LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I have extensive experience in addressing LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, grief, loss, immigrant and first-generation concerns, relationship dynamics, adjustment difficulties, behavioral challenges, and trauma.
Hey there! I'm all about creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and make some positive changes. I use an evidence-based approach to help you tackle whatever challenges life throws your way. We'll work together to unravel the complexities of life and get you back in control, living a more fulfilling life. Life can throw some tough stuff at us, but I'm here to help you navigate through it in a relaxed and collaborative way. I aim to give you the tools to face life head-on and find fulfillment and self-discovery. We'll team up and use personalized strategies to get you on a path to a more resilient and satisfying life.
I have extensive experience in addressing LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, grief, loss, immigrant and first-generation concerns, relationship dynamics, adjustment difficulties, behavioral challenges, and trauma.
Hey there! I'm all about creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and make some positive changes. I use an evidence-based approach to help you tackle whatever challenges life throws your way. We'll work together to unravel the complexities of life and get you back in control, living a more fulfilling life. Life can throw some tough stuff at us, but I'm here to help you navigate through it in a relaxed and collaborative way. I aim to give you the tools to face life head-on and find fulfillment and self-discovery. We'll team up and use personalized strategies to get you on a path to a more resilient and satisfying life.
Jen Rivers
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I am a queer, trauma-informed therapist, who is LGBTQIA+-affirming.
Do you feel like you don’t belong anywhere? Maybe you feel like you’re not good enough. Or not queer enough. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit into queer spaces. Perhaps you just don’t fit into the box assigned to you by society and family. Maybe you've been trapped by trauma(s) you experienced, anxiety, and/or depression. Maybe you’re a person that just wants to explore who you are. I‘m here to help support you as you begin to explore who you are as your true, authentic self.
I am a queer, trauma-informed therapist, who is LGBTQIA+-affirming.
Do you feel like you don’t belong anywhere? Maybe you feel like you’re not good enough. Or not queer enough. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit into queer spaces. Perhaps you just don’t fit into the box assigned to you by society and family. Maybe you've been trapped by trauma(s) you experienced, anxiety, and/or depression. Maybe you’re a person that just wants to explore who you are. I‘m here to help support you as you begin to explore who you are as your true, authentic self.
Kat Ralph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90001 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, specifically Trans and Gender non-conforming youth, young adults, their families and loved ones.
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Life is hard, and finding a therapist is even harder! My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment - one where you are respected, seen, and empowered! My ideal client is Queer, Trans, Gender non-conforming, or exploring their gender and sexual identities! I am queer, trans non-binary, white, neurodivergent human who values diversity and strives to use an anti-colonial lens.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, specifically Trans and Gender non-conforming youth, young adults, their families and loved ones.
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Life is hard, and finding a therapist is even harder! My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment - one where you are respected, seen, and empowered! My ideal client is Queer, Trans, Gender non-conforming, or exploring their gender and sexual identities! I am queer, trans non-binary, white, neurodivergent human who values diversity and strives to use an anti-colonial lens.
Brandon Gescheidle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I identify as a gay, cisgender man and enjoy working with the chronic pain and queer communities.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (believe me, as therapists, we have heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
I identify as a gay, cisgender man and enjoy working with the chronic pain and queer communities.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (believe me, as therapists, we have heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
Lyndsey Doolen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I'm a trauma-informed LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist with specialized training in the exploration of gender, sexuality, and internalized oppression through an intersectional and culturally humble lens.
I'm a therapist because therapy saved my life. Through that lived experience, and with education and training, I help clients improve relationships with themselves and others, exploring a variety of themes like trauma, gender, people-pleasing, OCD, boundaries, and perfectionism. My clients are thoughtful folks who have done the best they can on their own and are looking for additional support. They seek to expand their perspective, to feel differently in the world, and want lasting change. Together we'll create that change, and I firmly believe in your inherent worth, power, and self-determination to facilitate the shift you seek.
I'm a trauma-informed LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist with specialized training in the exploration of gender, sexuality, and internalized oppression through an intersectional and culturally humble lens.
