Transgender Therapists in Ontario, CA
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Megan Chang Harty
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with clients through a person centered approach and a feminist lens. I truly believe that you are the expert on your life and you know what is best for yourself, although sometimes it is hard to see. I view my role as someone who can be a cartographer for you, to reflect back to you a clarified navigation through your own thoughts and feelings.
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with clients through a person centered approach and a feminist lens. I truly believe that you are the expert on your life and you know what is best for yourself, although sometimes it is hard to see. I view my role as someone who can be a cartographer for you, to reflect back to you a clarified navigation through your own thoughts and feelings.
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Jackie Jacobo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91710 (Online Only)
On your best days, you know that you’re an icon; but on your tough days you feel shame, loneliness, depression and self-criticism. And anxiety is basically part of your personality at this point. I’m here to remind you that YOU are not the problem. For real! The systems and social environments you have been in are the problem. I’m here to uproot those damaging beliefs that were put on you and in you and that continually get in the way of you remembering the iconic baddie you are. Let’s get underneath the layers of shame and unlearn cultural and systemic bullshit together.
On your best days, you know that you’re an icon; but on your tough days you feel shame, loneliness, depression and self-criticism. And anxiety is basically part of your personality at this point. I’m here to remind you that YOU are not the problem. For real! The systems and social environments you have been in are the problem. I’m here to uproot those damaging beliefs that were put on you and in you and that continually get in the way of you remembering the iconic baddie you are. Let’s get underneath the layers of shame and unlearn cultural and systemic bullshit together.
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I am Marlene Acevedo-Manzo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I value using a whole-person and empathic approach in every session. As an LCSW, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I approach therapy from a trauma informed and client-centered perspective, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused and Strength Based interventions.
I am Marlene Acevedo-Manzo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I value using a whole-person and empathic approach in every session. As an LCSW, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I approach therapy from a trauma informed and client-centered perspective, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused and Strength Based interventions.
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Joanna Dunton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Joanna is a Native American queer womxn of color attuned to the intersectionality of her existence which allows her firsthand experience to the unique intricacies of a person. Her values are rooted in community, social justice, shared learning, and the consideration of how one’s actions impact the next seven generations. Joanna has been in the field since 2011, her practice is centered on working with BIPOC and queer, trans/gender expansive folx; she is sex and kink positive. She is person centered, viewing therapy as collaborative partnership, she is non-judgmental and works to foster a safe space to facilitate healing.
Joanna is a Native American queer womxn of color attuned to the intersectionality of her existence which allows her firsthand experience to the unique intricacies of a person. Her values are rooted in community, social justice, shared learning, and the consideration of how one’s actions impact the next seven generations. Joanna has been in the field since 2011, her practice is centered on working with BIPOC and queer, trans/gender expansive folx; she is sex and kink positive. She is person centered, viewing therapy as collaborative partnership, she is non-judgmental and works to foster a safe space to facilitate healing.
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Laura Anderson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter. Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!
Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter. Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!
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Laura Lien-Mitobe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Laura Lien-Mitobe, LMFT. My primary goal as a therapist is to partner with you to provide an affirming, client-centered, non-judgmental, caring, supportive, safe space for you to explore experiences, patterns, and feelings that may be causing you pain and/or hindering your personal goals and growth. I have worked with all age groups as individuals, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. I am experienced with trauma, pet loss therapy, grief, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. I have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ people who are coming out later in life.
Hi, I am Laura Lien-Mitobe, LMFT. My primary goal as a therapist is to partner with you to provide an affirming, client-centered, non-judgmental, caring, supportive, safe space for you to explore experiences, patterns, and feelings that may be causing you pain and/or hindering your personal goals and growth. I have worked with all age groups as individuals, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. I am experienced with trauma, pet loss therapy, grief, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. I have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ people who are coming out later in life.
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Amanda Peraza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Hello my name is Amanda Peraza (they/them). My goal as a therapist is to provide a gender affirming safe space for you to explore your most authentic self!
Hello my name is Amanda Peraza (they/them). My goal as a therapist is to provide a gender affirming safe space for you to explore your most authentic self!
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Noelle Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ontario, CA 91764
Hi Folx, I am Noelle (she) and I am passionate about including and advocating for identities and populations such as the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Sex Positive, and the neurospicy. I am eager to support folx building the capacity to find one’s self by practicing radical self love, exploring personal values, identity, and pleasure. I am committed to strengthening connections, rewriting our narratives, and helping clients grow closer to their authentic selves with my liberation person centered approach.
