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LGBT therapists in Redondo Beach, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Redondo Beach, CA

LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in Redondo Beach starts with Headway. Our warm, solution-oriented providers create safe spaces for exploring identity, relationships, and personal growth. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and potential savings up to 75%, quality mental health care is accessible and affordable.

Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Contreras

Jessica Contreras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • 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
Veronica Williams

Veronica Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • 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

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Zora Speert Dieterich

Zora Speert Dieterich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Rosa Catalina Jaramillo

Rosa Catalina Jaramillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My style is warm, curious, and empowering. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and somatic approaches to support both your thoughts and your body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Pamela Clardy

Pamela Clardy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


Hello, my name is Pam! I have been a therapist for over 18 years, specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression. I have had a successful private practice for the past 12 working in-person and virtually. Prior to private practice, I worked primarily in community mental health and was a Clinical Supervisor for two years before moving to private practice full-time.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie McElwee

Carrie McElwee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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 • 12 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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Stacy Hajarian

Stacy Hajarian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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

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Kelly Van Amberg

Kelly Van Amberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Hyatt

Jessica Hyatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Stara Shakti

Stara Shakti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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

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Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Dr. Sheida Francis

Dr. Sheida Francis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack Brennan

Jack Brennan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Scarlett Quenette

Scarlett Quenette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Angele Caron

Angele Caron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Stuart Riskin

Stuart Riskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Maureen McGlynn

Maureen McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Godlove

Lauren Godlove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to lead with curiosity, compassion and openness, guiding and supporting you through the terrain of your own unique path in a way that honors all parts of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jennyta Sang

Jennyta Sang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Alexander Lewin

Alexander Lewin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Jhoana Sarabia Maldonado

Jhoana Sarabia Maldonado

Therapist

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


“I will be there to listen, make you feel heard, challenge you when needed, as well as be direct and respectful of your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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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Catalaine Knell

Catalaine Knell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I am a LCSW with experience working with individuals, couples and families, in a variety of clinical settings including the film & TV industry, Hollywood community MH, LA LBGTQ Center, and Braille Institute. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, family and work relational issues, disabilities, as well as, grief and loss. I work with all ages and many cultures.

MSW at CSULA. I spent many years living in France; teaching at universities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Jonathan Vela

Jonathan Vela

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Richard Gadue

Richard Gadue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I have had the privilege of doing this work for more than 30 years, learning along the way and stopping only to learn more.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Casey Penn

Casey Penn

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is warm and collaborative, offering practical tools for day-to-day life while also exploring deeper things.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allan Sadac

Allan Sadac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“From our work, I hope you leave every session with more clarity and direction about the changes you can influence and bring you closer to the life you are wanting.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Ryan

Rachel Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in using scientifically proven approaches such as EMDR (trauma therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and CBT...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • 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
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and love this work. I came to therapy through an unconventional path — nearly a decade in film and photography, work as a youth counselor, and service in the military — all of which deeply shaped how I understand people and their stories.

I earned my master's degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on psychodynamic and depth-oriented approaches. My thesis centered on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a specialty I've continued developing through advanced trainings I've completed.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents & families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular love for working with creative professionals, veterans and young adults. I'm LGBTQ+ affirmative and love working with folks from the queer community.

My practice spans traditional talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — including psychedelic integration support for those processing experiences outside of our work together. I see clients in person in Atwater Village in Northeast LA, and virtually throughout California.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea A. Jones

Andrea A. Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“Since 2005, I have worked directly with clients to support recovery from trauma, adjust to major life changes, manage mood dysregulation, stabilize activities of daily living, and implement healthy coping skills.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julie Goode

Dr. Julie Goode

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


Since 2010, I have worked with children to older adults from many different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles and careers. Before dedicating my life to psychology, I worked in medicine and multiple other professions. Along with my California Doctoral education, I was also educated in England, Austria, France, Switzerland and New Zealand. I am originally from Wisconsin.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anthony Boyd

Anthony Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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