LGBTQ+ Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA
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Serenity Serseción
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Serseción is a genderqueer, Latinx, licensed psychologist with 10+ years of experience as a therapist. Dr. Serseción is a native Spanish speaker from Puerto Rico, providing treatment in English and Spanish. In addition, Dr. Sersecion provides workshops on various topics such as cultural humility, and working with diverse populations. They work with the following communities:
LGBTQ
+ population, polyamory community, Latinx community, DID/ plural community, geek community, video game community, and various others.
Dayna Eng
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The majority of my clients identify as
LGBTQIA
+ between the ages of 16-35, I also work with individuals of all ages. Clients tend to be navigating mental health symptoms like low mood and motivation, panic, thought spirals and dissociation. Common issues are related to independent living skills (financial, work, educational stressors), interpersonal skills (social anxiety, family of origin, immigration and cultural stressors), and self-esteem. Symptoms are frequently related to existing within mainstream expectations of cisgender, white, heteropatriarchy, able-bodied, financially privileged, capitalist culture.
Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a veteran and member of the
LGBT
community.
Se habla espanol. I specialize in treating trauma (nightmares, flashbacks, and extreme emotional reactions to triggers) and work out of the belief that trauma is not just manageable, but treatable altogether - meaning that after a successful course of treatment, a client will not longer have the classic symptoms of trauma. For a client who just has trauma without any complications, most clients only require about six months of treatment before symptoms strongly subside. I am trained in Imagery Rehearsal Therapy, which attempts to eliminate nightmares altogether.
Tom Yetter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have had the privilege of working one on one with adolescents and adults navigating issues of loss, grief, depression, anxiety,
LGBTQ
, midlife changes, and differing communication styles.
Hi! If I have learned one thing in life it's that change is difficult, particularly without help. I offer the opportunity to work collaboratively through what's keeping you from living the life you always thought you would have. Therapy can help one let go of patterns and beliefs, often subconscious, that aren't working. And changing our assumptions about the world and improving our relationships can result in profoundly positive changes and a life worth embracing! I look forward to helping you realize those changes.
Liat Ben-Uzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMS-II
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety,
LGBTQ
+ concerns, disassociation and trauma, and with couples and families facing conflicted relationships.
Our experiences form an unconscious ‘blueprint’, which shapes our beliefs and aspirations, but also the fears and challenges we face. Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that run your life allows you the freedom to make new choices and respond differently, transforming your relationships with yourself and others. In our work together, I will support you on your journey towards self-awareness that can lead to a profound change. My therapeutic approach is warm, direct and authentic. I believe feeling safe, accepted and heard are all critical elements for therapy to succeed.
Not accepting new clients
Yu-Shan Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a
queer
Asian therapist holding both privileged and oppressed identities, I value diversity and honor each individual's unique identities and strengths.
I'm a San Francisco based therapist licensed in California. My bi-cultural background helped me expand my awareness and develop skills around the intersection of cross-cultural issues and relational trauma. I work well with adults who grew up from emotionally unavailable caregivers, couples who struggles with communication/ connection/ intimacy and cross-cultural conflicts. I support clients in connecting with their feelings and authentic selves to build a more balanced and healthier relationship with others and oneself. Together we will aim to transfer your therapeutic progress into any aspect of your life.
Waitlist for new clients
Jill Pittman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 52017
Verified
Verified
I am
LGBTQIA
affirming, Kink Aware, and Poly Friendly.
Are you between the ages of 18-45 and struggling with life? College giving you heart palpitations? Work break dancing on your last nerve? Are you tired of people questioning your identity or maybe you are just questioning your own? Do people not accept you, for YOU? Do you struggle to set boundaries with others? Are you depressed, lonely, isolated, or feel like you have been lost in Tik-Tok land? Has your anxiety gotten so overwhelming that you lost track of time chatting on Discord or watching YouTube videos? Did you finally leave your house to attend Pride only to return with a sunburn and Covid? Call me, let's talk!
Nhu Ly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I also have insight about clients who identify in the
LGBTQ
community, Asian-American and first-generation experiences (intersections of identity).
