Teletherapy for California

I have a deep passion for helping people find liberation from concerns that bring them to therapy. Understanding why we do things the way we do them is critical to growth, change and healing. I ground my work in warmth, compassion, authenticity and an understanding of how thoughts and emotions relate to neuro/physiological processes, as well as how past experiences inform current beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My aim is to help you gain clarity into underlying causes of problems, provide strategies for coping and support you in taking risks and trying new ways of being, to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

My passion lies in helping individuals heal from emotional and relational wounds to enable them to live more fulfilling lives with healthier relationships. Some of my specialties include trauma/PTSD, relational issues, family of origin issues, eating disorder recovery (outpatient and medically stabilized), women's issues, and working with the LGBTQ+ community. You might be a fit for me if your goals for therapy include better understanding yourself and others, improving relational functioning, and higher sense of self-worth and self-esteem.

If you are looking for a therapist who will SEE and HEAR you, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, specifically gender identity, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, codependency, people-pleasing tendencies, intergenerational trauma, intimate partner violence, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My approach is strength-based, client-focused, and trauma-informed. I love to challenge my clients to reframe negative thinking patterns to eventually be able to challenge those distortions themselves. My goal is to help you build your coping skills to manage independently because YOU ARE capable!

As a queer transgender, nonbinary individual with a non-traditional spiritual practice and collaborative approach to my therapy, I know that finding the right therapist is important. Whether in rural situations or in a big city—the therapy room is a space where a client doesn't have to explain or educate a therapist about sexuality, open relationships, polyamory, BDSM, body size, disability, chronic health issues, experiences of oppression, or racism. You are valid. I hold that everyone is an expert of their own life. I am not an expert when it comes to your life.

As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. My work draws from a trauma-informed, intersectional, client-centered framework with the goal of co-creating a supportive container for healing and self-exploration.

As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. My work draws from a trauma-informed, intersectional, client-centered framework with the goal of co-creating a supportive container for healing and self-exploration.

As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship.

Pleased to meet you! My name is Ashley Gomez-Hotko LMFT. I provide individual telehealth therapy to adult clients within the state of California. If you are experiencing symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, family or relationship issues, or enduring a difficult life transition, I would love the opportunity to hear your story and support you. Carrying our pain without addressing it may not only make life less satisfying, but it can take a toll on other aspects of our health. Mental health IS health, and therapy can be medicinal for untangling the mind and heart.

If you are struggling in your current relationship, or have a history of dysfunctional relationships, and want to break the cycle to find healthy, fulfilling relationships I'm here for you! Often childhood experiences such as emotional neglect, being raised in a dysfunctional home, and trauma block us from getting the love we want. Let me help you work through those blocks so you can improve your self esteem and have healthy relationships!

As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. My work draws from a trauma-informed, intersectional, client-centered framework with the goal of co-creating a supportive container for healing and self-exploration.

As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. My work draws from a trauma-informed, intersectional, client-centered framework with the goal of co-creating a supportive container for healing and self-exploration.

Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and the world around you? Do you want to focus on healing and growth but aren’t sure where to start or where to go next? Does starting therapy for the first time or starting with a new therapist seem overwhelming? 
I work with a wide range of clients struggling with self-esteem issues, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. Whether you have been in therapy before or you have no idea what to expect, I will do my best to make sure you feel as prepared and comfortable as possible beginning this next step of your journey.

I am a queer relationship therapist and am excited about us getting to feel more whole. It could be that you want to feel more connected, authentic, and loving toward your partner, or you may need to repair from breaches of trust. You may not have met your “inner children” yet and want to develop a trusting relationship with them. I enter as a compassionate guide to walk that path with you. I'm here to witness, support, and make space for you and your partners to feel, share, and nurture all parts of yourselves, so that you can experience more of your own agency and authenticity.

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I get excited about helping people find their personal path of growth, healing and self-discovery. I want to support you feeling safe and supported just as you are. I support all identities and relationship expressions and want to help you find more comfort and empowerment in your life.

Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to understand yourself better? One-on-one therapy can help you move through challenging experiences and explore feelings, preferences, and behaviors, in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. If you are struggling in your relationship(s), relational therapy can help you adapt to transitions, foster clear and supportive communication, and meet underlying relational needs. Therapy can also build on individual, couple, and family strengths, and encourage healthy growth through challenges and transitions.

Hi, I'm Ryan. I am a proud Mexican-American and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about providing affirmative therapy and a safe space for all of my clients. My approach to therapy is eclectic, because therapy is not a “One size fits all”. I enjoy working with people who want to work on improving their situations. I am ready to go at a pace that is comfortable for you. If that means starting off slow, or certain topics are off the table, that is ok. If it means you would like to jump right in, I am ready for that as well.

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.

Are you feeling tired, foggy, overwhelmed? Have you tried to change but still feel stuck? Maybe it is time for something new. Therapy may help. It is not a quick fix, but I can be with you as you learn to feel and grow. Maybe you are trying to balance too much. You are not alone. Like me, many of my clients are in the LGBTQIA+ community. Some are also neurodivergent (a spectrum including autism and ADHD). Some people are navigating conflicts in families, at work, or in romantic partnerships. Whatever you are struggling with, I offer a nonjudgmental ear and a gentle approach to feedback. I also rely on my compassion and intuition.