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LGBT therapists in Calabasas, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Calabasas, CA

Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Calabasas with affirming mental health providers who understand identity, relationships, and life transitions. Our network of 2,647 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many available as soon as next day. Most clients save 75% on care through insurance, with some paying $0 per session.

Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fullerton, CA


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ruth Robles

Ruth Robles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendora, CA


“I integrate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation techniques...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terri Williams

Terri Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“My therapy approach is collaborative and strength-based. Therapy doesn't have to be all heavy lifting—there can be room for lightness, too.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sandra Castillo

Sandra Castillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I believe that mental wellness is the foundation for a fulfilling life, yet I know that reaching out for help is often the hardest step.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chelsea Sutter

Chelsea Sutter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


I specialize in working with adults experiencing burnout, chronic stress/anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence. As a neurodivergent therapist who has navigated my own experiences with burnout, I understand how exhausting it can be to constantly feel "on" for everyone else. I’m especially passionate about supporting helping professionals, caregivers, and high-achieving folks who spend so much energy caring for others that they forget to care for themselves. I also bring my full personality into the therapy room (including humor, authenticity, and the occasional slightly twisted joke) when the moment calls for it.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Thurman

Veronica Thurman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Costa Mesa, CA


I have supported clients with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, personality disorders and trauma. I completed my M.A. in psycholoy in 2018 and since then I have worked in both private practice and school settings. I am also trained in EMDR. I use an eclectic approach to therapy that I tailor to meet the needs of each client.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eve Lievonen

Eve Lievonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Niguel, CA


“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Airth

Rachel Airth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe therapy is less about "fixing" what's wrong with you and more about becoming curious about the patterns, experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped who you are...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Yemmy Taylor

Dr. Yemmy Taylor

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Merle Yost

Merle Yost

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a survivor of emotional, sexual, and physical abuse... Through the intervention of close friends, I was encouraged to see a psychotherapist, and she changed my life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dian Grier

Dian Grier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is very collaborative, and I use some humor as I laugh at my own flaws. I think it helps everyone to accept flaws and learn to love themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Zamora

Jessica Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults as they work through life's challenges. I am client-centered with a trauma-informed lens, often leaving clients feeling heard, validated, and empowered to continue reaching their goals.

As someone who has worked as a clinician embedded in a law enforcement agency, I am acutely aware of the realities of first responders and the impact the work can have on the individual and their relationships.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Candice Hershman

Dr. Candice Hershman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help people understand their experience so they feel less alone or ashamed, and that I offer experiences and skills that work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Cherisse Hunter-Southern

Dr. Cherisse Hunter-Southern

Therapist

Virtual • Riverside, CA


I am a person centered with a passion to be of service. Very creative in curating treatment plans designed with you in mind. Solution focused on healing with diverse modalities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Clayton

Candice Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • California


My professional and confidential counseling service offers an opportunity for you to reach your goals and the best version of yourself without leaving the comfort of your home with telemental health counseling. Individuals and Couples can participate in a counseling service that is tailored to meet your individualized needs. I am here to listen, support, encourage, guide and coach. I partner with you to create an effective plan that best fits your needs at a pace that is comfortable for you.

I am Candice Clayton of Clayton Counseling Services and I started out in this field with the purpose of educating people on mental health and providing children, adults and families with the services they need to manage their mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I obtained my masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have been providing counseling for over 15 years in various settings with dynamically different clients. My clinical counseling experience includes working within a variety of different areas with children, adults and couples in both residential and outpatient settings. I have worked with emotionally disturbed youth, survivors of child/teen sex trafficking, individuals struggling with gender and sexual identity, couples struggling through communication, infidelity and co-parenting and many other people that were at various phases of life and benefited from some counseling support. I consider my experience extensive and am sure that I can support you through your journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Marin County, California. My education and training have been centered on being trauma-informed and working with individuals, couples, and families.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Angela Phillips-McCord

Angela Phillips-McCord

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Juan Capistrano, CA


Hi, I’m Angela Phillips, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Lotus Healing and Wellness. I help teens and adults navigate trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions through trauma-informed, inclusive, and affirming therapy, with a special commitment to supporting women and the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live as their truest, most authentic self. I also believe we all have the capacity to transform our lives, though sometimes we need support, guidance, and a safe space to begin that process. I know what it feels like to believe you have to hide parts of yourself or become someone else in order to be loved or accepted, and that understanding deeply shapes the way I show up as a therapist.

