LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 92801
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Beginning in therapy can be a way for you to start to put together the pieces of your life and who you are. And ultimately, you deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. If you're someone that struggles with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, LGBTQIA issues, and past trauma, I'd love to help you work through those challenges. I want to be the therapist that helps you along that journey.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Beginning in therapy can be a way for you to start to put together the pieces of your life and who you are. And ultimately, you deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. If you're someone that struggles with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, LGBTQIA issues, and past trauma, I'd love to help you work through those challenges. I want to be the therapist that helps you along that journey.
Mark Azmy Youssef
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
Your bravery in seeking help is commendable, and I'm honored to support you on this journey. Together, we'll navigate the complexities you face, uncovering insights along the way. You will be met here with compassion and support. I will walk alongside your journey with warmth and acceptance. My passion lies in working and being committed to creating a safe space for diverse individuals: including teens and their families, adults, LGBTQ + individuals and clients of all backgrounds and identities who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflicts, self-esteem issues, OCD, OCPD, and ADHD.
Your bravery in seeking help is commendable, and I'm honored to support you on this journey. Together, we'll navigate the complexities you face, uncovering insights along the way. You will be met here with compassion and support. I will walk alongside your journey with warmth and acceptance. My passion lies in working and being committed to creating a safe space for diverse individuals: including teens and their families, adults, LGBTQ + individuals and clients of all backgrounds and identities who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflicts, self-esteem issues, OCD, OCPD, and ADHD.
Brittlin Fagundes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
Battling anxiety or exploring self-discovery? This is your haven for the journey towards self-acceptance, resilience, and inner peace. Seeking clarity, authentic connections, and deep self-understanding? You're in the right space. Serving diverse ages and populations – children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, along with groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, and families across socioeconomic statuses. I specialize in addressing a spectrum of diagnoses, from anxiety and depression to addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Battling anxiety or exploring self-discovery? This is your haven for the journey towards self-acceptance, resilience, and inner peace. Seeking clarity, authentic connections, and deep self-understanding? You're in the right space. Serving diverse ages and populations – children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, along with groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, and families across socioeconomic statuses. I specialize in addressing a spectrum of diagnoses, from anxiety and depression to addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I enjoy working with teens (15 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience with mental illness, addiction, parenting, marital difficulties, and LGBTQ issues. Most of the time, people have tried a variety of solutions before coming to me for help. Together, we can explore your concerns, your goals, your strengths, and the obstacles that are keeping you stuck or holding you back. In most cases, long-term therapy is not necessary. My goal is to help you heal and grow to the point that you no longer need therapy as quickly as possible.
I enjoy working with teens (15 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience with mental illness, addiction, parenting, marital difficulties, and LGBTQ issues. Most of the time, people have tried a variety of solutions before coming to me for help. Together, we can explore your concerns, your goals, your strengths, and the obstacles that are keeping you stuck or holding you back. In most cases, long-term therapy is not necessary. My goal is to help you heal and grow to the point that you no longer need therapy as quickly as possible.
I'm also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT) with experience working with Asian American men, Christian ministry workers, and LGBTQ clients.
I'm a 2nd generation Korean-American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, sexual addictions, and Christian spirituality issues. Not everyone is gravely affected by trauma, but some of us may find that our past experiences have made it increasingly difficult to manage our lives. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (and Consultant in Training), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Brainspotting Professional (BSP), I employ the latest techniques to help people recover from trauma and learn to see life from a more adaptive perspective.
I'm also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT) with experience working with Asian American men, Christian ministry workers, and LGBTQ clients.
I'm a 2nd generation Korean-American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, sexual addictions, and Christian spirituality issues. Not everyone is gravely affected by trauma, but some of us may find that our past experiences have made it increasingly difficult to manage our lives. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (and Consultant in Training), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Brainspotting Professional (BSP), I employ the latest techniques to help people recover from trauma and learn to see life from a more adaptive perspective.
Kayleigh Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801 (Online Only)
She specializes in the treatment of veterans and their families, sexual and combat trauma, life transitions (including transgender), anxiety, and relationships.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
She specializes in the treatment of veterans and their families, sexual and combat trauma, life transitions (including transgender), anxiety, and relationships.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Reach out to any of our clinicians for a free 15-minute phone consultation to make sure we're the right fit for you! Our therapists are trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming.
Accepting New Clients! We specialize in working with folks who have faced and survived various kinds of trauma, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress, and depression. We work with people who are exploring all parts of their identities, from relationships and work to sexuality, gender, spirituality, and creativity. Challenging early life experiences can effect how we show up in adulthood. This can lead to loneliness, despair, constant longing, confusion, panic, or withdrawal from life. You may have found yourself at a cross-roads where old ways of relating to yourself and others no longer works.
Reach out to any of our clinicians for a free 15-minute phone consultation to make sure we're the right fit for you! Our therapists are trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming.