Hi Folx, I am Noelle (she) and I am passionate about including and advocating for identities and populations such as the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Sex Positive, and the neurospicy. I am eager to support folx building the capacity to find one’s self by practicing radical self love, exploring personal values, identity, and pleasure. I am committed to strengthening connections, rewriting our narratives, and helping clients grow closer to their authentic selves with my liberation person centered approach.
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My focus is to help and provide support to those in need. I have experience with a wide range of populations and have worked with many different issues and diagnosis. Terapia disponible en Español. Mi experiencia es diversa y me encantaria trabajar con usted.
My focus is to help and provide support to those in need. I have experience with a wide range of populations and have worked with many different issues and diagnosis. Terapia disponible en Español. Mi experiencia es diversa y me encantaria trabajar con usted.
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Are you feeling down in ways that you cannot explain? We have four licensed therapists in Garden Grove and Wildomar who conduct EMDR and DBT methods for clients who have trauma and other complex psychological issues. Our therapists speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Korean as well. We take Medi-Cal insurances, such as CalOptima, Molina, and IEHP along with many other major insurances. Let us help ease your mind.
Are you feeling down in ways that you cannot explain? We have four licensed therapists in Garden Grove and Wildomar who conduct EMDR and DBT methods for clients who have trauma and other complex psychological issues. Our therapists speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Korean as well. We take Medi-Cal insurances, such as CalOptima, Molina, and IEHP along with many other major insurances. Let us help ease your mind.
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Dr. Crawford and Associates Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91764
Hello and welcome to my page. We offer individual therapy for a variety of issues (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and assessment testing (Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat) for clients ages 3 and up, which includes psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, learning disability, mood, career, neurocognitive (after TBI/consussion, stroke, etc.) assessments. As an FYI, actual assessment testing is always done in-person, while intakes and individual/couple therapy can can be completed in person, via telephone or Telehealth. UPDATE - I have resigned from Anthem, Molina and Blue Shield/Magellan insurances. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Hello and welcome to my page. We offer individual therapy for a variety of issues (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and assessment testing (Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat) for clients ages 3 and up, which includes psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, learning disability, mood, career, neurocognitive (after TBI/consussion, stroke, etc.) assessments. As an FYI, actual assessment testing is always done in-person, while intakes and individual/couple therapy can can be completed in person, via telephone or Telehealth. UPDATE - I have resigned from Anthem, Molina and Blue Shield/Magellan insurances. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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Castle Rock Family Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Castle Rock Family Services is a mental health organization that helps children, teens, and adults work towards social/emotional success. We provide a multitude of services and modalities of treatment and have several clinicians on staff. We utilize our skills and experience to come alongside the client and help support them so that they can meet their goals.
Castle Rock Family Services is a mental health organization that helps children, teens, and adults work towards social/emotional success. We provide a multitude of services and modalities of treatment and have several clinicians on staff. We utilize our skills and experience to come alongside the client and help support them so that they can meet their goals.
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Raquel Guerra
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
My name is Raquel Guerra, I am a bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker. I was born and raised in Los Angeles to parents from Guanajuato, Mexico. My roots have profoundly influenced my commitment to fostering mental well-being within diverse communities. My focus is on supporting our most vulnerable populations and contributing to the creation of inclusive and culturally responsive mental health spaces.
My name is Raquel Guerra, I am a bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker. I was born and raised in Los Angeles to parents from Guanajuato, Mexico. My roots have profoundly influenced my commitment to fostering mental well-being within diverse communities. My focus is on supporting our most vulnerable populations and contributing to the creation of inclusive and culturally responsive mental health spaces.
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Hi there! My name is April Silva, and I currently hold a License as a Marriage and family Therapist, 142789. I aim to provides a space to help you sort through your day-to-day worries, identify the underlying causes of strong, confusing emotions, and build skills for communication and connection. I currently specialize in PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. I currently work with adults, couples, and seniors. I really enjoy working with couples who are struggling to communicate and need help reconnecting, and individuals who are struggling with either healing from trauma, anxiety and panic, and depression.
Hi there! My name is April Silva, and I currently hold a License as a Marriage and family Therapist, 142789. I aim to provides a space to help you sort through your day-to-day worries, identify the underlying causes of strong, confusing emotions, and build skills for communication and connection. I currently specialize in PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. I currently work with adults, couples, and seniors. I really enjoy working with couples who are struggling to communicate and need help reconnecting, and individuals who are struggling with either healing from trauma, anxiety and panic, and depression.
