LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Mike Rizzo, LMFT I have worked in the addiction recovery field since 2004. From 2007 to 2019 I worked at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, developing and managing their Addiction Recovery Services / Crystal Meth Recovery Services. Since 7/19 thru 12/21 I was the Program Director of CAST Centers in West Hollywood. Please visit my website for more information.

People often reach out to me because they are feeling stuck, either they have not progressed in therapy or they are looking for something more. If you are going through a difficult time, therapy can offer support, help you overcome obstacles and provide guidance to change your life for the better. I believe that within every individual lies the potential to live a happy, full life. I can help you align your actions with your values. I do what I do because I believe that the therapeutic process can bring about greater self-awareness and authentic, lasting change.

Hello, I am a therapist who enjoys diversity and helping you with your life from a non-judgmental, empathetic, and honest perspective. If you choose to work with me, know that you will have a safe space that understands multiple cultural and societal barriers. LGBTQ+, Spanish Speakers, and minorities are welcome. I want you to see therapy as a tool for you to thrive in life. The more you share, and the more you work on yourself, the better we can come up with goals that will make you heal and move forward in the right direction. Virtual Practice only

I am a queer multicultural nonbinary AuDHD therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for their clients. I mainly focus on the trans and nonbinary experience, complex trauma, chronic & terminal illnesses, grief, AuDHD & autism. I have clinical and personal experiences regarding my specializations. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma & supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I am really good at helping you (re)connect with who you are, who you want to be & figuring out how self-care looks like for you. Whatever we work on, I will create a safe environment and affirm your experience.

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.

I am a licensed therapist who approaches therapy with a direct, strengths-based approach. I spent my life in New York before moving out to LA to do therapy. While here, I have worked my professional career in a diverse number of settings, including a neurofeedback clinic, rehab center, and LGBTQ center. I was driven to the mental health field because I genuinely enjoy working with others to train their brain and create a better future. I am also an industrial-organizational psychologist where my focus is on work-life balance.

Our deepest Self is good, creative and generative; we are beautiful and resilient beings, an integration of body, mind, spirit, and ancestry. Yet sometimes life’s challenges sabotage our joy or interrupt our purpose, leaving us feeling anxious, grieved, or manifesting destructive thought and behavioral patterns. These challenges are the daily demands of navigating our chaotic world, but sometimes include other traumas such as violence, abuse, or family and inter-generational wounds.

Whether you're questioning your sexual or gender identity or have been out for years, a therapist that understands you is key. We learn about ourselves through relationships and sometimes what we learned in the past isn’t helpful for us in the present. Trauma, abuse, neglect and microaggressions can teach us that we don’t deserve to have the career, relationships, sexual intimacy, or life that we want. This happens all too often with queer & trans people, especially BIPOC. Without conscious awareness, these lessons may cause us to sabotage ourselves or our relationships, but it’s never too late to start living your best life!

Hello there! Wishing you a warm welcome on this path towards healing and self-discovery. As a queer filipina-mexican therapist, I'm here to create a safe and inclusive space for folks of all intersections, with a primary focus on those at the intersections of BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+. Embracing your natural strengths, we'll work together to rediscover and reconstruct your personal narratives, nurturing trust within your body, mind, and spirit.

My goal is to empower individuals by helping them tap into their inner strengths and resilience. As a first-generation immigrant and a non-binary individual, I understand the complexities faced by people with multiple identities, which fuels my commitment to creating a safe and affirming space for healing and growth. I incorporate a decolonized approach that acknowledges and challenges the harmful impacts of colonization on individuals' mental well-being. By centering the experiences and perspectives of marginalized communities, I aim to promote healing and empowerment.

Knowing there are times in life where emotional pain, confusion or stress can bring you to a standstill, my aim is to help you untangle roadblocks that can affect your daily life, how you feel about yourself, and that might disrupt your relationships with others. Together we will find ways to navigate difficult situations and challenges to alleviate emotional distress and suffering, to cope with isolation and loneliness, and to bring hope and purpose back into your life. As a gay person of color, I honor your unique individuality as well as all diverse rich backgrounds to bring about greater empowerment and satisfaction in life.

For all queer & trans individuals seeking authentic and empowered body liberation, welcome home. I hear you, I see you, and you’ve always deserved care. It is my passion in life to walk alongside my fellow QT family to explore body liberation, acceptance, and joy. (I don’t know you yet…and yet I’m super excited to be a part of this journey with you!) My path in life is to integrate transformation, creativity & play toward thriving in relationships and community. (And when I say, creative play, I really mean it. I literally have a degree in professional clowning…but that’s for another time.)

Are you having trouble sleeping? Have you had a challenging time processing stressful life events after stressful life events? Are you finding it hard to communicate your needs or set boundaries in your relationships? Do you suffer from anxiety? Are you a person of color and/or a part of the LGBTQ community who struggles with shame or fitting into a society that can be disaffirming and intolerant? You've come to the right place, as these are areas that I commonly help empower my clients to overcome. My goal is to support my clients in their mental health, their emotional well-being, and their life goals.

I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA.

Every human struggles, and every human deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported while finding their way to a healthy flow. Are you feeling disconnected? Your mental health may seem hard for others to understand, or even for you to understand. Maybe it feels overwhelming to question why you feel this way, or what's actually in your control to change. Maybe the things that get you through aren’t the healthiest for you, and you’re ready to try something different. I'm here to accompany and guide you, whether navigating life transitions, addiction, relationship issues, or managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar, or ADHD.

I am currently seeing clients in New York, California and Florida State. I believe Psychotherapy is a collaborative venture that can help people lead a fulfilling life and maintain healthy relationships. In our work together my intention is to create a judgement-free space where I can understand your personal experience and nurture and support you in your journey towards authenticity and change. If you suffer with states of depression, anxiety, or loneliness, or you feel generally dissatisfied with aspects of your life, through our work together we can explore skills and tools that move you toward growth.I am trained in EMDR.

As a queer identified cis white male therapist with a passion for both mental health and the entertainment industry, I believe that a combination of a queer affirmative lens and my background in performance make me different from other therapists. My work in entertainment allows me to bring a creative and innovative approach to therapy so I can provide a unique and valuable experience to every client. While I primarily work within the LGBT community, my approach with all clients is rooted in the belief that everyone has the power to transform their life, I’m here to help them do just that.

I help clients overcome struggles, uncover inner strengths, and develop a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by work or personal stressors, relationship difficulties, times of adjustment and transition, or past trauma. I can provide you with the support and guidance to transform these difficulties into an opportunity to grow stronger, develop inner resources and resiliency, and connect with what brings you joy. I particularly enjoy working with individuals with a reflective and curious nature, and have specific experience working with those in creative fields.

Give yourself permission to be vulnerable by putting yourself first. Negative and highly-critical self-talk, especially for gay men, is the root of many of our problems and addictions. You may feel “less-than” others, think poorly of yourself, or are unsure how to get your needs met. I can help you to shed light on where this inner-critic is coming from, how to quiet it, and help you rebuild your relationship with self/others. Next, we can develop tools to manage anxiety and depression, embrace your sexuality, develop a healthier relationship to sex/porn, heal infidelity, integrate love and sex, or improve your relationships.