LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Inglewood, CA
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Erick S Nunez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90301 (Online Only)
Hello fam!, and welcome to my Psychology Today page. My name is Erick Nunez, and I am a gay man of Black and Puerto Rican descent. Throughout my career, I've advocated for my community (those who have been marginalized and oppressed) and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely with no judgment. My goal is to make therapy comfortable for people of color.
Hello fam!, and welcome to my Psychology Today page. My name is Erick Nunez, and I am a gay man of Black and Puerto Rican descent. Throughout my career, I've advocated for my community (those who have been marginalized and oppressed) and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely with no judgment. My goal is to make therapy comfortable for people of color.
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Eryn Reeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inglewood, CA 90301 (Online Only)
You deserve to be seen, to be heard & to feel understood. I aim to support you in creating a safe space to explore your dreams, desires, wants, needs and challenges. I seek to co-create an empowering space for Black, POC, Queer and neurodivergent individuals. I come with deep understanding and empathy towards the unique challenges faced by those navigating intersections of race, gender, and sexual orientation. I am committed to providing compassionate and culturally competent care.
You deserve to be seen, to be heard & to feel understood. I aim to support you in creating a safe space to explore your dreams, desires, wants, needs and challenges. I seek to co-create an empowering space for Black, POC, Queer and neurodivergent individuals. I come with deep understanding and empathy towards the unique challenges faced by those navigating intersections of race, gender, and sexual orientation. I am committed to providing compassionate and culturally competent care.
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As a queer affirming therapist, I provide safe non-judgmental spaces.
Are you stuck in survival mode? Do you want to go from just surviving to THRIVING? Do you even know what thriving is? Let me help you navigate and pull back the layers of childhood trauma that has manifested its way into your adult life. Many of us were only taught to survive because that's all our parents knew. Its time to let go of the pain residing inside you and free yourself. Lets work together to let joy in and heal the wounds holding you back. I use EMDR in couples and individual sessions. Using EMDR, I am able to see clients heal at a rapid pace compared to years of talk therapy.
As a queer affirming therapist, I provide safe non-judgmental spaces.
Are you stuck in survival mode? Do you want to go from just surviving to THRIVING? Do you even know what thriving is? Let me help you navigate and pull back the layers of childhood trauma that has manifested its way into your adult life. Many of us were only taught to survive because that's all our parents knew. Its time to let go of the pain residing inside you and free yourself. Lets work together to let joy in and heal the wounds holding you back. I use EMDR in couples and individual sessions. Using EMDR, I am able to see clients heal at a rapid pace compared to years of talk therapy.
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I specialize in LGBT affirmative therapy, which helps me to better understand difference, the need for acceptance, and oppression.
Welcome to a space where the intersections of race, sexuality, class and other identities are understood, respected, and celebrated. Striving to be the most authentic version of yourself isn't always the easiest. Maintaining your peace, living unapologetically, setting boundaries, processing your emotions, owning your truths and overcoming one obstacle after another can all sound like easy tasks, but we’ve all struggled with them. I’m here to invite you onto a transformative journey of discovering and recognizing your capability to create the life you know that you deserve. The time for radical change and healing is always now.
I specialize in LGBT affirmative therapy, which helps me to better understand difference, the need for acceptance, and oppression.
Welcome to a space where the intersections of race, sexuality, class and other identities are understood, respected, and celebrated. Striving to be the most authentic version of yourself isn't always the easiest. Maintaining your peace, living unapologetically, setting boundaries, processing your emotions, owning your truths and overcoming one obstacle after another can all sound like easy tasks, but we’ve all struggled with them. I’m here to invite you onto a transformative journey of discovering and recognizing your capability to create the life you know that you deserve. The time for radical change and healing is always now.
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Ashley D. Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CSE, CBD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inglewood, CA 90305
I am LGBTQIA+ allied, BIPOC & Poly friendly, & kink aware.
I understand the challenge of navigating through hundreds of profiles just to find the therapist that is "right for you." Frustration accompanies you & you think all hope is gone. Well, consider stumbling upon me as a sign in the "right" direction. As a Sex & Relationship Therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals & couples have satisfying & meaningful sexual relationships. I am skilled in addressing body image concerns, confidence issues, & trauma that can inhibit the sexual system in relationships. I also work with families navigating through the trials of life as it relates to trauma, discourse, & lack of communication.
I am LGBTQIA+ allied, BIPOC & Poly friendly, & kink aware.
I understand the challenge of navigating through hundreds of profiles just to find the therapist that is "right for you." Frustration accompanies you & you think all hope is gone. Well, consider stumbling upon me as a sign in the "right" direction. As a Sex & Relationship Therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals & couples have satisfying & meaningful sexual relationships. I am skilled in addressing body image concerns, confidence issues, & trauma that can inhibit the sexual system in relationships. I also work with families navigating through the trials of life as it relates to trauma, discourse, & lack of communication.
