LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
I earned a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, with my journey of support for the trans and non-binary communities including the Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center, Pride Recovery LA, and Westwind Recovery.
We are all taught that gender is binary. But did you know that isn't true? We know now that gender is fluid, a spectrum that encompasses a wide range of identities from gender non-conforming, to agender, and genderqueer. Individuals within the trans and non-binary community often grapple with a fear of embracing their authentic selves, while contending with societal & familial pressures. However, concealing our trans and non-binary identities is unsustainable. I believe that everyone exploring their gender identity deserves a safe, empathetic space to navigate their own internalized transphobia, because trans is beautiful!
I earned a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, with my journey of support for the trans and non-binary communities including the Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center, Pride Recovery LA, and Westwind Recovery.
We are all taught that gender is binary. But did you know that isn't true? We know now that gender is fluid, a spectrum that encompasses a wide range of identities from gender non-conforming, to agender, and genderqueer. Individuals within the trans and non-binary community often grapple with a fear of embracing their authentic selves, while contending with societal & familial pressures. However, concealing our trans and non-binary identities is unsustainable. I believe that everyone exploring their gender identity deserves a safe, empathetic space to navigate their own internalized transphobia, because trans is beautiful!
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.
I love working with the LGBT community & with folks who work in creative fields.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
I love working with the LGBT community & with folks who work in creative fields.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
I’m Alexis (she/her), a biracial, queer, holistic therapist and yoga instructor.
Whether you’re shifting careers, exploring identity, healing from burnout, or rediscovering who you are beneath the stress, I offer a warm, collaborative space to slow down and reconnect. I’m kink- and poly-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and deeply comfortable exploring the intersections of sex, intimacy, spirituality, and the Self.
I’m Alexis (she/her), a biracial, queer, holistic therapist and yoga instructor.
Whether you’re shifting careers, exploring identity, healing from burnout, or rediscovering who you are beneath the stress, I offer a warm, collaborative space to slow down and reconnect. I’m kink- and poly-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and deeply comfortable exploring the intersections of sex, intimacy, spirituality, and the Self.
My doctoral level externship in LGBTQ affirming therapy was with Dr.
Many people begin therapy because they’re tired of surviving and ready to start living with greater clarity, confidence, and peace. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy provides a supportive space to heal, grow, and move forward. When life feels overwhelming—or old patterns continue to hold you back— we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, understand how your mind and body respond to stress, and build practical, evidence-based strategies that reduce symptoms, strengthen resilience, and help you feel like your authentic self. AASECT certified CST.
My doctoral level externship in LGBTQ affirming therapy was with Dr.
Many people begin therapy because they’re tired of surviving and ready to start living with greater clarity, confidence, and peace. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy provides a supportive space to heal, grow, and move forward. When life feels overwhelming—or old patterns continue to hold you back— we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, understand how your mind and body respond to stress, and build practical, evidence-based strategies that reduce symptoms, strengthen resilience, and help you feel like your authentic self. AASECT certified CST.
The mind can sometimes feel like your biggest critic—leaving you stuck in uncertainty, overwhelmed by random intrusive thoughts, or weighed down by constant inner pressure and judgment. Maybe decision-making feels impossible, “going with the flow” seems out of reach, or there are thoughts you’d never dare share for fear of how others might see you.
I’m Kaira, the owner of The Unordinary Space. Here, we create a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore the ways your mind may be holding you back. Together, we’ll build tools to cope with uncertainty, manage distress, and strengthen your confidence.
The mind can sometimes feel like your biggest critic—leaving you stuck in uncertainty, overwhelmed by random intrusive thoughts, or weighed down by constant inner pressure and judgment. Maybe decision-making feels impossible, “going with the flow” seems out of reach, or there are thoughts you’d never dare share for fear of how others might see you.
I’m Kaira, the owner of The Unordinary Space. Here, we create a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore the ways your mind may be holding you back. Together, we’ll build tools to cope with uncertainty, manage distress, and strengthen your confidence.
Licensed in CA, IL, AZ, and FL and offering telehealth in these states.
I work with thoughtful, high-functioning people who look like they have it together—but feel stuck, anxious, or quietly overwhelmed. Maybe relationships repeat, burnout creeps in, or something just feels off. We skip surface-level fixes and get to the root. Using EMDR and a somatic, insight-driven approach, I help you process what’s unresolved, shift long-standing patterns, and move with more clarity, agency, and ease.
Licensed in CA, IL, AZ, and FL and offering telehealth in these states.
I work with thoughtful, high-functioning people who look like they have it together—but feel stuck, anxious, or quietly overwhelmed. Maybe relationships repeat, burnout creeps in, or something just feels off. We skip surface-level fixes and get to the root. Using EMDR and a somatic, insight-driven approach, I help you process what’s unresolved, shift long-standing patterns, and move with more clarity, agency, and ease.
