LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Delano, CA
My name is Andrea Espinoza, LMFT. I help individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, LGBTQIA issues, and more. My AASECT training helps me in my work with individuals and couples seeking to improve intimacy and sexual wellness, including sex education and empowerment. I prefer a Narrative approach in the work that I do, which allows me to help others in considering perspectives in their stories which could help alleviate problems experienced and contribute to a more preferred existence, or story. My role is to help guide you on your journey and empower people to live their most authentic lives.
My name is Andrea Espinoza, LMFT. I help individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, LGBTQIA issues, and more. My AASECT training helps me in my work with individuals and couples seeking to improve intimacy and sexual wellness, including sex education and empowerment. I prefer a Narrative approach in the work that I do, which allows me to help others in considering perspectives in their stories which could help alleviate problems experienced and contribute to a more preferred existence, or story. My role is to help guide you on your journey and empower people to live their most authentic lives.
Hello! I’m Quinsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focusing on you, the individual and all things that make us human. I enjoy indoor rock climbing, lifting weights and my mini wiener dog, Gizmo. I have an extensive background in working with clients affected by trauma including sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse as well as formerly incarcerated folks, LGBTQIA+ and homeless individuals. I also work directly with folks experiencing chronic stress, anxiety and depression along with other serious mental health diagnosis.
Hello! I’m Quinsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focusing on you, the individual and all things that make us human. I enjoy indoor rock climbing, lifting weights and my mini wiener dog, Gizmo. I have an extensive background in working with clients affected by trauma including sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse as well as formerly incarcerated folks, LGBTQIA+ and homeless individuals. I also work directly with folks experiencing chronic stress, anxiety and depression along with other serious mental health diagnosis.
In addition, I have participated in a wide range of training that has enhanced my therapeutic skills, such as; Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, LGBTQ+ training, Motivational Interviewing, and solutions Focused.
Hello, my name is Jacqueline. One of my primary goals is to provide a comfortable, safe space for my clients to share and work towards wellness/healing. As a therapist, I am a passionate person and client-centered, and I strive to meet my clients where they are. I find great joy in being an aid in the healing process with my clients & witnessing their growth/healing journey. The road to personal growth is within your hands, you are the driver of your car, and I look forward to being in the passenger seat helping you get to your desired place in life.
In addition, I have participated in a wide range of training that has enhanced my therapeutic skills, such as; Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, LGBTQ+ training, Motivational Interviewing, and solutions Focused.
Hello, my name is Jacqueline. One of my primary goals is to provide a comfortable, safe space for my clients to share and work towards wellness/healing. As a therapist, I am a passionate person and client-centered, and I strive to meet my clients where they are. I find great joy in being an aid in the healing process with my clients & witnessing their growth/healing journey. The road to personal growth is within your hands, you are the driver of your car, and I look forward to being in the passenger seat helping you get to your desired place in life.
My name is Kelly Lloyd, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity. I have worked with diverse populations, including homeless and low-income adults, survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and families. My approach is psychodynamic, strengths-based, and client-centered. I also like to incorporate practical tools to help my clients improve their daily lives.
My name is Kelly Lloyd, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity. I have worked with diverse populations, including homeless and low-income adults, survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and families. My approach is psychodynamic, strengths-based, and client-centered. I also like to incorporate practical tools to help my clients improve their daily lives.
Hello, my name is Anne Brace. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've had many years of experience helping diverse clients create safe and fulfilling lives. I look forward to collaborating with new clients on their unique challenges. I have worked most often with adult women and have also provided mental health services to adult men, teenagers, children, and families. I am currently most interested in working with adults, on issues of anxiety, self-confidence/assertiveness, mood challenges, trauma histories, attachment/parenting, LGBTQ+ concerns, and culture-based stresses.
Hello, my name is Anne Brace. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've had many years of experience helping diverse clients create safe and fulfilling lives. I look forward to collaborating with new clients on their unique challenges. I have worked most often with adult women and have also provided mental health services to adult men, teenagers, children, and families. I am currently most interested in working with adults, on issues of anxiety, self-confidence/assertiveness, mood challenges, trauma histories, attachment/parenting, LGBTQ+ concerns, and culture-based stresses.
Let me guide you through your mental health wellness journey. You are not alone. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, with nine years of experience working as a Psychotherapist. My specialties include working with culturally diverse populations, including teenagers, LGBTQ, young adults, and older adults. I am fluent in Spanish and English. The modalities that I utilize include evidence base practices in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns.
Let me guide you through your mental health wellness journey. You are not alone. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, with nine years of experience working as a Psychotherapist. My specialties include working with culturally diverse populations, including teenagers, LGBTQ, young adults, and older adults. I am fluent in Spanish and English. The modalities that I utilize include evidence base practices in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns.
