LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 92805
Elaine Godoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
My specialties include serving the LGBTQ community, helping parents who have a child with special needs, relationship issues, and grief.
Life is hard, finding a therapist shouldn’t be this challenging… you're finally ready to give this therapy thing a try so you can stop feeling stuck, unhappy and unable to live a fulfilling life. That’s where I come in. My experience allows me to understand the best ways to address each client’s needs in an effective manner. I am flexible in my approach and use collaboration as the basis of my therapy.
My specialties include serving the LGBTQ community, helping parents who have a child with special needs, relationship issues, and grief.
Life is hard, finding a therapist shouldn’t be this challenging… you're finally ready to give this therapy thing a try so you can stop feeling stuck, unhappy and unable to live a fulfilling life. That’s where I come in. My experience allows me to understand the best ways to address each client’s needs in an effective manner. I am flexible in my approach and use collaboration as the basis of my therapy.
I specialize in young adult issues, especially, life transitions, ADHD, LGBT concerns, ENM/CNM/polyamorous and kinky relationships. I believe in treating underlying causes and improving symptoms rather than labeling them. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients achieve their personal goals. I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and involve clients in each step of the process. I am confident that I can help you navigate any difficult life transition, interpersonal conflict, personal challenge, and/or mental health-related situation that you are facing and encourage you to reach out.
I specialize in young adult issues, especially, life transitions, ADHD, LGBT concerns, ENM/CNM/polyamorous and kinky relationships. I believe in treating underlying causes and improving symptoms rather than labeling them. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients achieve their personal goals. I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and involve clients in each step of the process. I am confident that I can help you navigate any difficult life transition, interpersonal conflict, personal challenge, and/or mental health-related situation that you are facing and encourage you to reach out.
Welcome! I am a Queer Bicultural & Bilingual Psychotherapist, I specialize in cultural centered sex therapy and psychotherapy for QTBIPOC couples and individuals. I support folks in creating a fulfilling sex life and achieve emotional wellness. Learn how to improve your communication of sexual needs/wants, explore gender and sexuality, feel less shame about sexual interests/behaviors, recover from sexual harm/abuse or infidelity, have pleasurable sex, and strengthen intimacy with yourself and partner(s). Schedule your free 20 min phone consultation at nancy-ortiz.clientsecure.me
Welcome! I am a Queer Bicultural & Bilingual Psychotherapist, I specialize in cultural centered sex therapy and psychotherapy for QTBIPOC couples and individuals. I support folks in creating a fulfilling sex life and achieve emotional wellness. Learn how to improve your communication of sexual needs/wants, explore gender and sexuality, feel less shame about sexual interests/behaviors, recover from sexual harm/abuse or infidelity, have pleasurable sex, and strengthen intimacy with yourself and partner(s). Schedule your free 20 min phone consultation at nancy-ortiz.clientsecure.me
Jill Gover, Ph.D., PSY13880, is a clinical psychologist, specializing in codependency, mood disorders, stress management, self-esteem, chronic pain, aging, grief & loss, and trauma issues. She uses evidence-based treatment protocols that focus on identifying strengths and building resiliencies. For the past 15 years, Dr. G has worked at The LGBT Community Center of the Desert and Desert AIDS Project, where she developed several specific treatment programs for the LGBTQ+ community, including a Long-term Survivors (LTS) therapy group for gay men aging with HIV.
Jill Gover, Ph.D., PSY13880, is a clinical psychologist, specializing in codependency, mood disorders, stress management, self-esteem, chronic pain, aging, grief & loss, and trauma issues. She uses evidence-based treatment protocols that focus on identifying strengths and building resiliencies. For the past 15 years, Dr. G has worked at The LGBT Community Center of the Desert and Desert AIDS Project, where she developed several specific treatment programs for the LGBTQ+ community, including a Long-term Survivors (LTS) therapy group for gay men aging with HIV.
I have specialties in working with sexual assault/rape and child abuse survivors, the LGBTQIA+ community, addicts, those who are grieving or experiencing chronic medical illness, and veterans.
