LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in San Bruno, CA
Are you struggling in your relationships or personal connections? Suffering from depression or anxiety? Experiencing loss, grief or sadness? Difficulty with work/life balance? You don't need to struggle alone. I'm a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, and I'm here to help. Individuals, couples and families call me when they're ready to tackle the problems that make life difficult.
Are you struggling in your relationships or personal connections? Suffering from depression or anxiety? Experiencing loss, grief or sadness? Difficulty with work/life balance? You don't need to struggle alone. I'm a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, and I'm here to help. Individuals, couples and families call me when they're ready to tackle the problems that make life difficult.
Louise Zervas Houchin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Bruno, CA 94066 (Online Only)
Healing happens within the context of a respectful, caring and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship. When we work together, you can be yourself. I want to see you and help you to understand yourself in new ways. I am direct, while also gentle. I hold a lot of space for empathy and understanding, and building trust. And of course, there is always room for humor on any journey! I use a combination of evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral (or "talk") therapy, expressive arts, music and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to connect with you and help guide you toward feeling like the best version of yourself.
Healing happens within the context of a respectful, caring and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship. When we work together, you can be yourself. I want to see you and help you to understand yourself in new ways. I am direct, while also gentle. I hold a lot of space for empathy and understanding, and building trust. And of course, there is always room for humor on any journey! I use a combination of evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral (or "talk") therapy, expressive arts, music and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to connect with you and help guide you toward feeling like the best version of yourself.
I provide compassionate, conscientious and meaningful psychotherapeutic treatment to individuals seeking to overcome difficult life circumstances, understand/manage emotions, or to those simply seeking self-growth or personal/career development. With twenty plus years as a practicing psychotherapist, having worked with diverse ethnicities, races, ages and sexual orientations, I have vast skills/resources and experience to offer/impart. My approaches/technique includes an eclectic mix of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian, Gestaltian, and some Buddhist philosophy.
I provide compassionate, conscientious and meaningful psychotherapeutic treatment to individuals seeking to overcome difficult life circumstances, understand/manage emotions, or to those simply seeking self-growth or personal/career development. With twenty plus years as a practicing psychotherapist, having worked with diverse ethnicities, races, ages and sexual orientations, I have vast skills/resources and experience to offer/impart. My approaches/technique includes an eclectic mix of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian, Gestaltian, and some Buddhist philosophy.
We all deserve a place to process the events that have shaped us. If past traumas are affecting your daily life, therapy can be your path to overcoming these challenges and discovering your inner strength. I firmly believe that living a better, more fulfilling life shouldn't be such a daunting task. As a certified EMDR therapist, my goal is to help you create the life you truly desire. At your core, you already hold the knowledge of your genuine wants and needs. Through therapy, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, fostering more satisfying relationships with yourself and others.
We all deserve a place to process the events that have shaped us. If past traumas are affecting your daily life, therapy can be your path to overcoming these challenges and discovering your inner strength. I firmly believe that living a better, more fulfilling life shouldn't be such a daunting task. As a certified EMDR therapist, my goal is to help you create the life you truly desire. At your core, you already hold the knowledge of your genuine wants and needs. Through therapy, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, fostering more satisfying relationships with yourself and others.
Nicole Hanhan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Bruno, CA 94066 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
Maggie B. de Vera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD(c), LMFT, CCHT, CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Bruno, CA 94066
Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life
Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create the Transitional Youth Service Program. In 2000, I received a Certificate of Honor award from the Mayor of San Francisco.
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create the Transitional Youth Service Program. In 2000, I received a Certificate of Honor award from the Mayor of San Francisco.
