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LGBT therapists in Mission Viejo, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Mission Viejo, CA

LGBTQIA+ individuals deserve providers who get it. Headway offers a diverse network of 2,476 licensed providers across California ready to support your mental health journey with affirming, judgment-free care—available both virtually and in-person.

Angelita Cortez

Angelita Cortez

Therapist

Virtual • California


My background ranges from offering mental health and art therapy services to individuals experiencing anxiety, stress related to life transitions, grief and loss as well as trauma recovery. I completed my dual Masters Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling at Southwestern College in New Mexico. I'm a Licensed Therapist in CA and enjoy supporting people create a life worth living.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lotan Lunski

Dr. Lotan Lunski

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and identity-related concerns, including work with the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Robin Austin

Robin Austin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach involves building on your strengths as an individual, and using your personal values as a guide to create a fulfilling and authentic life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rio Bauce

Rio Bauce

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy, and I specialize in supporting those with HIV-related issues, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, and identity-related challenges, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Spencer MacDonald

Spencer MacDonald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm Spencer, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in men's issues, teens, couples and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ashley Rafal

Ashley Rafal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where growth is possible and progress is meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jillian Ziesmer

Jillian Ziesmer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients find a deeper understanding of themselves, cultivate personal growth, and improve their relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Mazyar Karandish

Dr. Mazyar Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual • Guerneville, CA


“My approach is flexible, client centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions at every point of the journey towards healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gabriel Ramirez Penaranda

Gabriel Ramirez Penaranda

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 year experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting individuals who are committed to their emotional healing. I have experience in working with age groups ranging from children to adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and those who seek to live their best lives. In order to support the individuals I work with, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based, and Person-Centered approaches.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Ifemazi

Emmanuel Ifemazi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health care should be respectful, non-judgmental, and empowering, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suraya Keating

Suraya Keating

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her approach is warm, deeply attuned, and experiential. Clients often come to Suraya when they feel stuck in patterns of fear, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Quynh Anh Nguyen

Christine Quynh Anh Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in learning and growing alongside my clients; your therapist can only take you as far as they've gone themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Roberts

Jennifer Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping my clients find more congruency and peace in their lives. People often believe that their feelings of anxiety and depression are their individual problem or failure, but very often these feelings are just a normal response to a challenging world. They come to their first session worried that they are crazy or deficient in some way, but they’re not. You don’t have to feel this way. I can help you develop understandings about how you are responding to your world, how you are making meaning of your life and how those meanings might be causing you to feel anxious, sad, hopeless, and frustrated. I have decades of experience helping people create lives that feel safe, meaningful, and more joyfully aligned with who they are and what they want.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jaha Higgs

Jaha Higgs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hold a safe space for you to feel seen, understood, respected, supported, partnered with, and empowered across the intersections of your identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Wenzler

Michelle Wenzler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I spent 15 years on an inpatient psychiatric unit supporting individuals through acute crisis and complex diagnosis.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Walston

Gregory Walston

Therapist

Virtual • Burbank, CA


“I want to hear how you view the world, find ways to resolve what does not work, and support your strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Suse Simoes Argollo

Suse Simoes Argollo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe there's nothing more powerful and healing than being seen, heard, and understood by another human being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Mullane

Jennifer Mullane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Rachel Kravitz

Rachel Kravitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and actively involved in the process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Tiller

Adrian Tiller

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Rosa, CA


“Treatment includes helping you see how anxious thoughts lead to anxious feelings--and physical symptoms. Using mindfulness, I help clients increase awareness of their worried or anxious thoughts.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Uzoma Obi

Uzoma Obi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am compassionate and empathic in my interaction with my clients and I try to create a safe and supportive environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Misirli

Jennifer Misirli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, honest, and supportive, and I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Justen Vernon

Justen Vernon

Therapist

Virtual • California


I AM EMDR TRAINED AND ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 9-4, 6-8 MON - THU. CONTACT ME TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

Justen Vernon is a dedicated Individual and Family Therapist with a diverse background in various therapeutic settings. Justen has had the privilege of providing therapy to MediCal clients, contributing to outreach programs for underserved populations, and collaborating on partnerships for mental health game development.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Heaven Clayton-Cisse

Heaven Clayton-Cisse

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Heaven Cisse and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have provided therapy for 9 years.


I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges such as work related stress, relationship issues, parenting, as well as symptoms related to depression, anxiety, postpartum, unresolved trauma, grief and loss.


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicholas Prelesnik

Nicholas Prelesnik

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“I've been told by clients that they appreciate my no-nonsense approach and calling out unhealthy behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Taeko Bufford

Taeko Bufford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my treatment...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Cristina Hernandez

Cristina Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual, trauma-specialized therapist who has worked primarily with BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ community members, immigrants, asylum seekers and those navigating grief/loss.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jorge Martin

Jorge Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in California. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I primarily use experiential therapy modalities (Internal Family Systems, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, etc.) that focus on deeper work to address the root causes of clients' struggles. I help people gain more clarity and confidence and feel more peaceful and balanced inside.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Jimenez-Munoz

Danielle Jimenez-Munoz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am BIPOC therapist merging my life experience, identity, and clinical knowledge to help my client's deepen their sense of self, heal from childhood trauma, and find their voice to live an authentic life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sharon Hernandez

Sharon Hernandez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate environment where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christopher Schell

Christopher Schell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adult individuals who are ready to gain insight into their struggles and cultivate the confidence to create fulfilling, authentic lives through healthier relationships—with themselves and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Rodriguez

Kimberly Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first-generation Salvadoran American therapist, and I bring my whole self into this work—my cultural roots, my values, and a deep respect for the strength passed down through our ancestors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jocelyn Martinez

Jocelyn Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Justin Sundgot-Smith

Justin Sundgot-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Goleta, CA


“I use an eclectic mix of different therapeutic styles, but I am namely oriented towards acceptance based approaches which incorporate mindful based somatic awareness, values alignment, and compassion focused.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Waszczuk-Howlin

Diana Waszczuk-Howlin

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that every person has an innate capacity for healing and I am interested in helping people discover theirs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aspen Kling

Aspen Kling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach blends practical, evidence-based tools with space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what's going on beneath the surface.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
London Jessica Laed

London Jessica Laed

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach trained in cutting-edge, transformational approaches that accelerate healing and integration compared to traditional psychotherapy. I’ve been featured as an expert Life and Relationship Coach on BRAVO TV, and all of my client reviews on Yelp and Google are 5 stars.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Rosas

John Rosas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, direct, and solution focused. I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Labiba Radwan

Labiba Radwan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is centered on promoting wellness and helping clients build new patterns of thought and action that lead to healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Edwards

Christina Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my experience working at a DBT clinic, I have facilitated skills training groups and worked with many clients struggling with emotion regulation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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