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Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
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Adrian Belmes

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Let's Connect (760) 477-4865
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If you are searching for insight and depth, you’re in the right place. My name is Adrian (he/him), and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with transgender, gender non-conforming, and queer adults and teens. My practice is centered on supporting individuals facing questions of gender exploration, sexuality, identity formation, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict.
My work is LGBTQ+ affirming, relationship diverse, trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink-aware, and from a harm-reduction perspective. I use a collaborative, person-centered Psychodynamic approach. I also incorporate elements of Narrative Therapy and IFS to support individual needs.
Our therapy space is a place to share your experiences safely and have them received empathetically. I will support you with warmth and compassion in the process of understanding and reconstructing your life story. Together, we will navigate the challenges of the past t build a satisfied life in the present. It is an honor to be a part of your journey.
Call or Adrian Belmes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 477-4865

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Carlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 477-4865

San Diego, CA 92108

I specialize in Transgender, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (760) 477-4865
Photo of Adrian Belmes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Carlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 477-4865

San Diego, CA 92108

I specialize in Transgender, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Sessions are billed the Friday after the session to the credit card on file. Super bills can be provided to submit to your insurance.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
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Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
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Sessions are billed the Friday after the session to the credit card on file. Super bills can be provided to submit to your insurance.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
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Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 143745 Supervised by Dr. Kiley Dunne Lizama (California / LMFT 96218) Adrian Belmes
  • In Practice for 3 Years
  • Attended Point Loma Nazarene University, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
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I have completed additional accredited training focused on providing gender-affirming care to trans clients, supporting families of trans youth, identity development in sexuality, supporting kink identity, and psychedelic exploration.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
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Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
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I have completed additional accredited training focused on providing gender-affirming care to trans clients, supporting families of trans youth, identity development in sexuality, supporting kink identity, and psychedelic exploration.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
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Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Transgender
  • LGBTQ+
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ Identities
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Non-Binary Gender Identities
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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When working with a queer therapist, you have the freedom to be as you are. Our work will be exploratory and honor all the diversity and complexity you contain in your whole self. As a particular specialty, I provide surgery letter assessments in accordance with WPATH 8 guidelines.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
Photo of Adrian Belmes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
"
When working with a queer therapist, you have the freedom to be as you are. Our work will be exploratory and honor all the diversity and complexity you contain in your whole self. As a particular specialty, I provide surgery letter assessments in accordance with WPATH 8 guidelines.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
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Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

2 Endorsements

Pharalyn Robinson
Pharalyn Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
Adrian's inviting manner and humor quickly build rapport with clients. His authentic and approachable style ensures easy and effective connections.
Liz Nordenholt
Liz Nordenholt
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMA
Adrian is empathetic and genuine in a way which allows for him to build honest and real relationships. He brings knowledge and compassion to the therapy space and is skilled at meeting each individual where they are.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Russian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Russian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Therapy is a unique process for each person. No one size fits all. While I use a Psychodynamic approach to conceptualize and foster insight, our work will be collaborative and tailored to your specific needs, incorporating the right tools and interventions for you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
Photo of Adrian Belmes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
"
Therapy is a unique process for each person. No one size fits all. While I use a Psychodynamic approach to conceptualize and foster insight, our work will be collaborative and tailored to your specific needs, incorporating the right tools and interventions for you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 477-4865
Photo of Adrian Belmes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Location

Primary Location

Carlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 477-4865

Additional Location

San Diego, CA 92108

(760) 477-4865
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 477-4865
Photo of Adrian Belmes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 477-4865
Photo of Adrian Belmes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Adrian Belmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate