Therapists in Arcadia, CA
Anthony Gabriel Le
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Anthony! As a queer, second-generation Vietnamese-Chinese therapist, I am passionate about providing a compassionate and warm space for clients to enter center-stage as the main character of their own life.
Oftentimes, we are told to just be our genuine self, but that is so hard to do when societal standards, cultural norms, familial expectations set limits and boxes for us to fit into as well. These restrictions and boundaries only then muffle and silence the voices we have inside of us. This silencing and censoring can develop internal messages within us that we are unloveable, never enough, and not worthy of being authentically you. Feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, sadness, and loneliness may arise alongside these thoughts which make it difficult to get a good night's rest or enjoy your favorite hobbies.
Hello, my name is Anthony! As a queer, second-generation Vietnamese-Chinese therapist, I am passionate about providing a compassionate and warm space for clients to enter center-stage as the main character of their own life.
Oftentimes, we are told to just be our genuine self, but that is so hard to do when societal standards, cultural norms, familial expectations set limits and boxes for us to fit into as well. These restrictions and boundaries only then muffle and silence the voices we have inside of us. This silencing and censoring can develop internal messages within us that we are unloveable, never enough, and not worthy of being authentically you. Feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, sadness, and loneliness may arise alongside these thoughts which make it difficult to get a good night's rest or enjoy your favorite hobbies.
Theodora Byrne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91007 (Online Only)
I am also a woman of queer, transgender experience and I love to work with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or past misfortune. I use a collaborative approach to therapy, to work with clients in understanding both their challenges and their goals, and together to find ways of making positive changes along the psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island, and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. On the contrary, doing so is an indicator of strength. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaged environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
I am also a woman of queer, transgender experience and I love to work with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or past misfortune. I use a collaborative approach to therapy, to work with clients in understanding both their challenges and their goals, and together to find ways of making positive changes along the psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island, and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. On the contrary, doing so is an indicator of strength. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaged environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
Annie Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
My areas of specialty include depression, trauma, anxiety, women's issues, teen and young adult issues, LGBT community, helping families through the transitions of divorce.
It is my desire to provide a place of compassion and safety for individual adults, couples, children, and adolescents as they explore themselves and challenges in their life. Whether you are experiencing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or facing changes in your family life or career, I will join with you to help you meet the goals you have to improve your life and relationships.
My areas of specialty include depression, trauma, anxiety, women's issues, teen and young adult issues, LGBT community, helping families through the transitions of divorce.
It is my desire to provide a place of compassion and safety for individual adults, couples, children, and adolescents as they explore themselves and challenges in their life. Whether you are experiencing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or facing changes in your family life or career, I will join with you to help you meet the goals you have to improve your life and relationships.
Melissa Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
The clientele I work with come into my office with a variety of pressing life issues that are affecting their relationships. My practice is devoted to being an empathetic ear and a constructive partner in my clients' growth. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
The clientele I work with come into my office with a variety of pressing life issues that are affecting their relationships. My practice is devoted to being an empathetic ear and a constructive partner in my clients' growth. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Christina Isabel Villatoro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91007 (Online Only)
Welcome (Bienvendo(a)(x)...I am a culturally sensitive inclusive Marriage & Family Therapist. I am from an immigrant Spanish-speaking family who encouraged humility, a strong work ethic, and resilience! I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, especially as an Ally of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities! My focus is to help others as they navigate stress, relationship issues, coming out struggles, acculturation/racial trauma, post-traumatic stress, and depression/anxiety.
Welcome (Bienvendo(a)(x)...I am a culturally sensitive inclusive Marriage & Family Therapist. I am from an immigrant Spanish-speaking family who encouraged humility, a strong work ethic, and resilience! I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, especially as an Ally of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities! My focus is to help others as they navigate stress, relationship issues, coming out struggles, acculturation/racial trauma, post-traumatic stress, and depression/anxiety.
Jacky Tse
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPhil, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
Life can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming but you are not alone and it is important to seek help to care for your mental health needs. Therapy can be the help you need and it is my pleasure to offer support at this challenging time. With more than 8 years of experience serving diverse populations including rare disease and disabilities populations, AAPI and LGBTQIA communities, children and teens with behavioral and emotional issues, my therapeutic practice covers perfectionism, depression, trauma, anxiety and stress management. I hold Master of Philosophy from University of Cambridge and Master of Social Work MSW from CSUSB.