Providing teletherapy including EMDR. Do you often feel numb, ashamed, and checked out? Do you have intense anxiety, nightmares and feel disconnected from the world? Maybe you feel internally conflicted and out of control, making decisions you later regret? Overall, do you struggle with being kind and patient with yourself? With my non-judgmental attitude, my joyful perspective and the courage YOU bring to therapy, let’s team up to reduce these negative experiences and bring you from surviving to thriving.
Providing teletherapy including EMDR. Do you often feel numb, ashamed, and checked out? Do you have intense anxiety, nightmares and feel disconnected from the world? Maybe you feel internally conflicted and out of control, making decisions you later regret? Overall, do you struggle with being kind and patient with yourself? With my non-judgmental attitude, my joyful perspective and the courage YOU bring to therapy, let’s team up to reduce these negative experiences and bring you from surviving to thriving.
People rarely seek therapy when life is smooth. Whether it’s adolescence, addiction, perfectionism, or disconnection from yourself, I help you face what’s not working. My style blends psychodynamic depth with DBT, narrative, and feminist tools. Direct, collaborative, and punctuated by humor, our work is about breaking old patterns and creating lasting change.
People rarely seek therapy when life is smooth. Whether it’s adolescence, addiction, perfectionism, or disconnection from yourself, I help you face what’s not working. My style blends psychodynamic depth with DBT, narrative, and feminist tools. Direct, collaborative, and punctuated by humor, our work is about breaking old patterns and creating lasting change.
Whether you are exploring your identity, sexuality, navigating a career shift, or seeking LGBTQ+ affirming care, my ideal clients are those ready to build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and truly yours.
I specialize in helping you untangle the stresses of modern life—from identity and relationship dynamics to the pressure of cultural expectations. My work is holistic, addressing the physical, relational, and professional parts of your life. I don’t believe in generic protocols; I cater specifically to your unique story to help you feel truly empowered.
Whether you are exploring your identity, sexuality, navigating a career shift, or seeking LGBTQ+ affirming care, my ideal clients are those ready to build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and truly yours.
I specialize in helping you untangle the stresses of modern life—from identity and relationship dynamics to the pressure of cultural expectations. My work is holistic, addressing the physical, relational, and professional parts of your life. I don’t believe in generic protocols; I cater specifically to your unique story to help you feel truly empowered.
I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, religious trauma, and chronic mental illnesses.
I provide therapy through a relational approach because healing occurs in relationships. Together we will identify your goals and work towards them. Unfortunately, while growing up many of us don't learn the skills we need to communicate, regulate our emotions, or set boundaries. The good news is that these skills can be learned in therapy!
I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, religious trauma, and chronic mental illnesses.
I provide therapy through a relational approach because healing occurs in relationships. Together we will identify your goals and work towards them. Unfortunately, while growing up many of us don't learn the skills we need to communicate, regulate our emotions, or set boundaries. The good news is that these skills can be learned in therapy!
Sometimes it feels like your brain is stuck on overdrive — replaying conversations, fixating on what-ifs, or spiraling into worst-case scenarios. Maybe you're constantly second-guessing yourself, juggling a million tabs in your mind, or trying to keep up with expectations that don’t quite fit. On the outside, you might seem fine. On the inside, you’re overwhelmed and exhausted. I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, perfectionism, burnout, and the quiet pressure of always having to hold it together.
Sometimes it feels like your brain is stuck on overdrive — replaying conversations, fixating on what-ifs, or spiraling into worst-case scenarios. Maybe you're constantly second-guessing yourself, juggling a million tabs in your mind, or trying to keep up with expectations that don’t quite fit. On the outside, you might seem fine. On the inside, you’re overwhelmed and exhausted. I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, perfectionism, burnout, and the quiet pressure of always having to hold it together.
I also have extensive experience working with those struggling with low self esteem, relationship dynamics, family systems, life transitions, women issues, recovery based principles, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
I understand that past experiences shape the current day and help my clients uncover what from their past may be holding them back. To me life is all about relationships, the one you have with yourself and others, let me help you with yours.
I also have extensive experience working with those struggling with low self esteem, relationship dynamics, family systems, life transitions, women issues, recovery based principles, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
I understand that past experiences shape the current day and help my clients uncover what from their past may be holding them back. To me life is all about relationships, the one you have with yourself and others, let me help you with yours.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for relationships, intimacy, and identity in a sex-positive, LGBTQ-affirming space.
Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and paced to your needs. I prioritize emotional safety, consent, and curiosity, especially when addressing trauma or sexuality-related concerns. Rather than quick fixes, we explore patterns at their roots for lasting, meaningful change.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for relationships, intimacy, and identity in a sex-positive, LGBTQ-affirming space.
Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and paced to your needs. I prioritize emotional safety, consent, and curiosity, especially when addressing trauma or sexuality-related concerns. Rather than quick fixes, we explore patterns at their roots for lasting, meaningful change.
Are you stuck? Are you worried that you're crazy? Have you given up the things you love doing? Have you lost touch with your purpose in life? Sometimes we all feel and think this way, but if you are living in pain then I would like to help you. If we work together I will help you discover your joy, your purpose, and the authentic, powerful, courageous, and resourceful person I know you to be. So if you need help to discover or rediscover your true self, then give me a call and we will begin our work together.
