LGBTQ+ Therapists in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA
My specialties include working with immigrants / foreigners, and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
You are so tired of not feeling well, but hesitate to contact a therapist: Can I trust a stranger? Can anybody really help me? On the face of it, you function well in life, but deep inside you feel you don't actually “show up,” or you don't fully “belong.” It is as if your real authentic self is hiding, sensing that “being you” might not be safe enough. Aspects of your life story might explain why you feel uncomfortable, why you feel different than others, or why you are down or anxious. I would love to help you explore such issues in therapy, and work with you on improving your daily life experience.
My specialties include working with immigrants / foreigners, and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
You are so tired of not feeling well, but hesitate to contact a therapist: Can I trust a stranger? Can anybody really help me? On the face of it, you function well in life, but deep inside you feel you don't actually “show up,” or you don't fully “belong.” It is as if your real authentic self is hiding, sensing that “being you” might not be safe enough. Aspects of your life story might explain why you feel uncomfortable, why you feel different than others, or why you are down or anxious. I would love to help you explore such issues in therapy, and work with you on improving your daily life experience.
Myles Marcotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
I am a trans-identified therapist who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA clients. I frequently work with late-diagnosed ADHD-ers, college students, chronic illness/disability, "late bloomers", relationship and family issues, body image (HAES-aligned), and mood disorders. I provide an affirming space for clients who are sex workers, kink practitioners, and consensually non-monogamous.
I am a trans-identified therapist who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA clients. I frequently work with late-diagnosed ADHD-ers, college students, chronic illness/disability, "late bloomers", relationship and family issues, body image (HAES-aligned), and mood disorders. I provide an affirming space for clients who are sex workers, kink practitioners, and consensually non-monogamous.
Hope, Growth & Healing Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
I have 6 years of experience working with diverse populations with a multitude of different challenges; some of which include intergenerational trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, relationship conflict, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA, and cultural identity.
Offer Telehealth Only - Life provides happiness as well as its share of challenges. I believe individuals and couples are capable of navigating life but sometimes need a little extra help and compassion. Therapy can be that place where a person can discuss, learn and work through any past or present challenges that may be getting in the way of living a happy and hopeful life.
I have 6 years of experience working with diverse populations with a multitude of different challenges; some of which include intergenerational trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, relationship conflict, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA, and cultural identity.
Offer Telehealth Only - Life provides happiness as well as its share of challenges. I believe individuals and couples are capable of navigating life but sometimes need a little extra help and compassion. Therapy can be that place where a person can discuss, learn and work through any past or present challenges that may be getting in the way of living a happy and hopeful life.
) •You will be supported if you are LGBTQ+.
Hey! You’ve likely arrived here because you’ve been in a dark place and might be ready for a change. You’re tired of carrying around the burden of your trauma, anxiety, or the weight of your substance use or secret addiction. Or you’re concerned about a loved one’s unhealthy behaviors. Maybe you feel ashamed and alone but the fear of being judged is finally being outweighed by the possibility that things could be better. Life is really hard, but we can do hard things with support. How I can help: •We can collaborate if you have ever had substance use concerns or addictive behaviors - past or present, in recovery or ongoing.
) •You will be supported if you are LGBTQ+.
Hey! You’ve likely arrived here because you’ve been in a dark place and might be ready for a change. You’re tired of carrying around the burden of your trauma, anxiety, or the weight of your substance use or secret addiction. Or you’re concerned about a loved one’s unhealthy behaviors. Maybe you feel ashamed and alone but the fear of being judged is finally being outweighed by the possibility that things could be better. Life is really hard, but we can do hard things with support. How I can help: •We can collaborate if you have ever had substance use concerns or addictive behaviors - past or present, in recovery or ongoing.
Annecy Daggett @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
Hello! I provide therapy for all ages including children, teens, young adults, and families. I have experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, school concerns, and interpersonal relationships. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate identity development and life transitions. I provide a supportive environment to help clients feel safe, heard, and understood. I believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to thrive. Together we can work toward achieving your goals!