I'm a therapist because therapy saved my life. Through that lived experience, and with education and training, I help clients improve relationships with themselves and others, exploring a variety of themes like trauma, gender, people-pleasing, OCD, boundaries, and perfectionism. My clients are thoughtful folks who have done the best they can on their own and are looking for additional support. They seek to expand their perspective, to feel differently in the world, and want lasting change. Together we'll create that change, and I firmly believe in your inherent worth, power, and self-determination to facilitate the shift you seek.
Ian Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy from Antioch University Los Angeles.
I believe therapy is meant to be experimental, experiential, and collaborative. Carl Jung said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." Insights in therapy have the potential to be challenging and painful, and my job is to help you through them. A spirit of non-judgment, empathy, directness, and sense of humor defines my style. My goal is to assist clients in connecting to their authentic Selves, for the purpose of overcoming negative thinking, self-destructive patterns, and unfulfilling relationships.
I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy from Antioch University Los Angeles.
I believe therapy is meant to be experimental, experiential, and collaborative. Carl Jung said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." Insights in therapy have the potential to be challenging and painful, and my job is to help you through them. A spirit of non-judgment, empathy, directness, and sense of humor defines my style. My goal is to assist clients in connecting to their authentic Selves, for the purpose of overcoming negative thinking, self-destructive patterns, and unfulfilling relationships.
Jason Rizzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I work with the LGBTQ+ community, those in the entertainment industry, and many others.
My passion lies in helping you find your path to increased happiness and living a life that is authentically yours. Through our conversations, you will gain deeper insight into elements in your life that might be challenging to shift. Together we will work to understand your experiences, process feelings and create inner peace and acceptance from within.
I work with the LGBTQ+ community, those in the entertainment industry, and many others.
My passion lies in helping you find your path to increased happiness and living a life that is authentically yours. Through our conversations, you will gain deeper insight into elements in your life that might be challenging to shift. Together we will work to understand your experiences, process feelings and create inner peace and acceptance from within.
Jason C Churchill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting the LGBTQ community, older adults, and those living with HIV, whether newly diagnosed or long-term survivors.
Are you navigating the complexities of life and seeking a therapist who understands the unique challenges you face? I deeply understand the emotional weight and relationship issues that can arise, and together, we can work on building your self-esteem, fostering resilience, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to provide compassionate and effective support. I conduct my sessions via telehealth for your convenience.
I specialize in supporting the LGBTQ community, older adults, and those living with HIV, whether newly diagnosed or long-term survivors.
Are you navigating the complexities of life and seeking a therapist who understands the unique challenges you face? I deeply understand the emotional weight and relationship issues that can arise, and together, we can work on building your self-esteem, fostering resilience, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to provide compassionate and effective support. I conduct my sessions via telehealth for your convenience.
As a queer & trans psychologist who believes in providing clients with the tools they need to thrive, I believe therapy can be a space where folks can learn how to cope with difficult experiences and find new ways to move through the world. Everyone deserves to have a safe place to heal and shift and grow.
As a queer & trans psychologist who believes in providing clients with the tools they need to thrive, I believe therapy can be a space where folks can learn how to cope with difficult experiences and find new ways to move through the world. Everyone deserves to have a safe place to heal and shift and grow.
Sean Carpenter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
As a queer identified therapist, my experience finding my own sense of self-acceptance heavily informs the way I practice.
I have a deep passion for helping people find liberation from concerns that bring them to therapy. Understanding why we do things the way we do them is critical to growth, change and healing. I ground my work in warmth, compassion, authenticity and an understanding of how thoughts and emotions relate to neuro/physiological processes, as well as how past experiences inform current beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My aim is to help you gain clarity into underlying causes of problems, provide strategies for coping and support you in taking risks and trying new ways of being, to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a queer identified therapist, my experience finding my own sense of self-acceptance heavily informs the way I practice.