My name is Ashley Holmes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide an eclectic type of approach to best fit my clients' needs and provide therapy from a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe approach. I work with various populations including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, DV, anger management, and more. The most common theoretical approaches I work with include ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy.
My name is Ashley Holmes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide an eclectic type of approach to best fit my clients' needs and provide therapy from a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe approach. I work with various populations including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, DV, anger management, and more. The most common theoretical approaches I work with include ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy.
Andrea Sanserino uses a genuine, compassionate approach to helping others heal and grow. Andrea utilizes a recovery-oriented focus- starting from a place that believes that every individual has enormous strength and talent that can be harnessed to create a rich meaningful life. Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety (trauma-focused work), and skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Andrea approaches therapy as a collaborative process.
Andrea Sanserino uses a genuine, compassionate approach to helping others heal and grow. Andrea utilizes a recovery-oriented focus- starting from a place that believes that every individual has enormous strength and talent that can be harnessed to create a rich meaningful life. Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety (trauma-focused work), and skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Andrea approaches therapy as a collaborative process.
STONE Mental Health Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, Ed D, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Delano, CA 93215
Waitlist for new clients
Clients' needs may vary but most share the same theme of wanting to work toward positive change. My experience with working with such a diverse client population and education in sport & performance psychology has provided me with an approach that I am confident can help almost anyone in need. Therapy has the potential to be a space where clients' can explore their concerns and issues with professional guidance with the focus to achieve their individual goals. Getting symptoms under control, exploring mental blockage, and so many more obstacles can be effectively addressed with the right support.
Clients' needs may vary but most share the same theme of wanting to work toward positive change. My experience with working with such a diverse client population and education in sport & performance psychology has provided me with an approach that I am confident can help almost anyone in need. Therapy has the potential to be a space where clients' can explore their concerns and issues with professional guidance with the focus to achieve their individual goals. Getting symptoms under control, exploring mental blockage, and so many more obstacles can be effectively addressed with the right support.
Camille Raquel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delano, CA 93215 (Online Only)
I primarily work with BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized communities.
Navigating the expectations and demands of today's world may leave you feeling depleted, irritable, and disconnected. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, overworked or are struggling in your relationships. If you’re looking for a sense of belonging, to be understood, or personal growth, therapy can help. Together we will explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, develop techniques to ease distress, and create a healthier way of being in the world.
I primarily work with BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized communities.
Navigating the expectations and demands of today's world may leave you feeling depleted, irritable, and disconnected. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, overworked or are struggling in your relationships. If you’re looking for a sense of belonging, to be understood, or personal growth, therapy can help. Together we will explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, develop techniques to ease distress, and create a healthier way of being in the world.
Hello, Let’s talk about what’s going on and get you to where you want to be! My name is Eric Murillo-Angelo and I’’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years of experience in behavioral health here in Southern California. My experience ranges from therapeutic work with children, youth, and adults, to executive management over community-based behavioral health and residential programs. I received my Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and my Master of Social Work degree from Cal State Long Beach.
Hello, Let’s talk about what’s going on and get you to where you want to be! My name is Eric Murillo-Angelo and I’’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years of experience in behavioral health here in Southern California. My experience ranges from therapeutic work with children, youth, and adults, to executive management over community-based behavioral health and residential programs. I received my Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and my Master of Social Work degree from Cal State Long Beach.
Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.
Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.
Online Therapists
Sarah Manetti
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (Online Only)
I am a non-binary, queer associate therapist. I have a background in working with neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, poly & plural populations in a breadth of areas from every day life, relationships, trauma, grief, identity & values exploration and self-advocacy.
I am a non-binary, queer associate therapist. I have a background in working with neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, poly & plural populations in a breadth of areas from every day life, relationships, trauma, grief, identity & values exploration and self-advocacy.
Fernando Macias Mariscal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Online Only)
I have a vast background working with adults and children, and LGBTQ+ community.
Greetings, my name is Fernando Macias, LMFT. I welcome you to take the opportunity to heal and find helpful solutions to your day to day issues, and to the most complex of situations. Life is not easy, however it can be a very exciting ride.
I have a vast background working with adults and children, and LGBTQ+ community.
Greetings, my name is Fernando Macias, LMFT. I welcome you to take the opportunity to heal and find helpful solutions to your day to day issues, and to the most complex of situations. Life is not easy, however it can be a very exciting ride.
Nayelhi (Nelly) Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
I provide therapy via telehealth and in person (in Goleta, CA) with a specialization in Latinx and LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health.