Hello! I provide therapy for all ages including children, teens, young adults, and families. I have experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, school concerns, and interpersonal relationships. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate identity development and life transitions. I provide a supportive environment to help clients feel safe, heard, and understood. I believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to thrive. Together we can work toward achieving your goals!
Hardships can show up unexpectedly and be overwhelming. Processing the past and navigating the future isn't easy. I help couples, families, teens, and young adults grow into better versions of themselves. I frequently work with people who have military, LGBTQ, and neurodivergent (ADHD, autism) backgrounds and their families. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction can happen to anyone. Reducing symptoms and improving communication uplifts our confidence, relationships and overall wellbeing.
Hardships can show up unexpectedly and be overwhelming. Processing the past and navigating the future isn't easy. I help couples, families, teens, and young adults grow into better versions of themselves. I frequently work with people who have military, LGBTQ, and neurodivergent (ADHD, autism) backgrounds and their families. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction can happen to anyone. Reducing symptoms and improving communication uplifts our confidence, relationships and overall wellbeing.
Julie Trim, PhD & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
Hello! Our clinic specializes in depression, anxiety, disordered eating and eating disorders (EDs), trauma and PTSD, and difficulties with emotion regulation. We also have extensive experience in providing therapy to college students, athletes, and LGBTQ clients. We offer a DBT skills group, a body image group, and a perfectionism group. Whenever possible, we use treatments that have proven efficacy, but we customize treatment to the particular needs of our clients. We approach our clients with respect, warmth, and cultural humility and feel that having a strong therapeutic relationship is central to the success of therapy.
Hello! Our clinic specializes in depression, anxiety, disordered eating and eating disorders (EDs), trauma and PTSD, and difficulties with emotion regulation. We also have extensive experience in providing therapy to college students, athletes, and LGBTQ clients. We offer a DBT skills group, a body image group, and a perfectionism group. Whenever possible, we use treatments that have proven efficacy, but we customize treatment to the particular needs of our clients. We approach our clients with respect, warmth, and cultural humility and feel that having a strong therapeutic relationship is central to the success of therapy.
Corinn Wells
Psychological Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with minority identities, including but not limited to LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse individuals.
I have supported clients through an array of life experiences, including coping with transitions, trauma, stress, substance use, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and loss. My experience with a wide range of ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds enables me to lead with acceptance and compassion. We will work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, lifestyle, and patterns to discover options that aim to increase your personal life satisfaction. We all have basic human needs and can seek to address those needs in ways that best align with our own unique values and goals.
I specialize in working with minority identities, including but not limited to LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse individuals.
I have supported clients through an array of life experiences, including coping with transitions, trauma, stress, substance use, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and loss. My experience with a wide range of ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds enables me to lead with acceptance and compassion. We will work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, lifestyle, and patterns to discover options that aim to increase your personal life satisfaction. We all have basic human needs and can seek to address those needs in ways that best align with our own unique values and goals.
Audrey Hu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
I also provide LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
I also provide LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
Aku Adjibolosoo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
You've been unhappy with your life for a while now. You feel stuck. In your relationship; at your job; in your career. You want to make changes but you don't know where to start. You overthink about what your next move will be. You're also a dreamer. You have so many ideas about how things could be, if only x, y, and z were different. You want more for yourself, and you want to believe you can have it! I'm Aku- a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- and I'm here to help. I can help you learn to manage life transitions, anxiety, and over-thinking in a non-judgmental and LGBTQ+ affirming environment.
You've been unhappy with your life for a while now. You feel stuck. In your relationship; at your job; in your career. You want to make changes but you don't know where to start. You overthink about what your next move will be. You're also a dreamer. You have so many ideas about how things could be, if only x, y, and z were different. You want more for yourself, and you want to believe you can have it! I'm Aku- a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- and I'm here to help. I can help you learn to manage life transitions, anxiety, and over-thinking in a non-judgmental and LGBTQ+ affirming environment.