“What is to give light must endure burning.” ― Victor Frankl. Everyone needs someone to hear them. I am here to lend an ear, be present when life gets tough, and assist you in finding coping skills to weather any storm successfully. Life can be confusing and stressful and we all need a helping hand in becoming the best version of ourselves. My practice consists of working with teenage and adult individuals that want to become stronger, feel better about themselves, and want to move past their past. I truly believe that our past holds us hostage and prevents us from being in, and enjoying, the present moments in life.
I have specialties in working with sexual assault/rape and child abuse survivors, the LGBTQIA+ community, addicts, those who are grieving or experiencing chronic medical illness, and veterans.
“What is to give light must endure burning.” ― Victor Frankl. Everyone needs someone to hear them. I am here to lend an ear, be present when life gets tough, and assist you in finding coping skills to weather any storm successfully. Life can be confusing and stressful and we all need a helping hand in becoming the best version of ourselves. My practice consists of working with teenage and adult individuals that want to become stronger, feel better about themselves, and want to move past their past. I truly believe that our past holds us hostage and prevents us from being in, and enjoying, the present moments in life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working out of the Central Valley in California. I utilize a compassionate approach to therapy through the use of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered Therapy. I work to empower clients and help them better manage Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and other life stressors. I have worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and with the LGBTQ+ Community. The conditions I have the most experience and training in are Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Childhood Trauma, Body Image issues, ADHD, and Life Transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working out of the Central Valley in California. I utilize a compassionate approach to therapy through the use of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered Therapy. I work to empower clients and help them better manage Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and other life stressors. I have worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and with the LGBTQ+ Community. The conditions I have the most experience and training in are Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Childhood Trauma, Body Image issues, ADHD, and Life Transitions.
Jillian Jeffries
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
In addition to my clinical experience, I also have a background in religious studies and am passionate about seeing clients from various cultural and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
As an AMFT, I have a passion for working with young adults, college students, and teens striving for a safe space to process difficult and chaotic life circumstances. I often utilize a mix of CBT and EFT therapy to help clients learn new ways of taking care of, showing up for themselves, and learning new coping skills that can be utilized for a lifetime. I am passionate about working with clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, and those that wish to further exploring their inner world and want to create changes in their daily life.
In addition to my clinical experience, I also have a background in religious studies and am passionate about seeing clients from various cultural and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
As an AMFT, I have a passion for working with young adults, college students, and teens striving for a safe space to process difficult and chaotic life circumstances. I often utilize a mix of CBT and EFT therapy to help clients learn new ways of taking care of, showing up for themselves, and learning new coping skills that can be utilized for a lifetime. I am passionate about working with clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, and those that wish to further exploring their inner world and want to create changes in their daily life.
As an empathic and non-judgmental psychologist with 13+ years in the field, I am passionate and love helping my clients progress toward optimal peace and wellness. I specialize in treating women, adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships/dating issues and grief. Other focus: LGBT, healing past trauma, self-esteem issues, college/grad students, Executive Professionals. I actively work with you toward relief of your symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs and experiences that have been impacting your peace and wellbeing.
As an empathic and non-judgmental psychologist with 13+ years in the field, I am passionate and love helping my clients progress toward optimal peace and wellness. I specialize in treating women, adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships/dating issues and grief. Other focus: LGBT, healing past trauma, self-esteem issues, college/grad students, Executive Professionals. I actively work with you toward relief of your symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs and experiences that have been impacting your peace and wellbeing.
I am LGBTQ and multi-cultural affirming influenced by the intersectionality of culture, spirituality and psychotherapy.
Has life attempted to convince you that you are not enough? Do you feel pressured to fulfill everyone else’s expectations for your life? Is it difficult to believe in your abilities from day to day? Have you found yourself conforming to societal expectations you do not agree with and wonder if the story will ever change? If you are feeling hopeless, exhausted or as if you are the only person living this reality and isolated from the rest of the world, I would like to help.
I am LGBTQ and multi-cultural affirming influenced by the intersectionality of culture, spirituality and psychotherapy.
Has life attempted to convince you that you are not enough? Do you feel pressured to fulfill everyone else’s expectations for your life? Is it difficult to believe in your abilities from day to day? Have you found yourself conforming to societal expectations you do not agree with and wonder if the story will ever change? If you are feeling hopeless, exhausted or as if you are the only person living this reality and isolated from the rest of the world, I would like to help.
