LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 91104
Steven Su
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
I have experience working effectively with adults, young adults, and teenagers facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, phase-of-life issues, trauma, and grief. Additionally, I provide couples therapy to enhance relationships and communication skills. My specialization includes supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, racial minorities, Asian Americans, children of immigrants, individuals with autism, and their families.
I have experience working effectively with adults, young adults, and teenagers facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, phase-of-life issues, trauma, and grief. Additionally, I provide couples therapy to enhance relationships and communication skills. My specialization includes supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, racial minorities, Asian Americans, children of immigrants, individuals with autism, and their families.
Karyn A Anderson, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
I am trained in TFCBT, CBT, Mindfulness, relaxation, trauma focused studies for adults, I enjoy working with clients struggling with LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, trauma, and treatment of people with Bipolar disorder.
I have 33 years of expertise treating a wide range of diagnostic and ethnically diverse patients. I strive, to find the best theoretic orientation that works best with the individuality of each patient. Some of the issues that I specialize in treating are grief, loss, transgender adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar, LGBTQ relationships, anger, grief,
I am trained in TFCBT, CBT, Mindfulness, relaxation, trauma focused studies for adults, I enjoy working with clients struggling with LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, trauma, and treatment of people with Bipolar disorder.
I have 33 years of expertise treating a wide range of diagnostic and ethnically diverse patients. I strive, to find the best theoretic orientation that works best with the individuality of each patient. Some of the issues that I specialize in treating are grief, loss, transgender adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar, LGBTQ relationships, anger, grief,
Jenenne R Macklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
With 25+ years, in clinical & private practice, I've worked with women, men, couples, young adults, gay/men & lesbians offering my ability to listen deeply, reflect back, and offer gentle nudges for relief to create your fulfilling life.
Is life harder than it used to be? Is it time to make a big decision? Tired of taking care of others & feeling unappreciated. Lacking the quality love you desire. Maybe life has you nervous about what to do next, second-guessing. Your work balance is out of balance. Yet you carry it all within struggling with your hurts and desire for happiness. You long for a safe space to be heard, and discover solutions to feel more fulfilled/happy. What if your inner chatter could support you while your worry disappeared? What if you could feel seen for your value, not just heard but understood? What if you truly could feel happiness?
With 25+ years, in clinical & private practice, I've worked with women, men, couples, young adults, gay/men & lesbians offering my ability to listen deeply, reflect back, and offer gentle nudges for relief to create your fulfilling life.
Is life harder than it used to be? Is it time to make a big decision? Tired of taking care of others & feeling unappreciated. Lacking the quality love you desire. Maybe life has you nervous about what to do next, second-guessing. Your work balance is out of balance. Yet you carry it all within struggling with your hurts and desire for happiness. You long for a safe space to be heard, and discover solutions to feel more fulfilled/happy. What if your inner chatter could support you while your worry disappeared? What if you could feel seen for your value, not just heard but understood? What if you truly could feel happiness?
Noah Lau Branson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples who feel disoriented, trapped, and need help walking forward. Pain comes in many different forms such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, fear, low self-esteem, discrimination, betrayal, anger, or just feeling lost. This pain can be like quicksand, constantly trapping you no matter what you do or try. My specialty is working with people whose pain is made more complex by intersecting identities (Religion/Spirituality, Culture/Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, immigration). In addition, I have specializations in working with, multiracial people, emerging adults, men, and helping professionals.
I work with individuals and couples who feel disoriented, trapped, and need help walking forward. Pain comes in many different forms such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, fear, low self-esteem, discrimination, betrayal, anger, or just feeling lost. This pain can be like quicksand, constantly trapping you no matter what you do or try. My specialty is working with people whose pain is made more complex by intersecting identities (Religion/Spirituality, Culture/Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, immigration). In addition, I have specializations in working with, multiracial people, emerging adults, men, and helping professionals.