Life can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming but you are not alone and it is important to seek help to care for your mental health needs. Therapy can be the help you need and it is my pleasure to offer support at this challenging time. With more than 8 years of experience serving diverse populations including rare disease and disabilities populations, AAPI and LGBTQIA communities, children and teens with behavioral and emotional issues, my therapeutic practice covers perfectionism, depression, trauma, anxiety and stress management. I hold Master of Philosophy from University of Cambridge and Master of Social Work MSW from CSUSB.
Warren S Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 72043
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
As a second-generation queer Korean American, I understand firsthand the complexities of navigating intersecting identities and the impact they have on mental health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grappling with relationship challenges, or triggered by past traumas? You're not alone. I focus in providing a safe & supportive environment for individuals seeking to navigate these experiences. My ideal client is someone who recognizes the need for a safe space to process their feelings and develop coping skills. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, communication issues in your relationships, I'm here to help.
As a second-generation queer Korean American, I understand firsthand the complexities of navigating intersecting identities and the impact they have on mental health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grappling with relationship challenges, or triggered by past traumas? You're not alone. I focus in providing a safe & supportive environment for individuals seeking to navigate these experiences. My ideal client is someone who recognizes the need for a safe space to process their feelings and develop coping skills. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, communication issues in your relationships, I'm here to help.
Kayla Garcia
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
I have worked with many populations such as children, teens, adults, families, POC, and LGBTQ+.
Connecting to my clients is of utmost importance to me. Connecting to you is essential in assisting you to achieve your goals; I truly believe in actively being present for you. I openly listen to what is of significance to you and I non-judgmentally hear where you’re coming from and your life experiences.
I have worked with many populations such as children, teens, adults, families, POC, and LGBTQ+.
Connecting to my clients is of utmost importance to me. Connecting to you is essential in assisting you to achieve your goals; I truly believe in actively being present for you. I openly listen to what is of significance to you and I non-judgmentally hear where you’re coming from and your life experiences.
Almog Shanun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91007
I work with alternative lifestyle couples and the LGBT community.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
I work with alternative lifestyle couples and the LGBT community.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
Daniele Iturbide
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91007 (Online Only)
I have 20 years of experience working with youth and families and the LGBTQ+ community.
*LGBTQ+ affirmative* Are you afraid to speak up or be your true self for fear of what others will say or do? Do you wish your family communicated more effectively, your kids would respect you and your rules, or you could get your teen to open up to you? Do you constantly give to others to the point of exhaustion or until you snap and wonder when it’s your turn to receive? If any of these scenarios fit your current struggles, I can help. When you reclaim your true voice and begin to use it thoughtfully and purposefully, you can lead a more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling life.
I have 20 years of experience working with youth and families and the LGBTQ+ community.
*LGBTQ+ affirmative* Are you afraid to speak up or be your true self for fear of what others will say or do? Do you wish your family communicated more effectively, your kids would respect you and your rules, or you could get your teen to open up to you? Do you constantly give to others to the point of exhaustion or until you snap and wonder when it’s your turn to receive? If any of these scenarios fit your current struggles, I can help. When you reclaim your true voice and begin to use it thoughtfully and purposefully, you can lead a more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Joshua Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life.
Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life.
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Jo-Ann Capili
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91007
You might be grappling with life's challenges, seeking understanding and direction in your personal, relational, or academic journey. As an individual, a couple, or a teen, you aim to navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions towards self-acceptance and meaningful connections. If you're yearning for a space where your experiences are met with empathy and expertise, let's connect. Together, we'll pave the way for stronger bonds and a more joyful life.
You might be grappling with life's challenges, seeking understanding and direction in your personal, relational, or academic journey. As an individual, a couple, or a teen, you aim to navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions towards self-acceptance and meaningful connections. If you're yearning for a space where your experiences are met with empathy and expertise, let's connect. Together, we'll pave the way for stronger bonds and a more joyful life.
Crystal Venegas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006
I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma etc., are not easy to go through alone and that is why I am here. Building a strong foundation helps my clients understand that they in fact are not alone, and we can work together to help relieve these symptoms.