Hi I am Katie ! Throughout my life I've been driven by a fierce commitment to fostering positive transformations in diverse communities, advocating tirelessly for equal access to mental health resources and support. Guided by an unwavering desire to empower individuals to cultivate emotional resilience amid life's challenges, I've dedicated myself to creating safe havens where people can authentically explore their experiences.
Hi I am Katie ! Throughout my life I've been driven by a fierce commitment to fostering positive transformations in diverse communities, advocating tirelessly for equal access to mental health resources and support. Guided by an unwavering desire to empower individuals to cultivate emotional resilience amid life's challenges, I've dedicated myself to creating safe havens where people can authentically explore their experiences.
Summar Abdallah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
Transforming our inner dialogues and practicing radical self compassion is an important part of healing. Speaking to oneself with gentleness and compassion can be a challenge for many, but we are all worthy of our own kindness. I am here to offer support in your healing journey with yourself. My approach is warm, patient, strengths based, and practical. I offer tools that clients can use to support their personal growth and healing, both during and outside of sessions. This includes learning how to build distress tolerance, learning emotional regulation skills, and practicing strategies for transforming inner thoughts.
Transforming our inner dialogues and practicing radical self compassion is an important part of healing. Speaking to oneself with gentleness and compassion can be a challenge for many, but we are all worthy of our own kindness. I am here to offer support in your healing journey with yourself. My approach is warm, patient, strengths based, and practical. I offer tools that clients can use to support their personal growth and healing, both during and outside of sessions. This includes learning how to build distress tolerance, learning emotional regulation skills, and practicing strategies for transforming inner thoughts.
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I'm Delhia. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for over 7 years. I help individuals examine behavior patterns that have maintained struggles within their lives. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and intersectional. I provide personalized and culturally relevant strategies to help you accomplish your goals. Please get in touch with me to explore what working together might look and feel like for you.
I'm Delhia. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for over 7 years. I help individuals examine behavior patterns that have maintained struggles within their lives. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and intersectional. I provide personalized and culturally relevant strategies to help you accomplish your goals. Please get in touch with me to explore what working together might look and feel like for you.
Honeycutt Wellness, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SAP, EAP
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92805
As a private practitioner, I provide psychotherapy with focus on family relationships, women's issues, substance use and addiction concerns. I work with young to senior adults using a person-centered approach. The primary focus will be on your own special brand of culture and individuality. I will help guide you into being the best version of you.
As a private practitioner, I provide psychotherapy with focus on family relationships, women's issues, substance use and addiction concerns. I work with young to senior adults using a person-centered approach. The primary focus will be on your own special brand of culture and individuality. I will help guide you into being the best version of you.
Hi, my name is Julie Ray, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Many of us have or are facing challenges in our lives whether they are current stresses, past distresses, or struggling with coping. My goal is to create a supportive environment for individuals to work towards their goals and start on a path of healing. We can face many challenges in our lives whether they are current stresses, past distresses, or trauma.
Hi, my name is Julie Ray, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Many of us have or are facing challenges in our lives whether they are current stresses, past distresses, or struggling with coping. My goal is to create a supportive environment for individuals to work towards their goals and start on a path of healing. We can face many challenges in our lives whether they are current stresses, past distresses, or trauma.
Existnow Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step towards change. Are you experiencing low self-worth, rapid heart rate and tension in your body when you're around others? Are you struggling to focus often, feeling easily annoyed, and "doom scrolling" on social media? Have you felt a heaviness in your chest and realized you're not the same person you were before and want to go back to feeling more like yourself? Do you want to be a better you, partner, leader, parent, or friend? If you want to learn about yourself and make lasting changes to feel better, you could benefit from weekly EMDR sessions.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step towards change. Are you experiencing low self-worth, rapid heart rate and tension in your body when you're around others? Are you struggling to focus often, feeling easily annoyed, and "doom scrolling" on social media? Have you felt a heaviness in your chest and realized you're not the same person you were before and want to go back to feeling more like yourself? Do you want to be a better you, partner, leader, parent, or friend? If you want to learn about yourself and make lasting changes to feel better, you could benefit from weekly EMDR sessions.
