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LGBT therapists in Alameda, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Alameda, CA
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Alameda with 2,356 affirming, open-minded providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Access virtual or in-person sessions with therapists experienced in supporting your unique journey, with many offering free consultations and availability as soon as next day.
“My therapeutic approach is client centered, collaborative, and eclectic consisting of a wide array of theoretical orientations and modalities to suit your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I aim to be present, thoughtful, compassionate, and curious, while offering gentle nudges when needed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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Hi there, I'm Chelsy, a Licensed Therapist. In my 8 years as a therapist, I have become passionate about supporting women navigating seasons of life, those who are pregnant, post-partum, coping with loss and beyond. I love providing support during life transitions and helping my clients to be the best possible versions of themselves. Working with me you can expect a warm and judgement free space to have honest and transparent conversations, process experiences, and practice coping tools.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm continually driven by the belief that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I mainly use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a form of treatment because I believe thoughts create feelings which then guide actions...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally aware. I create a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is a partnership. My style is warm, open, and encouraging, blending evidence-based interventions with a creative, down-to-earth perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a first-generation Salvadoran American therapist, and I bring my whole self into this work—my cultural roots, my values, and a deep respect for the strength passed down through our ancestors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Angelica believes that understanding, respect, and honesty are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hi! I'm Olivia. I've been in therapy practice for six years, and am grateful for the opportunity to get to know you! As a queer and neurodivergent person, my career as a therapist has always moved in tandem with my commitment to social and economic justice. My work has taken me to settings with folks experiencing homelessness in South Los Angeles; with justice-involved adults in treatment court diversion programs in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood; in young adult shelters for art therapy groups; with low-income immigrant parents of young children; and with teens and young adults with significant trauma histories.
Through all my roles I always commit to centering community and individual strengths that help arm my clients with the tools necessary to repel various types of systemic violence and oppression. I believe that therapy is inherently political because being human is political.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and more by working collaboratively to challenge negative thought patterns and build healthier habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to ensure that each client's unique needs are met, recognizing that no single approach fits all.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm deeply honored to support folks from the Southeast Asian diaspora, children of refugees and immigrants, QTBIPOC communities, survivors of sexual trauma and gender-based violence, and those doing the hard work of organizing and fighting for...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I identify as a holistic therapist which means that I seek to strengthen the relationships between your mind, body and heart.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
“Nicole takes an integrative (humanistic and psychodynamic) approach to tackle the individual desires of each person.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe difficult feelings — shame, sadness, anxiety, guilt, unworthiness, fear, anger, doubt, rage, and loneliness—are the doorway to embracing your whole self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My communication style is calm, personable, and non-judgemental. I take an active role in collaborating and assisting my clients to achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She worked closely with probation-based youth, DCFS, and foster youth for over 11 years, gaining invaluable experience in addressing complex mental health and substance use issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Since 2005, I have worked directly with clients to support recovery from trauma, adjust to major life changes, manage mood dysregulation, stabilize activities of daily living, and implement healthy coping skills.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work is grounded in helping individuals navigate life's transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am a practicing MD with extensive experience in treating a diverse range of psychiatric diagnoses.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My openness and down-to-earth therapeutic approach helps me develop connections with a diverse population of clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves, healing, and growing in meaningful ways.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
With over 15 years of post-graduate experience, I am a Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in supporting children, adolescents, families, and couples. My practice is dedicated to addressing a broad spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, communication issues, and trauma.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them build resilience, find clarity, and reconnect (or connect) with their values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Healing happens in the therapeutic relationship, building skills and processing wounds that allow you to feel your best.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is empathic, candid, and direct. I listen intently, but I also ask questions, I explore, I provide real, authentic feedback, and I use humor...I love to laugh!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope is that in our collaborative setting you will feel a deeper connection to yourself, increase your self-compassion and develop a stronger sense of your own strengths in this process of self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I hope clients will feel supported and also challenged to find new ways to solve problems and to understand themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am focused on short-term, evidenced based and strength-based interventions that help people struggling with issues including stress, peer issues, body image issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and racial issues (such as navigating life being...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that mental health care should be collaborative. I take the time to understand your concerns in depth, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I work with teens, adults, and couples. I believe that true wellness comes from integrating all aspects of ourselves—spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative. As a California-certified sexual assault counselor, fully trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, I provide trauma-informed care with empathy and expertise. I also specialize in psychedelic therapy preparation and integration, guiding clients through their profound journeys with care and intention.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that while every individual is unique, we all share fundamental human needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My goal is to build a strong therapeutic bond with you so that we can discover your strengths together and use those to live a happy and healthy life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and structured. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy or sessions that feel directionless.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, a space where you do not have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you are okay when you are not.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, with a focus on creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I think a collaborative approach is very effective. We both bring strengths and vulnerabilities to the work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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