I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma etc., are not easy to go through alone and that is why I am here. Building a strong foundation helps my clients understand that they in fact are not alone, and we can work together to help relieve these symptoms.
Ryan Lisman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, RDT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
I'm Ryan Lisman, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and caters to your therapeutic needs. I believe that much of our self-concept comes from self-narratives, thus one of my primary clinical goals is to identify unhealthy and unfair narratives and reframe them with uplifting and fair narratives. I'm proud to be a Registered Drama Therapist, which allows for an embodied and creative approach to Therapy by using active and experiential dramatic techniques, it's just as fun as it sounds! I want to commend you for taking the brave steps to pursue Therapy.
I'm Ryan Lisman, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and caters to your therapeutic needs. I believe that much of our self-concept comes from self-narratives, thus one of my primary clinical goals is to identify unhealthy and unfair narratives and reframe them with uplifting and fair narratives. I'm proud to be a Registered Drama Therapist, which allows for an embodied and creative approach to Therapy by using active and experiential dramatic techniques, it's just as fun as it sounds! I want to commend you for taking the brave steps to pursue Therapy.
Edgar Rico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
I hope to lead you to find your own resilience; I hope to lead you to dig within yourself to find success in the face of challenges. I am passionate about equity and the belief that we all deserve to be happy; we all deserve to live without judgment.
I hope to lead you to find your own resilience; I hope to lead you to dig within yourself to find success in the face of challenges. I am passionate about equity and the belief that we all deserve to be happy; we all deserve to live without judgment.
Ani Martikyan- Aspire Counseling Group Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006
Choosing change is hard. Even scary. Unless you are perfectly happy with life as it is right now, you deserve to feel better and live better. We will work together to take action and make change possible! Whether it’s a specific problem or general displeasure, we will explore root causes, process pain, and establish new patterns.
Choosing change is hard. Even scary. Unless you are perfectly happy with life as it is right now, you deserve to feel better and live better. We will work together to take action and make change possible! Whether it’s a specific problem or general displeasure, we will explore root causes, process pain, and establish new patterns.
Yolanda Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91007
Welcome! Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I am so glad you have made your way here. Everyday living can bring us to experience loss, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and much more. Some experiences knock us down and shake us around a bit. As humans, we are wired for survival. So, when we are going through traumatic experiences our mind will go into survival mode sending such experiences to our subconscious to help us continue.
Welcome! Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I am so glad you have made your way here. Everyday living can bring us to experience loss, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and much more. Some experiences knock us down and shake us around a bit. As humans, we are wired for survival. So, when we are going through traumatic experiences our mind will go into survival mode sending such experiences to our subconscious to help us continue.
Jeanie Zhener Lo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
Have you wondered why you keep making the same decisions even though they do not serve you? Have you wondered if you continue making the same choices and go with this trend of your life, you will end up in places that you do not want to be? Sometimes due to unconscious motivations and conditioning, we sabotage our success and relationships. As a therapist, I work to help clients build resiliency, gain clarity, and hold space to bring more meaning into their lives.
Have you wondered why you keep making the same decisions even though they do not serve you? Have you wondered if you continue making the same choices and go with this trend of your life, you will end up in places that you do not want to be? Sometimes due to unconscious motivations and conditioning, we sabotage our success and relationships. As a therapist, I work to help clients build resiliency, gain clarity, and hold space to bring more meaning into their lives.
Tobi Nishikawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
Waitlist for new clients
Aloha! I consider it an immense privilege to come alongside my clients to support them towards achieving their self-determined goals. Specializing in trauma, I am a holistic practitioner who incorporates multi-faceted approaches in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I have extensive experience working with marginalized populations and therefore, am able to consider the complexities of ethnicity, culture, societal systems and gender identity in my therapeutic work.
Aloha! I consider it an immense privilege to come alongside my clients to support them towards achieving their self-determined goals. Specializing in trauma, I am a holistic practitioner who incorporates multi-faceted approaches in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I have extensive experience working with marginalized populations and therefore, am able to consider the complexities of ethnicity, culture, societal systems and gender identity in my therapeutic work.
Jennifer Goss
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.
Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.
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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.