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LGBT therapists in Covina, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Covina, CA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Covina with 2,506 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access virtual or in-person therapy sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity, with many offering free consultations and sessions starting as low as $0 with insurance.

Stacy Heiser

Stacy Heiser

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating ADHD, shame, stigma, and transgenerational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Webb Almanza

Brianna Webb Almanza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alamo, CA


“My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in reverence for you and the power of your story. We'll utilize curiosity, practical suggestions, and fearless self-awareness to build self-attunement and tangible change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Halsted

Brandi Halsted

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Psychodynamic therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in offering a deep, insight-oriented approach to healing. My practice is built on the belief that understanding our past is the key to transforming our future. I specialize in helping individuals uncover the underlying patterns and unconscious processes that shape their current lives.

My therapy style is both empathetic and analytical, tailored specifically to your unique history. Together, we will explore the "why" behind your experiences, fostering profound self-awareness and lasting emotional growth in a secure, supportive space. Whether you are navigating trauma, relationship issues, or major life transitions, I am here to help you move toward long-term resolution and authenticity.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, right from the very first conversation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Porter-Leite

Kimberly Porter-Leite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a deep belief in the healing power of relationship and draw from a range of trauma-informed, somatic, depth and behavioral approaches in my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Katharine Jamison

Katharine Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work 1:1 with capable, overwhelmed adults who want their lives under control so they can finally relax.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Navvab Tadjvar

Navvab Tadjvar

Psychologist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My background in psychology and philosophy shapes how I approach therapy, not just as a way to relieve symptoms, but as a process of exploring deeper patterns, uncovering meaning, and creating lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brianna Armour

Brianna Armour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy working collaboratively with clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship using empathy, compassion, and personal and professional knowledge.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Segall

Samantha Segall

Therapist

Virtual • Smartsville, CA


“I identify as a holistic therapist which means that I seek to strengthen the relationships between your mind, body and heart.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Lori Richeson

Lori Richeson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize Cognitive Behavioral methods, and Communication model. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Giselle Folgar

Giselle Folgar

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I've been a therapist for over 7 years. My Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy gave me a foundation working with people across the lifespan — children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I'm trained in evidence-based practices, but I always keep in mind that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


To simplify scheduling, book consultations through my website, not Headway: AaronMartinTherapy.com

As a mixed-race, Queer therapist, I support other LGBTQ folks, providing a safe space to simply be. I believe our varying identities impact the way the world interacts with us, and how our mental health symptoms present. I view my therapeutic role as balancing support and action to nudge you into new patterns that better support you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaime Collins

Jaime Collins

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, I'm Jaime - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting all ages in crisis settings involving anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I use a trauma informed approach that blends CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based practices and strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood while building tools to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Morice

Anthony Morice

Psychologist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I take an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. My style blends contemporary evidence-based approaches along with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
America Islas

America Islas

Therapist

Virtual • California


Tired of feeling like you have to educate your therapist before you can actually begin? You deserve a therapist who actively celebrates who you are. I specialize in LGBTQI2-S affirmative care and work with individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, relationships, and the lifelong work of becoming more fully yourself. With over 8 years training mental health professionals in gender-affirming practices, you won't spend our sessions explaining the basics. You can just show up, exactly as you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Trujillo

Allison Trujillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a mix of DBT, EMDR, and IFS to help people explore the deeper layers of their story—especially around trauma, identity, and body image.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Duffy

Christina Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want you to leave each session feeling like you gained something useful—whether that's a new way of looking at a situation, a tool you can use right away, or a clearer plan for moving forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Digna Guerrero

Digna Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Digna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to creating a supportive and safe space where clients will feel heard and understood. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages in navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I also have vast experience working with individuals who have co-occuring disorders, developmental disabilities and cognitive delays servicing mild to moderate clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kyle Myers

Kyle Myers

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that we’re all working to do our best and sometimes that is really hard to navigate on our own. I’m here to help you build your awareness, understanding, and meaning within your experience. Our relationship is really important to me and I work to build a safe and trusting environment where you can explore whatever might be holding you back.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noel Sherry

Noel Sherry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working with you to unlock your potential and achieve lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Gonzalez

Jennifer Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I specialize in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and relationship challenges, using evidence-based, results-driven methods.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Paula D. Atkinson

Paula D. Atkinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with those recovering from years of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, internalized weight stigma and body hatred.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Phillip Guttmann

Phillip Guttmann

Therapist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


I specialize in helping clients navigating trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, & much more. I earned my MSW from New York University in 2011 and have worked as a forensic social worker in NYC at The Legal Aid Society & have also worked with Gay Men's Health Crisis, Services for the Underserved, Footsteps & Office of the Appellate Defender. I moved to Los Angeles in 2017 and have been in private practice since 2018.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daniel Messiter

Daniel Messiter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Narrative Style Therapist at heart, with an emphasis on Grief work. I also tend to focus on the emotional experience, and believe developing and exploring this kind of awareness is central to personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jessica Gomez

Jessica Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to ensure that each client's unique needs are met, recognizing that no single approach fits all.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW #130126) who is passionate about helping individuals find better alignment with their values to create a life worth living. Melissa has experience working with trauma (she is trained in EMDR), substance use, anxiety, depression and life transitions. Melissa has worked in the outpatient, intensive outpatient and residential settings since becoming a social worker in 2020. Melissa employs an individualized, eclectic approach including interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet the needs of each client. Melissa is passionate about social justice and uses a systems approach that views individual clients in the context of interconnected systems like family, community and society.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Oladunni Amiri

Oladunni Amiri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe every person's story is unique, and my approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of mental health struggles like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, & depression.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cody Elder

Cody Elder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with those who have difficulties around feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainty and want to seek their true strength and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deborah Ebrahemi

Deborah Ebrahemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adolescents, families, young adults, postpartum parents and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, school stressors, parenting stressors, life transitions, postpartum, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Gina Albani

Dr. Gina Albani

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is simply to create a space where you feel comfortable to be open about what's hurting, what isn't working, and what you're hoping for.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Octavia Macklin

Octavia Macklin

Therapist

Virtual • California


The journey to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line for me—I arrived here after walking many different paths in my life. For me, being a therapist isn’t about being an expert who sits above you. It’s about someone you can feel warm with, open with, and safe around.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gabriel Ruiz

Dr. Gabriel Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe trauma affects more than thoughts alone. It can impact the nervous system, relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and the way people experience safety and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Khezra

Dr. Amanda Khezra

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“All progress is good progress and at the end of our session my hope is we took another step towards reaching your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cesar Garcia Herrera

Cesar Garcia Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their way of interacting with others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Ricciardi

Joseph Ricciardi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Spencer MacDonald

Spencer MacDonald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm Spencer, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in men's issues, teens, couples and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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