LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in El Monte, CA
Hello, my name is Virginia Sanchez, and have a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I approach therapy with any client based on the client's needs and wants. The focus will be on reaching the goals the client will like to achieve. I typically work with clients who are between 18 and 40. I am comfortable with individuals who are working through grief, life changes, identity issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and LGBTQ+. I provide a private, quiet, and neutral environment during our sessions.
Hello, my name is Virginia Sanchez, and have a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I approach therapy with any client based on the client's needs and wants. The focus will be on reaching the goals the client will like to achieve. I typically work with clients who are between 18 and 40. I am comfortable with individuals who are working through grief, life changes, identity issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and LGBTQ+. I provide a private, quiet, and neutral environment during our sessions.
Over the years I discovered my style and approach is a good fit for adolescents and young adults ages 14-30 dealing and adjusting to different life transitions.
My name is Ans Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults for many years. My expertise includes anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, trauma, and other behavioral and developmental challenges impacting adolescents and young adults. I also have extensive experience working and providing LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy and trauma-informed care to other underrepresented communities.
Over the years I discovered my style and approach is a good fit for adolescents and young adults ages 14-30 dealing and adjusting to different life transitions.
My name is Ans Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults for many years. My expertise includes anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, trauma, and other behavioral and developmental challenges impacting adolescents and young adults. I also have extensive experience working and providing LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy and trauma-informed care to other underrepresented communities.
Hi there, I'm Gina! I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience. My focus is addressing anxiety, depression, job stress, codependency, and gender identity issues. I work with women, LGBTQ+, older adults with depression, working professionals, and college/graduate students. My formal training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I find that adjunctive mindfulness and other eastern Psychology principles can be quite powerful as well. My primary goal is that you feel heard, seen, and respected by me. At the same time, we will sharpen your coping skills and get you feeling better.
Hi there, I'm Gina! I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience. My focus is addressing anxiety, depression, job stress, codependency, and gender identity issues. I work with women, LGBTQ+, older adults with depression, working professionals, and college/graduate students. My formal training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I find that adjunctive mindfulness and other eastern Psychology principles can be quite powerful as well. My primary goal is that you feel heard, seen, and respected by me. At the same time, we will sharpen your coping skills and get you feeling better.
Hi there! I'm Alexandra Rusu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (125886) in California. I specialize in working with couples and individuals. My approach to therapy has always been meeting clients where they are. I pride myself on my non-judgmental approach and am here to listen to you deeply with compassion and patience. I often find myself working with people experiencing anxiety or depression due to various life circumstances. As well as couples looking for better relationships.
Hi there! I'm Alexandra Rusu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (125886) in California. I specialize in working with couples and individuals. My approach to therapy has always been meeting clients where they are. I pride myself on my non-judgmental approach and am here to listen to you deeply with compassion and patience. I often find myself working with people experiencing anxiety or depression due to various life circumstances. As well as couples looking for better relationships.
Bernadette Gurney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Monte, CA 91732 (Online Only)
Bernadette Gurney is a Spanish bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who received her Bachelors' in Clinical Psychology from Mount. St. Mary’s University, and her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy at Pepperdine University. Bernadette has worked with unaccompanied minors in shelters, families in the DCFS system, and children, adolescents and families who have experienced deep and painful trauma in their lives.
Bernadette Gurney is a Spanish bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who received her Bachelors' in Clinical Psychology from Mount. St. Mary’s University, and her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy at Pepperdine University. Bernadette has worked with unaccompanied minors in shelters, families in the DCFS system, and children, adolescents and families who have experienced deep and painful trauma in their lives.
Hi! I'm Jenna Barrett, LCSW. My focus is working with adults ages 18 to 30, however I also see individuals of all ages. I provide trauma informed care & have a special interest in supporting first generation and LGBTQI+ individuals. My specialty is working with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. This may be historical and/or triggered by grief, a break-up, work/school stress, trauma, or a major transition.
Hi! I'm Jenna Barrett, LCSW. My focus is working with adults ages 18 to 30, however I also see individuals of all ages. I provide trauma informed care & have a special interest in supporting first generation and LGBTQI+ individuals. My specialty is working with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. This may be historical and/or triggered by grief, a break-up, work/school stress, trauma, or a major transition.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have focused my career on empowering individuals who are experiencing challenges in day to day that has impaired their ability to live productive and satisfying lives. I endeavor to help individuals to improve their quality of life and to help reinforce positive change. I am passionate about empowering individuals to identify their internal strengths and overcome personal challenges to create positive change.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have focused my career on empowering individuals who are experiencing challenges in day to day that has impaired their ability to live productive and satisfying lives. I endeavor to help individuals to improve their quality of life and to help reinforce positive change. I am passionate about empowering individuals to identify their internal strengths and overcome personal challenges to create positive change.
