Transgender Therapists in Westminster, CA
The Nest Counseling Center, INC Lgbtq Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683
We have specialists in: Severe Anxiety, Queer Teens, Borderline Personality Disorder, Couples, Gender Dysphoria, Chronic Health Issues and Individuals who just want to feel better in life, work and relationships.
LGBTQ Therapists providing in person and telehealth care throughout California. Trained in LGBTQ and Allied Care, we are a Group Practice that is diverse in identity, age and backgrounds. We work with Individuals, Couples, Gay Men, Lesbian Women, Trans and Non Binary folx, Neurodivergent, Sex Workers, Poly and ENM, Furries and Religious Trauma. We provide a safe and affirming environment so you can heal.
We have specialists in: Severe Anxiety, Queer Teens, Borderline Personality Disorder, Couples, Gender Dysphoria, Chronic Health Issues and Individuals who just want to feel better in life, work and relationships.
LGBTQ Therapists providing in person and telehealth care throughout California. Trained in LGBTQ and Allied Care, we are a Group Practice that is diverse in identity, age and backgrounds. We work with Individuals, Couples, Gay Men, Lesbian Women, Trans and Non Binary folx, Neurodivergent, Sex Workers, Poly and ENM, Furries and Religious Trauma. We provide a safe and affirming environment so you can heal.
Kat Ralph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CA 92683 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Life is hard, and finding a therapist is even harder! My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment - one where you are respected, seen, and empowered! My ideal client is Queer, Trans, Gender non-conforming, or exploring their gender and sexual identities! I am queer, trans non-binary, white, neurodivergent human who values diversity and strives to use an anti-colonial lens.
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Life is hard, and finding a therapist is even harder! My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment - one where you are respected, seen, and empowered! My ideal client is Queer, Trans, Gender non-conforming, or exploring their gender and sexual identities! I am queer, trans non-binary, white, neurodivergent human who values diversity and strives to use an anti-colonial lens.
Chris 'alder' Johnson
Psychological Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683 (Online Only)
Alder has worked in the field of psychology since 2018, when they began providing mental health services to children and youth diagnosed with autism. Alder received their master’s degree in Psychology from Purdue University Global and has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients. Alder is working to obtain their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Chris is supervised by Dr. Bahareh Talei (PSY 21252). Alder believes in living life as their most authentic self and brings this authenticity into the therapeutic experience.
Alder has worked in the field of psychology since 2018, when they began providing mental health services to children and youth diagnosed with autism. Alder received their master’s degree in Psychology from Purdue University Global and has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients. Alder is working to obtain their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Chris is supervised by Dr. Bahareh Talei (PSY 21252). Alder believes in living life as their most authentic self and brings this authenticity into the therapeutic experience.
Rosangela is particularly passionate about supporting clients through PTSD and trauma recovery. Her traumafocused specialty enables her to work effectively with individuals who have experienced significant emotional distress. By incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy, Rosangela tailors her interventions to meet each client's unique needs. Her commitment to fostering resilience and empowerment is evident in her work with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and those facing later life transitions.
Rosangela is particularly passionate about supporting clients through PTSD and trauma recovery. Her traumafocused specialty enables her to work effectively with individuals who have experienced significant emotional distress. By incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy, Rosangela tailors her interventions to meet each client's unique needs. Her commitment to fostering resilience and empowerment is evident in her work with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and those facing later life transitions.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker (since 2013) who is passionate and dedicated to mental health and the adventures of the human experience. I enjoy working with people who are curious about their life and motivated for change, growth and healing. I specialize in PTSD & trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming, integrative attachment therapy, adoption/foster care related issues with children, families and individuals. Other areas of experience and specialty include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, OCD, phobias, and somatic sensorimotor integration.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker (since 2013) who is passionate and dedicated to mental health and the adventures of the human experience. I enjoy working with people who are curious about their life and motivated for change, growth and healing. I specialize in PTSD & trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming, integrative attachment therapy, adoption/foster care related issues with children, families and individuals. Other areas of experience and specialty include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, OCD, phobias, and somatic sensorimotor integration.
My name is Victoria Wuest, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Redding, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults; I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and stress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), harm reduction, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help my clients meet their goals and develop skills to help them feel better.
My name is Victoria Wuest, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Redding, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults; I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and stress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), harm reduction, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help my clients meet their goals and develop skills to help them feel better.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working with children, teens, adults and families for over 20 years. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working with children, teens, adults and families for over 20 years. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California.
