LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in West Los Angeles, CA
You look capable from the outside, and somehow you have managed to keep going but internally you feel overwhelmed and unrecognized. Your mind moves quickly among ideas, possibilities, meanings, and worst case scenarios. You may be struggling with ADHD, emotional intensity, uncertainty, relationship stress, body image, or habits that offer quick relief, such as scrolling, substance use, restricting, bingeing, overworking, or avoidance. I help sensitive, neurodivergent creatives understand the cycles they are contending with and create change where it matters most to them.
You look capable from the outside, and somehow you have managed to keep going but internally you feel overwhelmed and unrecognized. Your mind moves quickly among ideas, possibilities, meanings, and worst case scenarios. You may be struggling with ADHD, emotional intensity, uncertainty, relationship stress, body image, or habits that offer quick relief, such as scrolling, substance use, restricting, bingeing, overworking, or avoidance. I help sensitive, neurodivergent creatives understand the cycles they are contending with and create change where it matters most to them.
My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and trust. I have specialized training in classic and complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and mind-body somatic practices. Using an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic techniques with intention, I support individuals in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perinatal/postpartum depression, self-esteem, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other challenges.
My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and trust. I have specialized training in classic and complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and mind-body somatic practices. Using an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic techniques with intention, I support individuals in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perinatal/postpartum depression, self-esteem, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other challenges.
Feeling emotionally drained from constantly carrying so much? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in cycles of perfectionism, overthinking, or never feeling “good enough.” You want to feel more grounded and confident in yourself, your choices, and the life you’re building. Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together — a space to be honest, vulnerable, and supported through reflection, emotional processing, skill-building, gentle challenge, self-exploration, and compassionate, nonjudgmental support that helps foster confidence, clarity, and empowerment.
Feeling emotionally drained from constantly carrying so much? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in cycles of perfectionism, overthinking, or never feeling “good enough.” You want to feel more grounded and confident in yourself, your choices, and the life you’re building. Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together — a space to be honest, vulnerable, and supported through reflection, emotional processing, skill-building, gentle challenge, self-exploration, and compassionate, nonjudgmental support that helps foster confidence, clarity, and empowerment.
It's ok to feel hopeless, lost, burned out, or unsure of what you need. You're not alone in carrying shame, guilt, or hiding behind masks that no longer serve you. For meaningful change to occur, you must feel safe, seen, and accepted. I am passionate about mental health, and my approach is deeply grounded in empathy and validation. I offer an affirming, nonjudgmental space where you can drop the armor, open up, and finally feel like someone gets you. I see you, and I am honored to join you in this journey toward becoming your most authentic and empowered self.
It's ok to feel hopeless, lost, burned out, or unsure of what you need. You're not alone in carrying shame, guilt, or hiding behind masks that no longer serve you. For meaningful change to occur, you must feel safe, seen, and accepted. I am passionate about mental health, and my approach is deeply grounded in empathy and validation. I offer an affirming, nonjudgmental space where you can drop the armor, open up, and finally feel like someone gets you. I see you, and I am honored to join you in this journey toward becoming your most authentic and empowered self.
Lauren Dummit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, CST, KAP
6 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you feeling stuck in toxic patterns, overwhelmed by trauma, or struggling with intimacy issues? As a licensed therapist, sex therapist, and certified addiction specialist, I’m here to help you break free from the cycles that are holding you back. I integrate neuroscience-backed techniques like EMDR and somatic therapy to help clients heal deeply rooted emotional wounds. Together, we’ll explore your unique journey, helping you build healthier relationships, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
Are you feeling stuck in toxic patterns, overwhelmed by trauma, or struggling with intimacy issues? As a licensed therapist, sex therapist, and certified addiction specialist, I’m here to help you break free from the cycles that are holding you back. I integrate neuroscience-backed techniques like EMDR and somatic therapy to help clients heal deeply rooted emotional wounds. Together, we’ll explore your unique journey, helping you build healthier relationships, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
When life throws you a curveball, I know it can be challenging to navigate the pain, fear, and uncertainty of life moving forward. I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals through the challenges of grief and loss, trauma, and other life disruptions, as well as daily stress and worries. I also help those struggling with anxiety, hair-pulling, skin-picking, depression, and compassion and caregiver fatigue/burnout. I guide you through your challenges, to help you heal, evolve, and create the authentic life you desire.
When life throws you a curveball, I know it can be challenging to navigate the pain, fear, and uncertainty of life moving forward. I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals through the challenges of grief and loss, trauma, and other life disruptions, as well as daily stress and worries. I also help those struggling with anxiety, hair-pulling, skin-picking, depression, and compassion and caregiver fatigue/burnout. I guide you through your challenges, to help you heal, evolve, and create the authentic life you desire.
