LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Domenique LaBeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I've spent years helping individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals with trauma-informed and multiculturally competent care. I use a mindfulness and attachment-based approach while providing tools to help in real-time. I have advanced knowledge and training in LGBTQIA-affirming care to provide a safe space for the diverse population I serve. I am also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and can support couples in all stages of their relationship. This tool can help premarital couples, first time married couples, and remarried couples strengthen their relationship.
I've spent years helping individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals with trauma-informed and multiculturally competent care. I use a mindfulness and attachment-based approach while providing tools to help in real-time. I have advanced knowledge and training in LGBTQIA-affirming care to provide a safe space for the diverse population I serve. I am also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and can support couples in all stages of their relationship. This tool can help premarital couples, first time married couples, and remarried couples strengthen their relationship.
Joy Jaco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I am a trans-affirming therapist working with individuals and families.
I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment.
I am a trans-affirming therapist working with individuals and families.
I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment.
Krista Giffin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative and culturally sensitive.
As a modern woman, you have so many things on your plate! It can be challenging to balance both your work and relationships. You may be fed up with recurring anxiety or stress, feeling overwhelmed or exhausted, or like there is no way you can give one more piece of yourself to anyone. Your personal relationships may be floundering. You may not be sure where to start, but that is ok. You’re ready to prioritize yourself and get some support. You’re ready for your relationships to thrive. Most of all, you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and create a life and lifestyle that is pleasurable and sustainable.
I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative and culturally sensitive.
As a modern woman, you have so many things on your plate! It can be challenging to balance both your work and relationships. You may be fed up with recurring anxiety or stress, feeling overwhelmed or exhausted, or like there is no way you can give one more piece of yourself to anyone. Your personal relationships may be floundering. You may not be sure where to start, but that is ok. You’re ready to prioritize yourself and get some support. You’re ready for your relationships to thrive. Most of all, you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and create a life and lifestyle that is pleasurable and sustainable.
My personal philosophy is that a primary purpose of therapy is to help people to become more complete and authentic versions of themselves. In each of us lies pieces of ourselves which require healing in order to become cohesive and integrated. Some pieces have been internally bruised by the pain of depression or anxiety. Other pieces have been hidden in the shadows of fear or trauma. These pieces will continue to impair daily life and self-actualization, true growth, and progress, until they are addressed and treated. Luckily, therapy can help to heal and integrate all parts of the self.
My personal philosophy is that a primary purpose of therapy is to help people to become more complete and authentic versions of themselves. In each of us lies pieces of ourselves which require healing in order to become cohesive and integrated. Some pieces have been internally bruised by the pain of depression or anxiety. Other pieces have been hidden in the shadows of fear or trauma. These pieces will continue to impair daily life and self-actualization, true growth, and progress, until they are addressed and treated. Luckily, therapy can help to heal and integrate all parts of the self.
Jeremy Winn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
My passion is providing therapy to individuals and families to help them have greater joy in their life and relationships and to overcome painful feelings and life experiences. Have you ever felt a negative emotion for long periods of time? Anger, sadness, worry, fear, guilt, or shame? Have these feelings been combined with negative thoughts that play over and over in your mind, no matter how hard you try not to think about them? Did these thoughts and feelings begin after a life event or experience. Or, did they seem to come out of nowhere? Either way, if you are looking for support and relief I am here to help.
My passion is providing therapy to individuals and families to help them have greater joy in their life and relationships and to overcome painful feelings and life experiences. Have you ever felt a negative emotion for long periods of time? Anger, sadness, worry, fear, guilt, or shame? Have these feelings been combined with negative thoughts that play over and over in your mind, no matter how hard you try not to think about them? Did these thoughts and feelings begin after a life event or experience. Or, did they seem to come out of nowhere? Either way, if you are looking for support and relief I am here to help.
Jennifer Chokemesil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
I believe all of us must face different challenges in life. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express your true feelings and learn more about yourself. Having a safe place to explore and express your confusion or despair can be the first step to healing and growth. I can assist you in resolving your past pain in an effort to promote insight and healing. In an environment of warmth and genuineness, I will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them.
I believe all of us must face different challenges in life. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express your true feelings and learn more about yourself. Having a safe place to explore and express your confusion or despair can be the first step to healing and growth. I can assist you in resolving your past pain in an effort to promote insight and healing. In an environment of warmth and genuineness, I will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them.
I help people who feel stuck in some area/s of their life and want to get unstuck. Sometimes a strategy that used to be effective no longer works, or we just feel disappointed or even frustrated with the way things are going and want to make a change. I assist children, adolescents and adults with social, emotional and academic challenges, helping them to identify and hone their individual strengths and work effectively with any challenges. I tailor the treatment plan to fit my client's goals. My approach is genuine, and I give feedback that is culturally sensitive and constructive.