I have a deep passion for helping people find liberation from concerns that bring them to therapy. Understanding why we do things the way we do them is critical to growth, change and healing. I ground my work in warmth, compassion, authenticity and an understanding of how thoughts and emotions relate to neuro/physiological processes, as well as how past experiences inform current beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My aim is to help you gain clarity into underlying causes of problems, provide strategies for coping and support you in taking risks and trying new ways of being, to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Larry A Woodland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
For BIPOC people and LGBTQIA+ folks, finding a space to be their authentic and unique selves feels impossible. Those of us who have been "othered" live in a world full of oppression as well as hurt, pain and trauma. This oppression leads to depression, anxiety, image issues, substance abuse, risky behaviors and self harm. My role as a therapist is to create that safe environment to work through the trauma, re-write the narrative and empower people to be their best versions of themselves that fosters love, acceptance, and healing.
For BIPOC people and LGBTQIA+ folks, finding a space to be their authentic and unique selves feels impossible. Those of us who have been "othered" live in a world full of oppression as well as hurt, pain and trauma. This oppression leads to depression, anxiety, image issues, substance abuse, risky behaviors and self harm. My role as a therapist is to create that safe environment to work through the trauma, re-write the narrative and empower people to be their best versions of themselves that fosters love, acceptance, and healing.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
As a gay man and transplant to LA from a conservative, religious community, I understand the ways feeling different can color your world, and how frustrating it is when the world tries to question or deny your experiences. If you feel unloveable, or misunderstood, if you’re questioning your identity, or coping with past traumas - I can help you. I will advocate for your authentic self. I’m a specialist in LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety and depression, religious trauma, healing from trauma, and men's issues. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology with an LGBTQ+ Affirmative concentration from Antioch University Los Angeles.
As a gay man and transplant to LA from a conservative, religious community, I understand the ways feeling different can color your world, and how frustrating it is when the world tries to question or deny your experiences. If you feel unloveable, or misunderstood, if you’re questioning your identity, or coping with past traumas - I can help you. I will advocate for your authentic self. I’m a specialist in LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety and depression, religious trauma, healing from trauma, and men's issues. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology with an LGBTQ+ Affirmative concentration from Antioch University Los Angeles.
Thomas Charles Keenan-Hunt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
36 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in gay male/ LGBTQ populations.
Are you feeling stuck in relationships, jobs, or entrenched beliefs about yourself that may not be valid? Unhealthy thoughts, feelings, behaviors and attachments can create patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, addiction and more. The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” If you want to break the cycle, therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you identify problem areas and begin your personal transformation. The process begins with having someone who will listen, understand your needs, uncover stressors and seek solutions.
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in gay male/ LGBTQ populations.
Are you feeling stuck in relationships, jobs, or entrenched beliefs about yourself that may not be valid? Unhealthy thoughts, feelings, behaviors and attachments can create patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, addiction and more. The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” If you want to break the cycle, therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you identify problem areas and begin your personal transformation. The process begins with having someone who will listen, understand your needs, uncover stressors and seek solutions.
Connor McCabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I work with a wide range of people, though through my own personal experience and specialized education, I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, creative individuals, couples and those with relational trauma.
Change can feel impossible. No matter how badly we want it, we feel stuck in a loop trying the same things over and over. We want a sense of relief, for things to feel easier, but it can feel hopeless constantly fighting the same battles. Despite this, I do believe we are all inherently resilient. We possess unique strengths, but they get shielded from our view because societal expectations and past experiences box us into how we think we ‘should’ be or act. We no longer see ourselves as who we actually are, but rather who the world has told us we are. We want to hold more hopeful beliefs about ourselves and the future.
I work with a wide range of people, though through my own personal experience and specialized education, I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, creative individuals, couples and those with relational trauma.
Change can feel impossible. No matter how badly we want it, we feel stuck in a loop trying the same things over and over. We want a sense of relief, for things to feel easier, but it can feel hopeless constantly fighting the same battles. Despite this, I do believe we are all inherently resilient. We possess unique strengths, but they get shielded from our view because societal expectations and past experiences box us into how we think we ‘should’ be or act. We no longer see ourselves as who we actually are, but rather who the world has told us we are. We want to hold more hopeful beliefs about ourselves and the future.
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.
Aaron Freshour
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
My special interests include LGBTQ+ folx, artists / creative professionals, seeking connection and understanding of self and other through emotions.
