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LGBT therapists in Garden Grove, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming therapy can access 2,440 licensed providers through Headway's inclusive platform. Our empowering, solution-oriented providers offer personalized mental health support with sessions available within days, and most clients save 75% on care through insurance.
“I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach that considers the whole person and their unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a practicing MD with extensive experience in treating a diverse range of psychiatric diagnoses.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach the mind and body as a continuous system. I understand the importance and preciousness of an attuned and compassionate therapy container.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is direct, transparent, and action-oriented. I believe therapy should be more than just talking about problems—it should help you create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we just want to be understood while also developing the tools to cope with and overcome personal challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My style is compassionate, active, and goal-oriented. I ask direct questions, offer honest feedback, and help you develop practical tools you can apply in everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I believe we get better with people and become worse in isolation. So, let's work together to bring you a better tomorrow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help my clients achieve a greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and be able to find ways to develop personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
My approach is influenced by Jungian, Depth, and Transpersonal psychology, feminist, queer and social justice-allied, and strength-based. I hold an MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies, and have been in practice for 10 years in a wide variety of clinical mental health settings.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help clients understand the patterns shaping their lives, build on their strengths, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use a compassionate, non-judgmental, understanding, strength based approach by acknowledging and welcoming your whole person - body mind and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin moving forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hello! I am Glenda Dillingham, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have been practicing for over 30 years, helping empower clients to thrive in spite of adversity. I specialize in helping survivors of trauma to heal.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“I believe healing happens in relationships where you feel truly seen, understood, and safe enough to be yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strongly believe that our overall wellbeing is a crucial role in our sense of self, how we connect with others, and how we experience our surrounding world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I like to meet clients where they are at emotionally, and provide support so they feel comfortable to open up...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach with my clients is open and honest communication while offering a non-judgmental approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“With encouragement and a bit of humor, I provide safe space for my clients to change their internal dialogues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I hold a safe space for you to feel seen, understood, respected, supported, partnered with, and empowered across the intersections of your identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My hope is that you leave our work together feeling more understood, more connected to yourself, and more able to move through life with a sense of peace and authenticity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“I believe that true change happens when people are given the support they need in order to draw upon their own strengths to realize their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take great pride in offering an affirming environment where you can freely explore your sexual and gender identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I like to create a kind and safe space where a person can feel comfortable sharing whatever it is they need to work on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, balancing deep emotional work with practical tools for change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that symptoms have meaning, that the psyche leads the way in the therapeutic process, and that we all have innate self-healing capacities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe the very real impacts of systemic oppression and trauma can cause a sense of disconnect, leading us to move and cope in ways that don't align with our goals and values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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
“My approach is grounded in bridging exceptional therapy tools while creating a warm, heart-centered, mindful set and setting that engages in an authentic healing relationship with you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, hands-on, and client-centered. Allison integrates evidence-based practices with clear, direct communication and practical tools clients can apply outside of sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm genuinely interested in what's happening beneath the surface of your life — not just the symptoms, but the patterns, the history, the stories you've been telling yourself for a long time.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My work draws on insight-oriented and mindfulness-based approaches. More than anything, it is relational.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I like to create a safe and calm atmosphere for my clients. I put an emphasis on mindfulness and becoming insightful to your own patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 6 insurance carriers
“I create a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where you can feel safe, seen, and where your story is honored...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Using warmth, patience, and compassion, I transform our sessions into a safe environment where you can explore your strengths and weaknesses.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am Filipino-American mental health professional with a warm, culturally sensitive, and narrative-focused approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Originally from Connecticut I moved to California for a new beginning. This has shaped me into a therapist who is compassionate, funny, yet challenging. I use these skills, all while linking solid professional education with personal experience in supporting people to find their inner gifts.
I have a passion for working with those who are justice impacted. I work with adults who experience anxiety, depression, Infertility, grief and loss, and interracial relationship.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in learning and growing alongside my clients; your therapist can only take you as far as they've gone themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Garden Grove, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Garden Grove, CA
30+
Average years in practice
7 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 93%Anxiety
- 90%Stress management
- 90%Relationship issues
- 90%Depression
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 80%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 73%Cigna
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 53%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 17%Spanish
- 7%Tagalog
- 3%American Sign Language
- 3%Farsi
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 73%Woman
- 17%Man
- 10%Non-binary
License types
- 50%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 97%Individual therapy
- 50%Couples therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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