My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, heal the patterns and survival strategies that no longer serve you, and create a life that feels more authentic, grounded, and emotionally fulfilling.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Rudy Loera

Rudy Loera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanne Howe

Joanne Howe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is, above all, a partnership. I believe you are the expert on your own life...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Jean Douglass

Barbara Jean Douglass

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD with 25 years experience working with adults, children and youth. My goal is to help you in your path towards feeling better, and experiencing an improved sense of confidence, self-esteem and functioning in your life. My specialties include adoption issues, LGBTQ issues and women's issues. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, elderly issues, disability, and stress reduction.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Candice Campbell

Candice Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, collaborative and balanced approach using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients embrace their authentic selves and improve their quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennie Beltz

Jennie Beltz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in many advanced somatic and body-oriented therapeutic techniques... to help people overcome their life struggles with the most evidence of long-lasting success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Chaney-Gay

Mark Chaney-Gay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the strengths perspective. I work with individuals and couples facing disability, life stress, LGBTQ issues, depression and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rhamell Stevenson

Rhamell Stevenson

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“I show up as a real, engaged therapist who is focused on helping you understand what's happening beneath the surface — not just talk about it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathy Buratti

Kathy Buratti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive, genuine space where you can be yourself no judgment, no pressure just real conversations and meaningful guidance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaleesa Banks

Jaleesa Banks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing compassionate, supportive, and individualized mental health care. I work with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related concerns, or life stressors.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Eon Iosefa

Eon Iosefa

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


I entered into this field to help individuals to learn, grow and heal at their own pace. I fundamentally believe that we are the experts of ourselves and our experiences. My role through my education, learning and experience is to support clients’ in unlocking their awareness of patterns to increase the clients’ ability to access the tools within them to facilitate their learning, growth and healing through a collaborative process.

As a Black/African American woman, I am passionate about working with people of color (especially people of color who identify as LGBTIA+) in destigmatizing mental health in our communities and identifying how systemic racism/systemic oppression affect our mental health.

My strengths as a therapist are rooted in fifteen years of experience working in the field as a mental health clinician in a variety of settings. I have supported individual’s ability to access their inherent tools to overcome struggles connected to trauma, grief & loss, depression and general anxiety. Over the course of my experience I have developed skills in providing therapy to underrepresented, underserviced families, children, individuals, and couples. I also have a wealth of experience supporting youth involved in the juvenile justice system, oppositional teens, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Carneiro

Stephanie Carneiro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use strength-based, trauma-informed and client-centered methodologies. My style is rooted in respect and cultural competence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Kimmel

Pamela Kimmel

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’ve dedicated much of my life to the mind body connection, holistic wellness and creating balance. I am fascinated by how small changes can make such a big impact on someone’s life. I work with individual clients.

Specialty 1: ADHD

  • Burnout
  • Sensitivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyper focused
  • Time blindness
  • Poor sleep habits

Specialty 2: ASD

  • Burnout
  • Social norms
  • Feeling different
  • Relationships with others
  • Advocacy or accommodations at work

Specialty 3: Anxiety

  • Difficulty regulating or keeping a schedule
  • Overwhelmed
  • Fear of judgement
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Physical health issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tracy Toussaint

Tracy Toussaint

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a whole-person, evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, I consider how mental health may interact with sleep, stress, physical health, lifestyle, medications, hormonal changes, and life...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct, warm, and curious. I believe good sex therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who's genuinely on your side, not an interrogation or a lecture.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aliso Viejo, CA


“Ilana has three decades of experience working with people with catastrophic, chronic illness and loss, trauma, depression/anxiety as well as ADD/Autism.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rocio Luna

Rocio Luna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work primarily with individuals and couples, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elliana Wolnisty

Elliana Wolnisty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For the last 5 years I've specialized in supporting people of all ages and identities through recovering from trauma - from single incidents to complex and lifelong harm.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Calabasas, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Calabasas, CA
There are over 44 therapists in Calabasas, CA accepting new patients.
44+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Relationship issues
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 48%Cigna
  • 45%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 2%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 52%Man
  • 43%Woman
  • 5%Non-binary
License types
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  • 59%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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