LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Tulare, CA
My name is John M. Valenzuela and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress. Additional areas of specialized practice include healthy relationship building, men's issues, and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling. I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and well-versed in several additional modalities.
My name is John M. Valenzuela and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress. Additional areas of specialized practice include healthy relationship building, men's issues, and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling. I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and well-versed in several additional modalities.
Cofounder of the Source LGBT+Resource Center in Visalia.
LGBT issues, co-parenting, marital therapy, anxiety disorders, women's issues and Victims of Crime (VOC). Have expertise in working with persons with depression or anxiety related to a medical condition; also work with persons with developmental delays. Target population - couples, families, adolescents, children elementary school land older; women and men in transition. Also expertise in working with military families, PTSD, and transition issues. Hold Master's Degrees in Counseling and Masters in Medical Rehabilitation. Experience with families impacted by substance abuse, domestic violence and divorce. Competent in reunification therapy with divorced families
Cofounder of the Source LGBT+Resource Center in Visalia.
LGBT issues, co-parenting, marital therapy, anxiety disorders, women's issues and Victims of Crime (VOC). Have expertise in working with persons with depression or anxiety related to a medical condition; also work with persons with developmental delays. Target population - couples, families, adolescents, children elementary school land older; women and men in transition. Also expertise in working with military families, PTSD, and transition issues. Hold Master's Degrees in Counseling and Masters in Medical Rehabilitation. Experience with families impacted by substance abuse, domestic violence and divorce. Competent in reunification therapy with divorced families
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, which encourages active collaboration. I have a passion for walking alongside others in the midst of struggle. When you come to therapy, it’s like you are trying to climb a mountain; I am not at the top of your mountain but, rather, on another mountain, offering a different perspective, pointing out potential dangers, and helping you find the most effective path along your journey.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, which encourages active collaboration. I have a passion for walking alongside others in the midst of struggle. When you come to therapy, it’s like you are trying to climb a mountain; I am not at the top of your mountain but, rather, on another mountain, offering a different perspective, pointing out potential dangers, and helping you find the most effective path along your journey.
I help individuals and couples with communication, relationship changes, judgment, and intense emotions. My practice is action-based and results-oriented--not just talking. DOING. We work together to find solutions to common issues such as anger, resentment, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, hopelessness and grief. If you are ready to put in the work, we will get you the results you want.
I help individuals and couples with communication, relationship changes, judgment, and intense emotions. My practice is action-based and results-oriented--not just talking. DOING. We work together to find solutions to common issues such as anger, resentment, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, hopelessness and grief. If you are ready to put in the work, we will get you the results you want.
Erik Sean Bidinger-Boggess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulare, CA 93274 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Erik and I’ve been practicing clinical therapy for the past 12 years. My role as a therapist is to educate, explore, and support you where you need it. My goal is to help you improve your overall mood and ability to function in your daily life in a way that aligns with your values and goals.
Hello, I’m Erik and I’ve been practicing clinical therapy for the past 12 years. My role as a therapist is to educate, explore, and support you where you need it. My goal is to help you improve your overall mood and ability to function in your daily life in a way that aligns with your values and goals.
My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Calcaterra, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I typically treat adults and elders (65+), often who have a physical injury followed by an emotional sequela of chronic pain. I also treat patients struggling with anxiety and depression.
My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Calcaterra, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I typically treat adults and elders (65+), often who have a physical injury followed by an emotional sequela of chronic pain. I also treat patients struggling with anxiety and depression.
A faith based practice where science and religion do not contradict each other, but run parallel with each other. From substance abuse and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. My practice is aimed at simplifying mental health by identifying underlying reasons why the mental health symptoms are present. One can expect to explore their subconscious, develop coping skills, obtain insight into mental health, develop a strong circadian rhythm.
A faith based practice where science and religion do not contradict each other, but run parallel with each other. From substance abuse and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. My practice is aimed at simplifying mental health by identifying underlying reasons why the mental health symptoms are present. One can expect to explore their subconscious, develop coping skills, obtain insight into mental health, develop a strong circadian rhythm.
I am Jim Carr, my style of therapy is eclectic, but mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help to you to overcome struggles that have kept you from enjoying your life. I have been mainly working with men and men's issues, but also work with couples. I am fairly eclectic in my approach. I am trained in a variety of modalities, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Trauma Focused CBT. I am also certified in DBT. I am supportive but also maintain firm boundaries. I want clients to know that they are accepted totally for who they are and accepting of their struggles.
I am Jim Carr, my style of therapy is eclectic, but mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help to you to overcome struggles that have kept you from enjoying your life. I have been mainly working with men and men's issues, but also work with couples. I am fairly eclectic in my approach. I am trained in a variety of modalities, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Trauma Focused CBT. I am also certified in DBT. I am supportive but also maintain firm boundaries. I want clients to know that they are accepted totally for who they are and accepting of their struggles.
