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LGBT therapists in La Mesa, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA

Find affirming mental health support in La Mesa with 2,307 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental healthcare. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers who create safe, welcoming spaces for your journey. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who understand your unique experiences and needs.

Kathi Delarosa

Kathi Delarosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a person-centered therapist who creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where you are seen and heard. Together we will build practical coping skills and explore your values and strengths so you can navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Kim

Jessica Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Jacey Milliner

Jacey Milliner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I especially enjoy working with BIPOC and queer people navigating identity, relationships, or life's in-between/messy phases.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Esther Torres

Esther Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in providing treatment to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, trauma and/or life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Gonzalez

Jennifer Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I specialize in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and relationship challenges, using evidence-based, results-driven methods.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Valerie Harris-Reamer

Valerie Harris-Reamer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sessions will provide you with a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings in which you'll be able to gain clarity and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Calix Vu-Bui

Calix Vu-Bui

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My patients would describe me as warm, relatable, down to earth, and a therapist who is actively engaged in session with a no-nonsense kind of approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marina Sabia

Marina Sabia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide clients with a safe and supportive space where they feel comfortable sharing their challenges and personal experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yen Man

Yen Man

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is an intentional, aligned connection. I'm here to truly listen, support you, and provide a safe space where you feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jose Medina

Jose Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have ten years of clinical experience treating post traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I also specialize in LBGTQ+ issues, issues of identity, and navigating major life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Hillhouse

Kristina Hillhouse

Therapist

Virtual • San Mateo, CA


Kristina Hillhouse, a licensed clinical social worker, provides outpatient mental health counseling services in California. With an understanding and focus on CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, client-centered, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and more, with an emphasis on aiding individuals in their healing journey. I prioritize the clients' mental health support and strive to offer exceptional care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sofia Alonso Baez

Sofia Alonso Baez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both professionalism and authenticity to my work and feel deeply honored to walk alongside clients through periods of transition, healing, and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, 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
Heather Salazar

Heather Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My approach to therapy is engaging, thought-provoking, and incorporates humor to build rapport with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine De La Torre

Jasmine De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy is a journey, one in which the client is the navigating driver. As a Licensed marriage and family therapist, I take the passenger seat and support my clients in the direction they chose to go with in their therapeutic journey. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of my clients, drawing on empathy, respect, and transparency to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sybil Stafford

Dr. Sybil Stafford

Therapist

Virtual • Stockton, CA


“I've worked with at risk populations who seem to be misunderstood whether you're a victim of crime or a veteran coping with PTSD.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Miranda

Jacqueline Miranda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've built my practice around creating a space where people feel genuinely heard — whether you're navigating a difficult season of life, working through early childhood trauma, or just trying to feel more like yourself again.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Veronica Williams

Veronica Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“I provide a safe, validating space where you are truly heard. My collaborative approach blends person centered and emotionally focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, 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
Maximiliano Cabellos

Maximiliano Cabellos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


Hi

My name is Maximiliano Cabellos, LMFT


I am here to support you in addressing your needs and help you discover an appropriate and healthy approach. My goal is to assist you in getting to the root of challenges and overcoming them to live a more fulfilled life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Emeka

Mark Emeka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Living with cerebral palsy has shaped my understanding of resilience, adaptation, and navigating systems of difference.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachael Slap

Rachael Slap

Therapist

Virtual • California


Do you feel like something is wrong with you? Do you wish it would all just stop and go away? Is your child acting out and you don't know why or what to do? If you have had any of these thoughts, then you're in the right place! My practice is based around what happened to us, not what is wrong with us. I am here to support & guide you in processing thoughts and feelings, reflect on experiences, learn new coping skills, and figure out next steps. I will listen, teach, brainstorm, guide and help you build tools to meet your goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Vanessa Abernathy

Dr. Vanessa Abernathy

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I work best with clients who are ready for honest, collaborative therapy—people who have tried on their own and now want support making meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Holt Kimbell

Cassandra Holt Kimbell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a human first, just like you. I will never promise that I have all the answers, but I will promise to walk with you through anything you need help walking through.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shayne Kelley

Shayne Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
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 9 insurance carriers
Hannah Weigel

Hannah Weigel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative stance, allowing clients to create their own goals and feel as though they are in control of their own therapeutic journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


To simplify scheduling, book consultations through my website, not Headway: AaronMartinTherapy.com

As a mixed-race, Queer therapist, I support other LGBTQ folks, providing a safe space to simply be. I believe our varying identities impact the way the world interacts with us, and how our mental health symptoms present. I view my therapeutic role as balancing support and action to nudge you into new patterns that better support you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meagan Wills

Meagan Wills

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, empowering, and practical, giving you tools to cope, while honoring your values and perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vito Pelikan

Vito Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is strength-based it's core, rooted in humanistic, person-centered models, and is trauma-informed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Bilingual/Bicultural Latiné LCSW with over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arianna Penalba

Arianna Penalba

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a counselor, I would describe myself as an eclectic therapist, and I use a variety of theoretical approaches in my work, depending on my specific client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Zatyko

Jill Zatyko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Nichole-Danielle Visnick

Nichole-Danielle Visnick

Therapist

Virtual • California


I love helping people heal through insight, humor, and giving them a place to feel heard. Everyone needs help sometimes, and having a a guide with abilities directed towards healing mental and emotional wounds means you will walk away with tools to last a lifetime. I am always learning new skills to aid more people. We will get through this together!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helene Farr

Helene Farr

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring a calm, thoughtful presence, along with life experience, openness, and a non-judgmental approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anjana Kathuria

Anjana Kathuria

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California since 2008. My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each client’s unique life story.

I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, health issues, and interpersonal relationship challenges, trauma, grief, aging, and end-of-life concerns. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with their strengths while moving toward greater clarity, healing, and emotional balance.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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