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LGBT therapists in Los Alamitos, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Los Alamitos, CA

Los Alamitos residents seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health care can connect with empowering, solution-oriented providers through Headway. With providers available as soon as the next day and support for both talk therapy and medication management, quality care is within reach.

Almog Shanun

Almog Shanun

Therapist

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


  • I believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves. It is an opportunity to explore and learn about the mysteries of our inner self. When I am working with a client both of us discover a vast new world that waits to unfold. I studied at Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school dedicated to discovering the inner contents of the self and the secrets of the archetypes of our humanity. I believe in working with my clients face to face, together, by sharing a journey in order to learn about the hardships of today while gaining knowledge about past and present experiences. I believe in and encourage my client’s strength and ability to solve their own problems and become the healers of their own wounds. I work as a guide and as a fellow traveler in your journey toward self discovery. With every step we take toward discovery, I work hand in hand with my clients, letting them lead in finding the sources of their suffering and their capability to heal them. Treatment Modalities: Person Centered Therapy, Post Jungian, Family Systems, Trauma Theory, Sex Therapy, and working within the Feminine Principle. I work with LGBTQ community and with all kind of diversity. At Eye Of The Storm counseling I specialize with Adolescents, Adults, Relationships, Individuation, Immigration, Life Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Issues, Personal Growth and Development, Life Style issues, and Court referrals.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe you are the expert in your life. You have the answers. You just may need some guidance in accessing them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Michael Christian Cilnis

Michael Christian Cilnis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Irvine, CA


Therapy is serious work, but it doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Real change happens in a strong, trusting relationship where you feel safe, supported, and maybe even able to laugh along the way. I help clients struggling with self-image and self-esteem, and am especially passionate about working with people in all stages of recovery—whether newly sober or years into sobriety. Additionally, I'm EMDR trained and use this modality to guide clients in processing past traumatic experiences that negatively impact daily life. I also hold an MBA and incorporate financial psychology to explore the emotional impact of money on well-being.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Hi I'm Eric. My clients describe me as easy to talk to, open, and compassionate. I see my role as unlocking the healer within you, developing a plan for change, and transforming new insights into lasting growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jim Gordon, Ph.D.

Jim Gordon, Ph.D.

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“Wide range of approaches depending on the client's needs. I have used many types of approaches over the years.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


“I believe that life is most satisfying when the relationships we have with our 'Self,' with 'Others,' and with our 'Family' are healthy and balanced.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zora Speert Dieterich

Zora Speert Dieterich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am an interactive therapist whose practice involves a mutual cooperative approach to empower self-learning.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Kellogg

Katie Kellogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I enjoy working with creatives, the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents aged 15+, young adults, and folks who find themselves "starting over" in middle age.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Jack Brennan

Jack Brennan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • 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+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jennifer Harber

Jennifer Harber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, friendly, kind, and creative. I enjoy guiding clients to see a different perspective or unhealthy patterns in their lives by using traditional talk therapy, art, sand, or play.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Van Amberg

Kelly Van Amberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • 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, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Stacy Hajarian

Stacy Hajarian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. Because lasting change usually requires both structure and depth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Lisman

Ryan Lisman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • 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
Jessica Hyatt

Jessica Hyatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


It's hard to find non-judgmental therapy, especially when dealing with subjects that evoke shame. That's why I collaborate to create a therapy that meets you as you are. I hold an affirming space for marginalized orientations, neurotypes, and relationship styles. We can work to navigate major issues like trauma, sexuality and life changes, or an ongoing condition like depression or anxiety. I am also passionate about supporting people through their gender journeys. My therapy is not just inclusive, but is LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming. I also enjoy working with couples or relationship groups as they navigate challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Sheida Francis

Dr. Sheida Francis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I view therapy as an adventure into our inner world. Understanding the inner forces that drive our feelings is vital.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Lewin

Alexander Lewin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Charles Bewley

Charles Bewley

Therapist

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


More that fifteen years of teaching English and drama at a Los Angeles public high school taught me many things - primarily, it taught me how often people's barriers to achievement are not due to any lack of skill or ability, but rather from emotional barriers stemming from stress, adversity and trauma. So, I went back to graduate school to pursue a new career as a therapist so that I could help in a different way. My training and experience has focused on treating anxiety disorders, PTSD (including Complex-PTSD) and also couples - helping them to navigate challenges and triggers so that they can reset and reconnect.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Vela

Jonathan Vela

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I pull from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but I also lean into a humanistic style, meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.

I believe therapy should feel like a safe, judgment-free space where you can show up as you are. Whether we’re exploring your relationships, working through anxiety or depression, or identifying what really matters to you, my goal is to support your growth with curiosity, care, and clarity.

I also value realness, I’ll challenge you when it’s helpful, offer insight when you're stuck, and celebrate the progress you might overlook. You're the expert on your life; I’m here to help you reconnect with that truth and build the kind of change that lasts.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“Ilana has three decades of experience working with people with catastrophic, chronic illness and loss, trauma, depression/anxiety as well as ADD/Autism.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • 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

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Anthony Boyd

Anthony Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • 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

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Courtney Roushion

Courtney Roushion

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“My approach is therapy should be client centered and feel like a normal conversation between two people.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stuart Riskin

Stuart Riskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I bring a grounded, compassionate approach to therapy that's shaped by decades of working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and across diverse life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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

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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
Jennyta Sang

Jennyta Sang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is not just symptom management, but helping you feel supported, understood, and confident in your path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marilyn Viera

Marilyn Viera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


Hello, I have been in private practice for over 25 years with vast experiences working with all clients of all ages. I like helping with relationships, as I have been married 30years. I am open minded and easy to talk to and love emotionally intimate conversations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scarlett Quenette

Scarlett Quenette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm a nurturing and calming presence, and despite my professionalism I'm not afraid to joke and laugh with you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Owen Akenzua

Owen Akenzua

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I take a calm, down-to-earth approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused strategies to help you build insight and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stara Shakti

Stara Shakti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“HEALING of old childhood wounds, *ADULTING skills/tools, *EMOTIONAL REGULATION tips and techniques, and...*INTEGRATION of "shadow selves"”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessi York

Jessi York

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Encino, CA


I specialize in working with teens and young adults and also work with adult individuals. I work collaboratively to explore the underlying negative patterns that cause you to feel stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, therapy can be a powerful space to gain insight and feel less alone.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yisraela Ketterman

Yisraela Ketterman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“EMDR & Somatic Based therapies are evidence based treatments, which are proven to be highly effective in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angele Caron

Angele Caron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I begin with a Solution-Focused strengths-based foundation approaching sessions with a systemic point of view as I listen for incongruent language.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cheryl Moss

Cheryl Moss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 34 years of experience. I do my best to meet you "where you are" and to offer compassionate presence as you progress through your personal process of self-discovery, self-identification, and evolution.

I'm honored to be part of your journey of transformation. I approach sessions in collaboration, as you learn to free yourself from judgment, criticism, and pain; to change negative perceptions that do not serve; and to experience more ease and peace in life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Behnam Keyvan

Behnam Keyvan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dennis Goldenson

Dennis Goldenson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“I have extensive experience in client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy that is directly relevant to young adults, couples and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
George Young III

George Young III

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


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

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