Transgender Therapists in 90064
Hanna Jeong
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We all deserve a safe, compassionate space to process and explore, whether we are healing from difficult life events or simply taking a pause to reflect on our life. I deeply believe in holistic care, where the biological, psychological, cultural, sexual, and spiritual aspects of a person are given equal consideration and attention. I see my role as an active collaborator and supporter of the client’s goals. I work to build a nonjudgmental relationship where clients can add skills to their toolbox, introspect freely, and gain personal and community empowerment.
We all deserve a safe, compassionate space to process and explore, whether we are healing from difficult life events or simply taking a pause to reflect on our life. I deeply believe in holistic care, where the biological, psychological, cultural, sexual, and spiritual aspects of a person are given equal consideration and attention. I see my role as an active collaborator and supporter of the client’s goals. I work to build a nonjudgmental relationship where clients can add skills to their toolbox, introspect freely, and gain personal and community empowerment.
Karinne Robbins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
When you’re experiencing the full chaos of living, it can be hard to find ways to meaningfully show up for yourself. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, my goal is to open a space for you to pause, take a breath, and feel understood as you connect with who you are and where you are in the moment. I work across the lifespan with children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults looking for a safe and nurturing environment to explore their multifaceted identities, relationships, and past/current/future lived experiences.
When you’re experiencing the full chaos of living, it can be hard to find ways to meaningfully show up for yourself. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, my goal is to open a space for you to pause, take a breath, and feel understood as you connect with who you are and where you are in the moment. I work across the lifespan with children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults looking for a safe and nurturing environment to explore their multifaceted identities, relationships, and past/current/future lived experiences.
Audrey Barbara Karitani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I understand it can feel uncomfortable to discuss your mental health concerns and I’m here to create a safe and comfortable space for you to do just that while keeping your best interest in mind and ensuring your confidentiality. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship stress, gender identity issues, major life transitions, highly sensitive individuals, PMDD, postpartum, chronic illness, grief, and trauma. My goal is to provide mental health care to individuals of all ages, couples, and families and my approach is to understand what matters to you.
I understand it can feel uncomfortable to discuss your mental health concerns and I’m here to create a safe and comfortable space for you to do just that while keeping your best interest in mind and ensuring your confidentiality. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship stress, gender identity issues, major life transitions, highly sensitive individuals, PMDD, postpartum, chronic illness, grief, and trauma. My goal is to provide mental health care to individuals of all ages, couples, and families and my approach is to understand what matters to you.
Marlene Josephs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families, who want to find emotional balance, increase personal satisfaction and seek greater harmony in their relationships.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families, who want to find emotional balance, increase personal satisfaction and seek greater harmony in their relationships.
Mariam Dion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.
As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.
Joe Taravella
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth and fulfillment with me? I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist who embodies a compassionate, understanding, and respectful therapeutic approach with all my clients. My expertise lies in identifying and treating psychological, emotional, and relationship issues, and I have been instrumental in getting individuals to achieve breakthroughs by revealing toxic secrets and long-standing issues. Our work together will enhance your ability to effectively communicate, identify triggers, break maladaptive patterns, and achieve your greatest potential in life.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth and fulfillment with me? I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist who embodies a compassionate, understanding, and respectful therapeutic approach with all my clients. My expertise lies in identifying and treating psychological, emotional, and relationship issues, and I have been instrumental in getting individuals to achieve breakthroughs by revealing toxic secrets and long-standing issues. Our work together will enhance your ability to effectively communicate, identify triggers, break maladaptive patterns, and achieve your greatest potential in life.
Lorraine Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Stuck? In pain? Contemplating a life change, or just had one thrust upon you? Let's explore your options and make things better. Call for a free consult. Day, evening, and weekend appointments available.
Stuck? In pain? Contemplating a life change, or just had one thrust upon you? Let's explore your options and make things better. Call for a free consult. Day, evening, and weekend appointments available.
Alexander Shibuya Farbstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Inattention. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences. I'm a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, non-binary, Japanese American, Jewish). I use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.
Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Inattention. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences. I'm a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, non-binary, Japanese American, Jewish). I use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.
Caroline Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
You’re stuck, exhausted and close to burn-out. What you wouldn’t give for a week off with nothing to do but lay in bed and binge your favorite shows. And yet, even that might not solve everything that’s been getting you down. Your lack of purpose and a sense of hopelessness are compounding and you’re afraid these feelings won’t end.
You’re stuck, exhausted and close to burn-out. What you wouldn’t give for a week off with nothing to do but lay in bed and binge your favorite shows. And yet, even that might not solve everything that’s been getting you down. Your lack of purpose and a sense of hopelessness are compounding and you’re afraid these feelings won’t end.
Yula Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I've come to understand that cultivating a fulfilling life requires a deep sense of safety within our own bodies and minds. Experiencing intense feelings of irritability, anxiety, or sadness can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck in a cycle of despair, potentially driving us toward unhealthy coping that can interfere with our ability to live in the present, tend to our daily responsibilities, and maintain important relationships. Without understanding the underlying reasons behind your feelings, and working through these challenges, it's difficult to experience a sense of wholeness and confidence needed to attain your goals.
I've come to understand that cultivating a fulfilling life requires a deep sense of safety within our own bodies and minds. Experiencing intense feelings of irritability, anxiety, or sadness can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck in a cycle of despair, potentially driving us toward unhealthy coping that can interfere with our ability to live in the present, tend to our daily responsibilities, and maintain important relationships. Without understanding the underlying reasons behind your feelings, and working through these challenges, it's difficult to experience a sense of wholeness and confidence needed to attain your goals.
Rachel Negar Partiali
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Taking the first step toward your healing requires courage and I acknowledge the effort you have put forth. Perhaps you have reached a point where you need more awareness in order to deal with your present circumstances. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples. I provide in-depth therapy where we both can begin to explore the underlying causes of your emotional symptoms. I view my role as a psychologist as one who guides you through the healing process. I believe that in order for this to occur, respect, safety, understanding and awareness must be present.
Taking the first step toward your healing requires courage and I acknowledge the effort you have put forth. Perhaps you have reached a point where you need more awareness in order to deal with your present circumstances. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples. I provide in-depth therapy where we both can begin to explore the underlying causes of your emotional symptoms. I view my role as a psychologist as one who guides you through the healing process. I believe that in order for this to occur, respect, safety, understanding and awareness must be present.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Emily Rebecca Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Are you ready to stop feeling anxious and/or depressed? Do you want to learn skills to calm your racing mind? Do you remember a time when anxiety, depression, & personal issues weren’t a part of your daily life? I can give you the tools and coping skills to change this. I help children/teenagers, couples, and individuals just like you: ones that have it within them to learn how to cope with their anxiety or depression and go back to living life the way that they remember it. I can support you on your journey towards feeling more self-confident, happy, fulfilled. I can help to guide you to a better understanding of yourself & others.
Are you ready to stop feeling anxious and/or depressed? Do you want to learn skills to calm your racing mind? Do you remember a time when anxiety, depression, & personal issues weren’t a part of your daily life? I can give you the tools and coping skills to change this. I help children/teenagers, couples, and individuals just like you: ones that have it within them to learn how to cope with their anxiety or depression and go back to living life the way that they remember it. I can support you on your journey towards feeling more self-confident, happy, fulfilled. I can help to guide you to a better understanding of yourself & others.
Lauren Natasha Carrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I am a licensed therapist who specializes in helping adolescents, young adults, and children build resilience to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe fostering a collaborative, empowering, and safe therapeutic alliance with my client is the most important factor in creating lasting change. I prioritize creating a warm, nurturing, and safe environment so you can feel at ease opening up and sharing your most personal feelings and experiences.
I am a licensed therapist who specializes in helping adolescents, young adults, and children build resilience to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe fostering a collaborative, empowering, and safe therapeutic alliance with my client is the most important factor in creating lasting change. I prioritize creating a warm, nurturing, and safe environment so you can feel at ease opening up and sharing your most personal feelings and experiences.