I am Connie Goodpaster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of professional experience. I provide effective evidence-based treatments to address clients' emotional well-being in safe & judgment-free venue. My objective is to help you & your support system to achieve mental, physical, and inner growth in efforts to meet your goals and obtain greater well-being & functioning. My experiences span from working with families, parents, individuals, and support networks. I specialize in military transition challenges, parenting coaching & conflict resolution, court-ordered support, trauma, mood & psychiatric disorders.
I am Connie Goodpaster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of professional experience. I provide effective evidence-based treatments to address clients' emotional well-being in safe & judgment-free venue. My objective is to help you & your support system to achieve mental, physical, and inner growth in efforts to meet your goals and obtain greater well-being & functioning. My experiences span from working with families, parents, individuals, and support networks. I specialize in military transition challenges, parenting coaching & conflict resolution, court-ordered support, trauma, mood & psychiatric disorders.
Maricela Guzman LCSW, EMDR Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Are you feeling emotionally exhausted or feeling out of control? Is Anxiety , Sadness or Trauma getting in the way of your daily functioning and relationships . If so, then EMDR Therapy might be the right solution for you. Life is hard enough to navigate, through the use of Therapy you CAN find hope, courage and healing and take back control of your life . I support my clients to understand, identify & correct their maladaptive patterns to increase awareness, confidence & adaptability and find better ways to manage and cope. Reach out TODAY to see if working together is a good fit.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Are you feeling emotionally exhausted or feeling out of control? Is Anxiety , Sadness or Trauma getting in the way of your daily functioning and relationships . If so, then EMDR Therapy might be the right solution for you. Life is hard enough to navigate, through the use of Therapy you CAN find hope, courage and healing and take back control of your life . I support my clients to understand, identify & correct their maladaptive patterns to increase awareness, confidence & adaptability and find better ways to manage and cope. Reach out TODAY to see if working together is a good fit.
My career in the helping professions started in 1997 at a residential program in San Francisco working with adults with substance use issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. This launched a long road of determination to attain a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2008 and then a Master’s in Social Work in 2010. I obtained my Clinical License in 2015. Throughout my educational years and afterward, I worked with many different populations such as children, teens, TAY, former foster youth, homeless youth, adults with mental illness, homeless adults, and those arrested for alcohol and/or drug related offenses.
My career in the helping professions started in 1997 at a residential program in San Francisco working with adults with substance use issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. This launched a long road of determination to attain a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2008 and then a Master’s in Social Work in 2010. I obtained my Clinical License in 2015. Throughout my educational years and afterward, I worked with many different populations such as children, teens, TAY, former foster youth, homeless youth, adults with mental illness, homeless adults, and those arrested for alcohol and/or drug related offenses.
Kyle Lineberry
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
Welcome, welcome! I am an associate clinical social worker, and I am excited to help you find the comfort and strength within yourself to go on an incredible quest for growth and accomplishment. I have worked with a variety of populations as both a therapist and former fine arts schoolteacher, and I bring a wealth of skills to the table that can be of assistance to you in a safe, judgement-free zone. Life can be difficult, whether you’re working on trauma or wanting to work on goals to improve yourself in general. With a therapist, you won’t have to face it alone.
Welcome, welcome! I am an associate clinical social worker, and I am excited to help you find the comfort and strength within yourself to go on an incredible quest for growth and accomplishment. I have worked with a variety of populations as both a therapist and former fine arts schoolteacher, and I bring a wealth of skills to the table that can be of assistance to you in a safe, judgement-free zone. Life can be difficult, whether you’re working on trauma or wanting to work on goals to improve yourself in general. With a therapist, you won’t have to face it alone.
Dealing with life, the every day “stuff,” and emotions can be tough. Don’t be so hard on yourself—healing is a process. I see therapy as a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. In my practice I bring kindness, humor, and authenticity with the purpose of creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to experience freedom. When it comes to treatment, no one size fits all. Because all my clients come from diverse backgrounds with various presenting problems, every therapeutic alliance is unique.
Dealing with life, the every day “stuff,” and emotions can be tough. Don’t be so hard on yourself—healing is a process. I see therapy as a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. In my practice I bring kindness, humor, and authenticity with the purpose of creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to experience freedom. When it comes to treatment, no one size fits all. Because all my clients come from diverse backgrounds with various presenting problems, every therapeutic alliance is unique.
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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.