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LGBT therapists in La Jolla, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health support from providers who truly understand. Headway offers sessions with warm, solution-oriented providers experienced in gender identity and sexual orientation concerns, with availability as soon as the next day.
“My approach is centered around creating a safe, supportive space where we can collaborate to identify and work towards goals that truly matter to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I blend creativity, compassion, and cultural understanding to help you reconnect with your inner voice, build confidence, and live more fully.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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
“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them build resilience, find clarity, and reconnect (or connect) with their values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. As a licensed therapist practicing in both California and New York, I believe deeply in the inherent resilience and transformative potential within every individual. I earned my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Throughout my clinical practice, I have supported clients across all life stages in navigating complex emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and depression, while empowering them to cultivate healthy, fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I help individuals and couples tune into their inner worlds and choose how to show up with presence so they can respond rather than react.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I'm direct and warm — I won't make you dig through your entire history before we can do any real work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I tend to be more direct, solution focused, offering practical strategies to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD, and family & relationship challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist and Integrative Health Practitioner offering a holistic, heart-centered approach to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a humanist, she believes in the individual's ability to tap into an internal desire for creating meaning and change in one's life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I apply a collaborative approach as well as person-centered and mindfulness practices to help best meet the needs of every individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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
“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 5 insurance carriers
“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My psychotherapeutic approach is based upon the trusting, supportive, and challenging relationships that I build with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I believe in working together to achieve your goals. In life, you often have people telling you where to go or what to do, but my job is to help you understand where you want to go and what you want to do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Stephanie is a Certifed Sex Therapist, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in improving the relationships and quality of life for her clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with individuals and couples for over 25 years. I believe strongly in the benefits of processing the challenges of life with a supportive and open-minded "witness" in order to get perspective and make hard decisions. I worked with families at Children's Hospital and PsyCare Inc. in San Diego, before opening my private practice in 2003.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Therapy is an active adventure! I am always thrilled to watch my clients grow into the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I especially enjoy working with youth and young adults, I specialize in working with people with ADHD, Autistic teens and adults, phase of life issues, depression, anxiety...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
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 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
Hi. I've been working as a therapist for 9 years. I have my AA in Sociology from Miracosta College, my BA in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach, and my MSW (Master of Social Work) from Cal State San Marcos. I assist people in dealing with stress from work, relationships, etc. I help people process unresolved trauma, grief, etc. I can help utilize the strengths you have, develop new strengths, in helping you live the most meaningful life in what that means to you.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and comfortable being their authentic selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
People say I am a good listener so I will get to know you and the goals you bring to therapy
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Sima has vast experience and knowledge working with individuals of all ages that have moderate to severe psychiatric and mental health conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, grounded in research, and tailored to each client's goals—whether you're seeking support for anxiety, relationships, or building resilience in daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Amanda Cheyenne believes that self actualization comes from committed compassion to our present felt experience paired with responsible (and often playful) action.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I'm a deeply affirming therapist for LGBTQIAS2+ clients and have extensive experience supporting transgender folks navigating transition, identity, and the mental health weight that often comes with it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy should feel like a relief, not a chore. I strive to create a comfortable environment where clients can be themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I am fairly laid back (though I will challenge you), largely client-centered (you guide the process), and primarily focused on you finding/gaining understanding, acceptance, empathy and compassion for/within yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'll provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you feel better an move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I view therapeutic work as an invitation to turn towards the areas of our lives that are calling to us for some attention.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
29+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 62%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 62%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 52%Providence Health Plan
- 45%Curative
Languages spoken
- 90%English
- 28%Spanish
- 3%French
- 3%German
- 3%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only
Provider gender
- 62%Woman
- 38%Man
License types
- 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 45%Family therapy
- 28%Child or adolescent therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
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