LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA
I have over 20 years experience helping women and men with issues like relationships, assertiveness, anger management, lesbian/ gay experience, adult children of alcoholics, depression, anxiety, infertility, parenting, adults abused as children, eating disorders, and more.
Do you want a safe, caring place to explore? I enjoy working with individuals and couples interested in healing personal or relational difficulties. I will listen to what your current issues are and how these connect with your historical experiences. I will listen carefully to how you understand your experience, and will help make sense of what might feel confusing. I believe it is important that you feel safe and respected as you work toward understanding and healing.
I have over 20 years experience helping women and men with issues like relationships, assertiveness, anger management, lesbian/ gay experience, adult children of alcoholics, depression, anxiety, infertility, parenting, adults abused as children, eating disorders, and more.
Do you want a safe, caring place to explore? I enjoy working with individuals and couples interested in healing personal or relational difficulties. I will listen to what your current issues are and how these connect with your historical experiences. I will listen carefully to how you understand your experience, and will help make sense of what might feel confusing. I believe it is important that you feel safe and respected as you work toward understanding and healing.
I'm queer and nonbinary, and am a mindful coparent to three teenagers.
I’m deadly curious about what you want to say but can’t, who you want to be but won’t, and what would unfold out of you if we could together tend to the parts that are hard to bear— without judgment and without a goal for what comes next. There is a reason you have been bottling up precious parts of you. We will explore that reason, that need you had to hold yourself tightly inside. It is from this safer space that you will once again look at the long-hidden precious parts of you, and together we will see how you want to unfold from here. I'm a good fit for authenticity/identity/wounds/therapists/ queer folks/over-thinkers/creatives.
I'm queer and nonbinary, and am a mindful coparent to three teenagers.
I’m deadly curious about what you want to say but can’t, who you want to be but won’t, and what would unfold out of you if we could together tend to the parts that are hard to bear— without judgment and without a goal for what comes next. There is a reason you have been bottling up precious parts of you. We will explore that reason, that need you had to hold yourself tightly inside. It is from this safer space that you will once again look at the long-hidden precious parts of you, and together we will see how you want to unfold from here. I'm a good fit for authenticity/identity/wounds/therapists/ queer folks/over-thinkers/creatives.
Jenna Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, Jenna
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting children, teens, and families with conflict resolution, self-esteem, and LGBTQ issues.
My goal is to create a safe space where you can explore your inner world, enhance self-discovery, and nurture personal growth. I support children, adolescents, and families in overcoming conflicts, building self-esteem, and navigating LGBTQ experiences. Here, you'll find honesty and openness, allowing you to express yourself freely and authentically. Let me be your ally in achieving your personal goals and overcoming challenges.
I specialize in supporting children, teens, and families with conflict resolution, self-esteem, and LGBTQ issues.
My goal is to create a safe space where you can explore your inner world, enhance self-discovery, and nurture personal growth. I support children, adolescents, and families in overcoming conflicts, building self-esteem, and navigating LGBTQ experiences. Here, you'll find honesty and openness, allowing you to express yourself freely and authentically. Let me be your ally in achieving your personal goals and overcoming challenges.
Hello! My name is Alyssa Label and I’m a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 16 years. With compassion and kindness, my aim is to help my clients gain coping skills that foster greater well-being and help manage difficult feelings. I specialize in grief, depression, women's health, neurodivergence, trauma, & stress management. I am trained in inclusive, Feminist, LGBTQIA, and trauma-informed care. I utilize an integrated therapeutic approach based upon your needs as there is no ‘one size fits all’ in therapy. Starting therapy can feel intimidating and vulnerable.
Hello! My name is Alyssa Label and I’m a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 16 years. With compassion and kindness, my aim is to help my clients gain coping skills that foster greater well-being and help manage difficult feelings. I specialize in grief, depression, women's health, neurodivergence, trauma, & stress management. I am trained in inclusive, Feminist, LGBTQIA, and trauma-informed care. I utilize an integrated therapeutic approach based upon your needs as there is no ‘one size fits all’ in therapy. Starting therapy can feel intimidating and vulnerable.