Nicole Minor - Expansive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683 (Online Only)
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens. I draw from an integration of approaches to include the internal family systems model, emotionally focused therapy, and psychoanalytic theory in order to work with and honor a wide range of identities and experiences.
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens. I draw from an integration of approaches to include the internal family systems model, emotionally focused therapy, and psychoanalytic theory in order to work with and honor a wide range of identities and experiences.
Marianne Sharon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683
Marianne M. Sharon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Master's Degree in Community Counseling, a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and an Associate's Degree in Education. Marianne offers more than 10 years professional experience working with clients and families from a strength-based, solution-focused perspective to improve the emotional well-being of clients and their families.
Marianne M. Sharon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Master's Degree in Community Counseling, a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and an Associate's Degree in Education. Marianne offers more than 10 years professional experience working with clients and families from a strength-based, solution-focused perspective to improve the emotional well-being of clients and their families.
Dr. Marc Bock has developed and led anger management groups for men convicted of domestic violence for over 10 years. He now works with individuals and couples in his private practice to guide them on the path to a healthy relationship with themselves and others. In addition to being a practicing psychologist and chiropractor, he is also an educator and lecturer. This unique balance of mind and body skills and the awareness of how our pain affects our total self, allows for a more integrated approach in guiding individuals along their path of healing.
Dr. Marc Bock has developed and led anger management groups for men convicted of domestic violence for over 10 years. He now works with individuals and couples in his private practice to guide them on the path to a healthy relationship with themselves and others. In addition to being a practicing psychologist and chiropractor, he is also an educator and lecturer. This unique balance of mind and body skills and the awareness of how our pain affects our total self, allows for a more integrated approach in guiding individuals along their path of healing.
Dr. Joey Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CA 92683 (Online Only)
At time, life provides us with the opportunities that enable us to grow and accomplish. However, at times it also presents itself in the form of a challenge. These life events can take a toll on our mental health and leave us feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and stuck. I am passionate and confident in my ability to make a difference in the life of my clients. Having been through many touch patches myself, I understand well the importance of regaining one's own sense of purpose, strength, and dignity. I have experiences working with both children and adults using individual and family therapy modalities.
At time, life provides us with the opportunities that enable us to grow and accomplish. However, at times it also presents itself in the form of a challenge. These life events can take a toll on our mental health and leave us feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and stuck. I am passionate and confident in my ability to make a difference in the life of my clients. Having been through many touch patches myself, I understand well the importance of regaining one's own sense of purpose, strength, and dignity. I have experiences working with both children and adults using individual and family therapy modalities.
Shannon Forbes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CA 92684
Everyone has an inner critic that is demanding, judgmental, and critical of the self. Some have harsher inner critics than others; however, my goal is for my clients to experience less criticism and more curiosity and self-compassion. Self-criticism is debilitating. It can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, cutting, substance abuse, infidelity and the list goes on. As I work with my clients to develop more self-awareness and self-understanding, they begin to develop more self-compassion and their symptoms begin to dissipate.
Everyone has an inner critic that is demanding, judgmental, and critical of the self. Some have harsher inner critics than others; however, my goal is for my clients to experience less criticism and more curiosity and self-compassion. Self-criticism is debilitating. It can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, cutting, substance abuse, infidelity and the list goes on. As I work with my clients to develop more self-awareness and self-understanding, they begin to develop more self-compassion and their symptoms begin to dissipate.
Dana Miscia
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CA 92684
I Specialize in supporting those who want to make a difference in their lives and assist with the motivation in reaching their goals. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, life transition, lgbt, motivation, goal setting, and other related concerns.
I Specialize in supporting those who want to make a difference in their lives and assist with the motivation in reaching their goals. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, life transition, lgbt, motivation, goal setting, and other related concerns.
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Alejandra Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
An intention I carry in my work is to aid clients in healing their relationship with their bodies, whether because of experiences with childhood or complex trauma, from patterns of disordered eating, from being transgender or gender non-conforming, and/or living with chronic pain or chronic illness. All of these experiences can complicate our relationship with our body, but with a safe and supportive space like therapy, we can heal this relationship.
An intention I carry in my work is to aid clients in healing their relationship with their bodies, whether because of experiences with childhood or complex trauma, from patterns of disordered eating, from being transgender or gender non-conforming, and/or living with chronic pain or chronic illness. All of these experiences can complicate our relationship with our body, but with a safe and supportive space like therapy, we can heal this relationship.
I have an extensive history working with members of the transgender community.
