Lesbian Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and their families, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, emotional dysregulation, identity development, and life transitions. My experience includes individual and family therapy and parent coaching, allowing me to support meaningful change both within the individual and the family system.
My approach is collaborative, genuine, and relationship-focused. I believe that healing begins with trust, so my first priority is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and supported.
With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and their families, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, emotional dysregulation, identity development, and life transitions. My experience includes individual and family therapy and parent coaching, allowing me to support meaningful change both within the individual and the family system.
My approach is collaborative, genuine, and relationship-focused. I believe that healing begins with trust, so my first priority is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and supported.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by circumstances that feel impossible? I help people get unstuck from what’s holding them back. My goal is for you to have more freedom and live an authentic, fulfilling life. We’ll work together to create a respectful and affirming environment for healing. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I aim to provide inclusive care for folks from diverse backgrounds. I have supported people facing various challenges and am especially interested in working with survivors of trauma, grief, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by circumstances that feel impossible? I help people get unstuck from what’s holding them back. My goal is for you to have more freedom and live an authentic, fulfilling life. We’ll work together to create a respectful and affirming environment for healing. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I aim to provide inclusive care for folks from diverse backgrounds. I have supported people facing various challenges and am especially interested in working with survivors of trauma, grief, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety.
I work with highly insightful women and members of the LGBTQ+ community navigating attachment trauma, relationships, self-worth, and identity. Often admired for their competence, they struggle privately with overthinking and intense feelings. Dynamics with others are painful and confusing. Coping mechanisms like perfectionism, control, and people-pleasing provide a false sense of safety while actually sabotaging intimacy. Specialty populations: Loved ones of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and Substance Use Disorders / Grief (including pets) / Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)
I work with highly insightful women and members of the LGBTQ+ community navigating attachment trauma, relationships, self-worth, and identity. Often admired for their competence, they struggle privately with overthinking and intense feelings. Dynamics with others are painful and confusing. Coping mechanisms like perfectionism, control, and people-pleasing provide a false sense of safety while actually sabotaging intimacy. Specialty populations: Loved ones of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and Substance Use Disorders / Grief (including pets) / Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)
Many of my clients are thoughtful, high achieving, deeply feeling people who appear capable on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck internally. You may be neurodivergent, navigating ADHD, masking your needs, struggling with self doubt, or caught in relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen or disconnected. You may also be carrying the emotional weight of identity, family expectations, grief, or structural stress related to race, gender, sexuality, culture, disability, or belonging. Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, minimize your needs, or carry everything alone.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, high achieving, deeply feeling people who appear capable on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck internally. You may be neurodivergent, navigating ADHD, masking your needs, struggling with self doubt, or caught in relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen or disconnected. You may also be carrying the emotional weight of identity, family expectations, grief, or structural stress related to race, gender, sexuality, culture, disability, or belonging. Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, minimize your needs, or carry everything alone.
I understand it can feel uncomfortable to discuss your mental health concerns and I’m here to create a safe and comfortable space for you to do just that while keeping your best interest in mind and ensuring your confidentiality. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship stress, gender identity issues, major life transitions, highly sensitive individuals, PMDD, postpartum, chronic illness, grief, and trauma. My goal is to provide mental health care to individuals of all ages, couples, and families and my approach is to understand what matters to you.
I understand it can feel uncomfortable to discuss your mental health concerns and I’m here to create a safe and comfortable space for you to do just that while keeping your best interest in mind and ensuring your confidentiality. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship stress, gender identity issues, major life transitions, highly sensitive individuals, PMDD, postpartum, chronic illness, grief, and trauma. My goal is to provide mental health care to individuals of all ages, couples, and families and my approach is to understand what matters to you.
It is ok to hear those voices inside that tell you something is not quite right, and to listen, really listen. It is ok to want more for yourself. You deserve to feel safe, stable, fulfilled, and free. I’m here to help you change your life without blowing it up in the process.
It is ok to hear those voices inside that tell you something is not quite right, and to listen, really listen. It is ok to want more for yourself. You deserve to feel safe, stable, fulfilled, and free. I’m here to help you change your life without blowing it up in the process.
If you're exhausted from trying to hold it all together and replaying all the scenarios all the time, you're not alone. You don't need to have all the right words for it, a clear "diagnosis", or a plan. My clients are often thoughtful people who feel seen but not truly known - by others or themselves. Many are creatives, writers, performers or individuals in non-traditional partnerships who experience perfectionism, self-monitoring, "good girlism", or a split between public and private selves. As a former tv writer, I get how stories can help or harm. Stories shape our realities, not the other way around.
