LGBTQ+ Therapists in College Area, San Diego, CA
Mindfulness Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Accepting New Telehealth Clients. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Substance Use, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.
Accepting New Telehealth Clients. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Substance Use, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.
Thuy Linh Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Area, San Diego, CA 92115 (Online Only)
Hey there! Thank you for being here. I work with high-performing Asian Americans and LGBTQ+ folx who struggle with anxiety. I understand that struggling with anxiety is incredibly exhausting. Even though your career may be thriving on the outside, underneath those accomplishments, you might be feeling an overwhelming pressure to constantly do more, work more, and be more. The burden of expectations, responsibilities, and chronic stress can be a lot to handle. Overthinking is keeping you up at night, and you might be noticing a bubbling resentment towards loved ones.
Hey there! Thank you for being here. I work with high-performing Asian Americans and LGBTQ+ folx who struggle with anxiety. I understand that struggling with anxiety is incredibly exhausting. Even though your career may be thriving on the outside, underneath those accomplishments, you might be feeling an overwhelming pressure to constantly do more, work more, and be more. The burden of expectations, responsibilities, and chronic stress can be a lot to handle. Overthinking is keeping you up at night, and you might be noticing a bubbling resentment towards loved ones.
The Lotus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92115 (Online Only)
I treat most issues, however, I specialize in teens, adults, the transgender population, women's issues, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and addiction.
I offer Telehealth counseling services for a wide range of life's challenges. I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, transgender related issues, women's issues, adolescent issues, trauma, addiction, to serious or terminal heath issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients' individual needs to assist in attaining the personal growth they are striving for.
I treat most issues, however, I specialize in teens, adults, the transgender population, women's issues, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and addiction.
I offer Telehealth counseling services for a wide range of life's challenges. I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, transgender related issues, women's issues, adolescent issues, trauma, addiction, to serious or terminal heath issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients' individual needs to assist in attaining the personal growth they are striving for.
Dr. Bosker's Mission: - to restore hope to those who have lost hope - to help people improve their sense of self-worth, value, and purpose in life - to facilitate healing, recovery, and personal growth in a safe harbor of compassion and understanding Dr. Bosker is the first in her family to be born in the U. S. and also the first to earn a doctoral degree. She earned her Bachelors degree from Hope College in 1993. She majored in psychology, but also studied various languages and religions, and lived overseas for half a year.
Dr. Bosker's Mission: - to restore hope to those who have lost hope - to help people improve their sense of self-worth, value, and purpose in life - to facilitate healing, recovery, and personal growth in a safe harbor of compassion and understanding Dr. Bosker is the first in her family to be born in the U. S. and also the first to earn a doctoral degree. She earned her Bachelors degree from Hope College in 1993. She majored in psychology, but also studied various languages and religions, and lived overseas for half a year.
Myel has a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. And over twenty-five years of clinical experience, working with adults, children, and families. In addition to private practice, Myel has worked in a variety of settings, including; inpatient and out-patient facilities (both psychiatric and chemical dependency) and in a variety of mental health related capacities; therapist, clinical coordinator and program director. Myel primarily uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), though calls from many theoretical approaches.
Myel has a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. And over twenty-five years of clinical experience, working with adults, children, and families. In addition to private practice, Myel has worked in a variety of settings, including; inpatient and out-patient facilities (both psychiatric and chemical dependency) and in a variety of mental health related capacities; therapist, clinical coordinator and program director. Myel primarily uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), though calls from many theoretical approaches.
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92120
Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) that has experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego over 15 years before coming to Lifestance Health, Inc. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her master’s degree in Social Work at San Diego State University in 2004, and became licensed to practice therapy in 2013. She is comfortable working with many populations, including abuse and trauma survivors, youth and teens, seniors, clients in recovery.
Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) that has experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego over 15 years before coming to Lifestance Health, Inc. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her master’s degree in Social Work at San Diego State University in 2004, and became licensed to practice therapy in 2013. She is comfortable working with many populations, including abuse and trauma survivors, youth and teens, seniors, clients in recovery.