Accepting New Clients! We specialize in working with folks who have faced and survived various kinds of trauma, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress, and depression. We work with people who are exploring all parts of their identities, from relationships and work to sexuality, gender, spirituality, and creativity. Challenging early life experiences can effect how we show up in adulthood. This can lead to loneliness, despair, constant longing, confusion, panic, or withdrawal from life. You may have found yourself at a cross-roads where old ways of relating to yourself and others no longer works.
I am Wyatt Darling, a licensed psychotherapist with a BBS in California. Previously employed at SpaceX as their in-house psychotherapist and Mindfulness Instructor, I provide helpful and supportive approaches to life's challenges. I give step-by-step guidance on how to improve communication, relationships, and mindset agility; motivating and inspiring individuals to live their best life.
I am Wyatt Darling, a licensed psychotherapist with a BBS in California. Previously employed at SpaceX as their in-house psychotherapist and Mindfulness Instructor, I provide helpful and supportive approaches to life's challenges. I give step-by-step guidance on how to improve communication, relationships, and mindset agility; motivating and inspiring individuals to live their best life.
Keelan Aponte
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
Psychology Today Bio Are you grappling with feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Do these struggles spill over into various areas of your life, from personal relationships to your professional endeavors? Perhaps you feel ensnared in a cycle, wondering why these things keep happening. You're not alone in facing these hurdles; countless others have walked similar paths. However, your journey is uniquely yours, and only you hold the key to the life you envision.
Psychology Today Bio Are you grappling with feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Do these struggles spill over into various areas of your life, from personal relationships to your professional endeavors? Perhaps you feel ensnared in a cycle, wondering why these things keep happening. You're not alone in facing these hurdles; countless others have walked similar paths. However, your journey is uniquely yours, and only you hold the key to the life you envision.
Brittany Deguzman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
Do you need a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express you feelings and experiences openly, feel understood, and receive genuine listening and validation? Do you desire practical tools and strategies to navigate your struggles effectively? As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer guidance and support to help navigate struggles related to relationships, anxiety, depression, past trauma, life transitions and stress. Working collaboratively, you can achieve your goals to cultivate healthier relationships, heal from past wounds, develop self-compassion and create a fulfilling life.
Do you need a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express you feelings and experiences openly, feel understood, and receive genuine listening and validation? Do you desire practical tools and strategies to navigate your struggles effectively? As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer guidance and support to help navigate struggles related to relationships, anxiety, depression, past trauma, life transitions and stress. Working collaboratively, you can achieve your goals to cultivate healthier relationships, heal from past wounds, develop self-compassion and create a fulfilling life.
Yuki Frazier Lmft Emdr Certified
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist can be confusing, frustrating and at times frightening. I encourage you to interview various therapists until you find the one therapist you feel most comfortable with. My mission is to help you empower yourself by uncovering past traumas that block your ability to live a quality life. Every issue will be handled with sensitivity, respect and professionalism. I have over 15 years of experience treating clients suffering from depression, anxieties, PTSD, family and marital issues, addiction, physically & sexually abused victims and various trauma victims.
Finding the right therapist can be confusing, frustrating and at times frightening. I encourage you to interview various therapists until you find the one therapist you feel most comfortable with. My mission is to help you empower yourself by uncovering past traumas that block your ability to live a quality life. Every issue will be handled with sensitivity, respect and professionalism. I have over 15 years of experience treating clients suffering from depression, anxieties, PTSD, family and marital issues, addiction, physically & sexually abused victims and various trauma victims.
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Feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships or family dynamics? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? You are not alone. The good news is that therapy can provide a safe space for processing these challenges and for exploring new approaches to old problems. Whatever your needs, we will work together to help you feel better. My approach is warm and collaborative. Our work together can develop your strengths & self-confidence to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and more in control of the world and people around you. The complexity of our lives can be overwhelming, but doesn't have to be.
Feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships or family dynamics? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? You are not alone. The good news is that therapy can provide a safe space for processing these challenges and for exploring new approaches to old problems. Whatever your needs, we will work together to help you feel better. My approach is warm and collaborative. Our work together can develop your strengths & self-confidence to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and more in control of the world and people around you. The complexity of our lives can be overwhelming, but doesn't have to be.
Carissa Mendez-Munder
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
Carissa’s education and work experience has allowed her to work with a widely diverse range of clientele and ranging across a variety of economic statuses and cultural backgrounds and identities. Carissa has offered individual, group, and family counseling for these diverse caseloads in both English and Spanish. Carissa has provided counseling, emotional and communication skills groups, as well as grief and anger management groups at the elementary, middle, and high school ages. Carissa works most commonly with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, life stage struggles, adjustment disorder.
Carissa’s education and work experience has allowed her to work with a widely diverse range of clientele and ranging across a variety of economic statuses and cultural backgrounds and identities. Carissa has offered individual, group, and family counseling for these diverse caseloads in both English and Spanish. Carissa has provided counseling, emotional and communication skills groups, as well as grief and anger management groups at the elementary, middle, and high school ages. Carissa works most commonly with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, life stage struggles, adjustment disorder.