My clients are engaged in the process of change. They're interested in exploring action steps in addressing depression or anxiety, improving relationships in their lives, or getting a better understanding of what they want. Clients are from different cultural backgrounds and experiences that have been challenging such as coming from difficult childhoods. They are resilient and seek to learn new ways of coping as they continue to grow. I also provide Accelerated Resolution Therapy for the treatment of trauma.
Kevin Cornelius
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you suffering and struggling in the living nightmare of an anxiety problem? Perhaps you are avoiding people, places or activities because of fear, panic or obsessive worrying. Maybe you have been suffering from a lack of sleep and feeling stressed and tired most of the time. Sleep medications and advice from friends or the internet might just make the problems worse. Maybe you're stuck in the never-ending rut of a bad habit or addiction that you can't seem to stop turning to for relief from your problems. Maybe you're unsatisfied in your relationships, overwhelmed by conflicts and a lack of closeness with people you care about.
Michael O'Brien
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II, NCAC I
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with substances but feel “rehab” isn’t right for you? You don’t need to leave your job or family for a month to find the help you need. Addiction is tough: that compulsion to go back and do the same thing over and over, even though you know it's destroying your life... You feel fear, anxiety, failure, worthlessness, humiliation, contempt... You've tried to break the 'habit', get your control back, but just when you start feeling some success you stumble, and you're back in the same hole again. Breaking your substance abuse alone is not as simple as it sounds. Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab.
Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
You’re burnt out. Projects continue to pile up and you can’t remember the last time you felt caught up with your work. You worry about interacting with your boss, clients, or coworkers because you’re afraid that today is the day they’ll see you for who you really are – someone not good enough. However, these may just be key signs of imposter syndrome, and imposter syndrome is simply just one perspective of reality. When we believe in that perspective too deeply, though, anxiety often fuels into this cycle that builds onto itself and is seemingly impossible to escape. But consider this – you are where you are today for a reason!
Not accepting new clients
Akanksha Srivastav
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been providing psychotherapy since 2012. If you are experiencing stress, depression, low self-esteem, career/life transitions, family/relationship issues -- I can help you come up with a personalized plan for getting better by providing a confidential, trusting and supportive environment and sincere, direct and flexible interactions with me. I can assist with social anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, traumatic experiences, and alcohol/drug use. I am particularly attuned to working with both first and second generation immigrants and those balancing multiple cultural identities.
Danielle Harel
PhD, MSW
I can best help couples who want to create a strong relationship foundation, bridge differing desires, revitalize sexless (or low-sex) marriages or relationships, recover from an affair, or explore alternative relationships, such as poly or open relationships. I also help men who want to better understand themselves and their partners, be amazing lovers, or deal with erectile dysfunction. I have a strong expertise in working with women who struggle with low libido, or have issues with orgasms or sexual satisfaction.
SF Bay Therapist Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique children, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.
Laihin J Cheung, Psychotherapy & Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a solution focused therapist. You will feel the relief of stresses in life after a few sessions. You would get better understanding of yourself, better coping problem solving skills to rebuild balance in life. My years of clinical experiences have propelled me to believe that most of the emotional and behavioral issues are trauma based that led me to inventing my trauma cleansing technique which is so powerful that it removes your trauma energy and the trauma images in minutes, you feel the difference in your mind body instantly. You are free from the trap of mental suffeinings. Please read the Google comments.
Heena Parikh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Hello, you may be feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, or lonely... and looking for help with feeling happy, calm and connected within and with your relationships. Take a step... and let's talk about how we can bridge that gap.
Talia Gaeta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe it is important to be your authentic self as a provider because the therapeutic relationship is exactly that: a relationship. We all bring the wonderful nuances of ourselves into this dynamic, and part of what makes me so passionate about this work is helping others navigate and express their identities.
Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
It takes great courage to recognize when you need help and even more to ask for it. Even the strongest and most healthy need a trusted mentor, healer, and guide in their life at some point. Do you find yourself asking questions about sex, sexual health, sexual relationships, or intimacy within your relationship? Do you feel you have a place to ask and explore sexual topics and understand your sexual body? Understanding this part of yourself is an important part of your ability to relate and interact with yourself AND to connect, relate, and interact with others throughout your life. Here is a space for you.
Andrew Schnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
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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.