Dr. Gilbert incorporates her cultural experience, educator knowledge, and interest in families and children into her therapeutic work. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist she focuses on treating families, adults, adolescents and children through a family-systems approach. She works with individuals and/or families to overcome lifetime challenges and provide assistance to create a meaningful balanced life.
Dr. Gilbert incorporates her cultural experience, educator knowledge, and interest in families and children into her therapeutic work. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist she focuses on treating families, adults, adolescents and children through a family-systems approach. She works with individuals and/or families to overcome lifetime challenges and provide assistance to create a meaningful balanced life.
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92120
Mike Nelson graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling in 2013. This multi-cultural Marriage and Family Therapy program paved the way for the diverse cultural populations he encountered when providing therapy in clinical settings, middle and high school-based counseling, grief work with Hospice, private practice, and work with youths in the foster system. Within these varied groups, Mike has worked with many people who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Mike Nelson graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling in 2013. This multi-cultural Marriage and Family Therapy program paved the way for the diverse cultural populations he encountered when providing therapy in clinical settings, middle and high school-based counseling, grief work with Hospice, private practice, and work with youths in the foster system. Within these varied groups, Mike has worked with many people who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Mental health therapist with 25 years experience. Working with ages 5 and up. Couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling. Focus on CBT and family systems theory.
Mental health therapist with 25 years experience. Working with ages 5 and up. Couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling. Focus on CBT and family systems theory.
Sue Shrader-Hanes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92120
About Sue Shrader-Hanes, MFT I began my career in San Diego California working with community based agencies. Initially most of my work was with youth at San Diego Youth Services. I was a case manager/therapist at the Storefront, a shelter for homeless youth that promoted education and I worked with what is now called the Monarch School to help youth on the streets continue their education even though they did not have parents to enroll them in school. This was groundbreaking in California.
About Sue Shrader-Hanes, MFT I began my career in San Diego California working with community based agencies. Initially most of my work was with youth at San Diego Youth Services. I was a case manager/therapist at the Storefront, a shelter for homeless youth that promoted education and I worked with what is now called the Monarch School to help youth on the streets continue their education even though they did not have parents to enroll them in school. This was groundbreaking in California.
Jeanne Serra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92115 (Online Only)
You are exhausted. You recognize there is a problem, but don't know how to solve it. You are caught in the cycle of overwhelm. If you continue down this road all you will find is powerlessness and hopelessness. You don't have to stay trapped. My focus is to empower you to take back control of your life & become the best version of yourself. I provide relief to adults in California and Texas experiencing anxiety and overwhelm through a relationally based approach. I use my empathic style to connect to the suffering of my clients and help them move through this to a place of healing.
You are exhausted. You recognize there is a problem, but don't know how to solve it. You are caught in the cycle of overwhelm. If you continue down this road all you will find is powerlessness and hopelessness. You don't have to stay trapped. My focus is to empower you to take back control of your life & become the best version of yourself. I provide relief to adults in California and Texas experiencing anxiety and overwhelm through a relationally based approach. I use my empathic style to connect to the suffering of my clients and help them move through this to a place of healing.
LifeStance Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92120
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Elizabeth (Ashton) Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92120
As a strengths-based, patient-centered, and trauma informed therapist, I will work with you to identify and achieve your individual goals for emotional growth and healing.
As a strengths-based, patient-centered, and trauma informed therapist, I will work with you to identify and achieve your individual goals for emotional growth and healing.
Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92115 (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! Finding time for yourself can be a daunting task, especially with the heavy demands of school and work. My client's are primarily college students, recent graduates, and young professionals seeking balance in their lives and a space to process life events. I strive to create a genuine, warm, trusting and collaborative space where my clients feel empowered to explore, process and heal.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! Finding time for yourself can be a daunting task, especially with the heavy demands of school and work. My client's are primarily college students, recent graduates, and young professionals seeking balance in their lives and a space to process life events. I strive to create a genuine, warm, trusting and collaborative space where my clients feel empowered to explore, process and heal.