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Marilyn Julia Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inglewood, CA 90301 (Online Only)
Are feeling lost in life? Is your confidence is at an all-time low? Are you are seeking a sense of meaning or purpose in your life that you can't seem to find no matter how hard you try? Do you wish you could just switch it all off and unplug from what's happening? Do you just feel like something is missing in your life? If so, I'm here to help. I am an authentic, engaging, soulful healer who uses my identity as a Black-disabled woman to provide culturally, LGBTQIA, disability, and gender-affirming care.
Are feeling lost in life? Is your confidence is at an all-time low? Are you are seeking a sense of meaning or purpose in your life that you can't seem to find no matter how hard you try? Do you wish you could just switch it all off and unplug from what's happening? Do you just feel like something is missing in your life? If so, I'm here to help. I am an authentic, engaging, soulful healer who uses my identity as a Black-disabled woman to provide culturally, LGBTQIA, disability, and gender-affirming care.
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Bedford Palmer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Inglewood, CA 90301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to Black people and other POC, as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide culturally responsive therapy, which focuses on the strengths you already have. I tend to use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT), while also paying attention to your environment and access to social support. I work with you to build a safe space where you can share your experiences without the fear of being judged, and where you can focus on becoming clear about what you want, and how you want to go about making that happen.
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to Black people and other POC, as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide culturally responsive therapy, which focuses on the strengths you already have. I tend to use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT), while also paying attention to your environment and access to social support. I work with you to build a safe space where you can share your experiences without the fear of being judged, and where you can focus on becoming clear about what you want, and how you want to go about making that happen.
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I specialize in working with young (12-35), BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or neurodiverse individuals, as well as couples looking to improve communication and intimacy.
Living with a marginalized identity means becoming familiar with the space in-between. As a neurodivergent Black female therapist, I know just how creative you have to be to exist in a world that was not created with you in mind. My work recognizes the systems that you are up against & leverages the healing powers of art, community and humor to help you process big emotions, facilitate deeper self-awareness, strengthen your relationships and navigate life’s transitions in creative, holistic ways. My mission is not just to hold space, but to also provide tools to help you make sense of the gray areas & live the life you truly want.
I specialize in working with young (12-35), BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or neurodiverse individuals, as well as couples looking to improve communication and intimacy.
Living with a marginalized identity means becoming familiar with the space in-between. As a neurodivergent Black female therapist, I know just how creative you have to be to exist in a world that was not created with you in mind. My work recognizes the systems that you are up against & leverages the healing powers of art, community and humor to help you process big emotions, facilitate deeper self-awareness, strengthen your relationships and navigate life’s transitions in creative, holistic ways. My mission is not just to hold space, but to also provide tools to help you make sense of the gray areas & live the life you truly want.
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Specialties: BIPOC, queer, trans, non binary people, gender exploration, neurodivergence, disability, trauma, health care professions, life transitions, systemic oppression, entertainment industry, life transitions, grief, teens, couples.
I hold the belief that we grow and change through relationships and because of that my style is relational, trauma informed, collaborative and social justice centered. It is not my job or purpose to help create tools for capitalism. I believe there are no predetermined paths or timelines for healing, and that the best way to get where you want is to focus on what keeps you safe, allows you time to rest and helps you create the community you want and need to thrive.
Specialties: BIPOC, queer, trans, non binary people, gender exploration, neurodivergence, disability, trauma, health care professions, life transitions, systemic oppression, entertainment industry, life transitions, grief, teens, couples.
I hold the belief that we grow and change through relationships and because of that my style is relational, trauma informed, collaborative and social justice centered. It is not my job or purpose to help create tools for capitalism. I believe there are no predetermined paths or timelines for healing, and that the best way to get where you want is to focus on what keeps you safe, allows you time to rest and helps you create the community you want and need to thrive.
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At Reconnect, we strive to provide a space in which people feel seen, heard, and included by providing various treatment options and specialties. To meet the needs of our clients, our clinicians can assist clients with changing or modifying undesired behaviors, improve both mood and relationships, deconstructing childhood trauma, assisting children and parents with their concerns, and much more.
At Reconnect, we strive to provide a space in which people feel seen, heard, and included by providing various treatment options and specialties. To meet the needs of our clients, our clinicians can assist clients with changing or modifying undesired behaviors, improve both mood and relationships, deconstructing childhood trauma, assisting children and parents with their concerns, and much more.
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Kris Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90302 (Online Only)
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
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I offer therapy to individuals who experience disconnection from themselves, disconnection from their communities, and to those who are navigating trauma. Therapy with me is collaborative, curious, embodied, and slow. Together, we will explore your life’s stories through mindfulness and attention to your body. We will map connections and disconnections in your life and explore how and where you can re/connect the dots. Using holistic practices and resources from me, your communities, your ancestral lineages, and within yourself, we will work together to support you to meet life’s challenges. I am accepting clients for EMDR.