If you're exhausted from trying to hold it all together and replaying all the scenarios all the time, you're not alone. You don't need to have all the right words for it, a clear "diagnosis", or a plan. My clients are often thoughtful people who feel seen but not truly known - by others or themselves. Many are creatives, writers, performers or individuals in non-traditional partnerships who experience perfectionism, self-monitoring, "good girlism", or a split between public and private selves. As a former tv writer, I get how stories can help or harm. Stories shape our realities, not the other way around.
At Holistic Psychological Services, Inc., we honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit in every therapeutic interaction. Our approach to mental health care is integrative, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and systemic dimensions that shape individual wellness. We are committed to addressing the impact of oppressive systems on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who may experience distress stemming from systemic inequality.
At Holistic Psychological Services, Inc., we honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit in every therapeutic interaction. Our approach to mental health care is integrative, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and systemic dimensions that shape individual wellness. We are committed to addressing the impact of oppressive systems on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who may experience distress stemming from systemic inequality.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial, intercultural or interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial, intercultural or interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Los Angeles Sex Therapy & Moushumi Ghose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
5 Endorsed
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Most couples don’t come to therapy because they stopped loving each other. They come because somewhere along the way they stopped feeling seen. Every conversation turns into a misunderstanding. Every attempt to connect seems to end in disappointment.
One person feels too much; the other feels like they can never get it right.
I help couples slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the hurt, and rediscover the connection that brought them together in the first place. When both partners feel heard, safe, and understood, intimacy has a chance to return—not just in the bedroom, but throughout the relationship.
Most couples don’t come to therapy because they stopped loving each other. They come because somewhere along the way they stopped feeling seen. Every conversation turns into a misunderstanding. Every attempt to connect seems to end in disappointment.
One person feels too much; the other feels like they can never get it right.
I help couples slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the hurt, and rediscover the connection that brought them together in the first place. When both partners feel heard, safe, and understood, intimacy has a chance to return—not just in the bedroom, but throughout the relationship.
The most significant predictor of a successful therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. Building a safe, nurturing relationship is where I excel. My style is warm and highly interactive, best suited for clients who prefer a therapist who feels very "human." I assist clients to explore their thought patterns and corresponding emotional responses, and to identify unconscious assumptions they hold about themselves and the world, which inform behavior patterns. I also provide practical tools for regulating anxiety, managing depression, and processing grief.
The most significant predictor of a successful therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. Building a safe, nurturing relationship is where I excel. My style is warm and highly interactive, best suited for clients who prefer a therapist who feels very "human." I assist clients to explore their thought patterns and corresponding emotional responses, and to identify unconscious assumptions they hold about themselves and the world, which inform behavior patterns. I also provide practical tools for regulating anxiety, managing depression, and processing grief.
Ideally, therapy is a place in which you’re encouraged to reflect on your challenging experiences, process your emotions, and develop insight to support you in the future. A therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on understanding allows us to collaborate in a uniquely empathetic way and discuss what is most important to you.
Ideally, therapy is a place in which you’re encouraged to reflect on your challenging experiences, process your emotions, and develop insight to support you in the future. A therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on understanding allows us to collaborate in a uniquely empathetic way and discuss what is most important to you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of stress, struggling with painful memories, feeling lost in a relationship, or navigating a major life transition. Perhaps you simply have a sense that something isn’t quite right—that you’re not living the life you truly want.
Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to support you in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of stress, struggling with painful memories, feeling lost in a relationship, or navigating a major life transition. Perhaps you simply have a sense that something isn’t quite right—that you’re not living the life you truly want.
Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to support you in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Existing as a queer person is complex. And I get it! I'm a therapist who proudly identifies as queer. I specialize in somatic and relationship therapy for queer and trans adults who've been through hard things and feel disconnected, small, and exhausted. Maybe this resonates for you! You want to show up in your relationships as your full, messy, authentic self. You're done and you're ready for more. More connection with yourself. More connection with your partner(s). More liberation from old wounds. And more joy in your daily life. You don't have to do this alone - I can help.
Existing as a queer person is complex. And I get it! I'm a therapist who proudly identifies as queer. I specialize in somatic and relationship therapy for queer and trans adults who've been through hard things and feel disconnected, small, and exhausted. Maybe this resonates for you! You want to show up in your relationships as your full, messy, authentic self. You're done and you're ready for more. More connection with yourself. More connection with your partner(s). More liberation from old wounds. And more joy in your daily life. You don't have to do this alone - I can help.