I help people who feel stuck in some area/s of their life and want to get unstuck. Sometimes a strategy that used to be effective no longer works, or we just feel disappointed or even frustrated with the way things are going and want to make a change. I assist children, adolescents and adults with social, emotional and academic challenges, helping them to identify and hone their individual strengths and work effectively with any challenges. I tailor the treatment plan to fit my client's goals. My approach is genuine, and I give feedback that is culturally sensitive and constructive.
April Rankin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I use a combination of strength-based, solution-focused strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy depending on the needs or "fit" for the client. I use these as they are measurable and reliable for a variety of challenges, ages, and personalities. I tailor each treatment plan for the client depending upon their resources.
I use a combination of strength-based, solution-focused strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy depending on the needs or "fit" for the client. I use these as they are measurable and reliable for a variety of challenges, ages, and personalities. I tailor each treatment plan for the client depending upon their resources.
Dr. Sara Rabinovitch Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Struggling with obsessions/compulsions, rumination, control issues, social anxiety, PTSD/trauma or coping behaviors that cause shame? You're in the right place. Common problems that often co-exist with the above: rigid thinking, workaholism, perfectionism, relationship strain, suppressed anger, shame with sex interests, all-or-nothing relationship to food & substances, chronic pain & insomnia. I am often the last stop for clients struggling for a long time, and for whom past therapy has only been partially effective. Evidence-based therapy works. Good therapy is focused & time-limited. Let's roll up our sleeves & get you unstuck.
Struggling with obsessions/compulsions, rumination, control issues, social anxiety, PTSD/trauma or coping behaviors that cause shame? You're in the right place. Common problems that often co-exist with the above: rigid thinking, workaholism, perfectionism, relationship strain, suppressed anger, shame with sex interests, all-or-nothing relationship to food & substances, chronic pain & insomnia. I am often the last stop for clients struggling for a long time, and for whom past therapy has only been partially effective. Evidence-based therapy works. Good therapy is focused & time-limited. Let's roll up our sleeves & get you unstuck.
Elizabeth Rousseau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I firmly believe that each individual possesses the innate resilience and strength to navigate life's challenges. My role is to provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment where clients can rediscover these resources within themselves. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, emotions, and goals without judgment, allowing for deep self-reflection and growth. Whether you're seeking to heal past wounds, navigating stressful life transitions, or seeking to develop stronger relationships with loved ones, we will work together to unlock your full potential for growth and healing.
I firmly believe that each individual possesses the innate resilience and strength to navigate life's challenges. My role is to provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment where clients can rediscover these resources within themselves. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, emotions, and goals without judgment, allowing for deep self-reflection and growth. Whether you're seeking to heal past wounds, navigating stressful life transitions, or seeking to develop stronger relationships with loved ones, we will work together to unlock your full potential for growth and healing.
L. Debbie Murad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Are you struggling with issues around anxiety, deep emotional pain, or trauma? Are you coping with relationship issues? Are you questioning what is the purpose of your life, your mission, and how to make choices in alignment with that on a daily basis? These areas and more can be explored in psychotherapy. I practice from a place of core solutions that are inherent within your situation already. Hope and possibilities are for you. I believe in every individual's innate ability to recover and heal, and my role is to offer guidance along the way!
Are you struggling with issues around anxiety, deep emotional pain, or trauma? Are you coping with relationship issues? Are you questioning what is the purpose of your life, your mission, and how to make choices in alignment with that on a daily basis? These areas and more can be explored in psychotherapy. I practice from a place of core solutions that are inherent within your situation already. Hope and possibilities are for you. I believe in every individual's innate ability to recover and heal, and my role is to offer guidance along the way!
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Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
I am currently accepting new clients who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Our pasts shape us, our futures allow us to change our perspective!
I am currently accepting new clients who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Our pasts shape us, our futures allow us to change our perspective!
Ricardo Bautista
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I enjoy empowering patients to reach their goals by building rapport, providing psychoeducation, and providing feedback to make changes in behavior. I meet with the patient but challenge them when needed. I use different modalities to help the patient to accomplish their goals. Providing coping skills to manage symptoms. I also like to use patients' stories to reflect on themselves and to focus on the present to move forward, I have a lot of experience with Gender Clinic, college students and life transitions working with different ages.I enjoy helping college students develop coping skills to thrive.
I enjoy empowering patients to reach their goals by building rapport, providing psychoeducation, and providing feedback to make changes in behavior. I meet with the patient but challenge them when needed. I use different modalities to help the patient to accomplish their goals. Providing coping skills to manage symptoms. I also like to use patients' stories to reflect on themselves and to focus on the present to move forward, I have a lot of experience with Gender Clinic, college students and life transitions working with different ages.I enjoy helping college students develop coping skills to thrive.
