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LGBT therapists in San Rafael, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in San Rafael, CA

Find compassionate mental health support in San Rafael tailored to LGBTQIA+ experiences through Headway's network of 2,469 providers. Sessions are flexible, accepting 70+ insurance plans nationally, helping you focus on your wellbeing while we handle the costs.

Kayla Hunter

Kayla Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Mahoney

Christopher Mahoney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian Abell

Brian Abell

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“You will take away a variety of insights and skills that will allow you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the symptoms or struggles you have sought therapy for.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Craig Parton

Craig Parton

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“You can expect me to be kind, clear and honest in my approach. I will ask a lot of questions to help you examine your underlying beliefs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lori Espinosa

Lori Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Licensed Clinician and Suicide Loss Survivor I bring compassion, empathy, and a goal to partner with my clients on their journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ben Quan

Ben Quan

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with almost 10 years experience providing individual therapy. I am a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, and specialize in EMDR therapy and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. I am a big advocate for taking care of our mental health, and I am so glad you are here because that usually means you are thinking about taking care of yours too!

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Corrine Thomas

Corrine Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and the thought patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Since 2003, I’ve used CBT informed, trauma informed, and solution focused techniques to help clients understand cognitive distortions, reframe challenges, and build practical tools for lasting change. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and centered on your goals, strengths, and the skills you already have.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Naves

George Naves

Therapist

Virtual • Glendale, CA


Hi, I’m George. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families. I bring a diverse background and wide range of interests to my work as a mental health therapist. I have experience working with groups, couples, families, and individuals of all ages. Some of my major areas of focus include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, gender identity concerns, and LGBTQ issues. Other areas include panic disorders, anger management, divorce, and blended families.

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University Northridge and a Master of Science degree from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William Jacob Kavanaugh

William Jacob Kavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My presence is warm and grounded, and my approach focuses on helping you make sense of your feelings and create a life that you feel good about.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julissa Miro Quesada

Julissa Miro Quesada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I deeply value cultural context and our innate need for human connection, authenticity, and belonging.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Perez

Jacqueline Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I love working with the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities which has influenced my passion for offering an affirming and safe space in session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Yoo

Ashley Yoo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a non-judgmental space for all of my clients to openly share and comfortably process their thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jarah Trenier

Jarah Trenier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Porter Ranch, CA


“I believe healing happens in connection—when we feel safe enough to explore what we've had to keep hidden.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Richard Samedra

Richard Samedra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in providing compassionate, patient-centered care and am committed to helping clients achieve their personal and mental health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sean O'Hara

Dr. Sean O'Hara

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to psychotherapy is always client centered with an emphasis on the clients focus and areas they wish to address.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sean Smith

Sean Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a relational approach to therapy, meaning our relationship is the most important ingredient for success.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helene Farr

Helene Farr

Psychologist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“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
Amanda Prince

Amanda Prince

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and LMFT license.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lina Toyos

Lina Toyos

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Lina, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing and growth. With a diverse background in hospital social work, outpatient mental health services, and inpatient psychiatric care, I have gained invaluable experience and insights that enable me to support a wide range of clients facing emotional and mental health challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Marci Kyle

Dr. Marci Kyle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in focusing on client's strengths rather than pathology and guiding clients to create the right condition for themselves to reach their goals...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
James Watson

James Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns that insight alone hasn't changed. Specializing in anxiety, depression, gender affirming care, and Veteran care, I will provide a focused, grounded, and effective approach to therapy. My practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is centered on helping clients clarify what is maintaining their difficulties and develop practical and sustainable ways of shifting them.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eleanor Raymond

Eleanor Raymond

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi I'm Eleanor! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and New Mexico. I am passionate about empowering people to build self-trust and self-acceptance. Most of my clients come to therapy because they want to make a change or cope with a change that they did not choose.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Juliet Mulele

Juliet Mulele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


With over a decade of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental

Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity, and medication

management.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Niki Berkowitz

Niki Berkowitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She brings creativity, kindness and compassion to her work. She enjoys working with a diverse population with a wide range of challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaylee Kryzer

Kaylee Kryzer

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Barbara, CA


“Clients have noted they can tell I genuinely enjoy connecting with them, and have emphasized feeling sessions are safe, non-intimidating, accepting, and steady.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shera Daroga

Shera Daroga

Therapist

Virtual • California


I will be your biggest and loudest supporter and advocate. I use a little bit of humor, mixed in with kindness, and a whole lot of warmth to help you dig deep into your story. Together, we'll challenge the stories you tell yourself about your life, your experience, and society. I have extensive experience working with folks experiencing anxiety/depression, work burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, and folks exploring their identity (all identities are absolutely welcomed here!)

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Hayatghaib

Susan Hayatghaib

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe each of us already carries the capacity to heal, and that the right support helps us find it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Glorioso

Alyssa Glorioso

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am eclectic but will typically use a blend of psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lucas Dangler

Lucas Dangler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I value lifelong learning, openness to new experiences, curiosity about the self and the world, and working to enhance our capacity for compassion for ourselves and others, individually and collectively.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Celnar

Laura Celnar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a non-judgmental space where we embrace being imperfect and where you will feel safe and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Darwich

Sarah Darwich

Therapist

Virtual • California


I enjoy working with all age ranges, with most mental health issues. I genuinely share the experience with my client, I get in their shoes, and I feel what they feel. The beauty about therapy is knowing that you are there to actually work on yourself, no matter the process. I hope to help many become better people and create better futures for themselves.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mayra Licano

Mayra Licano

Therapist

Virtual • California


¡Hola! Finding your balance doesn't happen all at once, it happens paso a paso (step by step). As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8+ years of experience, my heart’s work has always been to provide culturally centered, evidence-based care for those navigating the complexities of early parenthood, identity transitions, anxiety, and depression.

My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative space where you feel truly heard and empowered. Together, we will work to reduce the overwhelm so you can find more balance and joy in your everyday life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anthony Gulla

Anthony Gulla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully as yourself—without judgment, pressure, or needing to have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
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
Bonni Funk

Bonni Funk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've had over 20 years experience in helping people heal from co-dependency, particularly from those with narcissistic behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alea Holman

Alea Holman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful growth begins when you can show up fully as yourself and feel supported in the process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jaime DiMeco

Jaime DiMeco

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I'm Jaime DiMeco & I'm honored that you're here. I've been a psychotherapist since 2018, & have the privilege to serve clients of all backgrounds - with a variety of therapeutic needs & goals - struggling through difficult seasons of life.

I am passionate about working with individuals to successfully heal the lasting impacts of significant trauma.

I also have extensive experience helping the LGBTQAI+ community, & their families, affirm their identity & connect positively to themselves & others.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Christopher Dailey

Daniel Christopher Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“In sessions, I combine emotional insight with practical skill-building so therapy feels both supportive and useful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ryan Tran

Dr. Ryan Tran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I pride myself in providing a safe and welcoming environment for my clients to be able to express themselves in a judgment-free zone.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joan Mendoza

Joan Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Everything you need to live the life you want is already in you ~ This is the core belief that guides my therapeutic work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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