Many adults I work with appear capable and “doing fine,” yet feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, repeating relationship patterns, or life transitions. Therapy with me is an affirming, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where we’ll explore attachment, identity, and past experiences, build coping skills, regulate emotions, and help you feel understood, supported, and more in control of your life. The focus of our time together will be on reaching your goals and building a more joyful and authentic life.
Many adults I work with appear capable and “doing fine,” yet feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, repeating relationship patterns, or life transitions. Therapy with me is an affirming, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where we’ll explore attachment, identity, and past experiences, build coping skills, regulate emotions, and help you feel understood, supported, and more in control of your life. The focus of our time together will be on reaching your goals and building a more joyful and authentic life.
We are each on our own path, and it is through our relationships and experiences with self, others, and the world around us that we begin to grow and heal. Life can hold us back from engaging in the change we want to see. Whatever difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be generational trauma, issues with attachment, struggling with depression, your spirituality, or any other distressing experience, I will walk the path with you, as I believe healing is a journey in which you do not have to walk alone.
We are each on our own path, and it is through our relationships and experiences with self, others, and the world around us that we begin to grow and heal. Life can hold us back from engaging in the change we want to see. Whatever difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be generational trauma, issues with attachment, struggling with depression, your spirituality, or any other distressing experience, I will walk the path with you, as I believe healing is a journey in which you do not have to walk alone.
As a therapist, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I am committed to guiding and empowering you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. With empathy, compassion, and evidence-based interventions, I will work collaboratively with you to navigate life's challenges, discover your strengths, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness and resilience. Your well-being is my priority, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I am available on most evenings and weekends for sessions. Call to set up a consultation.
As a therapist, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I am committed to guiding and empowering you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. With empathy, compassion, and evidence-based interventions, I will work collaboratively with you to navigate life's challenges, discover your strengths, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness and resilience. Your well-being is my priority, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I am available on most evenings and weekends for sessions. Call to set up a consultation.
I also have significant experience in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients and their families on a variety of issues including coming out, building identity, strengthening intimate relationships and finding community.
I work with individuals and couples in the areas of sex, relationships, sex addiction, and life transitions (divorce, empty nest, retirement). Relationships with others (partner, employer, siblings, friends, clients) are a central source of meaning and sometimes difficulty for us. I can work with you around relationship issues, including commitment, communication, sexuality, infidelity and conflict. I'm also offer groups for women and couples wanting to improve their sexual satisfaction.
I also have significant experience in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients and their families on a variety of issues including coming out, building identity, strengthening intimate relationships and finding community.
I work with individuals and couples in the areas of sex, relationships, sex addiction, and life transitions (divorce, empty nest, retirement). Relationships with others (partner, employer, siblings, friends, clients) are a central source of meaning and sometimes difficulty for us. I can work with you around relationship issues, including commitment, communication, sexuality, infidelity and conflict. I'm also offer groups for women and couples wanting to improve their sexual satisfaction.
You deserve support through life’s challenges and the chance to thrive. When life doesn’t go as planned, it can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, safe space where you are heard and valued. Together, we’ll create a personalized path to healing, whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, or trauma. Using evidence-based techniques and mindfulness within a culturally supportive framework, I’ll help you shift your relationship with difficult emotions and increase your confidence. You deserve a fulfilling life, and I’m here to collaborate and support you in creating lasting, meaningful change.
You deserve support through life’s challenges and the chance to thrive. When life doesn’t go as planned, it can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, safe space where you are heard and valued. Together, we’ll create a personalized path to healing, whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, or trauma. Using evidence-based techniques and mindfulness within a culturally supportive framework, I’ll help you shift your relationship with difficult emotions and increase your confidence. You deserve a fulfilling life, and I’m here to collaborate and support you in creating lasting, meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting women who feel stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we explore the patterns that lead you to prioritize others at the expense of your own needs, while helping you reclaim your voice, build self-trust, and create relationships rooted in authenticity and mutual respect.
I am also deeply committed to working with LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, and the effects of bullying, rejection, or internalized shame. Our work centers on creating a safe, affirming space where your full self is seen, honored, and supported.
I specialize in supporting women who feel stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we explore the patterns that lead you to prioritize others at the expense of your own needs, while helping you reclaim your voice, build self-trust, and create relationships rooted in authenticity and mutual respect.
I am also deeply committed to working with LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, and the effects of bullying, rejection, or internalized shame. Our work centers on creating a safe, affirming space where your full self is seen, honored, and supported.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.