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LGBT therapists in Carlsbad, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Carlsbad with 2,467 affirming, open-minded providers who understand your unique experiences and mental health needs. Our therapists offer flexible in-person or virtual sessions covered by insurance, with many clients saving up to 75% on care.

Dr. Nina Alpert

Dr. Nina Alpert

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals and couples gain insight into the unconscious patterns that shape their emotional life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vimmi Jaggi

Vimmi Jaggi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Vimmi has been working to assist South Asian patients with empowering self, improving self-esteem and breaking patterns: cultural, generational or circumstantial...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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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 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Gottschalk

Richard Gottschalk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet clients where they are at without judgment, listen and understand their truth, and collaborate with them on problem solving and goals that they want to work on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Miller

Olivia Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


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
Tracy De Soto

Tracy De Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Feel free to vent, and know that there is at least one safe BIPOC, LGBTQ and super left-y neurodivergent-friendly space where you can talk about alll the crazy and get some qualified support to deal with it.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Roscio Ibarra

Roscio Ibarra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a warm, solution-focused therapist who believes therapy should be a collaborative space where you feel supported, empowered, & understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Raquel Buchanan

Raquel Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Pacifica, CA


“The best compliment I have ever received was that my therapeutic approach "was like talking to a friend."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Catherine Stansell

Catherine Stansell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaboration between client and therapist. As a team, we explore and work towards your therapy goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Gomez Lezama

Jessica Gomez Lezama

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


I've always been fascinated by the resilience of the human spirit. If you are working through what happened without judgment and identity what could help you keep going.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danae Sowell

Danae Sowell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy should be a healthy and restorative process where you feel safe and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rita Fis Menache

Rita Fis Menache

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to build a trusting relationship founded on mutual respect, meeting you where you are and empowering you to reach the depths of your possibilities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samira Soroory

Samira Soroory

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to create a safe and calm atmosphere for my clients. I put an emphasis on mindfulness and becoming insightful to your own patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krissella Glennon-Boatright

Krissella Glennon-Boatright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should feel like a space where you can show up honestly and be met with curiosity and care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ngina Tobias

Ngina Tobias

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My work is client centered, supportive in identifying client strengths, and utilizes those strengths as building blocks to create a healthy mental and emotional foundation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Heather Totten

Heather Totten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


“Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your authentic self, I offer a compassionate and supportive space...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Amarlapudi

Lisa Amarlapudi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a very easy-going person and take an open approach to therapy, meeting my patients where they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Diana Fajardo

Diana Fajardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is: we are shaped by our thoughts, emotions and behaviors therefore with time and effort change is always possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha DuBose

Samantha DuBose

Therapist

Virtual • Tracy, CA


“I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Danielle Scott

Danielle Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Redlands, CA


“I enjoy providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental space for someone at whatever stage of life they are in.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maria Denardo

Maria Denardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Drawing on both evidenced-based practices and a deeply intuitive approach to healing, I gently guide my clients in moving beyond overwhelming feelings and "stuckness," toward renewed self-worth, connection, and joy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Maryann Reuter

Dr. Maryann Reuter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that prioritizing emotional health and wellness is essential for creating a strong foundation upon which a fulfilled and satisfying life can be built.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, so I approach each session with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for your unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gia Stark

Gia Stark

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


Thank you for reading this. Having a background in grassroots and non-profit work as well as teaching, I am fiercely passionate about equity, social justice and liberation for all people. The therapeutic relationship is unique and radical --- your words have exquisite power and we get to think together about what they mean.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amy Walter Sparks

Dr. Amy Walter Sparks

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate clinical psychologist that is committed to walking beside you and guiding you on a journey to mental well being and self growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack Brennan

Jack Brennan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“My practice and approach is informed by extensive training in psychoanalysis and experience in humanistic and existential therapies in community mental health settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kimberly Bowen

Kimberly Bowen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and engaging. I value honesty and open communication, but more importantly, I value creating a safe place for my client's to feel heard...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joncannon Eiden

Joncannon Eiden

Therapist

Virtual • Vista, CA


“My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robyn Roberts

Robyn Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I especially enjoy working with queer clients and people of color who've had to fight for their safety, voice, or belonging.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Moreno

Rebecca Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to help you feel empowered and hopeful, while providing you the tools you need to navigate through your hardships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cynthia Siadat

Cynthia Siadat

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting adults who care for their loved ones, particularly those struggling with grief, stress, and navigating the complexities of conflicting cultural expectations.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Lisman

Ryan Lisman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burbank, CA


“I employ a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and tailored to your individual therapeutic needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Helen Mettu

Helen Mettu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“Every session is patient-centered and specific so as to create a warm and relaxing environment for my patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chanelle Haywood

Chanelle Haywood

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I care deeply about helping people understand themselves more clearly and feel more grounded in who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Sunie Lopez

Gina Sunie Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapists and clients are partners in the therapeutic process, and that a client centered approach is best for promoting growth and wellbeing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Genean Jeffery-Johnson

Genean Jeffery-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I help you slow down enough to notice what's actually happening in your body in the moment things get hard, not just the words being said.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ruben Martinez

Ruben Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend compassion with directness, reflection with practical tools, and evidence-based care with respect for your strengths, pace, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brittaney Latta

Brittaney Latta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use techniques from several practices such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Bowen family systems, person-centered, solution-focused, and Gottman in order to better help you to reach your goals in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Webb Almanza

Brianna Webb Almanza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alamo, CA


“My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in reverence for you and the power of your story. We'll utilize curiosity, practical suggestions, and fearless self-awareness to build self-attunement and tangible change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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