Mental health disorders, especially anxiety and depression, are one of the most significant public health problems facing the world in the 21st Century. Depression is now the leading cause of disability around the world, being chronic/toxic stress the main cause of these conditions . Fortunately, depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions, properly diagnosed and treated, can be stabilized and reverse, allowing clients to return to their normal routine and enjoy a healthier and happier life.
Mental health disorders, especially anxiety and depression, are one of the most significant public health problems facing the world in the 21st Century. Depression is now the leading cause of disability around the world, being chronic/toxic stress the main cause of these conditions . Fortunately, depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions, properly diagnosed and treated, can be stabilized and reverse, allowing clients to return to their normal routine and enjoy a healthier and happier life.
Kristen Carvajal-Witek, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in human services. My journey, spanning non-profits, clinical supervision, and diverse client populations, has honed my expertise in supporting individuals and families through various life challenges. I use an integrative approach, pulling techniques from different therapeutic orientations, which allows me to address the unique needs of each person I work with. I am client-centered, strength-based and strive to create a space that is safe and non-judgmental where people can be their true selves.
Kristen Carvajal-Witek, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in human services. My journey, spanning non-profits, clinical supervision, and diverse client populations, has honed my expertise in supporting individuals and families through various life challenges. I use an integrative approach, pulling techniques from different therapeutic orientations, which allows me to address the unique needs of each person I work with. I am client-centered, strength-based and strive to create a space that is safe and non-judgmental where people can be their true selves.
You may be navigating the complex terrain of depression, anxiety, or trauma, facing significant life changes, or seeking enhancement in your relationships. They seek a nonjudgmental, supportive partner in their therapeutic journey, one who passionately believes in their capacity for change and healing. Together, we'll strive for resilience, understanding, and a path forward tailored to their unique goals and needs.
You may be navigating the complex terrain of depression, anxiety, or trauma, facing significant life changes, or seeking enhancement in your relationships. They seek a nonjudgmental, supportive partner in their therapeutic journey, one who passionately believes in their capacity for change and healing. Together, we'll strive for resilience, understanding, and a path forward tailored to their unique goals and needs.
My name is Cynthia Little, LMFT. I have been working with clients across the life-span since 2010 and currently work with adults and elders 65+. I work with clients who are experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationships problems – with self, parents, and peers. I also work with individuals who struggling with life transitions, self-esteem, infidelity, and women’s issues. I offer a non-judgmental and supportive space. I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, and pull from other modalities as needed.
My name is Cynthia Little, LMFT. I have been working with clients across the life-span since 2010 and currently work with adults and elders 65+. I work with clients who are experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationships problems – with self, parents, and peers. I also work with individuals who struggling with life transitions, self-esteem, infidelity, and women’s issues. I offer a non-judgmental and supportive space. I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, and pull from other modalities as needed.
Hi there, I'm Cathy! I am deeply committed to providing therapy that is centered on a true knowing of you and what you want from your life. I have been a licensed clinical social worker for many years, and I believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is the key to successful therapy. I will actively listen to you and get to know you, and we will venture together into this path of self-discovery. In my own life, I am constantly engaged in learning about myself and others and what makes us who we are.
Hi there, I'm Cathy! I am deeply committed to providing therapy that is centered on a true knowing of you and what you want from your life. I have been a licensed clinical social worker for many years, and I believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is the key to successful therapy. I will actively listen to you and get to know you, and we will venture together into this path of self-discovery. In my own life, I am constantly engaged in learning about myself and others and what makes us who we are.
Welcome! I'm Nicki Bywater, LMFT 39487 (CA). I work with adults and older teens. I tailor my approach toward what works best for you! I'd be happy to work with you in online therapy in the near future. I enjoy working with all types of ages and genders, both male, female, LGBTQI, and Veterans. I prefer ages 13-Seniors and usually work with individuals and include caregivers when treating minors. I have spent over twenty years treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adoption and foster care, grief and loss, relationship, and gender issues.
Welcome! I'm Nicki Bywater, LMFT 39487 (CA). I work with adults and older teens. I tailor my approach toward what works best for you! I'd be happy to work with you in online therapy in the near future. I enjoy working with all types of ages and genders, both male, female, LGBTQI, and Veterans. I prefer ages 13-Seniors and usually work with individuals and include caregivers when treating minors. I have spent over twenty years treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adoption and foster care, grief and loss, relationship, and gender issues.
My name is Max Anne Zachai, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Chico, CA, and working with clients throughout California via Telehealth. I have over four years of experience as a therapist at a domestic and sexual violence agency, serving clients from diverse backgrounds with high levels of trauma and crisis. In my private practice, I work with adults and teens (12 and up) on a broad range of presenting concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working with each client to develop a therapeutic style to meet their unique needs.
My name is Max Anne Zachai, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Chico, CA, and working with clients throughout California via Telehealth. I have over four years of experience as a therapist at a domestic and sexual violence agency, serving clients from diverse backgrounds with high levels of trauma and crisis. In my private practice, I work with adults and teens (12 and up) on a broad range of presenting concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working with each client to develop a therapeutic style to meet their unique needs.
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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.