed care. I have advanced experience in multiple areas, including eating disorder recovery,
LGBTQIA
+ identity exploration, trauma recovery and harm reduction. I also am quite good at supporting treatment-resistant anxiety and depression, as well as psychotic and dissociative disorders.
James K Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am committed to cultivating cultural competence and affirming the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Do you have a lot of strengths but keeps hitting a wall? Many of my clients have difficulty recognizing and articulating their emotions, which can lead to difficulty making decisions, asserting their needs, or setting healthy boundaries. They may feel disconnected from themselves and others, as if they are not fully present, leading to problems in their relationships and even with themselves. They may feel like their issues are not significant enough to warrant attention, and they may feel guilty for asking for help. Most feel that they should be able to manage things on their own. Does any of this sound familiar?
Molly DeBrock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, APCC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m so glad you’ve found my page. Realizing that you can’t keep going the way you are is the first step towards change. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, persistent mental health issues, or trauma—together we can understand what’s happened for you and where you would like to be. I’d love to work with you to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. I work with individuals ranging from 12 years old and up. I also take couples, polyamorous formations, and families. I serve all
LGBTQ
populations as well as women, men, and non-binary folks. Therapy starts with a 15 minute phone consultation, so give a call and let's talk!
Marcel Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a justice oriented therapist who identifies as white,
queer
, and
trans
/non-binary, I approach therapy through a depathologizing lens.
Therapy is most effective as a collaborative process in which your needs and desires for growth are prioritized. The foundation of my approach to therapy stems from the wholehearted belief that our bodyminds, those seemingly interminable knots of body and psyche, are orientated towards liberation. As much as we may desire freedom from those things that provoke suffering in our lives, we also desire the freedom to imagine new futures.
Garet Waterhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples, and have extensive experience working with the
LGBT
and Native American populations.
Greetings! My practice has limited capacity, and is only able to accept new sex therapy and/or sexuality and relationship focused referrals as scheduling allows. I am no longer able to accept new insurance clients. I am licensed in California and Nevada, and offer video appointments as well as in person appointments for those in Sonoma County.
Sil Machado Ph.D.
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have particular expertise in adult psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, traumatic stress,
LGBTQ
+ issues, loss, and relationship problems.
We all have the potential to lead a fulfilling life. Difficult challenges may keep us from reaching that potential though, and we can find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering. I offer individual psychotherapy and neurofeedback with a focus on the alleviation of symptoms through inner transformation. With close attention to the unresolved emotional pain and nervous system dysregulation that drive symptoms, I help clients find resilience within the difficulties they face. I draw from time-tested and evidence-based approaches suited to each client's unique needs, and offer weekly sessions or longer trauma intensives.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT , #121242
Verified
Verified
(male, female, and
LGBTQ
+).
Are you having a hard time transitioning back to the new norm (Post-Pandemic)? Or maybe you are a parent/guardian and your child is having a hard time re-adjusting Post-Pandemic? My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment, where you can feel free to speak openly and honestly. My approach is wholehearted and sincere where you can expect a safe space while we explore issues and work together to gain greater clarity and resolve areas of conflict. Whether it is me who you choose to work with or a different therapist, I am proud of you for taking this chance on you.
Waitlist for new clients
Kristy Hellum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
My clients tend to be creative and sensitive souls, ready to transform unhealthy relationships & patterns and embrace more joy. I work well with those who have a spiritual practice to lean on while integrating psychological insights for lasting change and healing. Among other things, I specialize in couple's communication skill building, healthy sexuality & healing from relationship trauma/intimate betrayal. Let's explore the roots of suffering/stuckness and open new paths to wholeness. Everyone has an innate capacity to grow & change in profound ways. I would be honored to help you feel more peace, love and joy.
LGBTQ
ally.
Constance Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My focus on somatic and integral counseling in my master's education, my sex therapy certification training, and my
queer
and feminist studies contribute to my inclusive therapeutic style.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I get excited about helping people find their personal path of growth, healing and self-discovery. I want to support you feeling safe and supported just as you are. I support all identities and relationship expressions and want to help you find more comfort and empowerment in your life.
Diane Gleim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified
16 Endorsed
Verified
16 Endorsed
I work with straight and
LGBTQ
+ adult individuals and couples with a wide array of sexual problems like sexual dysfunctions, low libido, infrequent sexual activity, and betrayals of various kinds.
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone. Perhaps you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism; perhaps there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you; perhaps you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like painful intercourse or erectile dysfunction; perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship; or perhaps you're reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our sex-negative culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help. After all, everyone has the right to a healthy and happy sex life.
Leslie Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Personal experience has prepared me to work with couples (including separation and divorce); parenting and special needs parenting;
LGBT
issues and teens.
Humans are social animals - by nature we need to feel connected ("in relationship"). Life today is SO stressful! If we feel connected we can manage our stressful lives. If we don't feel connected then it doesn't matter what else is happening - life won't feel very satisfying. Through the therapeutic process you and I will work on improving your relationships with yourself and others, which can help you feel more safe and secure, and that your life is more meaningful and satisfying. When your relationships are better, you have more focus and energy for life!
Dean Carvalho
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
What is most important in therapy is that you feel deeply supported and understood. Finding a therapist who shares your
LGBTQ
+ identity is one less obstacle to being understood. My approach to therapy is collaborative and interactive, where we work together to reach your goals in a safe and supportive environment. Together we can find new ways to uncover your strengths and resources and make changes that leave you more balanced, happy, and authentic. My style is warm and curious and I seek to create relationships attuned to each client.
Kymberly Lasser-Chere
Counselor, LPCC, RYT-200
Verified
Verified
Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? I can help you do just that. I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. Whether caused by natural disaster, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, betrayal, divorce, death, critical illness, military combat, violent crime,
LGBTQ
struggles, relationship issues, or something else, I understand, I care, and I have the clinical expertise to help you.
Not accepting new clients
Joey Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
LGBT
++ issues: including coming out, internalized homophobia,
gay
marriage, intimacy issues, open relationships, shame; Substance use/abuse/dependence issues; HIV issues: long term survivor, grief and loss, medication and compliance; Childhood sexual abuse survivor issues; PTSD; Certified End of Life Practitioner: hospice, long term illness - grief and loss.
Working with me will be empowering, energetic, and at times fun. You will grieve losses, heal wounds, celebrate successes and reimagine your future. Together, we will explore childhood relationship programing and work on a reboot of early patterns that are no longer useful. I will help you choose healthier roles and boundaries, while building a life with you in the driver's seat. "For every event in life, there are many different angles. When you look at the same event from a wider perspective, your sense of worry and anxiety reduces, and you have greater joy." - The Dalai Lama
Waitlist for new clients
Jessica Peters Malmberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I welcome
LGBTQ
+ clients neurodivergent clients as well.
I offer a warm, relational, effective approach to therapy. So much can be healed with the careful attunement of a skilled therapist, and with the trust and safety that can built in the room together. I work as an integral therapist, combining modalities as needed for each Cl, including working with childhood wounds, with mindfulness, and depth work. I also utilize Brainspotting, a deep brain technique to efficiently process deeply rooted traumas and bring safety and relief to your nervous system. I draw on research in the areas of trauma, attachment, and the brain to ground my practice.
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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.