Teens, college students, and young adults who often appear high-functioning externally but feel overwhelmed internally. Many struggle with anxiety, overthinking, identity confusion, or intense emotions in relationships. They may feel pressure to hold everything together while privately feeling uncertain about who they are or how to navigate what they’re experiencing. I also support parents seeking clarity around emotional or behavioral shifts in their adolescent or young adult child.
Teens, college students, and young adults who often appear high-functioning externally but feel overwhelmed internally. Many struggle with anxiety, overthinking, identity confusion, or intense emotions in relationships. They may feel pressure to hold everything together while privately feeling uncertain about who they are or how to navigate what they’re experiencing. I also support parents seeking clarity around emotional or behavioral shifts in their adolescent or young adult child.
I am LGBTQ+ and non-dominant lifestyle affirming as well as am trauma trained in several modalities.
Maybe you are needing support during a difficult time or maybe you are needing a bigger change. Congratulations on taking your first step - or, your 100th. It can be hard to select "the right therapist" from these giant lists. Sometimes it can be about chemistry and fit, and you just have to try with someone. I believe that you can find clarity & relief, and my own (continued) journey has taught me that "healing" and/or relief and change is possible. I work with adults who are dealing with a variety of things such as depression or anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem & chronic shame that often underly many symptoms.
I am LGBTQ+ and non-dominant lifestyle affirming as well as am trauma trained in several modalities.
Maybe you are needing support during a difficult time or maybe you are needing a bigger change. Congratulations on taking your first step - or, your 100th. It can be hard to select "the right therapist" from these giant lists. Sometimes it can be about chemistry and fit, and you just have to try with someone. I believe that you can find clarity & relief, and my own (continued) journey has taught me that "healing" and/or relief and change is possible. I work with adults who are dealing with a variety of things such as depression or anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem & chronic shame that often underly many symptoms.
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community, while my identity is not the focus of our work, it informs my commitment to creating a safe, affirming environment.
I work with adults navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties and emotional regulation. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck in repeated relational patterns, overwhelmed in their connections or unsure how to express their needs without conflict or withdrawal. I offer a grounded, collaborative space where we work together to better understand these patterns and build practical tools for communication, emotional awareness and healthier relationships.
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community, while my identity is not the focus of our work, it informs my commitment to creating a safe, affirming environment.
I work with adults navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties and emotional regulation. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck in repeated relational patterns, overwhelmed in their connections or unsure how to express their needs without conflict or withdrawal. I offer a grounded, collaborative space where we work together to better understand these patterns and build practical tools for communication, emotional awareness and healthier relationships.
Specializing in complex trauma, sexual abuse, family dynamics, LGBTQ+ identity, infertility & IVF, and religious trauma, I use Psychodynamics, EMDR, IFS, and Relational Therapy to help clients process emotions, experiences, and build confidence.
My ideal client is someone seeking deeper self-understanding, healing, and alignment with their values — whether they’re an adult navigating complex trauma, family dynamics, sexual abuse, anxiety, infertility, or religious trauma. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, wanting a space where they can be seen, understood, and supported without judgment. My clients are ready to challenge old narratives, build confidence, and develop the tools to navigate relationships and life with clarity.
Specializing in complex trauma, sexual abuse, family dynamics, LGBTQ+ identity, infertility & IVF, and religious trauma, I use Psychodynamics, EMDR, IFS, and Relational Therapy to help clients process emotions, experiences, and build confidence.
My ideal client is someone seeking deeper self-understanding, healing, and alignment with their values — whether they’re an adult navigating complex trauma, family dynamics, sexual abuse, anxiety, infertility, or religious trauma. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, wanting a space where they can be seen, understood, and supported without judgment. My clients are ready to challenge old narratives, build confidence, and develop the tools to navigate relationships and life with clarity.
Many of my clients are LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people looking for a therapist who won't need things explained twice, alongside those navigating trauma, addiction in the family, or the process of coming out.
I use EMDR and somatic, body-based therapy to help you regulate your nervous system, process trauma, and reconnect with yourself, whether that trauma lives in a single event or in years of navigating the world as an LGBTQIA+ or BIPOC person. I also support anxiety, depression, and family relationships strained by addiction or a loved one's coming out.
Many of my clients are LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people looking for a therapist who won't need things explained twice, alongside those navigating trauma, addiction in the family, or the process of coming out.
I use EMDR and somatic, body-based therapy to help you regulate your nervous system, process trauma, and reconnect with yourself, whether that trauma lives in a single event or in years of navigating the world as an LGBTQIA+ or BIPOC person. I also support anxiety, depression, and family relationships strained by addiction or a loved one's coming out.
Louis (WashU), where my research focuses on foster care, youth, LGBTQ+ communities, and immigration.
