LGBTQ+ Therapists in Midtown District, San Diego, CA
Sarah Izaguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106
Working with children, teenagers, adults, and families has been my priority for the past decade in order to help them develop the skills they need to build healthy lives. My goal is to create a safe environment in which individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and free of judgment. I believe in working as a team in order to help each person develop insight in themselves and their situation, while cultivating their strengths, and highlighting their resiliency. When needed, I involve parents, families, psychiatrists, and physicians in order to ensure collaboration to increase the client's support within treatment.
Working with children, teenagers, adults, and families has been my priority for the past decade in order to help them develop the skills they need to build healthy lives. My goal is to create a safe environment in which individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and free of judgment. I believe in working as a team in order to help each person develop insight in themselves and their situation, while cultivating their strengths, and highlighting their resiliency. When needed, I involve parents, families, psychiatrists, and physicians in order to ensure collaboration to increase the client's support within treatment.
Dr. Lazar facilitates individual, family and couples counseling. He works with adults who are coping with depression, loss, anxiety, and worry and those who have present or childhood stressors that have made it hard to feel good about themselves or enjoy life. He also works extensively with kids, teens and parents to help families get along better and cooperate for everyone's benefit. In addition to working with children who misbehave, he helps kids who get sad, angry or worry excessively. He treats his clients as teammates to brainstorm solutions to challenges, and help clients also see their blessings.
Dr. Lazar facilitates individual, family and couples counseling. He works with adults who are coping with depression, loss, anxiety, and worry and those who have present or childhood stressors that have made it hard to feel good about themselves or enjoy life. He also works extensively with kids, teens and parents to help families get along better and cooperate for everyone's benefit. In addition to working with children who misbehave, he helps kids who get sad, angry or worry excessively. He treats his clients as teammates to brainstorm solutions to challenges, and help clients also see their blessings.
Dr. Tina Thuy Do
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106 (Online Only)
I am a bicultural psychologist with experience helping people live better. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults. Whether you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, one key factor to predict positive change is the trust you have with your therapist. That is my goal.
I am a bicultural psychologist with experience helping people live better. I provide individual therapy to adults and older adults. Whether you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, one key factor to predict positive change is the trust you have with your therapist. That is my goal.
Andrew Pari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, DCSW, SWICL
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92110 (Online Only)
Being a woman or girl today has gotten increasingly complex! You were raised to believe what you were told. Your parents told you one thing. Your friends another. Throw in societal expectations and the media..? And now you want something more fulfilling. More fun. More…you! You’re afraid of being labeled. The people you date are the ones you are “supposed to,” not who you want. Maybe sex has been painful or unfulfilling and you want to understand why. Your sexual self is yours alone. But how do you sort your truth from everyone else’s? You want something different, but you are not sure how to talk about it.
Being a woman or girl today has gotten increasingly complex! You were raised to believe what you were told. Your parents told you one thing. Your friends another. Throw in societal expectations and the media..? And now you want something more fulfilling. More fun. More…you! You’re afraid of being labeled. The people you date are the ones you are “supposed to,” not who you want. Maybe sex has been painful or unfulfilling and you want to understand why. Your sexual self is yours alone. But how do you sort your truth from everyone else’s? You want something different, but you are not sure how to talk about it.
Danielle Michaelis Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MFA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106
What change does 2024 hold in store for you? I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, find solutions to problems, and build strong, fulfilling relationships. With 15 years of experience in practice, I specialize in supporting clients through a range of issues, including managing anxiety and panic attacks, navigating stressful life events or losses, shaping work-life balance, addressing career challenges and creative blocks, and building self-confidence. Additionally, I have a particular focus on reproductive health concerns that can impact mood and emotional well-being such as:
What change does 2024 hold in store for you? I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, find solutions to problems, and build strong, fulfilling relationships. With 15 years of experience in practice, I specialize in supporting clients through a range of issues, including managing anxiety and panic attacks, navigating stressful life events or losses, shaping work-life balance, addressing career challenges and creative blocks, and building self-confidence. Additionally, I have a particular focus on reproductive health concerns that can impact mood and emotional well-being such as:
Vida Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106
Ask yourself the following questions: When was the last time you felt like yourself? Are you experiencing frightening pictures or memories that keep popping into your mind? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having stomach problems? Is your heart racing all the time? Do you feel like something bad is always going to happen? Do you feel numb and depressed? Are you feeling disconnected from everyone? Even after a major life event or traumatic experience has passed, we often feel discomfort in our bodies. Vida Somatic Therapy works alongside people to ease their physical and mental discomfort.