Ilana S Wasserman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP, CMT, VMP
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
I am a Queer, Kink, Poly friendly therapist of color who truly understands the limitations and joys our world can bring.
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
I am a Queer, Kink, Poly friendly therapist of color who truly understands the limitations and joys our world can bring.
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and Oregon and have been practicing for over 20 years. Therapy is about safety, which encompasses a trusting and non-judgmental environment. This is the biggest asset that you will experience when working with me; safety and unconditional positive regard. I am committed to empowering my clients to navigate their challenges and provide the safe environment to do so. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clientele and believe that therapy is a joint experience that we will pursue together.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and Oregon and have been practicing for over 20 years. Therapy is about safety, which encompasses a trusting and non-judgmental environment. This is the biggest asset that you will experience when working with me; safety and unconditional positive regard. I am committed to empowering my clients to navigate their challenges and provide the safe environment to do so. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clientele and believe that therapy is a joint experience that we will pursue together.
Welcome! Many people who find their way to my profile are in search of relief. Some are seeking peace in a life dominated by big and difficult-to-control emotions. Others hope to free themselves from a seemingly never-ending battle with sadness or worry thoughts. Some just want to sleep or learn to live without the weight of past traumatic events. Regardless of the specific reason for your visit here, you are undoubtedly on a path to reduce your suffering and maximize your fulfillment in this one precious life.
Welcome! Many people who find their way to my profile are in search of relief. Some are seeking peace in a life dominated by big and difficult-to-control emotions. Others hope to free themselves from a seemingly never-ending battle with sadness or worry thoughts. Some just want to sleep or learn to live without the weight of past traumatic events. Regardless of the specific reason for your visit here, you are undoubtedly on a path to reduce your suffering and maximize your fulfillment in this one precious life.
Samira Soroory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your thoughts? Are you letting your fears get in the way of living a life you want? Anxiety can feel overwhelming - but there are ways to manage it! I want to help turn the volume down on your anxiety and intrusive thoughts so that you can live the life you want. I like to use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness to help reduce and manage your anxiety. I am now currently accepting new clients via tele-health!
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your thoughts? Are you letting your fears get in the way of living a life you want? Anxiety can feel overwhelming - but there are ways to manage it! I want to help turn the volume down on your anxiety and intrusive thoughts so that you can live the life you want. I like to use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness to help reduce and manage your anxiety. I am now currently accepting new clients via tele-health!
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and transitioning through these problems towards better communication skills and healthier relationships.
Life sometimes throws us a curve ball. Daily life struggles and stress that we have normally handled with relative ease can suddenly seem overwhelming. Too much stress and the inability to handle it properly can begin to undermine our potential to enjoy our work and to care for ourselves and others. Finances, parenting, relationships, school, care taking, health concerns, and loss can be stressful aspects of life. When we begin to internalize these external stressors it can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, poor health, phsysical/emotional exhaustion and relationship problems.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and transitioning through these problems towards better communication skills and healthier relationships.
Life sometimes throws us a curve ball. Daily life struggles and stress that we have normally handled with relative ease can suddenly seem overwhelming. Too much stress and the inability to handle it properly can begin to undermine our potential to enjoy our work and to care for ourselves and others. Finances, parenting, relationships, school, care taking, health concerns, and loss can be stressful aspects of life. When we begin to internalize these external stressors it can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, poor health, phsysical/emotional exhaustion and relationship problems.
Asiyeh Zargaran
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
Stress, anxiety, and depression are painful experiences that can result from life transitions, relationship struggles, social conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed by the world around you. You may be tired of living your life on autopilot and have reached a point where you are ready to make changes. I believe therapy can help you develop more self-awareness and an actionable plan to relieve these symptoms. I can help you move towards a more satisfying life! I believe therapy should be conducted in a compassionate, respectful, supportive way.