We all want to experience calm, well-being and joy. In a supportive therapeutic atmosphere, I inspire clients to practice tools and learn new habits that will help them reach these goals, while building the resilience necessary to cope with daily life. In our sessions, l introduce the Practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and the Therapeutic practices of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of the tool kit to help you build the inner resources to overcome: reactivity, emotional distress, and self-criticism that accompany emotional patterns such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
We all want to experience calm, well-being and joy. In a supportive therapeutic atmosphere, I inspire clients to practice tools and learn new habits that will help them reach these goals, while building the resilience necessary to cope with daily life. In our sessions, l introduce the Practices of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and the Therapeutic practices of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of the tool kit to help you build the inner resources to overcome: reactivity, emotional distress, and self-criticism that accompany emotional patterns such as depression, anxiety and trauma.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
Everyone has difficult times in their lives, and I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you to explore your goals and reach your potential. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in life issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, divorce, and parenting challenges. I help people develop meaningful relationships with themselves and with each other, coaching them to get “unstuck” so that they can move toward their values in both work and personal relationships. My approach is evidence based and driven by behavioral principles, and my main goal is to help people develop psychological flexibility.
Everyone has difficult times in their lives, and I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you to explore your goals and reach your potential. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in life issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, divorce, and parenting challenges. I help people develop meaningful relationships with themselves and with each other, coaching them to get “unstuck” so that they can move toward their values in both work and personal relationships. My approach is evidence based and driven by behavioral principles, and my main goal is to help people develop psychological flexibility.
Life can be complicated and confusing. Making room for joy, for satisfaction – for even a deep breath – can get pushed aside amid the demands of family, school, work, and the flood of world news. You may be struggling with newness, such as new parenthood or going away to college, or with the loss of a loved one or a long-term way of living. You may have experienced a traumatic event, or be concerned with emotional eating. Or maybe you just feel that something isn’t quite right, as an individual or as a couple, even though life looks fine on the surface.
Life can be complicated and confusing. Making room for joy, for satisfaction – for even a deep breath – can get pushed aside amid the demands of family, school, work, and the flood of world news. You may be struggling with newness, such as new parenthood or going away to college, or with the loss of a loved one or a long-term way of living. You may have experienced a traumatic event, or be concerned with emotional eating. Or maybe you just feel that something isn’t quite right, as an individual or as a couple, even though life looks fine on the surface.
With more than 20 yrs as a life coach and now a clinical psychologist as well, I work with the elderly and their family members who are experiencing gerontological issues. This can be either within the family or in a residential setting. I work with couples in primary relationships with external issues that can include unemployment, substance abuse, parenting, as well as those specific to the relationship such as communication difficulties and maintaining a healthy sexual/intimate life. For individuals who are stuck in any area, together we'll identify the issues and how to resolve them.
With more than 20 yrs as a life coach and now a clinical psychologist as well, I work with the elderly and their family members who are experiencing gerontological issues. This can be either within the family or in a residential setting. I work with couples in primary relationships with external issues that can include unemployment, substance abuse, parenting, as well as those specific to the relationship such as communication difficulties and maintaining a healthy sexual/intimate life. For individuals who are stuck in any area, together we'll identify the issues and how to resolve them.
Seeking help takes courage and I am here to provide a safe, welcoming space that encourages healing and positive change. I am a licensed Marrage and Family thearpist that works with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and disruptive behavior/parenting concerns. I am currently licensed in California and Ohio.
Seeking help takes courage and I am here to provide a safe, welcoming space that encourages healing and positive change. I am a licensed Marrage and Family thearpist that works with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and disruptive behavior/parenting concerns. I am currently licensed in California and Ohio.
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Jim Christrup
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South San Francisco, CA 94080
I am a gay-identified therapist and have a special interest in providing positive, affirmative counseling for the LGBTQ community.
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, stress, self-criticism, shyness, or excessive worry? My goal is to help you break out of old, unproductive ways of dealing with these problems and find more flexible and effective ways of responding and healing. I am an experienced and caring therapist who is supportive, engaged, and interactive. Together we focus on what matters most to you and help you move towards what you care about most deeply in your life.
I am a gay-identified therapist and have a special interest in providing positive, affirmative counseling for the LGBTQ community.
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, stress, self-criticism, shyness, or excessive worry? My goal is to help you break out of old, unproductive ways of dealing with these problems and find more flexible and effective ways of responding and healing. I am an experienced and caring therapist who is supportive, engaged, and interactive. Together we focus on what matters most to you and help you move towards what you care about most deeply in your life.