Los Angeles County
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers, college counseling centers, hospital clinics, and HMO clinics. Therefore, I have experience working with a diverse range of patient populations and presenting issues. My predoctoral training helped me to assist clients with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. My postdoctoral training focused on trauma work, including sexual assault and child abuse. I welcome a complimentary phone consultation.
I have worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers, college counseling centers, hospital clinics, and HMO clinics. Therefore, I have experience working with a diverse range of patient populations and presenting issues. My predoctoral training helped me to assist clients with depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. My postdoctoral training focused on trauma work, including sexual assault and child abuse. I welcome a complimentary phone consultation.
Jill L. Ruby-Wahba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Imagine what your life could look like if you felt more in control, self-assured, energetic and hopeful about the future. Your conflicts and challenges don't need to define you, consume you, or prevent you from being able to enjoy the life or relationships you desire. Imagine feeling wonderful just as you are. What if you had fulfilling, healthy relationships (with your spouse/partner, family, friends, colleagues or children), despite anxiety, changing roles or circumstances, traumatic experiences, addiction or abuse, grief, loss, or guilty feelings? Let me help you heal old wounds and create a life you love living.
Imagine what your life could look like if you felt more in control, self-assured, energetic and hopeful about the future. Your conflicts and challenges don't need to define you, consume you, or prevent you from being able to enjoy the life or relationships you desire. Imagine feeling wonderful just as you are. What if you had fulfilling, healthy relationships (with your spouse/partner, family, friends, colleagues or children), despite anxiety, changing roles or circumstances, traumatic experiences, addiction or abuse, grief, loss, or guilty feelings? Let me help you heal old wounds and create a life you love living.
Lesley M Silverstone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges? Taking the first step towards getting help is often the most difficult. My role as a therapist is to work collaboratively with the client to gain self-awareness, build self-esteem, create healthier relationships and improve the quality of one's emotional life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges? Taking the first step towards getting help is often the most difficult. My role as a therapist is to work collaboratively with the client to gain self-awareness, build self-esteem, create healthier relationships and improve the quality of one's emotional life.
Laura Lyman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Not accepting new clients
My therapeutic work is tailored to your unique needs and honors the biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual aspects of life. I believe that our work together can help you achieve positive and meaningful change in the quality of your life. Psychotherapy can provide healing from traditional mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors, but is also a powerful tool for growth as we face the many transitions and challenges in our lives. Some of my special interests include: Health Psychology (cancer chronic illness, disability) Relationship Issues, Grief (death, divorce, loss of job) and Spiritual Issues.
My therapeutic work is tailored to your unique needs and honors the biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual aspects of life. I believe that our work together can help you achieve positive and meaningful change in the quality of your life. Psychotherapy can provide healing from traditional mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors, but is also a powerful tool for growth as we face the many transitions and challenges in our lives. Some of my special interests include: Health Psychology (cancer chronic illness, disability) Relationship Issues, Grief (death, divorce, loss of job) and Spiritual Issues.
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Ramona Benner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ identified folx, highly empathic or sensitive individuals (HSPs), and those who are dealing with the impacts of antagonistic or high-conflict individuals.
Life can feel overwhelming. Within a collaborative setting, we can explore ways to make life feel more manageable and, ultimately, more enjoyable. The quality of the therapeutic relationship itself has been shown to significantly influence treatment outcomes. My approach emphasizes authenticity and the idea that growth can happen while in a nourishing setting. I assist clients with developing sustainable coping strategies, uncovering patterns, and navigating relational dynamics. My goal is to help clients find realistic solutions within their unique circumstances.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ identified folx, highly empathic or sensitive individuals (HSPs), and those who are dealing with the impacts of antagonistic or high-conflict individuals.
Life can feel overwhelming. Within a collaborative setting, we can explore ways to make life feel more manageable and, ultimately, more enjoyable. The quality of the therapeutic relationship itself has been shown to significantly influence treatment outcomes. My approach emphasizes authenticity and the idea that growth can happen while in a nourishing setting. I assist clients with developing sustainable coping strategies, uncovering patterns, and navigating relational dynamics. My goal is to help clients find realistic solutions within their unique circumstances.
Burney Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90275
Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.
Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.
I am experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction and LGBT-related issues in both children and adults.
In Martial Arts training, we are often taught to redirect energy against us to our benefit. In reality, though, this is true in our daily lives. We cannot stop bad things from happening to us, but when they do, we can respond in a way that fosters growth and progress. In our work together, we will work collaboratively to help you process trauma, cope with life stress, and become the happiest version of your authentic self.
I am experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction and LGBT-related issues in both children and adults.
In Martial Arts training, we are often taught to redirect energy against us to our benefit. In reality, though, this is true in our daily lives. We cannot stop bad things from happening to us, but when they do, we can respond in a way that fosters growth and progress. In our work together, we will work collaboratively to help you process trauma, cope with life stress, and become the happiest version of your authentic self.
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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.