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LGBT therapists in Fremont, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fremont, CA

Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy in Fremont? Headway offers flexible in-person and virtual sessions with open-minded providers experienced in gender and sexual identity support. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Rachel Haynes

Rachel Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hayward, CA


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I strive to see the world through your perspective while helping you move toward the person you want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Wajeeha Khan

Wajeeha Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“Healing begins with empathy. At Well Mind Therapy, we embrace your journey with compassion, creating a safe space where you feel truly seen and supported as you grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andres Gonzalez

Andres Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Jose, CA


“I believe therapy can be a space not only for symptom relief, but also for developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Serenity Serseción

Dr. Serenity Serseción

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Jose, CA


“They also utilize geek culture and metaphors to assist in reducing symptoms and helping clients to process various life situations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela White Esau

Angela White Esau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Santa Clara, CA


“I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Black

Elizabeth Black

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Danville, CA


“Understanding that past experiences can profoundly impact current struggles and hinder personal growth, Elizabeth's therapeutic approach is rooted in individuality, integrating somatic and person-centered techniques to create a safe therapeutic...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Arianna Mendiola

Arianna Mendiola

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Danville, CA


“Known for her warm demeanor, empathy, and ability to connect with clients of all ages, Arianna empowers clients to develop essential coping skills and build resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Mullane

Jennifer Mullane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Alameda, CA


“I believe the best therapeutic relationships are built on genuine connection, trust, and the freedom to be fully yourself without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Brianna Webb Almanza

Brianna Webb Almanza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • 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
Samantha Weiss

Samantha Weiss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Alamo, CA


“As a Certified UC Berkeley Sleep Therapist, I can actively work with you to rewire your sleep patterns and tackle the trauma or stress keeping you awake.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Shannon Geenty

Shannon Geenty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Orinda, CA


“My approach is warm, empathetic, and down to earth. In our work together, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jen Breunig

Jen Breunig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I know that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that step feel met with warmth, understanding, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Josie Valderrama

Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the real work happens in the thirteen days between appointments, when learning is practiced in your real world!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I help my clients feel worthy of turning their big loving hearts toward themselves so they can feel more agency and alignment in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Eisenstat

Miriam Eisenstat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe people have an innate capacity to heal and reclaim pleasure, connection and power in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Albany, CA


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Genean Jeffery-Johnson

Genean Jeffery-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • 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
Brittnee Berry

Brittnee Berry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Benicia, CA


“I bring a direct yet compassionate approach to our sessions, creating a casual and conversational atmosphere where we work together to achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Johnny Brown

Johnny Brown

Therapist

In-person • 21 mi away • Los Gatos, CA


“My approach is to help you identify what are the thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from living your best life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Daniel Christopher Dailey

Daniel Christopher Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“In sessions, I combine emotional insight with practical skill-building so therapy feels both supportive and useful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Belinda Rubalcava

Belinda Rubalcava

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Watsonville, CA


I bring more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I received my Master of Social Welfare from UCLA, and my work in group homes, schools, and community-based nonprofits has shaped my understanding of how emotional, academic, cultural, and environmental factors influence well-being.

I specialize in working with Latino and bilingual families, and I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Diaz

Claudia Diaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manteca, CA


“My approach to therapy is to spend some time in discovering why the client is feeling unhappy, anxious or having relational issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Teryn Leaper

Teryn Leaper

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Throughout that time I've been through many different transitions. From schools, jobs, culture shocks, and different phases of life, I've had to learn to adapt as effectively as possible.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“Many of my clients are high-achieving teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or patterns around alcohol or substance use.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
DeeDee Chukuka

DeeDee Chukuka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Bernardino, CA


“I am passionate about building therapeutic relationships, promoting recovery, preventing suicide, and empowering patients through education and support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexis Nicodemus

Alexis Nicodemus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is to assist individuals in the ways they most need in order to find joy, hope, and purpose along the path to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deborah Ebrahemi

Deborah Ebrahemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adolescents, families, young adults, postpartum parents and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, school stressors, parenting stressors, life transitions, postpartum, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kaylyn Gatto

Dr. Kaylyn Gatto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a space where clients feel safe showing up exactly as they are while also feeling supported to grow and make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Tanaka

Sarah Tanaka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I place a strong value on holding a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to move towards your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a LGBTQIA Therapist in Fremont, CA

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Fremont starts with identifying care that affirms your identity and matches what you want support with. You may be looking for help with gender identity, sexual identity, coming out, relationship concerns, family stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare therapists, look for bios that mention LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, affirmative therapy, gender-diverse experience, or training related to transgender and gender-expansive care. The right fit should reflect both clinical training and a clear commitment to respectful, identity-affirming care.

Fremont has a range of mental health care options, though LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists may be fewer than general therapists in some local areas. Virtual appointments can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still keeping care accessible from home. As you narrow your search, consider whether the therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading each profile can help you see whether a therapist explicitly works with LGBTQIA+ communities and how they describe their style, specialties, and session approach.

Therapy in Fremont can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+ therapists in Fremont who match your preferences and offer upfront cost estimates after you enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific area and plan. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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