Tana J DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
All therapy sessions are held virtually. For more information visit Tana DeSouza.com. I Have been working in the community for over 20 years. My clients are individual adults and couples often experiencing depression, anxiety, work or life stress, and relationship challenges. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. As a therapist, I am very interactive, warm, nonjudgmental and confident in my abilities. I often say that the most courageous people I have ever met are the ones who walk through my office door. Asking for help in a time of need takes great strength and vulnerability. (You can find me on Instagram & TikTok @tanadoestherapy).
All therapy sessions are held virtually. For more information visit Tana DeSouza.com. I Have been working in the community for over 20 years. My clients are individual adults and couples often experiencing depression, anxiety, work or life stress, and relationship challenges. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. As a therapist, I am very interactive, warm, nonjudgmental and confident in my abilities. I often say that the most courageous people I have ever met are the ones who walk through my office door. Asking for help in a time of need takes great strength and vulnerability. (You can find me on Instagram & TikTok @tanadoestherapy).
Dr. Qutayba 'drq' Abdullatif
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104
Experienced with issues facing college and graduate students, people of color, LGBTQ+ community, immigrant and refugees, international students, relationships, family conflict, with a special interest in “Cerebral” clients (e.
As a clinical psychologist , I work with clients to increase insight about reasons for distress and dysfunction; formulate predictions about desired goals and pitfalls to avoid; and plan/apply realistic, yet appropriately-challenging steps to achieve set goals. Thanks to APA-accredited doctoral training and years of experience, I offer a range of empirically supported therapeutic tools customized around my client's unique cultural identities and specific needs, and influenced by C(B)T, DBT, ACT, Dynamic, Interpersonal, and other models of therapy.
Experienced with issues facing college and graduate students, people of color, LGBTQ+ community, immigrant and refugees, international students, relationships, family conflict, with a special interest in “Cerebral” clients (e.
As a clinical psychologist , I work with clients to increase insight about reasons for distress and dysfunction; formulate predictions about desired goals and pitfalls to avoid; and plan/apply realistic, yet appropriately-challenging steps to achieve set goals. Thanks to APA-accredited doctoral training and years of experience, I offer a range of empirically supported therapeutic tools customized around my client's unique cultural identities and specific needs, and influenced by C(B)T, DBT, ACT, Dynamic, Interpersonal, and other models of therapy.
Julia Childs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
I'm a Black woman who is dedicated to serving BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
You're a highly sensitive, creative, and empathic person who is ready to heal. You dream of an integrated life where your emotions, intuition, and spirit coexist. A life where healthy relationships flourish and the trauma of your past is finally laid to rest. You may feel exhausted by the pain of your childhood, old relationships, and even current circumstances. In turn, this has created a hunger for a safe space where you can show up as your full self. Welcome. You're home.
I'm a Black woman who is dedicated to serving BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
You're a highly sensitive, creative, and empathic person who is ready to heal. You dream of an integrated life where your emotions, intuition, and spirit coexist. A life where healthy relationships flourish and the trauma of your past is finally laid to rest. You may feel exhausted by the pain of your childhood, old relationships, and even current circumstances. In turn, this has created a hunger for a safe space where you can show up as your full self. Welcome. You're home.
Danielle Gilardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and their families. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and am a gender-affirming therapist. I strive to create a warm and safe environment for people to explore self-identity, personal development, relational dynamics, process trauma, and create solutions in order to support people in living the life they want and deserve.
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and their families. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and am a gender-affirming therapist. I strive to create a warm and safe environment for people to explore self-identity, personal development, relational dynamics, process trauma, and create solutions in order to support people in living the life they want and deserve.
Avery Williams - Transpersonal Counseling
MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
Transpersonal can be broken down to mean "beyond the self" – "trans" is beyond, "personal" is the self.
Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.
Transpersonal can be broken down to mean "beyond the self" – "trans" is beyond, "personal" is the self.
Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.
