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LGBT therapists in Costa Mesa, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Costa Mesa, CA
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Costa Mesa with 2,600 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity exploration, with many offering free consultations to find the right fit for your needs.
“I work with adults and specialize in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment disorders...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“As a therapist and practicing artist, I blend art therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to help you express what words cannot.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups. Areas of expertise include, out of control sexual behavior, 12-Step recovery, childhood sexual abuse, shame, body dysmorphia and gender identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I often start with Humanistic Therapy in my practice. Once sessions have started and depending on the topic I bring in other the modalities such a Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have been a therapist for more than 2 decade and am tremendously grateful to be doing something I love.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of behavioral and mental health challenges, regardless of their background.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and identity-related concerns, including work with the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“If you are seeking to explore a journey of transformation, I will provide a safe space that will guide your readiness for change through a collection of therapeutic tools and techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I view my work as a collaborative process where I join my client in defining and moving toward his or her goals and individual journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I enjoy supporting folks working through issues such as anxiety, depression, transitional phases of life, anger, grief, chronic illness, and military families/spouses.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, strength-based and rooted in the belief that you already carry the resources you need - sometimes we just need to uncover them together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a supportive, non judgmental space for you to work on reconnecting with yourself and making the changes that you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach combines evidence-based treatments with genuine empathy and respect for your unique journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“She provides clients with hope and a safe environment to discuss struggles and explore the areas in life they are ready to work on and change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a special interest in working with people who struggle with issues related to gender experience, sexual practices and orientations outside the mainstream, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and disorders of sex development (DSD or intersex).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I lived in 3 different countries throughout my formative years which has inspired in me a love for multiculturalism, open-heartedness, resilience, and a passion for helping people heal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I hope to create a safe, contained environment where clients feel comfortable yet challenged in order to effect meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm an experienced therapist for women and couples that want help navigating anxiety, relationship challenges and major life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I AM EMDR TRAINED AND ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 9-4, 6-8 MON - THU. CONTACT ME TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
Justen Vernon is a dedicated Individual and Family Therapist with a diverse background in various therapeutic settings. Justen has had the privilege of providing therapy to MediCal clients, contributing to outreach programs for underserved populations, and collaborating on partnerships for mental health game development.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide a supportive, compassionate, empathic approach by listening to the client and providing feedback that can help the client improve their quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“A trauma-informed therapist is a compassionate mental health professional who prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe all humans are innately capable of healing and growth, and I view us as collaborators on this journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 27 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I offer tele-health only sessions from the comfort of your home, making care accessible no matter where you are in California. I accept Anthem and Magellan insurance. My practice is intentionally small — I keep a limited caseload so every client receives my full attention and care. I am warm, experienced, and deeply committed to showing up for the people I work with.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is integrative, combining a strengths-based approach along with trauma informed therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My journey from NYPD officer to holistic therapist fuels my passion for helping adults reclaim their inner power.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I believe healing occurs through relationships with ourselves, others, and often within the therapeutic space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I come with an existentialist approach to the therapeutic room which means I am trying to help my clients find meaning in the change they seek.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a supportive, empowering space where clients feel heard, valued, and equipped with the tools for lasting growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I help clients build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity using an existential, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help clients find a deeper understanding of themselves, cultivate personal growth, and improve their relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“During treatment, you can expect goals to be set and reassessed and collaboratively created to fit you unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hello, I have been practicing therapy for about 12 years now. During those years, I have come to love exploring and uncovering what drives both our troublesome symptoms and our moments of contentedness. I am trained in EMDR, the EMDR Flash Technique, and Brainspotting and truly enjoy utilizing these modalities to help people heal on a deep level.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is flexible, client centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions at every point of the journey towards healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I work with people living with chronic health and mental health conditions, with those struggling with their identities and making meaning in life, with those negotiating sexuality and gender, and with adults having un-/expected challenges in...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I leverage evidence-based psychological approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy to provide supportive, direct, and compassionate clinical care to my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My communication style is empathetic, warm, and direct. I offer a safe space where you can speak freely, without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Costa Mesa, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Costa Mesa, CA
32+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 91%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 75%Cigna
- 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 53%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 16%Spanish
- 3%American Sign Language
- 3%Farsi
- 3%Hindi
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 81%Woman
- 16%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Clinical Psychologist
- 13%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 9%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 44%Couples therapy
- 44%Family therapy
- 25%Child or adolescent therapy
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