Stress, anxiety, and depression are painful experiences that can result from life transitions, relationship struggles, social conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed by the world around you. You may be tired of living your life on autopilot and have reached a point where you are ready to make changes. I believe therapy can help you develop more self-awareness and an actionable plan to relieve these symptoms. I can help you move towards a more satisfying life! I believe therapy should be conducted in a compassionate, respectful, supportive way.
Dr. Ryan Chadderton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Frederick Douglass once noted that progress often arises from struggle. It's not merely the existence of challenges, but how we navigate them, that molds our journey forward. Do you ever feel stuck, facing persistent obstacles in life's various domains? Moments of anger, frustration, or hopelessness may arise, perceived as unwelcome aspects you'd rather conceal. You are not alone. These struggles are integral to your journey, and seeking support is the first step towards growth.
Frederick Douglass once noted that progress often arises from struggle. It's not merely the existence of challenges, but how we navigate them, that molds our journey forward. Do you ever feel stuck, facing persistent obstacles in life's various domains? Moments of anger, frustration, or hopelessness may arise, perceived as unwelcome aspects you'd rather conceal. You are not alone. These struggles are integral to your journey, and seeking support is the first step towards growth.
15 Second Videos
Samira Soroory
Sheryl Aronson
Austin Dufault-Feinberg
Erin Hulon
Resilient Self Holistic Therapy Services
Kaitlin Wiechert
Adee Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life challenges and stressors? Feeling stuck, repeating negative behavior patterns that prevent you from moving forward and living your best life ? Are you struggling in difficult relationships with a significant other, family member, boss/co-worker or friend? Struggling with adjustment to a recent life change? Or have you experienced a recent or past devastating loss or trauma? Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or mood instability that affect your ability to function?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life challenges and stressors? Feeling stuck, repeating negative behavior patterns that prevent you from moving forward and living your best life ? Are you struggling in difficult relationships with a significant other, family member, boss/co-worker or friend? Struggling with adjustment to a recent life change? Or have you experienced a recent or past devastating loss or trauma? Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or mood instability that affect your ability to function?
Melissa Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy. I maintain specialties in maternal mental health, trauma, and OCD. My specialty modalities include: EMDR and ERP. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have served as clinical director and a primary therapist for various treatment programs in Southern California specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and mental illness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy. I maintain specialties in maternal mental health, trauma, and OCD. My specialty modalities include: EMDR and ERP. I maintain a private practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. I have served as clinical director and a primary therapist for various treatment programs in Southern California specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and mental illness.
There's no rewind button in life, but it offers you the chance to create a different ending from where you stand today. It takes courage to acknowledge that where you are right now isn't where you want to be. It's an act of bravery to face the obstacles and challenges that may have held you back, whether they're related to your personal life, career, or societal pressures. But remember this: within you lies the strength to persevere, to rise above adversity, and to shape your destiny. With each step you take, no matter how small, you're forging a path towards a brighter and more fulfilling future. Embrace your inner resilience!
There's no rewind button in life, but it offers you the chance to create a different ending from where you stand today. It takes courage to acknowledge that where you are right now isn't where you want to be. It's an act of bravery to face the obstacles and challenges that may have held you back, whether they're related to your personal life, career, or societal pressures. But remember this: within you lies the strength to persevere, to rise above adversity, and to shape your destiny. With each step you take, no matter how small, you're forging a path towards a brighter and more fulfilling future. Embrace your inner resilience!
Jami Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I am passionate about working with couples, individuals, and families to help them find their way through difficult times. With over 30 years of experience in substance abuse and 10 years as a licensed therapist, I bring a wealth of knowledge and empathy to my practice. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and challenges, and together, we can work towards finding solutions and achieving your goals. Your well-being is my priority, and I am committed to helping you navigate your journey.
Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I am passionate about working with couples, individuals, and families to help them find their way through difficult times. With over 30 years of experience in substance abuse and 10 years as a licensed therapist, I bring a wealth of knowledge and empathy to my practice. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and challenges, and together, we can work towards finding solutions and achieving your goals. Your well-being is my priority, and I am committed to helping you navigate your journey.