Elizabeth Mediati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104
Hey! I'm Liz Mediati, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I see therapy as a time to laugh, cry, settle in, and stay a while. My hope is that you may find therapy as a cozy and stretching space to discover your innate sense of you-ness. Working with women, young adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals is my bread and butter. My favorite topics include life transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationships.
Hey! I'm Liz Mediati, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I see therapy as a time to laugh, cry, settle in, and stay a while. My hope is that you may find therapy as a cozy and stretching space to discover your innate sense of you-ness. Working with women, young adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals is my bread and butter. My favorite topics include life transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationships.
Robin M. Cooper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104
My specialties include working with the LGBTQ+ communities, especially providing affirming and informed care to transgender, gender expansive, and nonbinary folks.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and affirming. I also often use humor. I believe that so much of our suffering is rooted in feeling alone and disconnected. We feel far away from important parts of ourselves and from people we love. I see therapy as a place where we can be curious together, where we seek reconnection with ourselves and others, and where we practice self-compassion as a way through emotional pain. I am interested in working with folks who are curious about themselves, who are interested in learning how to live with themselves and others with more ease, and who want more agency and freedom.
My specialties include working with the LGBTQ+ communities, especially providing affirming and informed care to transgender, gender expansive, and nonbinary folks.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and affirming. I also often use humor. I believe that so much of our suffering is rooted in feeling alone and disconnected. We feel far away from important parts of ourselves and from people we love. I see therapy as a place where we can be curious together, where we seek reconnection with ourselves and others, and where we practice self-compassion as a way through emotional pain. I am interested in working with folks who are curious about themselves, who are interested in learning how to live with themselves and others with more ease, and who want more agency and freedom.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
Telehealth Available: Compassionate Practice with an Open Mind is my motto. Everyone has the power to alter upsetting or confusing feelings, thoughts and behaviors through personal exploration and insight. My aim is to address the specific issues that have led you to therapy at this time of your life. I use therapeutic approaches that are compatible with your unique personality, problems and learning style. Clients describe my approach as caring and compassionate but at the same time straight forward. I am committed to accompanying you on your personal journey towards better mental health.
Telehealth Available: Compassionate Practice with an Open Mind is my motto. Everyone has the power to alter upsetting or confusing feelings, thoughts and behaviors through personal exploration and insight. My aim is to address the specific issues that have led you to therapy at this time of your life. I use therapeutic approaches that are compatible with your unique personality, problems and learning style. Clients describe my approach as caring and compassionate but at the same time straight forward. I am committed to accompanying you on your personal journey towards better mental health.
Matt Rohr & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
"Life is about accepting inevitable change, I can help you better negotiate those twists and turns"
"Life is about accepting inevitable change, I can help you better negotiate those twists and turns"
Lauren Pietra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104
I believe that we are complex beings - deeply influenced by our many identities, roles, experiences, and intergenerational histories. With that, we may feel stuck, in pain, depressed, or lost. We'll work together to illuminate how patterns and experiences in your life may be affecting you and create a safe space for processing and self-discovery. My approach is holistic and collaborative - focusing on attachment and self-compassion and utilizing mindfulness, strengths-based, and trauma-informed techniques. Together, we’ll explore identity, family dynamics, trauma, and relationships in order to create lasting change and healing.
I believe that we are complex beings - deeply influenced by our many identities, roles, experiences, and intergenerational histories. With that, we may feel stuck, in pain, depressed, or lost. We'll work together to illuminate how patterns and experiences in your life may be affecting you and create a safe space for processing and self-discovery. My approach is holistic and collaborative - focusing on attachment and self-compassion and utilizing mindfulness, strengths-based, and trauma-informed techniques. Together, we’ll explore identity, family dynamics, trauma, and relationships in order to create lasting change and healing.
Anita Katyanna Zoroghlian
Marriage & Family Therapist, Lmft
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
Needing help, calming your mind, and feeling more peaceful? How about enjoying life again? Or even having more confidence, and knowing what to say at home, at work and with friends? I can help you find your way to calm and peace, and to feel more confident in yourself, and in your relationships. I've been in practicing therapy for over 20 years. I love working with people who are ready to work and grow, and find their way again, or even find yourself for the first time, and to hear your inner voice.
