LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Ukiah, CA
I am dedicated to helping individuals of all backgrounds who are determined to break free from the constraints of their symptoms, and I have a strong commitment to serving LGBTQ clients, providing a safe and inclusive space for their unique needs and experiences.
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
I am dedicated to helping individuals of all backgrounds who are determined to break free from the constraints of their symptoms, and I have a strong commitment to serving LGBTQ clients, providing a safe and inclusive space for their unique needs and experiences.
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
I offer an inclusive space for those whose identities have historically been marginalized & oppressed: BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, 2S.
Andrea Bayón (she/her/ella) is an LCSW and practices holistically within the framework of body, mind & spirit. Starting first with gentle nervous system soothing, Andrea works somatically (body-based) to help individuals reconnect with their internal experience. Andrea strives to offer an inclusive space, centering & honoring the experience of those who identify as BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, 2S, as well as those embodying other historically marginalized identities.
I offer an inclusive space for those whose identities have historically been marginalized & oppressed: BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, 2S.
Andrea Bayón (she/her/ella) is an LCSW and practices holistically within the framework of body, mind & spirit. Starting first with gentle nervous system soothing, Andrea works somatically (body-based) to help individuals reconnect with their internal experience. Andrea strives to offer an inclusive space, centering & honoring the experience of those who identify as BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, 2S, as well as those embodying other historically marginalized identities.
I'm honored to work with clients who yearn for deeper connection and presence within themselves. My clients are often beautifully sensitive and soulful, seeking to be understood and free of what no longer serves them.
I'm honored to work with clients who yearn for deeper connection and presence within themselves. My clients are often beautifully sensitive and soulful, seeking to be understood and free of what no longer serves them.
Hello, are you ready to work towards a healthier and more authentic self? You have come to the realization that you just don't want to continue living in the same way anymore. You recognize that something has got to change. You are ready to take charge of your life.
Hello, are you ready to work towards a healthier and more authentic self? You have come to the realization that you just don't want to continue living in the same way anymore. You recognize that something has got to change. You are ready to take charge of your life.
I enjoy working with clients who want to improve the quality of their relationships. As part of supporting clients in addressing relationship issues, my work can involve working with clients on individual issues such as reducing depression and anxiety. I assist clients in exploring and processing feelings that contribute to depression and anxiety with the goal of promoting individual well-being which, in turn, contributes to improvement in relationships. I utilize a collaborative approach that involves supporting clients in understanding how past life experiences and current life issues are impacting their lives. Connecting clients with strengths is a primary treatment goal.
I enjoy working with clients who want to improve the quality of their relationships. As part of supporting clients in addressing relationship issues, my work can involve working with clients on individual issues such as reducing depression and anxiety. I assist clients in exploring and processing feelings that contribute to depression and anxiety with the goal of promoting individual well-being which, in turn, contributes to improvement in relationships. I utilize a collaborative approach that involves supporting clients in understanding how past life experiences and current life issues are impacting their lives. Connecting clients with strengths is a primary treatment goal.
I use mindfulness and transpersonal approaches to help you find strength, authenticity, connection, and freedom.
You may be noticing that you don't feel like yourself and wondering if there's something wrong with you. Your relationship has changed, it's hard to get any work done or focus. You dread getting out of bed, which leaves you feeling guilty and stuck. Or maybe you just worry about everything. You want to connect more deeply with your friends, or to experience the love in your relationship that you used to feel. You want more excitement and meaning. And on top of it all, you feel that no one understands what you go through or you have no one to talk to about it: you feel alone.
I use mindfulness and transpersonal approaches to help you find strength, authenticity, connection, and freedom.
You may be noticing that you don't feel like yourself and wondering if there's something wrong with you. Your relationship has changed, it's hard to get any work done or focus. You dread getting out of bed, which leaves you feeling guilty and stuck. Or maybe you just worry about everything. You want to connect more deeply with your friends, or to experience the love in your relationship that you used to feel. You want more excitement and meaning. And on top of it all, you feel that no one understands what you go through or you have no one to talk to about it: you feel alone.
Carmen J Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ukiah, CA 95482 (Online Only)
I have worked with children, youth, and adults for many years in multiple environments. I work collaboratively with the person to help them meet their needs and goals. What is it you would like to achieve? Overcome? Process? Using evidence based practices, I will help you work through trauma, conflict, grief and loss, substance use, depression and anxiety.
I have worked with children, youth, and adults for many years in multiple environments. I work collaboratively with the person to help them meet their needs and goals. What is it you would like to achieve? Overcome? Process? Using evidence based practices, I will help you work through trauma, conflict, grief and loss, substance use, depression and anxiety.
My approach is interactive and relational and I will meet you where you are with a great deal of warmth, respect and patience. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am dedicated to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental space where we can address your hopes for therapy together. I enjoy working with individual adults, adolescents and couples.
My approach is interactive and relational and I will meet you where you are with a great deal of warmth, respect and patience. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am dedicated to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental space where we can address your hopes for therapy together. I enjoy working with individual adults, adolescents and couples.
Are you feeling anxiety, despair, or mood swings that make it difficult to function or cope? Are you trying to navigate relationship challenges and can’t seem to figure out what is wrong or how to fix things? Are you having trouble finding a therapist who deeply, truly understands what it feels like to have depression, anxiety, or mania? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, I am here for you and I may be able to help. For private pay clients you may request a Good Faith Estimate for the anticipated cost of services.
Are you feeling anxiety, despair, or mood swings that make it difficult to function or cope? Are you trying to navigate relationship challenges and can’t seem to figure out what is wrong or how to fix things? Are you having trouble finding a therapist who deeply, truly understands what it feels like to have depression, anxiety, or mania? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, I am here for you and I may be able to help. For private pay clients you may request a Good Faith Estimate for the anticipated cost of services.
Divora Stern LCSW, Energy Psychology
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482 (Online Only)
Are you ready to break free from the shackles of your past and embrace change? I offer a unique blend of traditional counseling and cutting-edge alternative healing modalities to help you navigate life's challenges and unleash your true potential. Holistic Healing for mind, body, and spirit. Perhaps you would like weekly guided meditations to clear your chakras and aura? With over 23 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I understand that traditional psychotherapy alone may not always suffice. That's why I integrate powerful techniques like the EFT, guided meditations with chakra/aura clearings. DivoraStern.com
Are you ready to break free from the shackles of your past and embrace change? I offer a unique blend of traditional counseling and cutting-edge alternative healing modalities to help you navigate life's challenges and unleash your true potential. Holistic Healing for mind, body, and spirit. Perhaps you would like weekly guided meditations to clear your chakras and aura? With over 23 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I understand that traditional psychotherapy alone may not always suffice. That's why I integrate powerful techniques like the EFT, guided meditations with chakra/aura clearings. DivoraStern.com
Hello, I am Robynne (Robin üòâ) Herron. I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is relaxed with a gratuitous use of humor. I favor existential and client-centered approaches. Typically, I work with clients that are focused on figuring out how to feel better; however, I have worked with many clients that weren't sure what feeling better would look like or that were stuck thinking it couldn't get better at all.
Hello, I am Robynne (Robin üòâ) Herron. I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is relaxed with a gratuitous use of humor. I favor existential and client-centered approaches. Typically, I work with clients that are focused on figuring out how to feel better; however, I have worked with many clients that weren't sure what feeling better would look like or that were stuck thinking it couldn't get better at all.
Janeen Wilson, LMFT 43646. I am a caring professional with 23 years of experience in most life issues (adoption, family issues, addiction, codependency, recovery, moderation management) with a variety of populations including the Blind community, Native American Communities, and Kink Communities. I am a believer in Hope and pride myself in meeting the client where they are at, pacing therapy to not overwhelm the client, and creating a safe, nurturing space.
Janeen Wilson, LMFT 43646. I am a caring professional with 23 years of experience in most life issues (adoption, family issues, addiction, codependency, recovery, moderation management) with a variety of populations including the Blind community, Native American Communities, and Kink Communities. I am a believer in Hope and pride myself in meeting the client where they are at, pacing therapy to not overwhelm the client, and creating a safe, nurturing space.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about reconnecting clients to pieces of themselves that have been fragmented by traumatic experiences, anxiety, anger, grief, and a host of other challenges we face in our daily lives. The majority of my passion and therapeutic experience has come from working with adolescents and young adults. I work primarily with clients dealing with challenges that include trauma and PTSD symptoms, grief, anger management, anxiety, relationship issues, and phase-of-life challenges.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about reconnecting clients to pieces of themselves that have been fragmented by traumatic experiences, anxiety, anger, grief, and a host of other challenges we face in our daily lives. The majority of my passion and therapeutic experience has come from working with adolescents and young adults. I work primarily with clients dealing with challenges that include trauma and PTSD symptoms, grief, anger management, anxiety, relationship issues, and phase-of-life challenges.
Times are challenging. If you're feeling dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others, I can offer guidance and support. The therapy I provide is grounded in compassion, non-judgment, and curiosity. Utilizing an integrative approach, we'll find a path that works for you. Some of the issues my clients navigate: grief and loss; depression and anxiety; relationships (friends, family, romantic partners); life transitions (parenting, gender, career, marriage/divorce, menopause/mid-life); finding purpose/meaning; creating healthy boundaries; perfectionism; healing trauma (historical, childhood, etc.).
