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LGBT therapists in Anaheim, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Anaheim, CA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Anaheim with over 2,472 affirming, open-minded therapists who understand your unique experiences and identity. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers specializing in gender and sexual identity support, with many offering free consultations and flexible scheduling to fit your life.

Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Roxborough

Danielle Roxborough

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


Hi, I’m Danielle Roxborough, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Love is a Verb Counseling. I work with couples and individuals through a trauma-informed, relational lens because I believe relationships are where we experience both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. My work integrates the Gottman Method, attachment-based therapy, EFT and DBT skills, and I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and partnerships. I’m also a certified Fair Play Method facilitator, helping couples build more balanced, collaborative partnerships at home.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Thomas Gigliotti

Thomas Gigliotti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Hoxby

Derek Hoxby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ligia Orellana

Ligia Orellana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm a first-generation Guatemalan-American, cis-gendered Latinx Therapist in Los Angeles and Torrance, California.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Michelle Vogel

Michelle Vogel

Therapist

In-person • 25 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I enjoy it when clients say, "I've never thought of it that way". Clients can expect to find a more precise and simpler understanding of themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yalina Palomino

Yalina Palomino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My goal is not just to help you manage symptoms but to empower you with tools to thrive in your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Ong

Joshua Ong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe mental health care requires a multifaceted and holistic approach to treatment, addressing various aspects of an individual's life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Charles Bewley

Charles Bewley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Bernstein

Hannah Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Sheida Francis

Dr. Sheida Francis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ami Gonzalez

Ami Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“Working therapeutically with teenagers, young adults and their families for over a decade has been motivating.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melissa Bagwell

Dr. Melissa Bagwell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Apple Valley, CA


“Clients often describe my style as warm, supportive, and infused with humor, which helps create a safe space for exploration and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Diana (Didi) Orozco

Diana (Didi) Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a safe enough space where you can show up exactly as you are—tears, laughter, uncertainty, and all.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Parker

Haley Parker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative healing process. My hope is to empower the individuals I work with to seek clarity and guidance on different strategies to alleviate any existing distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Bahy

Michelle Bahy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our relationship will be a process in which you will learn to identify patterns and gently redirect your behavior and attitudes to make healthy choices conducive to a happy life journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kory Doyle

Kory Doyle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My specialty is working with LGBT+ adults and couples. Issues I have worked with in the past include same-sex couples' dynamics, self-acceptance, the coming-out process, and gender transition.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arezoo Masjedi Esfahani

Arezoo Masjedi Esfahani

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I value the complexity of people's unique backgrounds and goals, and use these to develope individulized treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Yadira Nieto

Yadira Nieto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and supportive. I see therapy as a partnership where you can show up as yourself and feel truly heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Conrad Larkin

Conrad Larkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


“During my more than 30 years as a therapist I have found that once an unworkable pattern is revealed and the emotions connected to that are expressed, your authentic self is more available.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher Kincheloe

Christopher Kincheloe

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I use approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help you better understand yourself and build tools that actually work in real life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Priscilla Conkrite

Priscilla Conkrite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach in therapy is client-centered and holistic, to help you identify your strengths and develop new skills and interventions to improve the quality of your daily living.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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
Carla Guillaume

Carla Guillaume

Therapist

Virtual • California


There is something different about talking to someone who actually understands your world. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with identity and how they see themselves, and I offer sessions in both English and Haitian Creole. I bring particular care to clients from Haitian and Caribbean backgrounds and to women navigating the emotional weight of motherhood, loss, and everything in between. With more than 15 years of experience, I have seen what becomes possible when people feel genuinely seen and free to show up exactly as they are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Anaheim, CA

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Anaheim starts with identifying someone who offers identity-affirming care and has experience with the concerns you want to address. This may include gender identity, sexual orientation, family dynamics, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for bios that name LGBTQIA+ populations directly or reference affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or other relevant background. Finding an affirming therapist matters beyond clinical training alone, since fit can shape how comfortable the care process feels from the first conversation.

In a mid-sized city like Anaheim, you may find a range of local therapists, while more specialized LGBTQIA+ experience can vary by neighborhood, schedule, and appointment format. Virtual therapy can expand your options beyond nearby offices while keeping in-person care available if you prefer a local setting. To narrow your search, compare appointment availability, therapeutic approach, therapist background, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist profiles before booking can help you see how they describe their work with LGBTQIA+ people, their communication style, and what a first session may involve.

Therapy in Anaheim can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+ therapists who are accepting new patients, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person appointments. You can browse therapists, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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