Hello, I'm Jaimi Martin LCWS, PH-C. I specialize in childhood trauma using EMDR, and postpartum depression and anxiety, using a feminist viewpoint. I work with individuals ages 12 and up, with a focus on life transitions. I support people in becoming their true selves. I've always worked in collaboration with others and found working as a therapist allowed that work to be more meaningful and deeper.
Hello, I'm Jaimi Martin LCWS, PH-C. I specialize in childhood trauma using EMDR, and postpartum depression and anxiety, using a feminist viewpoint. I work with individuals ages 12 and up, with a focus on life transitions. I support people in becoming their true selves. I've always worked in collaboration with others and found working as a therapist allowed that work to be more meaningful and deeper.
Christina M Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Tulare, CA 93274
Children's Therapist, Now accepting New Clients! Looking for a therapist to help with your child or teen? I specialize in working with youth who struggle from various mental health issues such as depression, suicidal idealization, anxiety, trauma, Mood disorder, life stressors, ADHD, Autism, behavioral concerns and many more. I have knowledge in the school systems and what services can assist your child to feel successful in the school setting. I offer parenting support and additional assessment for a more in depth view of your child's needs. We will create a personal treatment plan focused on the goals your child needs.
Children's Therapist, Now accepting New Clients! Looking for a therapist to help with your child or teen? I specialize in working with youth who struggle from various mental health issues such as depression, suicidal idealization, anxiety, trauma, Mood disorder, life stressors, ADHD, Autism, behavioral concerns and many more. I have knowledge in the school systems and what services can assist your child to feel successful in the school setting. I offer parenting support and additional assessment for a more in depth view of your child's needs. We will create a personal treatment plan focused on the goals your child needs.
I have provided therapy for individuals (children K-12 and adults), family, group, and couple sessions for over ten years. My modality is Cognitive Behavioral which means we believe it is not the event itself but how we perceive and react to the circumstance that may cause a problem. We will explore different possibilities through our session and discover what may serve us the best in pursuing happiness.
I have provided therapy for individuals (children K-12 and adults), family, group, and couple sessions for over ten years. My modality is Cognitive Behavioral which means we believe it is not the event itself but how we perceive and react to the circumstance that may cause a problem. We will explore different possibilities through our session and discover what may serve us the best in pursuing happiness.
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McDermott Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tulare, CA 93274
McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.
McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children as well as post graduate study in neurophysiology.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children as well as post graduate study in neurophysiology.
Margo Molina Denison, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulare, CA 93274
I have experience working with difficult populations; severe and persistent disorders, including clients transitioning after psychiatric hospitalizations, actively suicidal clients with dual diagnosis.
I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.
I have experience working with difficult populations; severe and persistent disorders, including clients transitioning after psychiatric hospitalizations, actively suicidal clients with dual diagnosis.
I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.
She strives to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for healing and transformation.
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
She strives to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for healing and transformation.
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
Hello! I'm Crystal, and I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating the challenges of life. With over 10 years of experience in clinical counseling and a strong background in justice administration and adolescent substance use, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and understanding environment for young individuals and their families.
Hello! I'm Crystal, and I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating the challenges of life. With over 10 years of experience in clinical counseling and a strong background in justice administration and adolescent substance use, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and understanding environment for young individuals and their families.
I strive to offer adult women help in developing skills to cope with life struggles and to make positive and healthy changes; focus of treatment is the individual, developing goals and objectives that you determine are necessary for your healing and recovery. I can help you with issues with codependency, poor boundaries and communication in interpersonal relationships and recovery.
I strive to offer adult women help in developing skills to cope with life struggles and to make positive and healthy changes; focus of treatment is the individual, developing goals and objectives that you determine are necessary for your healing and recovery. I can help you with issues with codependency, poor boundaries and communication in interpersonal relationships and recovery.
Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.
Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.
I’m a dedicated clinician with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through various challenges. My professional journey is rooted in clinical counseling, with a specialized focus on school counseling and substance use. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where young individuals and their families feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
I’m a dedicated clinician with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through various challenges. My professional journey is rooted in clinical counseling, with a specialized focus on school counseling and substance use. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where young individuals and their families feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Welcome! I'm Orin L. Conant, a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of working in various human service settings, gaining valuable insights and expertise along the way. I hold a master's degree in counseling psychology, and I've been a licensed therapist since 2011. My commitment to learning and growing as a therapist has allowed me to continually refine my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest therapeutic approaches.
Welcome! I'm Orin L. Conant, a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of working in various human service settings, gaining valuable insights and expertise along the way. I hold a master's degree in counseling psychology, and I've been a licensed therapist since 2011. My commitment to learning and growing as a therapist has allowed me to continually refine my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest therapeutic approaches.
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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.