Existing can be difficult. Tolerating the pressures of personal and societal histories can leave you feeling stuck; add figuring out meaning and purpose of life, and things get overwhelming. Using a straightforward, interactive style (with plenty of humor) I will assist you in bringing a new understanding to issues from the past that limit and color the present. I create a collaborative space where we make sense of all the unknowns of life; whether you are looking to heal shame, trauma, or heal anxiety or grief, I will help you can make the changes necessary to make living a bit easier and move through life with more grace.
My special interests include LGBTQ+ folx, artists / creative professionals, seeking connection and understanding of self and other through emotions.
Existing can be difficult. Tolerating the pressures of personal and societal histories can leave you feeling stuck; add figuring out meaning and purpose of life, and things get overwhelming. Using a straightforward, interactive style (with plenty of humor) I will assist you in bringing a new understanding to issues from the past that limit and color the present. I create a collaborative space where we make sense of all the unknowns of life; whether you are looking to heal shame, trauma, or heal anxiety or grief, I will help you can make the changes necessary to make living a bit easier and move through life with more grace.
Kyle McCurdy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
As a queer therapist, I provide a secure and nurturing space for you to come as you are.
Individuals reach out to me because they're feeling stuck in life. They've tried everything they can think of to move forward to fix the issues on their own and need some assistance to move through these roadblock. Often, they are struggling in their relationships and their self-worth. These folks tend to benefit from building a variety of healthy skills to manage the day-to-day symptoms while we simultaneously work to resolve past negative life experiences that have created the issues.
As a queer therapist, I provide a secure and nurturing space for you to come as you are.
Individuals reach out to me because they're feeling stuck in life. They've tried everything they can think of to move forward to fix the issues on their own and need some assistance to move through these roadblock. Often, they are struggling in their relationships and their self-worth. These folks tend to benefit from building a variety of healthy skills to manage the day-to-day symptoms while we simultaneously work to resolve past negative life experiences that have created the issues.
As a gay dad and former advertising executive of 20+ years, I bring a unique perspective to my diverse client base.
Life is messy. Relationships are hard. Uncertain political times are scary. And parenting...? Don’t even get me started! If you're feeling like your daily demands and societal expectations are consistently setting you up for failure, I get it... and I assure you that you are not alone. If you've gotten this far in my profile, I imagine it's because you have a different story you'd rather be telling yourself right now — one where you are thriving and not merely surviving. If this resonates, give me a call. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so we can determine if my therapeutic style is a good fit for your current needs.
As a gay dad and former advertising executive of 20+ years, I bring a unique perspective to my diverse client base.
Life is messy. Relationships are hard. Uncertain political times are scary. And parenting...? Don’t even get me started! If you're feeling like your daily demands and societal expectations are consistently setting you up for failure, I get it... and I assure you that you are not alone. If you've gotten this far in my profile, I imagine it's because you have a different story you'd rather be telling yourself right now — one where you are thriving and not merely surviving. If this resonates, give me a call. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so we can determine if my therapeutic style is a good fit for your current needs.
I specialize in working with people holding multiple identities, such as LGBTQ, racial, gender, religious, and cultural minorities, who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions.
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
I specialize in working with people holding multiple identities, such as LGBTQ, racial, gender, religious, and cultural minorities, who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions.
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
Robert Brandon Seckler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I have great respect and appreciation for those who bravely embark on the journey of psychotherapy. Thank you for seeking support. I am privileged to work with a wide variety of clients including individual adults, teens, and relationships/couples. Whether they are suffering from debilitating feelings of worry or sadness, or they're getting by but feel a tug inside to step more fully into the life or relationship they've dreamed of, I care for my clients as unique individuals. Accordingly, I am committed to feminist, cultural competence/humility, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy principles.
I have great respect and appreciation for those who bravely embark on the journey of psychotherapy. Thank you for seeking support. I am privileged to work with a wide variety of clients including individual adults, teens, and relationships/couples. Whether they are suffering from debilitating feelings of worry or sadness, or they're getting by but feel a tug inside to step more fully into the life or relationship they've dreamed of, I care for my clients as unique individuals. Accordingly, I am committed to feminist, cultural competence/humility, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy principles.
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