Jeremiah Hein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Hi. Sometimes our past, & present can hurt, can cause pain and suffering that prevents us from living the present and future lives that we want and deserve. Please allow me to assist you in taking a load off of your back that you’re carrying in this ongoing journey we call life. This life can be hard to live in & challenging, let me help you develop the armor, & equip the best weapons, to fight this fight. We will work together so that anxiety, anger, depression, or any other negative emotional state, will not get in the way of you achieving your goals & living a values driven life worth living that is full of meaning & purpose.
Hi. Sometimes our past, & present can hurt, can cause pain and suffering that prevents us from living the present and future lives that we want and deserve. Please allow me to assist you in taking a load off of your back that you’re carrying in this ongoing journey we call life. This life can be hard to live in & challenging, let me help you develop the armor, & equip the best weapons, to fight this fight. We will work together so that anxiety, anger, depression, or any other negative emotional state, will not get in the way of you achieving your goals & living a values driven life worth living that is full of meaning & purpose.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
Now Accepting New Clients! Have you practiced loving yourself lately? Are there parts of you that feel undeserving of love? In our work together, we will strive to send love and compassion to the parts of yourself that have been shunned, ignored, or ridiculed. I have a client-centered approach, bringing an empathetic and warm presence to my sessions. Some of my favorite things clients have told me is that I help them to feel seen, and consistently show up with a positive, bubbly attitude. My goal is to make our therapy session a part of the week that you are excited for, not dreading.
Now Accepting New Clients! Have you practiced loving yourself lately? Are there parts of you that feel undeserving of love? In our work together, we will strive to send love and compassion to the parts of yourself that have been shunned, ignored, or ridiculed. I have a client-centered approach, bringing an empathetic and warm presence to my sessions. Some of my favorite things clients have told me is that I help them to feel seen, and consistently show up with a positive, bubbly attitude. My goal is to make our therapy session a part of the week that you are excited for, not dreading.
Tendril Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
Plants can grow in some of the most unexpected places. On sidewalks, through concrete, on buildings. Even when the odds seem stacked against it, the desire to thrive can find a way. When a person comes to therapy, they are choosing to find their own way to grow, no matter where they’ve been planted. One of the tools of plants are tendrils; those delicate, sensitive shoots of courage that reach out for support and connection. With some nurturance and guidance, we here at Tendril Therapy welcome you to break the barriers of what seems improbable, to grow, to thrive, to climb.
Plants can grow in some of the most unexpected places. On sidewalks, through concrete, on buildings. Even when the odds seem stacked against it, the desire to thrive can find a way. When a person comes to therapy, they are choosing to find their own way to grow, no matter where they’ve been planted. One of the tools of plants are tendrils; those delicate, sensitive shoots of courage that reach out for support and connection. With some nurturance and guidance, we here at Tendril Therapy welcome you to break the barriers of what seems improbable, to grow, to thrive, to climb.
Felix Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
I’m here to help. I work with adults and adolescents, struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, behavioral challenges, and grief and loss.
I’m here to help. I work with adults and adolescents, struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, behavioral challenges, and grief and loss.
Yang Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve tried other therapists who didn’t meet your needs or they weren’t a good fit? This can feel discouraging, but know that you are courageous for taking the first steps towards improving your mental wellbeing. It’s not easy to recognize that you are struggling. It’s okay to feel like you need more support to process everything going on in your life. Whether it’s life challenges and transitions, coming to terms with your identity, or concerns about your personal, familial, or professional relationships, I am here to assist and guide you through this process.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve tried other therapists who didn’t meet your needs or they weren’t a good fit? This can feel discouraging, but know that you are courageous for taking the first steps towards improving your mental wellbeing. It’s not easy to recognize that you are struggling. It’s okay to feel like you need more support to process everything going on in your life. Whether it’s life challenges and transitions, coming to terms with your identity, or concerns about your personal, familial, or professional relationships, I am here to assist and guide you through this process.