Hi, I'm Marie! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I am looking forward to helping you create and step into the life you desire. I am passionate about life changes, women's issues, improving relationships, and solution-focused treatment. I work with an expansive range of people ranging from folks with SMI, people who are or have had justice-involvement, and people who are struggling with a point-in-time situation. I am comfortable working with people who are all-in for treatment and interested in learning more about decreasing their own suffering.
Hi, I'm Marie! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I am looking forward to helping you create and step into the life you desire. I am passionate about life changes, women's issues, improving relationships, and solution-focused treatment. I work with an expansive range of people ranging from folks with SMI, people who are or have had justice-involvement, and people who are struggling with a point-in-time situation. I am comfortable working with people who are all-in for treatment and interested in learning more about decreasing their own suffering.
Maritza Serrano-Nigro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PPSC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Monte, CA 91731
Life can be challenging, and difficult moments can leave us feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, angry, and at times, all of those emotions at once. Psychotherapy can allow you to explore and identify unhealthy patterns in your life. Through this process, new coping skills occur so that you can feel better and healthier. My focus is on older adolescents, young adults, couples, and families who struggle balancing responsibilities, healthy relationships, and individualized goals. I work with a multicultural lens, and effective therapeutic approaches to ensure your values are honored, and goals are accomplished.
Life can be challenging, and difficult moments can leave us feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, angry, and at times, all of those emotions at once. Psychotherapy can allow you to explore and identify unhealthy patterns in your life. Through this process, new coping skills occur so that you can feel better and healthier. My focus is on older adolescents, young adults, couples, and families who struggle balancing responsibilities, healthy relationships, and individualized goals. I work with a multicultural lens, and effective therapeutic approaches to ensure your values are honored, and goals are accomplished.
Jeffrey T. Middleton, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Monte, CA 91731
I am a former Adjunct Faculty in the graduate program at Cal State Long Beach, and I have a small private practice with a few openings. I work with adults, couples and older teens to help them feel more free, alive and connected with others. Sometimes the work begins by decreasing symptoms such as anxiety, family conflict, depression, trauma reactions, etc. Once those symptoms decrease, the work often evolves into more personal growth work, such as exploring family of origin issues and/or barriers to deeper levels of connection and intimacy.
I am a former Adjunct Faculty in the graduate program at Cal State Long Beach, and I have a small private practice with a few openings. I work with adults, couples and older teens to help them feel more free, alive and connected with others. Sometimes the work begins by decreasing symptoms such as anxiety, family conflict, depression, trauma reactions, etc. Once those symptoms decrease, the work often evolves into more personal growth work, such as exploring family of origin issues and/or barriers to deeper levels of connection and intimacy.
You are seeking a therapist because you are in emotional pain. Are you struggling with an addiction – sex, alcohol, drugs, or gambling? Have you been abused as a child or in an adult relationship? Have you experienced sexual assault, violence or other trauma? Are you experiencing issues with your significant other or other relationships? Sometimes addiction, depression, anger, and anxiety can happen because of a trauma history. Treating trauma can help you get your emotional health back and free you from addictive behavior and pain.
You are seeking a therapist because you are in emotional pain. Are you struggling with an addiction – sex, alcohol, drugs, or gambling? Have you been abused as a child or in an adult relationship? Have you experienced sexual assault, violence or other trauma? Are you experiencing issues with your significant other or other relationships? Sometimes addiction, depression, anger, and anxiety can happen because of a trauma history. Treating trauma can help you get your emotional health back and free you from addictive behavior and pain.
My name is Khaliun Jargalsaikhan. I strive to create relationships with my clients that foster their growth and help them achieve their full potential. I value empathy and unconditional positive regard toward my clients. I work well with highly motivated clients. I treat anxiety, and depression and focus on working with low self-esteem and worth issues. I prefer working with young adults, adults, and elderly people.
