LGBTQ+ Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist who provides therapy to those who want to learn more about themselves and change their lives for the better. My goal in therapy is to offer my client a fresh outlook and useful tools in order to tackle life’s challenges with increased confidence and grace. Accordingly, I approach therapy in a down-to-earth fashion, helping my clients identify what is and what not working well for them in their lives. Together, we will identify what brought you to this page and how I can support you as best as possible.

Hehn is an Associate Clinical Social Worker at Dr. McCurdy-McKinnon & Associates: Eating Disorders & Wellness Clinic. They are interested in supporting clients who struggle with their interpersonal relationships as well as the relationship they have with food and body image. They have gained experience working with high-risk clients during their time of answering calls on a suicide lifeline as well as when working at an intensive outpatient facility. They are passionate about working with LGBTQ teens, young adults and couples in order to establish adaptive coping skills and implement effective communication.

Therapy is dynamic, collaborative and always needs to be tailored to the unique needs of the individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. In supporting clients to meet their goals and improve their functioning, practical skills are often needed in addition to self-reflection and insight. My specializations include working with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, identity development, gender exploration, and working with the LGBTQIA + community. Witnessing clients celebrate their own successes and celebrating with them is the most rewarding experience for me as a therapist.

Hi, I'm Jennifer (she/they), a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA + allied therapist. I partner with people who may not feel comfortable, represented or understood in traditional therapy environments. We explore self-concept, relationships, trauma, physical pain, identity, gender, sexuality, and dyadic/nondyadic partnerships. My supportive approach offers a safe space to build trust, gain insight, develop resilience and process conscious/unconscious obstacles. Together, we explore all aspects of life, including the unsayable parts to build more adaptability, fulfillment and purpose.

Sometimes we experience periods of stress and feel stuck. I am here to help you make sense of things if you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationship conflict, & dysfunctional behavior. I take a patient and curious approach to work with you and increase your self-awareness. Self-awareness can help you develop a confident and compassionate relationship with yourself so you can better manage life's ups and downs and feel more connected to loved ones. I encourage you to call me for a free consultation and ask any questions you have about myself or therapy.

As a queer , bi-ethnic EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I broadly apply a social justice, sex-positive, feminist, and psychodynamic approach to help my clients get “unstuck” by moving through trauma and finding clarity and empowerment within the context of the world we live in today.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, I have run groups with adolescents and adults. I work with a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, coming out, trauma and crisis management and am passionate about working with young people, and the LGBTQ + community. My person-centered approach to counseling involves socratic questioning, uncovering hidden strengths, and realizing one's own unique gifts.

We all need space to explore, reflect, learn, and grow into our best selves. As a fellow traveler on this path, I am dedicated to offering the support needed along the way. I work with youth, adolescents, and young adults to provide the resources, encouragement, and strategies needed to reach your goals. Our work will help you develop effective relationships, an authentic sense of self, and the skills to live with courage, confidence, and self-compassion. We will honor your creativity and unique personality, while assisting you in building more powerful tools to cope with life's many challenges.

First off, congratulations for making the first step towards healing, self-love, and growth. That first step can be the hardest. Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and memories? Crippling anxiety? Low motivation? Overwhelmed with thoughts of the future? Struggling with your relationship with food? Is self-doubt and shame keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you struggling with self-acceptance and the many challenges as an LGBTQ + member? We can work together to overcome anything holding you back from being your authentic self. We can walk this walk together. You do not need to do it alone. Don't wait, call today!

What if, we all possessed the skill set to build strength, resiliency and hope in our lives? Working in the Co-occurring disorder and substance abuse field for many years, I know that it is possible to heal wounded spirits and repair lives. Working with the HIV(+) and LGBT community, emphasizes my belief, that all people are born, "good enough." I can help you remove the barriers to remembering this.

Hi, I am Julie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT118583). I understand if you are seeking counseling that you are looking for someone who can help you through something that is beyond what you can usually handle on your own. You are looking for someone with professional training as well as experience. I offer both. Additionally, I establish a warm rapport with my clients and provide a safe, supportive environment.

There are times when we all need help with life's challenges and dilemmas. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, open, and honest relationship with my clients to overcome these times and learn to thrive. I believe that every person has a great potential for success and I work to enable my clients in recognizing and removing the roadblocks which may prevent you from reaching that potential. I am committed to a strengths-based approach to therapy, finding what works, healing old wounds, and identifying patterns that prohibit you from reaching your fullest potential.

It can be difficult to open up to a stranger about personal difficulties, but I truly believe in each person’s ability to make positive changes. This is why I strive to create a calm, warm, welcoming, and open environment where you can feel comfortable working through your thoughts and emotions. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide individual counseling services, ADHD and learning disability evaluations, and performance psychology services for athletes and performers.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

Anger, shame, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism are emotions and traits that can be caused by trauma. Unresolved trauma can negatively affect our current relationships and family dynamics. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you in order to manage trauma-related symptoms and reach a more meaningful state. I utilize a client-centered approach in order to create a safe space for my clients to process unresolved feelings/reactions. Forming a meaningful connection allows us to create a space that welcomes vulnerability, and the therapeutic relationship is just as important as the therapeutic modality.

I work with individuals or couples of any gender or orientation who seek help for sexual relationship issues. These issues are not limited to, but include arousal and orgasm, sexual desire, compulsive sexual behavior, masturbation issues, premature or delayed ejaculation, pain during sexual activity and psychological issues around monogamy, infidelity, boredom and wanting a change in one's sexual repertoire. The goal is often increased eroticism, heightened intimacy, and decreased anxiety during sex. My aim is for you to overcome the problems that result from negative feelings and behaviors and to achieve your full sexual potential.

It's a privilidge to have been in private practice for over twenty years and, dealt with the range of emotional conflicts that we are all are subject to. I specialize in relationship and intimacy issues and can help sort out the complex and challenging experiences we encounter.

It seems brave to me to make a decision to start therapy, to come and open up to a complete stranger. Whether coming to gain life skills as an individual or a couple; Or coming to therapy to process life events as a family or an individual, the one thing on my part most necessary is to listen without judgment or a personal agenda. Working collaboratively, creating a relationship based on trust and empathy is vital. I feel like it is my part to be professional, ethical, and supportive. I specialize in "interpersonal neurobiology" which is an interdisciplinary view of the mind and how it affects how we feel and behave.

I am a Marriage and Family therapist and for the last 20 years, I have worked extensively with trauma patients as well as many others with emotional problems. I strive to help clients overcome trauma, develop coping skills, a positive sense of self-worth, and an improved quality of life.