Hello, I am Liam Huntley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been working in Social Services/Social Work/Therapy for over 20 years and in Private Practice since March 2022. My main goal as a therapist when working with my clients is to help you see the truth of who you are and what you can be. It may sound strange to hear, but I love working with Trauma, whether it's from family of origin, childhood, or from today's world. I love this area because it is often the driving force of what is creating distress in our lives, and can often show up as Depression or Anxiety among other diagnoses.
I have an extensive history working with members of the transgender community.
Hello, I am Liam Huntley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been working in Social Services/Social Work/Therapy for over 20 years and in Private Practice since March 2022. My main goal as a therapist when working with my clients is to help you see the truth of who you are and what you can be. It may sound strange to hear, but I love working with Trauma, whether it's from family of origin, childhood, or from today's world. I love this area because it is often the driving force of what is creating distress in our lives, and can often show up as Depression or Anxiety among other diagnoses.
Ben N Quan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92842 (Online Only)
As LGBTQ minorities, we often find ourselves wondering "where is my community?" and "why can't I just be myself?" It seems like we've tried everything but we don't feel like we belong or we are in a safe place to live & work. We often wonder... when is this going to get better? When can I just live my life fully how I am? Sometimes we feel sad and it can be a very lonely place. We can even forget just how special and unique we are because we are so different and surrounded by those who just "don't get it." We really want someone who can connect to us and make our experiences feel validated, reminding us that we are beautiful.
As LGBTQ minorities, we often find ourselves wondering "where is my community?" and "why can't I just be myself?" It seems like we've tried everything but we don't feel like we belong or we are in a safe place to live & work. We often wonder... when is this going to get better? When can I just live my life fully how I am? Sometimes we feel sad and it can be a very lonely place. We can even forget just how special and unique we are because we are so different and surrounded by those who just "don't get it." We really want someone who can connect to us and make our experiences feel validated, reminding us that we are beautiful.
Dr. Sylva D. Frock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (Online Only)
Telehealth only - Licensed in CA (PSY26465), CO (PSY0006435), TX (31736) and - UT (14137897-2501). Openings available. I’m a Psychologist with 25+ years providing therapy, consultation and life skills training. I provide individual therapy focused on your whole self: mind-body-spirit and on integrating all aspects of oneself at a more balanced level. I work to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel both safe and challenged. Our work will increase your ability to live more self-attuned and to integrate the many aspects of self, your relationships and your life ton create a more intentional, healthier and joyful life.
Telehealth only - Licensed in CA (PSY26465), CO (PSY0006435), TX (31736) and - UT (14137897-2501). Openings available. I’m a Psychologist with 25+ years providing therapy, consultation and life skills training. I provide individual therapy focused on your whole self: mind-body-spirit and on integrating all aspects of oneself at a more balanced level. I work to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel both safe and challenged. Our work will increase your ability to live more self-attuned and to integrate the many aspects of self, your relationships and your life ton create a more intentional, healthier and joyful life.
Jillian Jeffries
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (Online Only)
As an AMFT, I have a passion for working with young adults, college students, and teens striving for a safe space to process difficult and chaotic life circumstances. I often utilize a mix of CBT and EFT therapy to help clients learn new ways of taking care of, showing up for themselves, and learning new coping skills that can be utilized for a lifetime. I am passionate about working with clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, and those that wish to further exploring their inner world and want to create changes in their daily life.
As an AMFT, I have a passion for working with young adults, college students, and teens striving for a safe space to process difficult and chaotic life circumstances. I often utilize a mix of CBT and EFT therapy to help clients learn new ways of taking care of, showing up for themselves, and learning new coping skills that can be utilized for a lifetime. I am passionate about working with clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, and those that wish to further exploring their inner world and want to create changes in their daily life.
Hi! My name is Jackie (they/them) and I am a first-generation Mexican-American, LGBTQ+ identifying (genderfluid/queer), psychotherapist. My focus is working with young adults exploring their sexual orientation, & gender identity, experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, heartbreak, phase-of-life stressors, LGBTQ+-related trauma & unwanted experiences. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and tailored to each client. My top modalities are relational therapy, compassion focused and I have an overall, eclectic approach. I create a safe environment with empathy, authenticity, accountability, and humor
Hi! My name is Jackie (they/them) and I am a first-generation Mexican-American, LGBTQ+ identifying (genderfluid/queer), psychotherapist. My focus is working with young adults exploring their sexual orientation, & gender identity, experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, heartbreak, phase-of-life stressors, LGBTQ+-related trauma & unwanted experiences. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and tailored to each client. My top modalities are relational therapy, compassion focused and I have an overall, eclectic approach. I create a safe environment with empathy, authenticity, accountability, and humor
Suzanne M. Riedel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.
Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.