Ask yourself the following questions: When was the last time you felt like yourself? Are you experiencing frightening pictures or memories that keep popping into your mind? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having stomach problems? Is your heart racing all the time? Do you feel like something bad is always going to happen? Do you feel numb and depressed? Are you feeling disconnected from everyone? Even after a major life event or traumatic experience has passed, we often feel discomfort in our bodies. Vida Somatic Therapy works alongside people to ease their physical and mental discomfort.
Giulia Marcone
Marriage & Family Therapist, Giulia , Marcone
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92110 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
Margaret Miller, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92101
Life is a series of obstacles in which we are challenged to grow in order to overcome. With a collaborative, holistic approach we can work together to achieve success in attaining your highest quality of life. I believe in the synergy between mind, body and spirit in order to create peace within. In a safe, loving, and unconditionally accepting environment I will work to help empower you to successfully navigate any concerns related to; relational distress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, physical and emotional abuse, self-defeating behavioral patterns, and any experienced mental and spiritual suffering.
Life is a series of obstacles in which we are challenged to grow in order to overcome. With a collaborative, holistic approach we can work together to achieve success in attaining your highest quality of life. I believe in the synergy between mind, body and spirit in order to create peace within. In a safe, loving, and unconditionally accepting environment I will work to help empower you to successfully navigate any concerns related to; relational distress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, physical and emotional abuse, self-defeating behavioral patterns, and any experienced mental and spiritual suffering.
Amie Olah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92110 (Online Only)
Do you find current life challenges difficult to manage and want to feel happy and confident again? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low energy, or general life dissatisfaction? I know that you are capable of healing and feeling joy again. You can feel more motivated, energized, and confident in your ability to take on challenges and make changes in your life. Together we will uncover your inner strengths and resources and help you feel at home with yourself. I can help you to utilize your energy into more productive actions to support your personal and professional growth.
Do you find current life challenges difficult to manage and want to feel happy and confident again? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low energy, or general life dissatisfaction? I know that you are capable of healing and feeling joy again. You can feel more motivated, energized, and confident in your ability to take on challenges and make changes in your life. Together we will uncover your inner strengths and resources and help you feel at home with yourself. I can help you to utilize your energy into more productive actions to support your personal and professional growth.
Diana Citro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106 (Online Only)
Therapy is a journey of self-introspection, leaning into difficult matters and coming out better as a result. I will be your guide as you walk this path of looking inward to change or let go of those things that don't serve you. It's an uncovering of the good that is within and implementing strategies to maintain a life full of joy, contentment, and peace. I will help you uncover your values (what is important to you) and assist in taking committed action towards those values with skills such as mindfulness, opposite action, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Therapy is a journey of self-introspection, leaning into difficult matters and coming out better as a result. I will be your guide as you walk this path of looking inward to change or let go of those things that don't serve you. It's an uncovering of the good that is within and implementing strategies to maintain a life full of joy, contentment, and peace. I will help you uncover your values (what is important to you) and assist in taking committed action towards those values with skills such as mindfulness, opposite action, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Jodi Heddy LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92101
Being a teen can be tough, so many ups and downs and feelings that seem out of control. Sadness, stress, negative thoughts, and overwhelming struggles can sometimes be too difficult to fight on your own. Sometimes it takes someone else's support to make changes for yourself. You don't have to do it alone because I am here to help. My goal in therapy is to work with you to explore what brings you down and to help and support you in finding what makes you whole.
Being a teen can be tough, so many ups and downs and feelings that seem out of control. Sadness, stress, negative thoughts, and overwhelming struggles can sometimes be too difficult to fight on your own. Sometimes it takes someone else's support to make changes for yourself. You don't have to do it alone because I am here to help. My goal in therapy is to work with you to explore what brings you down and to help and support you in finding what makes you whole.
Kelly O'Horo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106
The journey toward one's best self can be challenging! I partner with my clients to address specific needs of the individual in a safe environment. It has been my experience that behavior that is not helpful or skills that are not useful are the result of adaptation. Simply put, we do what we can with what we know! People come to counseling because the tools they are currently using are no longer working. I recognize that the client is the true expert in his or her own life and empower the individual with a strength-based approach to therapy.
The journey toward one's best self can be challenging! I partner with my clients to address specific needs of the individual in a safe environment. It has been my experience that behavior that is not helpful or skills that are not useful are the result of adaptation. Simply put, we do what we can with what we know! People come to counseling because the tools they are currently using are no longer working. I recognize that the client is the true expert in his or her own life and empower the individual with a strength-based approach to therapy.