My name is Khaliun Jargalsaikhan. I strive to create relationships with my clients that foster their growth and help them achieve their full potential. I value empathy and unconditional positive regard toward my clients. I work well with highly motivated clients. I treat anxiety, and depression and focus on working with low self-esteem and worth issues. I prefer working with young adults, adults, and elderly people.
I hope to lead you to find your own resilience; I hope to lead you to dig within yourself to find success in the face of challenges. I am passionate about equity and the belief that we all deserve to be happy; we all deserve to live without judgment.
I hope to lead you to find your own resilience; I hope to lead you to dig within yourself to find success in the face of challenges. I am passionate about equity and the belief that we all deserve to be happy; we all deserve to live without judgment.
Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.
Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.
Nicole M. Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Monte, CA 91731 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello, my name is Nicole and I am a female identified Multi-Racial Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma. I entered this field after realizing that I was always the person others went to for advice when going through difficult times. I've been practicing for three years and work with individuals ages (9 and up) from various cultural backgrounds dealing with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and other personal challenges. I work in collaboration with other therapists as a team to benefit all my clients.
Hello, my name is Nicole and I am a female identified Multi-Racial Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma. I entered this field after realizing that I was always the person others went to for advice when going through difficult times. I've been practicing for three years and work with individuals ages (9 and up) from various cultural backgrounds dealing with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and other personal challenges. I work in collaboration with other therapists as a team to benefit all my clients.
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Ryan Lisman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, RDT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
I'm Ryan Lisman, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and caters to your therapeutic needs. I believe that much of our self-concept comes from self-narratives, thus one of my primary clinical goals is to identify unhealthy and unfair narratives and reframe them with uplifting and fair narratives. I'm proud to be a Registered Drama Therapist, which allows for an embodied and creative approach to Therapy by using active and experiential dramatic techniques, it's just as fun as it sounds! I want to commend you for taking the brave steps to pursue Therapy.
I'm Ryan Lisman, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and caters to your therapeutic needs. I believe that much of our self-concept comes from self-narratives, thus one of my primary clinical goals is to identify unhealthy and unfair narratives and reframe them with uplifting and fair narratives. I'm proud to be a Registered Drama Therapist, which allows for an embodied and creative approach to Therapy by using active and experiential dramatic techniques, it's just as fun as it sounds! I want to commend you for taking the brave steps to pursue Therapy.
Tobi Nishikawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple City, CA 91780
Waitlist for new clients
Aloha! I consider it an immense privilege to come alongside my clients to support them towards achieving their self-determined goals. Specializing in trauma, I am a holistic practitioner who incorporates multi-faceted approaches in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I have extensive experience working with marginalized populations and therefore, am able to consider the complexities of ethnicity, culture, societal systems and gender identity in my therapeutic work.
Aloha! I consider it an immense privilege to come alongside my clients to support them towards achieving their self-determined goals. Specializing in trauma, I am a holistic practitioner who incorporates multi-faceted approaches in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I have extensive experience working with marginalized populations and therefore, am able to consider the complexities of ethnicity, culture, societal systems and gender identity in my therapeutic work.
Joan Mendoza @ Rooted Empowerment Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
As a Latina/mother/daughter/wife, I understand the difficulty of making time to prioritize my wellness. As people of color we often hear " we have gone through worse and didn't need therapy" "our people don't need therapy, thats a white thing" "tu no estas loca." These expressions are meant to celebrate the resiliency of our people but beneath the surface they are damaging. By denying our humanity, we downplay the effects mental illness can have on us, our family and our community. We ignore our own pain and suffering, in an effort to show our "strength."
As a Latina/mother/daughter/wife, I understand the difficulty of making time to prioritize my wellness. As people of color we often hear " we have gone through worse and didn't need therapy" "our people don't need therapy, thats a white thing" "tu no estas loca." These expressions are meant to celebrate the resiliency of our people but beneath the surface they are damaging. By denying our humanity, we downplay the effects mental illness can have on us, our family and our community. We ignore our own pain and suffering, in an effort to show our "strength."
Linda W Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Online Only)
My philosophy is that every client deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe enough to consider new ways of approaching life's challenges.
My philosophy is that every client deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe enough to consider new ways of approaching life's challenges.
Hello, my name is Bob Hickman and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I bring a combination of education, training, clinical skills and lived experience as a son, husband, father and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents, and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.
Hello, my name is Bob Hickman and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I bring a combination of education, training, clinical skills and lived experience as a son, husband, father and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents, and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.
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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.