I have assisted these clients dealing with depression, anxiety, work stress, PTSD, life transitions, grief & loss, family of origin trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, gender identity and sexuality, and relationship complications.
Hi! My name is Maribel Uribe(She/Her/Ella), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. By providing safe and non-judgmental support and encouragement, I assist my clients as they heal and reach their goals. We are so often impacted by previous experiences, and we don't always understand how those experiences influence and impact our present. My goal is to support my clients so they gain insight and realize their options. My clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds and with individualized challenges.
I have assisted these clients dealing with depression, anxiety, work stress, PTSD, life transitions, grief & loss, family of origin trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, gender identity and sexuality, and relationship complications.
Hi! My name is Maribel Uribe(She/Her/Ella), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. By providing safe and non-judgmental support and encouragement, I assist my clients as they heal and reach their goals. We are so often impacted by previous experiences, and we don't always understand how those experiences influence and impact our present. My goal is to support my clients so they gain insight and realize their options. My clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds and with individualized challenges.
Do you keep finding yourself in the same painful loops in your life, emotions, & relationships? It’s my goal to help you understand where the patterns & behaviors that cause you pain and suffering originate from. I will guide you to acceptance & non judgement for the parts of yourself that seem unlovable. Together, we will explore how your early life experiences shaped the way you see yourself & the world now. Compassionately, through somatic work, shadow work & inner child work, we will heal & rewire thought & behavioral patterns from the root of where they stem so that you can find empowerment, authenticity, fulfillment, and joy.
Do you keep finding yourself in the same painful loops in your life, emotions, & relationships? It’s my goal to help you understand where the patterns & behaviors that cause you pain and suffering originate from. I will guide you to acceptance & non judgement for the parts of yourself that seem unlovable. Together, we will explore how your early life experiences shaped the way you see yourself & the world now. Compassionately, through somatic work, shadow work & inner child work, we will heal & rewire thought & behavioral patterns from the root of where they stem so that you can find empowerment, authenticity, fulfillment, and joy.
Marissa F. DeFeo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
My goal as a therapist is to assist you on your journey of self-awareness and personal discovery. I like to take a here-and-now approach during therapy and I also believe that understanding your present and being able to be fully aware of your thoughts and actions in the moment will help unlock and uncover unresolved issues from your past. I strongly believe in the concept of subjective reality. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clientele and have a special interest in working with adolescent and young adult females, and individuals and couples in areas of sexual intimacy.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you on your journey of self-awareness and personal discovery. I like to take a here-and-now approach during therapy and I also believe that understanding your present and being able to be fully aware of your thoughts and actions in the moment will help unlock and uncover unresolved issues from your past. I strongly believe in the concept of subjective reality. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clientele and have a special interest in working with adolescent and young adult females, and individuals and couples in areas of sexual intimacy.
Jill Boultinghouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I truly understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Many feel uncomfortable & anxious when seeking help from a counselor about such sensitive & personal issues. It takes courage and faith to reach out. I believe together we will find real solutions to your struggles.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I truly understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Many feel uncomfortable & anxious when seeking help from a counselor about such sensitive & personal issues. It takes courage and faith to reach out. I believe together we will find real solutions to your struggles.
As a therapist my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life you enjoy celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to develop coping skills and resolve behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, marital issues, infidelity, career plans, parenting, teen issues, life transitions such as launching into adulthood and redefining relationships in the event of separation or divorce. I look forward to working with you.
As a therapist my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life you enjoy celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to develop coping skills and resolve behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, marital issues, infidelity, career plans, parenting, teen issues, life transitions such as launching into adulthood and redefining relationships in the event of separation or divorce. I look forward to working with you.
See more therapy options for Aliso Viejo
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Aliso Viejo
- Corona Del Mar
- El Toro
- Irvine
- Ladera Ranch
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Woods
- Lake Forest
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Coast
- San Juan Capistrano
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.