Needing help, calming your mind, and feeling more peaceful? How about enjoying life again? Or even having more confidence, and knowing what to say at home, at work and with friends? I can help you find your way to calm and peace, and to feel more confident in yourself, and in your relationships. I've been in practicing therapy for over 20 years. I love working with people who are ready to work and grow, and find their way again, or even find yourself for the first time, and to hear your inner voice.
Denise Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel needing to speak with someone about what is going on your mind? Trying to process what is going on? Having relationships concerns with significant partners, friends, or family? Wanting to learn ways to cope with difficult feelings?
Do you ever feel needing to speak with someone about what is going on your mind? Trying to process what is going on? Having relationships concerns with significant partners, friends, or family? Wanting to learn ways to cope with difficult feelings?
Jody Casserly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
“These are challenging times." What an understatement, right? Things may seem more tough, more confusing, more stressful and difficult with the uncertainty and chaos of our world today. As someone who has worked in healthcare and practiced as a mental health clinician for over 20 years, I have seen the increase in stress, anxiety, depression and, at times, hopelessness in my clients AND my colleagues during the past few years. But I have also witnessed tremendous resilience, reprioritizing, reevaluating, reorganizing and increased motivation during this time.
“These are challenging times." What an understatement, right? Things may seem more tough, more confusing, more stressful and difficult with the uncertainty and chaos of our world today. As someone who has worked in healthcare and practiced as a mental health clinician for over 20 years, I have seen the increase in stress, anxiety, depression and, at times, hopelessness in my clients AND my colleagues during the past few years. But I have also witnessed tremendous resilience, reprioritizing, reevaluating, reorganizing and increased motivation during this time.
Chelsie Norton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
I believe that all people have the ability to heal themselves and yet sometimes a little extra support is needed to get there. Are you driven, passionate and capable but struggling to maintain right now? I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can explore whatever is currently holding you back. As someone who worked as a night attendant on the FDA-approved MDMA/PTSD study and having provided over 10 years of harm reduction services at music events, I find that my open-mindedness has been an essential component of my professional development.
I believe that all people have the ability to heal themselves and yet sometimes a little extra support is needed to get there. Are you driven, passionate and capable but struggling to maintain right now? I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can explore whatever is currently holding you back. As someone who worked as a night attendant on the FDA-approved MDMA/PTSD study and having provided over 10 years of harm reduction services at music events, I find that my open-mindedness has been an essential component of my professional development.
Lauren Burke-Nicola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
I specialize in working with and supporting individuals facing challenging life transitions, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and difficulties with emotional connection, intimacy, and sexual issues. My goal is to help you identify and change unhealthy cycles that may be causing you to feel stuck. With a focus on respect, sensitivity, and expertise, I work to enhance your relationships, foster more meaningful connections, and improve your overall well-being.
I specialize in working with and supporting individuals facing challenging life transitions, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and difficulties with emotional connection, intimacy, and sexual issues. My goal is to help you identify and change unhealthy cycles that may be causing you to feel stuck. With a focus on respect, sensitivity, and expertise, I work to enhance your relationships, foster more meaningful connections, and improve your overall well-being.
Craig MacLaughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91104
Navigating the complexity of today’s stress levels can be difficult. If you add to that, the problems with addiction, relationships, trauma, and low self-esteem, then life, in general, can be overwhelming. Selecting the right Therapist is an important step in building your support team for recovery. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to develop and provide integrated (addiction/mental health) services to individuals, families, and corporations for more than 30 years.
Navigating the complexity of today’s stress levels can be difficult. If you add to that, the problems with addiction, relationships, trauma, and low self-esteem, then life, in general, can be overwhelming. Selecting the right Therapist is an important step in building your support team for recovery. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to develop and provide integrated (addiction/mental health) services to individuals, families, and corporations for more than 30 years.
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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.