If you’re struggling with depression, irritability, anger, or low self-esteem, I offer a space where every part of you is welcome: your story, your struggles, your strength. Together, we’ll find a way forward on your terms, at your pace. My approach is authentic, empathetic, and rooted in creating space for those who’ve been overlooked or misunderstood.
Louis (WashU), where my research focuses on foster care, youth, LGBTQ+ communities, and immigration.
If you’re struggling with depression, irritability, anger, or low self-esteem, I offer a space where every part of you is welcome: your story, your struggles, your strength. Together, we’ll find a way forward on your terms, at your pace. My approach is authentic, empathetic, and rooted in creating space for those who’ve been overlooked or misunderstood.
Do you feel disconnected, confused, or lonely? Are you unfulfilled even though you appear successful on the outside? Do you struggle to lean on others, even though others rely on you? We will explore the underlying patterns that shape your inner world and relational life, creating space for a different experience and a deeper connection with yourself and others. I care deeply about your growth and will always meet you with empathy and respect as you move toward greater fulfillment in relationships, work, and life.
Do you feel disconnected, confused, or lonely? Are you unfulfilled even though you appear successful on the outside? Do you struggle to lean on others, even though others rely on you? We will explore the underlying patterns that shape your inner world and relational life, creating space for a different experience and a deeper connection with yourself and others. I care deeply about your growth and will always meet you with empathy and respect as you move toward greater fulfillment in relationships, work, and life.
I specialize in working with people holding multiple identities, such as LGBTQ, racial, gender, religious, and cultural minorities, who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions.
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
I specialize in working with people holding multiple identities, such as LGBTQ, racial, gender, religious, and cultural minorities, who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions.
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
We help with depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, grief/loss, trauma, family, child and teen dynamics, couples, divorce, co-parenting, dating, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ concerns, ethnic identity, and polyamory.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
We help with depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, grief/loss, trauma, family, child and teen dynamics, couples, divorce, co-parenting, dating, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ concerns, ethnic identity, and polyamory.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My goal is to focus on your strengths and to encourage mental, emotional and spiritual growth by providing empathy, warmth and a safe therapeutic environment. Together, we will work towards developing a healthier you! I use evidence based interventions and curriculum focused on solutions to your unique problems and needs. You are the captain of your own ship but even the strongest and determined among us can face challenges that seem overwhelming and beyond our current abilities to cope. I will help you to rediscover your strengths and develop new skills so you can regain control and mastery over your life and happiness.
My goal is to focus on your strengths and to encourage mental, emotional and spiritual growth by providing empathy, warmth and a safe therapeutic environment. Together, we will work towards developing a healthier you! I use evidence based interventions and curriculum focused on solutions to your unique problems and needs. You are the captain of your own ship but even the strongest and determined among us can face challenges that seem overwhelming and beyond our current abilities to cope. I will help you to rediscover your strengths and develop new skills so you can regain control and mastery over your life and happiness.
We are a sober living home for adult men seeking a safe and comfortable environment for those in recovery from addiction. If you are looking for somewhere that is peaceful and supportive, we are the house for you.
We are a sober living home for adult men seeking a safe and comfortable environment for those in recovery from addiction. If you are looking for somewhere that is peaceful and supportive, we are the house for you.
Is your child/teen a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen. When it comes to children who have mastered these ancient arts however, such an approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.
Is your child/teen a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen. When it comes to children who have mastered these ancient arts however, such an approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.
I am an Attachment Therapist. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, interactive and individualized. I work together with clients assisting them to reach personal fulfillment, healthy and rewarding relationships, and empowerment. We accomplish this by overcoming longstanding obstacles, such as, negative thoughts, behaviors or emotions. Emotional limitations and fears are explored and conquered through insight and mindfulness, leading to clarity of understanding your path for personal growth. Insight opens the path to conquer obstacles, the way for cognitive behavioral changes, helps you achieve balance, reach your full potential and live a healthier life filled with joy and a sense of freedom.
I am an Attachment Therapist. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, interactive and individualized. I work together with clients assisting them to reach personal fulfillment, healthy and rewarding relationships, and empowerment. We accomplish this by overcoming longstanding obstacles, such as, negative thoughts, behaviors or emotions. Emotional limitations and fears are explored and conquered through insight and mindfulness, leading to clarity of understanding your path for personal growth. Insight opens the path to conquer obstacles, the way for cognitive behavioral changes, helps you achieve balance, reach your full potential and live a healthier life filled with joy and a sense of freedom.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing is possible when we address both the mind and the nervous system—not simply the symptoms.
Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, CBT, DBT, somatic interventions, attachment-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, recognizing that no two healing journeys are the same.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing is possible when we address both the mind and the nervous system—not simply the symptoms.
Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, CBT, DBT, somatic interventions, attachment-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, recognizing that no two healing journeys are the same.
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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.