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LGBT therapists in Auburn, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Auburn, CA

Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Auburn with affirming mental health providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person with 2,349 licensed providers across our network.

Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Tony Gunn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Substance Abuse Professional and a board certified transgender care therapist. I value connection, trust, and respect.

I work with adults, teens, families, and couples. My focus areas include LGBTQIA+ clients, gender nonconforming clients, transgender care, sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

You receive care grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and meaningful insight. I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment.

I provide services through in-person and telehealth settings. My approach blends evidence-based practice with care shaped around your needs, values, and lived experience. My goal centers on supporting clarity, stability, and long-term well-being through an affirming therapeutic relationship.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yu-Ning Lin

Yu-Ning Lin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm an empathetic listener who believes in fully understanding my client in order to customize effective strategies individually.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maureen McGlynn

Maureen McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“I specialize in working with professionals who are burned out, questioning their path, or feeling alone in leadership.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anthony Boyd

Anthony Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm not interested in fixing you—I want to help you meet yourself in the places you've been taught to avoid.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Cullen

Lauren Cullen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in creating a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences openly and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michelle Kennedy

Michelle Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, empathetic, and compassionate listener cradled with a sense of deep optimism and genuine curiosity that comes from my own life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Elia Saint Karene

Elia Saint Karene

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work focuses on helping you reconnect with your inner motivation, expand your capacity for joy, and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sandra Castillo

Sandra Castillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I believe that mental wellness is the foundation for a fulfilling life, yet I know that reaching out for help is often the hardest step.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Trey Kerr

Trey Kerr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine, human connection. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a healthy dose of playfulness into our work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ronnae Beech

Ronnae Beech

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with a lot of people on the spectrum, with depression, with anxiety, with OCD— as I'm able to relate and guide from my own experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Fletcher

Melissa Fletcher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a lot of energy! I love helping while providing you the support you need help managing stress anxiety/panic attacks, anger, motivation, self-esteem, improving confidence, past substance use, and/or depressive symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Barnet

Amy Barnet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that all clients have the ability to change with guidance and unconditional empathic support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Broomfield

Jennifer Broomfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anisha Singh

Anisha Singh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered, empowering clients to navigate life's complexities through a multicultural lens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • N Hollywood, CA


“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Britanny Wilson

Britanny Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Nurkowski

Kristen Nurkowski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to honor each individual's unique journey, empowering them to reconnect with their inner wisdom and guidance developing a more balanced, fulfilling, and joyful life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zachary Arnold

Zachary Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a person-centered lens, meaning I see you as the expert of your life and view our therapeutic relationship as a key part of the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kara McCafferty

Kara McCafferty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most successful when a client feels: respected, free to express their experience without fear of judgement, supported, and appropriately challenged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angie Douma

Angie Douma

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You're the author and expert in your life story. The backstory: your family, culture, sexuality, chosen tribe, and politics significantly impact how your story will unfold.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Holly Snyder

Holly Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is solution-focused, meaning our work together is active and aimed at helping you create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Martha Gonzales

Martha Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a therapist with a Masters in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento.

I have worked with children, teens, families and adults for over 10 years. I specialize in trauma-focused care, while I have also helped with many life challenges and mental health needs.

I help people deal with life when it feels like a roller coaster, where there are ups & downs, sudden twists & turns and constant turbulence. I can help you cope with the ride, give you reassurance and help build a bridge to help you access what you need. I will eventually challenge you to steer the ride without me to ensure you can live your life independently.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelly Van Amberg

Kelly Van Amberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“Kelly utilizes a directive and interactive approach in therapy. She believes the you are the expert in you own experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Strom

Christina Strom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a client centered therapist, meaning I want to meet you where you are. Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sacha Rood

Sacha Rood

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our work together, we'll identify patterns that keep you feeling stuck, clarify your core values, and help you reconnect with your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Rose

Nicole Rose

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is direct yet compassionate. I use evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care while honoring each person's unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shannon Doty

Shannon Doty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy as a partnership. I use an integrated approach in my practice to find strategies that best meet your needs including Mindfulness, Polyvagal informed work and neurologically informed CBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Peebles

Heather Peebles

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I specialize in CBT, trauma informed therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength based interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tunisia Nelson

Tunisia Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a MSW in social work and a BA in Psyhcology with a minor in African American studies. My educational background and career include extensive work with transitional age youth, teens, children and families and other disenfranchised populations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Gigliotti

Thomas Gigliotti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My approach to therapy is blending positive psychology and evidenced based therapies to focus on building strengths and challenging cognitive belief structures to create healthier blueprints for optimal living.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grenisha Holmes

Grenisha Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to working with clients is centered on creating a compassionate, collaborative, and empowering therapeutic environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula D. Atkinson

Paula D. Atkinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with those recovering from years of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, internalized weight stigma and body hatred.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ashley Steineckert

Ashley Steineckert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to be honest about what's hard, confusing, or painful — and also when they feel challenged in thoughtful and compassionate ways.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lalee Vicedo

Lalee Vicedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a licensed therapist who believes each person has inherent strengths and the capacity to heal, grow, and experience joy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Lupo

Jennifer Lupo

Therapist

Virtual • California


I received my Masters in Social Welfare and Pupil Personnel Services Credential from UCLA and my undergraduate degree in English Literature at UCSD. I have worked for 15 years in community mental health and in the school setting. I'm a seasoned professional who has walked alongside my clients to make sense of trauma, loss and the impacts of depression and anxiety. Seeing my clients make peace, set boundaries and be able to communicate their needs with themselves and others brings me great joy and satisfaction in my practice.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Shepard

Stephanie Shepard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have done research on and take a special interest in the negative impacts on mental health for those who suffer from discriminating and internalizing symptoms related to their sexual orientation, identity,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anika Muhammad

Anika Muhammad

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Anika Muhammad, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adults facing stress, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, helping them build resilience, develop coping skills, and move toward greater stability and well-being.

My background includes working with veterans and individuals facing complex life circumstances, which has shaped my ability to approach therapy with empathy, flexibility, and a deep respect for each person’s unique experiences. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and able to work toward meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Klinger

Brittany Klinger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and solution-oriented. I believe therapy should feel supportive, but also practical and meaningful — a place where insight leads to real change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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