Hello! My name is Nayelhi Ramirez (she/they/ella) and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Santa Barbara/Goleta. I help children and teens with relationships, talking to others, understanding feelings, feeling good about your body, handling anxiety, and growing up in a world affected by big systems and different cultures. I love to support you, children, teens, and young adults in exploring identity, generational trauma, coping with anxiety, stress, relationships, depression- while nurturing emotional resilience. Let’s unpack it together!
I provide therapy via telehealth and in person (in Goleta, CA) with a specialization in Latinx and LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health.
Hello! My name is Nayelhi Ramirez (she/they/ella) and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Santa Barbara/Goleta. I help children and teens with relationships, talking to others, understanding feelings, feeling good about your body, handling anxiety, and growing up in a world affected by big systems and different cultures. I love to support you, children, teens, and young adults in exploring identity, generational trauma, coping with anxiety, stress, relationships, depression- while nurturing emotional resilience. Let’s unpack it together!
Stacey Rydell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or a loss of direction in your life? Does simply getting through the day leave you exhausted? Perhaps you find yourself questioning if there's a way to truly thrive in your day-to-day existence. I firmly believe in the potential for change within each individual. That's why I specialize in providing holistic psychotherapy tailored specifically for LGBTQ+ and highly sensitive individuals. Together, we'll embark on a journey through your entire life journey—exploring your spiritual, social, and physical health, as well as any past traumas that may be impacting you today.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or a loss of direction in your life? Does simply getting through the day leave you exhausted? Perhaps you find yourself questioning if there's a way to truly thrive in your day-to-day existence. I firmly believe in the potential for change within each individual. That's why I specialize in providing holistic psychotherapy tailored specifically for LGBTQ+ and highly sensitive individuals. Together, we'll embark on a journey through your entire life journey—exploring your spiritual, social, and physical health, as well as any past traumas that may be impacting you today.
Accepting new clients in-person or telehealth. English and Spanish services available. Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, acculturation stress, cultural trauma/adjustment, grief, and struggles with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Accepting new clients in-person or telehealth. English and Spanish services available. Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, acculturation stress, cultural trauma/adjustment, grief, and struggles with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Talia Tzouris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I am a queer gender-affirming and sex-affirming therapist who sees adults, couples, and families.
You are intuitive, sensitive, and intelligent. Sometimes it feels like you wear mask, or have to perform, to avoid rejection. You wonder if something is inherently wrong with you and you just feel like you're not good enough to be accepted by others or have the things you want in life. Maybe you've been trying to live up to expectations of how you "should" be, and it's exhausting! It's showing up as depression, anxiety, loneliness and avoidance. You don't have to keep trying to "just be better" and figure it all out on your own. My aim is to support and empower you in creating the life you dream of.
I am a queer gender-affirming and sex-affirming therapist who sees adults, couples, and families.
You are intuitive, sensitive, and intelligent. Sometimes it feels like you wear mask, or have to perform, to avoid rejection. You wonder if something is inherently wrong with you and you just feel like you're not good enough to be accepted by others or have the things you want in life. Maybe you've been trying to live up to expectations of how you "should" be, and it's exhausting! It's showing up as depression, anxiety, loneliness and avoidance. You don't have to keep trying to "just be better" and figure it all out on your own. My aim is to support and empower you in creating the life you dream of.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, recovery from religious trauma, and couples therapy.
Therapy can be a weekly reminder to slow down and listen. If we’re in a great deal of pain, it can be a place to tend to our wounds. If we’re in a place of confusion, it can be a place to remember who we are and who we are not — or discover ourselves for what feels like the first time. Therapy, over time, can teach us how to live and how to live well.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, recovery from religious trauma, and couples therapy.
Therapy can be a weekly reminder to slow down and listen. If we’re in a great deal of pain, it can be a place to tend to our wounds. If we’re in a place of confusion, it can be a place to remember who we are and who we are not — or discover ourselves for what feels like the first time. Therapy, over time, can teach us how to live and how to live well.
I am licensed in both CA & WV. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, specific phobias, and trauma in clients pre-teen through late adulthood. I have served on integrative teams for parents and children in CPS cases as well as on collaborative teams providing treatment for clients residing in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with service members and Veterans, survivors of sexual assault, and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender clients seeking gender reassignment surgeries.
I am licensed in both CA & WV. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, specific phobias, and trauma in clients pre-teen through late adulthood. I have served on integrative teams for parents and children in CPS cases as well as on collaborative teams providing treatment for clients residing in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with service members and Veterans, survivors of sexual assault, and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender clients seeking gender reassignment surgeries.
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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.