I offer therapy to individuals who experience disconnection from themselves, disconnection from their communities, and to those who are navigating trauma. Therapy with me is collaborative, curious, embodied, and slow. Together, we will explore your life’s stories through mindfulness and attention to your body. We will map connections and disconnections in your life and explore how and where you can re/connect the dots. Using holistic practices and resources from me, your communities, your ancestral lineages, and within yourself, we will work together to support you to meet life’s challenges. I am accepting clients for EMDR.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with ten years of experience. I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and relational turmoil. I provide 45-50 minute sessions using Mindfulness, Supportive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I am from Los Angeles and I have a passion for working with the undeserved communities providing psycho-education and mental health awareness. ******Currently working with victims and witnesses of violent crimes (domestic violence, rape, robbery, homicide, physical abuse, stalking) , ask me more.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with ten years of experience. I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and relational turmoil. I provide 45-50 minute sessions using Mindfulness, Supportive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I am from Los Angeles and I have a passion for working with the undeserved communities providing psycho-education and mental health awareness. ******Currently working with victims and witnesses of violent crimes (domestic violence, rape, robbery, homicide, physical abuse, stalking) , ask me more.
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The Turner Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Inglewood, CA 90301 (Online Only)
Elite Athletes, high performers, actors, artists and public speakers need to have support in life as pressure mounts. Setting healthy boundaries, learning to identify your needs and share them with others can often be hard for athletes to balance between performing at optimal levels while having the relationships they want. People working in Sports and Entertainment often find themselves struggling to identify what they need and therapy can help to create the self awareness that leads to confidence, healthy relationships and improved motivation.
Elite Athletes, high performers, actors, artists and public speakers need to have support in life as pressure mounts. Setting healthy boundaries, learning to identify your needs and share them with others can often be hard for athletes to balance between performing at optimal levels while having the relationships they want. People working in Sports and Entertainment often find themselves struggling to identify what they need and therapy can help to create the self awareness that leads to confidence, healthy relationships and improved motivation.
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Kellee M Kemp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inglewood, CA 90301
I get it. Deciding to go to therapy can be a tough decision. We’ve become conditioned to believe that therapy is for “other people” and just not for us. Often times, we were not provided the tools we needed to handle our emotions which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and alone. I encourage you to take the time to emotionally invest in yourself so that you can nurture happy, healthy relationships with yourself and those close to you.
I get it. Deciding to go to therapy can be a tough decision. We’ve become conditioned to believe that therapy is for “other people” and just not for us. Often times, we were not provided the tools we needed to handle our emotions which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and alone. I encourage you to take the time to emotionally invest in yourself so that you can nurture happy, healthy relationships with yourself and those close to you.
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Michelle A Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90303 (Online Only)
Are you ready? Let's do this! I am passionate and ready to go on your journey with you. Let's see where the road leads. With you as the driver and me as the passenger, we will work together to set goals, gain insight, and make positive and lasting changes.
Are you ready? Let's do this! I am passionate and ready to go on your journey with you. Let's see where the road leads. With you as the driver and me as the passenger, we will work together to set goals, gain insight, and make positive and lasting changes.
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Jerell is a California State Board of Behavioral Sciences Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Peace & Mind Wellness. He obtained his M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Houston Christian University. Jerell has a little over 10 years of experience serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in high-risk communities, youth and adolescents, and couples interested in strengthening the foundation of their relationship.
Jerell is a California State Board of Behavioral Sciences Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Peace & Mind Wellness. He obtained his M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Houston Christian University. Jerell has a little over 10 years of experience serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in high-risk communities, youth and adolescents, and couples interested in strengthening the foundation of their relationship.
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Hello! I am Aviva Euripides, and I am pleased to meet you here. Our clinical work involves tracking and assessing how it assists you in meeting your goals. This solution-focused work is thus overall practical, but it is rooted in academic and clinical rigor. I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. I attended New College of California, where the focus was on meeting the clinical needs of a diverse community with relevance and meaning. I have supervised and trained clinicians in treatment settings ranging from the counselor's office to acute mental health facilities.
Hello! I am Aviva Euripides, and I am pleased to meet you here. Our clinical work involves tracking and assessing how it assists you in meeting your goals. This solution-focused work is thus overall practical, but it is rooted in academic and clinical rigor. I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. I attended New College of California, where the focus was on meeting the clinical needs of a diverse community with relevance and meaning. I have supervised and trained clinicians in treatment settings ranging from the counselor's office to acute mental health facilities.
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Welcome! My name is Michele. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. My therapeutic style involves creating space to talk honestly about life, relationships, and all the things that come up as we navigate through it. Providing a safe place to create a community where you feel supported, validated, and seen. Common approaches we might tap into are supportive, interpersonal, trauma focus, attachment, and narrative.
Welcome! My name is Michele. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. My therapeutic style involves creating space to talk honestly about life, relationships, and all the things that come up as we navigate through it. Providing a safe place to create a community where you feel supported, validated, and seen. Common approaches we might tap into are supportive, interpersonal, trauma focus, attachment, and narrative.
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Life is too short to live in sorrow or pain. Trauma impacts every aspect of ones life. In my practice I provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental, safe invironemnt in order to work on reprocessing traumas in mind and body.
Life is too short to live in sorrow or pain. Trauma impacts every aspect of ones life. In my practice I provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental, safe invironemnt in order to work on reprocessing traumas in mind and body.
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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.