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I am motivated to help individuals and families build healthier relationships with themselves and the people around them. Being open and vulnerable with someone new can be very scary! My goal is to create a meaningful relationship with my clients by providing support, respect, and a safe environment to help build confidence, compassion, and resilience. I support clients who experience anxiety, depression, past trauma, non-traditional relationships, and neurodivergence. I also support families who are struggling with parent-child conflicts, LGBTQ+ youth and how to support them, and young children with behavior problems.
I am motivated to help individuals and families build healthier relationships with themselves and the people around them. Being open and vulnerable with someone new can be very scary! My goal is to create a meaningful relationship with my clients by providing support, respect, and a safe environment to help build confidence, compassion, and resilience. I support clients who experience anxiety, depression, past trauma, non-traditional relationships, and neurodivergence. I also support families who are struggling with parent-child conflicts, LGBTQ+ youth and how to support them, and young children with behavior problems.
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Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, unsettled, or unbalanced with life, in relationships, or even at work? Are you struggling to get better, But it feels that no matter how much you try, things seem to remain the same; you can’t seem to move forward. Have you found yourself asking: “why me? Am I the problem? Is it my past? My family? Why am I feeling this way? Will it ever end? Is there a way out?... It would be great to find peace. It would be great to “unload” the emotional “hurt,” be heard, and find answers and options to inner peace. You are not alone, and there is “hope” for happiness, Let’s find it together!
Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, unsettled, or unbalanced with life, in relationships, or even at work? Are you struggling to get better, But it feels that no matter how much you try, things seem to remain the same; you can’t seem to move forward. Have you found yourself asking: “why me? Am I the problem? Is it my past? My family? Why am I feeling this way? Will it ever end? Is there a way out?... It would be great to find peace. It would be great to “unload” the emotional “hurt,” be heard, and find answers and options to inner peace. You are not alone, and there is “hope” for happiness, Let’s find it together!
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Hello there! I'm a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), as well as the proud founder of NDH Therapy located in Agoura Hills. My team and I specialize in treating a range of conditions including disordered eating, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders, along with ADD and ADHD. We're also passionate about helping individuals enhance their relationships, careers, health, and overall life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is a compassionate fusion of quick-shift psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
Hello there! I'm a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), as well as the proud founder of NDH Therapy located in Agoura Hills. My team and I specialize in treating a range of conditions including disordered eating, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders, along with ADD and ADHD. We're also passionate about helping individuals enhance their relationships, careers, health, and overall life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is a compassionate fusion of quick-shift psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
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Tracy Papagiannis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Therapy can be scary, exciting, fun, and challenging. I provide a warm, welcoming space to talk about anything and everything, meeting you with respect, empathy, and validation. I am here for you and your thoughts, worries, and feelings. In my 10+ years of therapy, I have heard most things and am here to welcome you as you are and help you in whatever capacity you are searching for.
Therapy can be scary, exciting, fun, and challenging. I provide a warm, welcoming space to talk about anything and everything, meeting you with respect, empathy, and validation. I am here for you and your thoughts, worries, and feelings. In my 10+ years of therapy, I have heard most things and am here to welcome you as you are and help you in whatever capacity you are searching for.
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Darryl J Huels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, CEAP
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
I am a PhD and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people in helping them to resolve personal, social, relationship, and family problems.
I am a PhD and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people in helping them to resolve personal, social, relationship, and family problems.
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Andrew Kevin Friend
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMH, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling rudderless, stuck and lacking direction? Are you having difficulties finding a balance in your life or focusing on your goals? Are things becoming more overwhelming for you? Do you find yourself needing a friend to talk to? My twenty+ years of experience can help you get back on track. I will help you to learn multiple therapeutic tools including CBT, hypnosis, reframing, rescripting, humor, communication, transactional analysis, meditation and relaxation techniques to help you rebuild a better, more contented you.
Do you find yourself feeling rudderless, stuck and lacking direction? Are you having difficulties finding a balance in your life or focusing on your goals? Are things becoming more overwhelming for you? Do you find yourself needing a friend to talk to? My twenty+ years of experience can help you get back on track. I will help you to learn multiple therapeutic tools including CBT, hypnosis, reframing, rescripting, humor, communication, transactional analysis, meditation and relaxation techniques to help you rebuild a better, more contented you.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.