Explore Counseling Group (nee Caldwell-Clark)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AMFT, APC
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
New name - same quality counseling! A nonprofit established by Ben Caldwell and Aimee Clark in 2011, we have a team of compassionate and skilled associates ready to provide high-quality, affordable services to inform, improve, restore, and strengthen both the individual sense of self, and human relationships. Our focus includes, but is not limited to: Couples, Families, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Problems, Grief and Hospice, High Conflict Relationships, and Behavior Problems. Our counselors are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Therapy (EMDR), and more.
New name - same quality counseling! A nonprofit established by Ben Caldwell and Aimee Clark in 2011, we have a team of compassionate and skilled associates ready to provide high-quality, affordable services to inform, improve, restore, and strengthen both the individual sense of self, and human relationships. Our focus includes, but is not limited to: Couples, Families, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Problems, Grief and Hospice, High Conflict Relationships, and Behavior Problems. Our counselors are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Therapy (EMDR), and more.
Wendell Perkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT , Trainee
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121
I believe that therapy can help transform lives and relationships in meaningful ways.
I specialize in helping people transform their lives. I embrace diversity and welcome any relationship into the room. I love helping those who appear to function well, but struggle with depression, shame and anxiety. I am trained in AEDP, EMDR and narrative therapy techniques. These trauma informed methods focus on creating and holding a safe space. My practice includes ongoing peer supervision that ensures you will have multiple therapist minds collaborating to provide the best possible treatment.
I believe that therapy can help transform lives and relationships in meaningful ways.
I specialize in helping people transform their lives. I embrace diversity and welcome any relationship into the room. I love helping those who appear to function well, but struggle with depression, shame and anxiety. I am trained in AEDP, EMDR and narrative therapy techniques. These trauma informed methods focus on creating and holding a safe space. My practice includes ongoing peer supervision that ensures you will have multiple therapist minds collaborating to provide the best possible treatment.
Patty Schroeder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm constantly amazed at the human capacity for resilience. Using a strengths-based approach, I would be honored to help you tap into your power to achieve the health and wellness to live your best life! I approach my therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and a little bit of humor at times. I know it takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy -- my goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together. I look forward to meeting you :)
I'm constantly amazed at the human capacity for resilience. Using a strengths-based approach, I would be honored to help you tap into your power to achieve the health and wellness to live your best life! I approach my therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and a little bit of humor at times. I know it takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy -- my goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together. I look forward to meeting you :)
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I strive to empower clients to make meaningful changes in their lives to create balance and foster growth. This empowerment begins with building a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding. Being from a diverse background myself, I recognize that each person's life circumstances, experiences, cultural diversity and beliefs are unique, and I work to develop an understanding of these factors and to see the world from the client's point of view.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I strive to empower clients to make meaningful changes in their lives to create balance and foster growth. This empowerment begins with building a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding. Being from a diverse background myself, I recognize that each person's life circumstances, experiences, cultural diversity and beliefs are unique, and I work to develop an understanding of these factors and to see the world from the client's point of view.
Sherry Reasbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, self-defeating behaviors? Or are there on-going issues in your relationships, family, career, health? I work with motivation issues, career issues, avoidance, feelings, behaviors, core beliefs that keep you stuck. As a seasoned Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I can help. I provide practical tools to use in moving forward. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, in working with you. I help you change Schemas, or core beliefs formed in childhood, to help you modify self-defeating patterns and make desired changes in your life.
Are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, self-defeating behaviors? Or are there on-going issues in your relationships, family, career, health? I work with motivation issues, career issues, avoidance, feelings, behaviors, core beliefs that keep you stuck. As a seasoned Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I can help. I provide practical tools to use in moving forward. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, in working with you. I help you change Schemas, or core beliefs formed in childhood, to help you modify self-defeating patterns and make desired changes in your life.
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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.