Jennifer McCarthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
College Area, San Diego, CA 92115 (Online Only)
Real change is possible, even when it seems as though all hope is lost. If your response to stress is overwhelming and causes you emotional and physical suffering, there is something you can do about it. Together, we will find which tools can best help to empower your ability to create real change and build a system of support that will nurture your mind, body, and spirit toward a more optimal state of being. There are techniques I can share with you to help change your response to stress. If you have experienced trauma, EMDR can be a highly effective treatment approach.
Real change is possible, even when it seems as though all hope is lost. If your response to stress is overwhelming and causes you emotional and physical suffering, there is something you can do about it. Together, we will find which tools can best help to empower your ability to create real change and build a system of support that will nurture your mind, body, and spirit toward a more optimal state of being. There are techniques I can share with you to help change your response to stress. If you have experienced trauma, EMDR can be a highly effective treatment approach.
Rose Hartzell-Cushanick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Area, San Diego, CA 92120
Not accepting new clients
I offer teletherapy via Zoom and am accepting new clients. Are you hoping to enhance your sex life or get closer to your partner? Afraid to start dating due to a sexual concern? Do you find that you and your partner are avoiding each other or fighting over everything? If so, sex/relationship therapy might be a good fit for you.
I offer teletherapy via Zoom and am accepting new clients. Are you hoping to enhance your sex life or get closer to your partner? Afraid to start dating due to a sexual concern? Do you find that you and your partner are avoiding each other or fighting over everything? If so, sex/relationship therapy might be a good fit for you.
Online Therapists
Linda Huey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92109 (Online Only)
My hope is to help you remove whatever is keeping you from being the best version of yourself you can be. This often means looking at the things that make us feel vulnerable.. This isn't always easy considering that vulnerability is often considered a weakness. Supporting my clients to transform vulnerabilities into strengths is what I do best. And sometimes asking for help can be the hardest thing to do. It is through connection that we grow and become our authentic selves. I have been licensed since 2001. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, LGBTQ, and bicultural issues.
My hope is to help you remove whatever is keeping you from being the best version of yourself you can be. This often means looking at the things that make us feel vulnerable.. This isn't always easy considering that vulnerability is often considered a weakness. Supporting my clients to transform vulnerabilities into strengths is what I do best. And sometimes asking for help can be the hardest thing to do. It is through connection that we grow and become our authentic selves. I have been licensed since 2001. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, LGBTQ, and bicultural issues.
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Pei-Ying [Ann] Lo
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
I understand the cultural barriers and challenges of being an immigrant, a woman, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, both professionally and personally.
Hello there, my name is Pei-Ying Lo (羅佩英), and I also go by Ann. I am a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Psychological Associate who is currently working towards full licensure under the supervision of Dr. Shawnee Brew. With my background and training, I bring a distinctive viewpoint on the therapeutic process and the external pressures we encounter. Let’s collaborate to discover the next steps for whatever you present, finding a balance between the challenges and the joys.
I understand the cultural barriers and challenges of being an immigrant, a woman, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, both professionally and personally.
Hello there, my name is Pei-Ying Lo (羅佩英), and I also go by Ann. I am a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Psychological Associate who is currently working towards full licensure under the supervision of Dr. Shawnee Brew. With my background and training, I bring a distinctive viewpoint on the therapeutic process and the external pressures we encounter. Let’s collaborate to discover the next steps for whatever you present, finding a balance between the challenges and the joys.
Holistic Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
We provide LGBTQ+, culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based and holistic approaches.
At Holistic Psychological Services, Inc., we honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit in every therapeutic interaction. Our approach to mental health care is integrative, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and systemic dimensions that shape individual wellness. We are committed to addressing the impact of oppressive systems on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who may experience distress stemming from systemic inequality.
We provide LGBTQ+, culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based and holistic approaches.
At Holistic Psychological Services, Inc., we honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit in every therapeutic interaction. Our approach to mental health care is integrative, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and systemic dimensions that shape individual wellness. We are committed to addressing the impact of oppressive systems on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who may experience distress stemming from systemic inequality.
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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.