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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 2,475 licensed providers across California ready to support your mental health journey with affirming, judgment-free care—available both virtually and in-person.

Daniel Kruse

Daniel Kruse

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marvin Cain Alexander

Dr. Marvin Cain Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I embrace a strength-based, client-centered approach to assisting clients in identifying their needs, setting goals to achieve set outcomes, and cope through the stress of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tanaya Reid

Tanaya Reid

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to create a comforting and welcoming environment where it feels safe to talk about and try difficult things.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Allison Faris

Dr. Allison Faris

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I truly appreciate the complexity that makes each of us who we are. Let's work together to get you to the person you wish to be, living the life that you imagine for yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eri Minagawa

Eri Minagawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in the connection between "Body, Mind, and Soul". I like to focus on every aspect of my clients' life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Natalie Rahe

Natalie Rahe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a partnership—where your goals guide the process, and we build tools that fit your real life, not some cookie-cutter model.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Demetrus Jones

Demetrus Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience. I provide thoughtful, personalized care for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other common mental health concerns. My approach is warm, respectful, and judgment-free — I believe real healing starts with feeling heard and understood. I work closely with each client to create a treatment plan that feels supportive, practical, and tailored to their unique needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Diana Ukpong

Dr. Diana Ukpong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My mission is to provide a holistic and personalized approach to mental health care, ensuring that every client has a unique and meaningful experience...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cindy Nguman

Cindy Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yesenia Benitez

Yesenia Benitez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is nurturing, compassionate, and strength based. I believe every person has inner strengths and resilence that can support healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shauna Rossington

Shauna Rossington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Each client has a different "recipe" for them to reach their goals and the first few sessions are about building rapport and trust so we can find the approach that is your "recipe."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Young Tae Lee

Young Tae Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“My goal is helping you gain insight, build practical skills, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Justin Matar

Justin Matar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Corona, CA


“I believe that mental health is deeply connected to overall health, and treating psychiatric conditions can positively impact all areas of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hoang Nguyen

Hoang Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want to build a safe and trusting environment where client can freely express his/her thoughts without being judged...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I take time to understand your complete story—not just your symptoms—so we can develop a treatment plan that actually works for your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and I value building therapeutic relationships with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“I specialize in medication management for adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and co-occurring substance use...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“My philosophy is built on cultivating a strong collaborative alliance where you feel safe being vulnerable, asking questions, and showing up authentically without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My treatment philosophy centers on understanding you as a complete person, not just a collection of symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Edith Quevedo

Edith Quevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, active, and entirely collaborative, meaning we work as a team to break old patterns and build lasting relief.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chioma Igwiloh

Chioma Igwiloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My style is calm, respectful, and practical, focusing on measurable progress and long-term stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Rodriguez

Alyssa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a genuine, collaborative relationship with my clients and value the courage it takes to open up.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Demetria Seawood

Demetria Seawood

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, supportive, and direct—creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, and challenged toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leah Dean

Leah Dean

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Forest, CA


“I'm continually driven by the belief that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bill Benson

Bill Benson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am direct without being harsh, compassionate without being vague, and practical without reducing therapy to bumper-sticker wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Ruiz Zuniga

Aaron Ruiz Zuniga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive history working with individuals experiencing psychotic symptoms and crisis situations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Riverside, CA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Luis Lamadrid

Luis Lamadrid

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Riverside, CA


“Carlos welcomes the opportunity to listen to you with an open mind and an open heart by offering a grounded therapeutic space to walk with you on your healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen McGlynn

Maureen McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • 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 5 insurance carriers
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Virginia Casimiro

Virginia Casimiro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jurupa Valley, CA


“I strongly believe therapy is an important relationship, in which you feel heard, understood and safe while also being open to new challenges for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Hunter

Julie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


I work with individuals of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions, or that lingering feeling that something just isn’t right. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative—I offer space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're healing from recent events or long-standing patterns,

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heidi DE Leon

Heidi DE Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Signal Hill, CA


“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“I aim to strike the balance between acceptance and change, responsiveness and structure, and the art and science of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Jessica Contreras

Jessica Contreras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to create a supportive, affirming space where you can explore challenges and work toward a more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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