Are you stuck? Are you worried that you're crazy? Have you given up the things you love doing? Have you lost touch with your purpose in life? Sometimes we all feel and think this way, but if you are living in pain then I would like to help you. If we work together I will help you discover your joy, your purpose, and the authentic, powerful, courageous, and resourceful person I know you to be. So if you need help to discover or rediscover your true self, then give me a call and we will begin our work together.
I help LGBTQ+ adults and couples connect with difficult emotions so they can tap into their deepest joys.
Trying to bridge the gap between authenticity and belonging? Do you want to be able to speak the hard truths and be met with compassion instead of judgement? Let's create a space where you feel safe enough to share your unpopular opinions and hot takes. I’ll sit with you and be a witness to your story, no matter how beautiful or terrible. Through our work you’ll learn to embrace your whole self: messy, complex, and capable of growth no matter your past.
I help LGBTQ+ adults and couples connect with difficult emotions so they can tap into their deepest joys.
Trying to bridge the gap between authenticity and belonging? Do you want to be able to speak the hard truths and be met with compassion instead of judgement? Let's create a space where you feel safe enough to share your unpopular opinions and hot takes. I’ll sit with you and be a witness to your story, no matter how beautiful or terrible. Through our work you’ll learn to embrace your whole self: messy, complex, and capable of growth no matter your past.
As a trans and queer neurodivergent Arab immigrant, I recognize how social identities can greatly impact someone's mental health.
I specialize in gender and sexuality. I also help people identify and work through unhealthy patterns impacted by past experiences, trauma, and family upbringing. I have experience working through a psychodynamic, trauma-focused, strength-based approach, and have utilized DBT, CBT and ACT throughout my work with clients.
As a trans and queer neurodivergent Arab immigrant, I recognize how social identities can greatly impact someone's mental health.
I specialize in gender and sexuality. I also help people identify and work through unhealthy patterns impacted by past experiences, trauma, and family upbringing. I have experience working through a psychodynamic, trauma-focused, strength-based approach, and have utilized DBT, CBT and ACT throughout my work with clients.
You’re feeling disconnected – from your body, your emotions, and in your relationship. You long to feel grounded and at home in yourself, but something is in the way. You may be carrying wounds from childhood, navigating the aftermath of sexual trauma, or reeling from a betrayal that has left you confused and uncertain. Sex feels difficult, closeness feels risky, and your body no longer feels like a safe place to land. I work with those seeking to heal from trauma that disrupts intimacy, trust, and connection. Through a holistic, mind-body approach, we’ll move beyond simply coping and toward deep safety, embodiment, and aliveness.
You’re feeling disconnected – from your body, your emotions, and in your relationship. You long to feel grounded and at home in yourself, but something is in the way. You may be carrying wounds from childhood, navigating the aftermath of sexual trauma, or reeling from a betrayal that has left you confused and uncertain. Sex feels difficult, closeness feels risky, and your body no longer feels like a safe place to land. I work with those seeking to heal from trauma that disrupts intimacy, trust, and connection. Through a holistic, mind-body approach, we’ll move beyond simply coping and toward deep safety, embodiment, and aliveness.
I also have a passion for providing therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiverse affirming.
The search for a therapist can feel intimidating and overwhelming. It can be especially hard if you have a history of difficult relationships. Knowing this, my initial goal when working with clients is building a warm and trusting relationship. I work primarily from an attachment and relational orientation, so I believe that the relationship we create together is the most important tool to help you reach your goals. In our sessions, you can expect me to be present, authentic, and attuned. While working together, I hope to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, through self-understanding and self-acceptance.
I also have a passion for providing therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiverse affirming.
The search for a therapist can feel intimidating and overwhelming. It can be especially hard if you have a history of difficult relationships. Knowing this, my initial goal when working with clients is building a warm and trusting relationship. I work primarily from an attachment and relational orientation, so I believe that the relationship we create together is the most important tool to help you reach your goals. In our sessions, you can expect me to be present, authentic, and attuned. While working together, I hope to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, through self-understanding and self-acceptance.
My therapeutic focus is LGBTQ+ affirming care, non-traditional relationships such as ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, the kink community, gender identity issues, relationship issues, integration of psychedelic experiences, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy is non-pathologizing and client centered meaning I believe my clients are the experts of their own story. I work to collaborate with my clients on ways to approach their issues from a place of empathy and compassion. I place emphasis on my clients strengths and work to uncover areas in which my clients may not be able to see their skills being used.
My therapeutic focus is LGBTQ+ affirming care, non-traditional relationships such as ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, the kink community, gender identity issues, relationship issues, integration of psychedelic experiences, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy is non-pathologizing and client centered meaning I believe my clients are the experts of their own story. I work to collaborate with my clients on ways to approach their issues from a place of empathy and compassion. I place emphasis on my clients strengths and work to uncover areas in which my clients may not be able to see their skills being used.
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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.