Rebecca Rabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown District, San Diego, CA 92106
Not accepting new clients
For over 20 years, I have been working with children, teenagers, and young adults to develop the skills necessary to navigate through life successfully. I assist clients in developing insight into their current life situation, broaden their ability to cope with some of life's greatest challenges, nurture their resiliency and developing effective communication skills. I use a combination of play therapy interventions, Animal Assisted Human Health (therapy dogs) and traditional talk therapy in my practice. I believe in a holistic approach and will collaborate with families and providers to ensure that the best treatment is provided.
For over 20 years, I have been working with children, teenagers, and young adults to develop the skills necessary to navigate through life successfully. I assist clients in developing insight into their current life situation, broaden their ability to cope with some of life's greatest challenges, nurture their resiliency and developing effective communication skills. I use a combination of play therapy interventions, Animal Assisted Human Health (therapy dogs) and traditional talk therapy in my practice. I believe in a holistic approach and will collaborate with families and providers to ensure that the best treatment is provided.
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.
Alex Tanon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a queer affirming therapist who reflects your identity and provides a safe space to heal? Struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or PTSD? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Life is too short to be held back by relationships that no longer serve us, trauma that continues to impact our daily lives, and anxious thinking that preoccupies us day after day. My goal is to work with you to identify and incorporate coping skills that will lend to a more joyful and fulfilling life.
Looking for a queer affirming therapist who reflects your identity and provides a safe space to heal? Struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or PTSD? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Life is too short to be held back by relationships that no longer serve us, trauma that continues to impact our daily lives, and anxious thinking that preoccupies us day after day. My goal is to work with you to identify and incorporate coping skills that will lend to a more joyful and fulfilling life.
Brainspotting Trauma Therapist Giselle Laguna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I offer personalized support crafted for the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities.
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, pain, relationship challenges, or cultural barriers? It can be incredibly tough to find a therapist who gets you. You deserve someone who empathizes with your experiences and works with you to overcome emotional burdens. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance misuse. By integrating Brainspotting and my background in energy healing, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I offer personalized support crafted for the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities.
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, pain, relationship challenges, or cultural barriers? It can be incredibly tough to find a therapist who gets you. You deserve someone who empathizes with your experiences and works with you to overcome emotional burdens. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance misuse. By integrating Brainspotting and my background in energy healing, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Riley works with individuals, couples, families, and groups on a wide range of issues, including relationship concerns, sexuality, depression, personal development, LGBT issues, parenting, finances, business & career and more.
Riley works with individuals, couples, families, and groups on a wide range of issues, including relationship concerns, sexuality, depression, personal development, LGBT issues, parenting, finances, business & career and more.
Accepting new clients. Political stress and need to talk about the future? Burned out at work? Feel like you're failing at your relationships? Do you smoke too much, drink too much, isolate, or do you have trouble talking about feelings? I am a direct therapist that works well with people who have troubles opening up. Send me an email so that we can start to fix things in your life. I identify as a gay male Hispanic liberal and military veteran, open minded and welcoming, who is a huge fan of dark humor.
Accepting new clients. Political stress and need to talk about the future? Burned out at work? Feel like you're failing at your relationships? Do you smoke too much, drink too much, isolate, or do you have trouble talking about feelings? I am a direct therapist that works well with people who have troubles opening up. Send me an email so that we can start to fix things in your life. I identify as a gay male Hispanic liberal and military veteran, open minded and welcoming, who is a huge fan of dark humor.
June Cabales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Together, we can be in better understanding of how you've come to story your life - challenging the limiting influence of messages that sound like "what should be" and "what's supposed to be" - and come into more preferred ways of being. I am guided to support you through sex and gender issues, identity development across different contexts like age and culture, relationship problems, and life transitions by my own experiences in the identities I hold as a queer, 1st generation Filipino-American as well as my training and values as a therapist. We may encounter difficult moments together, but I'll be with you every step of the way!
Together, we can be in better understanding of how you've come to story your life - challenging the limiting influence of messages that sound like "what should be" and "what's supposed to be" - and come into more preferred ways of being. I am guided to support you through sex and gender issues, identity development across different contexts like age and culture, relationship problems, and life transitions by my own experiences in the identities I hold as a queer, 1st generation Filipino-American as well as my training and values as a therapist. We may encounter difficult moments together, but I'll be with you every step of the way!
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community with a focus on transgender and nonbinary folks to address a variety of issues including gender dysphoria, identity exploration, anxiety, and depression.
My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community with a focus on transgender and nonbinary folks to address a variety of issues including gender dysphoria, identity exploration, anxiety, and depression.
My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
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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.