Times are challenging. If you're feeling dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others, I can offer guidance and support. The therapy I provide is grounded in compassion, non-judgment, and curiosity. Utilizing an integrative approach, we'll find a path that works for you. Some of the issues my clients navigate: grief and loss; depression and anxiety; relationships (friends, family, romantic partners); life transitions (parenting, gender, career, marriage/divorce, menopause/mid-life); finding purpose/meaning; creating healthy boundaries; perfectionism; healing trauma (historical, childhood, etc.).
I have been interested in transformative Consciousness work since the early 1970's and have extensive training in both Freudian and Jungian psychology, and varities of Mindfulness Practice. I practiced psychotherapy in greater Boston from 1973 through 1991 and then came to California to study with a Jungian teacher who studied with Carl Jung, M.D., in Zurich Switzerland in the mid 1950's! I currently combine meditative practice with the best multi-modal psychotherapy practices in order to help clients gain the maximum advantage in their lives!
I have been interested in transformative Consciousness work since the early 1970's and have extensive training in both Freudian and Jungian psychology, and varities of Mindfulness Practice. I practiced psychotherapy in greater Boston from 1973 through 1991 and then came to California to study with a Jungian teacher who studied with Carl Jung, M.D., in Zurich Switzerland in the mid 1950's! I currently combine meditative practice with the best multi-modal psychotherapy practices in order to help clients gain the maximum advantage in their lives!
Richard C Alongi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ukiah, CA 95482 (Online Only)
In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.
In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.
I’m opening a new practice emphasizing a holistic approach. I’m now also offering Ketamine Assisted Therapy in addition to my specialty in trauma using advanced EMDR. A safe and relaxing container and integration are key and my clients feel comfortable and relaxed with me quickly. 20 years as a MFT and over 40 years practicing other therapies give me the tools that make my therapy effective. I offer guided relaxation and imagery, Soulwork and Alchemical hypnotherapy to allow a quick access to the subconscious and conscious contact with your High Self. This is Parts Work, similar to IFS. Also the latest in trauma relief exercises .
I’m opening a new practice emphasizing a holistic approach. I’m now also offering Ketamine Assisted Therapy in addition to my specialty in trauma using advanced EMDR. A safe and relaxing container and integration are key and my clients feel comfortable and relaxed with me quickly. 20 years as a MFT and over 40 years practicing other therapies give me the tools that make my therapy effective. I offer guided relaxation and imagery, Soulwork and Alchemical hypnotherapy to allow a quick access to the subconscious and conscious contact with your High Self. This is Parts Work, similar to IFS. Also the latest in trauma relief exercises .
Irene Dominguez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Irene Dominguez, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. Creating a space where you feel safe and not judged is important to me. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, 6 years of which as an LPCC. Working towards creating an environment where you feel supported, heard, and understood is of high value to me. My goal is that after each session you leave knowing that your concerns are important and that because you had an opportunity to share openly, you have more direction on what to do/work on next.
Hello, I am Irene Dominguez, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. Creating a space where you feel safe and not judged is important to me. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, 6 years of which as an LPCC. Working towards creating an environment where you feel supported, heard, and understood is of high value to me. My goal is that after each session you leave knowing that your concerns are important and that because you had an opportunity to share openly, you have more direction on what to do/work on next.
Carrie (Carolyn) J Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ukiah, CA 95482
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Now in Willits... I relocated to beautiful Mendocino County from Chico in 2019. I have been honored to have my private practice for over 34 years now. I see people of all ages for anxiety, life transitions, depression, and grief. I focus on strengths, supportive therapy, and the sacredness of grief expression. I will help you find your own solutions through reflecting your deeper self. I mainly see individuals for psychotherapy and older children for Play Therapy. I have a wait list for children. Please call anytime and leave a message.
Now in Willits... I relocated to beautiful Mendocino County from Chico in 2019. I have been honored to have my private practice for over 34 years now. I see people of all ages for anxiety, life transitions, depression, and grief. I focus on strengths, supportive therapy, and the sacredness of grief expression. I will help you find your own solutions through reflecting your deeper self. I mainly see individuals for psychotherapy and older children for Play Therapy. I have a wait list for children. Please call anytime and leave a message.
Sally Pearson Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95418 (Online Only)
I have helped people with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress reduction, divorce and blended family issues, life transitions, past trauma, and spiritual growth.
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
I have helped people with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress reduction, divorce and blended family issues, life transitions, past trauma, and spiritual growth.
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
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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.