Brandon Gescheidle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (trust me, as therapists, we’ve heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (trust me, as therapists, we’ve heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
Essy Knopf
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
You're unique, and you feel it every day. Maybe you identify as autistic, ADHD, or part of the LGBTQ+ family. You're on a quest to figure out who you really are, to show the world your true colors without hesitation. You're craving that sweet spot where you can just be you, without judgment, fully understood and embraced. It's not just about fitting in; it's about finding where you truly belong.
You're unique, and you feel it every day. Maybe you identify as autistic, ADHD, or part of the LGBTQ+ family. You're on a quest to figure out who you really are, to show the world your true colors without hesitation. You're craving that sweet spot where you can just be you, without judgment, fully understood and embraced. It's not just about fitting in; it's about finding where you truly belong.
Taylor Dovala
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I am a Los Angeles–based psychologist specializing in providing identity-affirming, evidence-based care for both individuals and couples/relationships. I enjoy helping clients to clarify their values, cultivate depth in their relationships, and foster self-understanding that catalyzes growth. I take an active, strengths-based, and integrative approach that draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), and interpersonal modalities.
I am a Los Angeles–based psychologist specializing in providing identity-affirming, evidence-based care for both individuals and couples/relationships. I enjoy helping clients to clarify their values, cultivate depth in their relationships, and foster self-understanding that catalyzes growth. I take an active, strengths-based, and integrative approach that draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), and interpersonal modalities.
Meridian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy and is in private practice in Los Angeles California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specializes in single adults, couples & teens. I am thoughtful and caring. I have over a decade of experience as a marriage and family therapist. I specialize in couples and individuals, working with people who are single, dating, engaged, married, separated, or post-divorce and dealing with trauma/crisis, infidelity, grief and loss
Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy and is in private practice in Los Angeles California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specializes in single adults, couples & teens. I am thoughtful and caring. I have over a decade of experience as a marriage and family therapist. I specialize in couples and individuals, working with people who are single, dating, engaged, married, separated, or post-divorce and dealing with trauma/crisis, infidelity, grief and loss
Arielle Hanien
Pre-Licensed Professional, Rabbi, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
You deserve the support you need. When we are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, personal or relationship transitions, life can feel especially difficult. Experiences of trauma, changes in our identity and relationships, legal or learning challenges can sometimes be overwhelming--even long after they happen. Often, beliefs that once provided guidance or comfort change, leaving us feel even more lost at sea. Yet deep within, we all have access to a feeling of our aliveness that can help us navigate these rough spots. Our work offers you safety and caring to bolster your strengths, recover your joy, and find your inner knowing once again.
You deserve the support you need. When we are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, personal or relationship transitions, life can feel especially difficult. Experiences of trauma, changes in our identity and relationships, legal or learning challenges can sometimes be overwhelming--even long after they happen. Often, beliefs that once provided guidance or comfort change, leaving us feel even more lost at sea. Yet deep within, we all have access to a feeling of our aliveness that can help us navigate these rough spots. Our work offers you safety and caring to bolster your strengths, recover your joy, and find your inner knowing once again.
Kevin M Yoshida
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
When you get to a point in life where you feel stuck whether it is a relationship, work, or overwhelm in multiple domains of life, therapy can make a crucial difference in helping you move forward. When avoidance, white-knuckling, deep introspection on your own or other strategies you have tried do not provide the result you want, try therapy. If you are seeking some relief from painful feelings, or looking for help to change unhelpful or unwanted patterns in your life, or want a greater sense of meaningfulness and fulfillment, I commend you for taking the step of seeking support. Contact me for a free 15-minute call.
When you get to a point in life where you feel stuck whether it is a relationship, work, or overwhelm in multiple domains of life, therapy can make a crucial difference in helping you move forward. When avoidance, white-knuckling, deep introspection on your own or other strategies you have tried do not provide the result you want, try therapy. If you are seeking some relief from painful feelings, or looking for help to change unhelpful or unwanted patterns in your life, or want a greater sense of meaningfulness and fulfillment, I commend you for taking the step of seeking support. Contact me for a free 15-minute call.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.