Drae (Andrea) Roth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
South San Francisco, CA 94080
I’m an integrative neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist that has specialized training in and/or experience with ADHD, Autism, high sensitivity, 2e, neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, early childhood, families, parenting, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Are you full of ideas but are having difficulty doing the things you want to do? Do you struggle to make it to appointments on time, work on projects in advance, or take care of everyday tasks like cleaning or paying bills? Do you or others in your life feel frustrated when you don’t follow through on your commitments? Or do you question your gender identity or sexual orientation and grapple with what that means for your life? If so, then you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent people struggle to adapt to a world set up for neurotypical people. If any of these questions or statements resonate, you have come to the right place.
I’m an integrative neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist that has specialized training in and/or experience with ADHD, Autism, high sensitivity, 2e, neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, early childhood, families, parenting, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Are you full of ideas but are having difficulty doing the things you want to do? Do you struggle to make it to appointments on time, work on projects in advance, or take care of everyday tasks like cleaning or paying bills? Do you or others in your life feel frustrated when you don’t follow through on your commitments? Or do you question your gender identity or sexual orientation and grapple with what that means for your life? If so, then you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent people struggle to adapt to a world set up for neurotypical people. If any of these questions or statements resonate, you have come to the right place.
Carol Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Online Only)
My foundational work and experience is rooted in decades of hands-on social justice, advocacy and community organizing work primarily with communities of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ folx and survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and labor exploitation.
My foundational work and experience is rooted in decades of hands-on social justice, advocacy and community organizing work primarily with communities of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ folx and survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and labor exploitation.
The focus of my work has been towards empowering the marginalized - queer, people of color, artists, seekers, and sensitive souls to find healing, their unique voice and deeper meaning.
I offer a holistic approach, drawing on depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, psychedelic medicine, relational theory and social justice activism in my work with patients. I am interested in working closely with adults, adolescents and couples, supporting them in their development and helping them reach their goals.
The focus of my work has been towards empowering the marginalized - queer, people of color, artists, seekers, and sensitive souls to find healing, their unique voice and deeper meaning.
I offer a holistic approach, drawing on depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, psychedelic medicine, relational theory and social justice activism in my work with patients. I am interested in working closely with adults, adolescents and couples, supporting them in their development and helping them reach their goals.
Renee Surcouf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South San Francisco, CA 94083 (Online Only)
Renée and Insight Wellness Center therapists work with young adults, adults and seniors impacted with various issues including, but not limited to, grief and loss, life transitions, learning disorders, developmental disabilities, LGBTQ, mental health and trauma.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, work or school stress, or relationship issues? My ideal client seeks relief, growth, and practical solutions for these concerns. I bring over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and families in diverse settings, including private practice, non-profits, hospitals, and more. At Insight Wellness Center, our intake coordinator ensures you are matched with a therapist who meets your unique needs, even if I’m not available. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals.
Renée and Insight Wellness Center therapists work with young adults, adults and seniors impacted with various issues including, but not limited to, grief and loss, life transitions, learning disorders, developmental disabilities, LGBTQ, mental health and trauma.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, work or school stress, or relationship issues? My ideal client seeks relief, growth, and practical solutions for these concerns. I bring over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and families in diverse settings, including private practice, non-profits, hospitals, and more. At Insight Wellness Center, our intake coordinator ensures you are matched with a therapist who meets your unique needs, even if I’m not available. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals.
Kim Yano is a Licensed Psychologist with over 10 years of experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and significant phase of life transitions. Kim treats patients between the ages of 16 and 85 utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her approach with clients. Kim has extensive experience counseling teens, adults, seniors and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. In her clinical work, Kim utilizes traditional talk therapy as well as art, music and mindfulness techniques.
Kim Yano is a Licensed Psychologist with over 10 years of experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and significant phase of life transitions. Kim treats patients between the ages of 16 and 85 utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her approach with clients. Kim has extensive experience counseling teens, adults, seniors and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. In her clinical work, Kim utilizes traditional talk therapy as well as art, music and mindfulness techniques.
Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. I provide an authentic, caring and safe environment that allows for clients to access their own internal resources to do the all-important work of therapy. Evening and Saturday availability.
Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. I provide an authentic, caring and safe environment that allows for clients to access their own internal resources to do the all-important work of therapy. Evening and Saturday availability.
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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.