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LGBT therapists in La Mesa, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA
Find affirming mental health support in La Mesa with 2,604 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental healthcare. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers who create safe, welcoming spaces for your journey. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who understand your unique experiences and needs.
“I see our relationship as a true partnership. While I bring clinical knowledge and evidence-based treatment approaches, you bring the most important element—intimate knowledge of your own experience, strengths, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“You will take away a variety of insights and skills that will allow you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the symptoms or struggles you have sought therapy for.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Living with cerebral palsy has shaped my understanding of resilience, adaptation, and navigating systems of difference.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is client centered, collaborative, and eclectic consisting of a wide array of theoretical orientations and modalities to suit your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about working with individuals who have been disempowered by society, with an emphasis on childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, non-monogamy, and relational...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I have a warm demeanor and am also able to challenge your beliefs or behaviors that are not serving you based on your needs and wants in life. I have been working in the mental health field for over 9 years and have worked in different levels of care such as inpatient psychiatric, outpatient clinics and individual therapy.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a U.S. Army Veteran, I have a particular soft spot (and a sturdy backbone) for first responders and fellow service members.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“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
“As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and creative practices—including expressive arts therapy, CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, somatic therapy and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and respect, helping you rediscover hope, build resilience, and create meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
“I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you can be yourself without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in sexuality, self-identity, and life transitions. I work with people who feel disconnected from themselves, struggle with body shame, or are navigating questions around identity and desire.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help you gain practical tools and insights to handle life's challenges with more confidence and ease.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to process pain, discover inner strength, and reclaim your narrative.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“When given new opportunities and education that can improve clients lives, people will respond and change in ways that make sense to them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 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
“I'm a bilingual sex-positive therapist, here to support dismantling negative sex tropes upheld by society.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
My path into psychiatry is both professional and personal. I moved to the U.S. alone at 17 while navigating complex PTSD and periods of misdiagnosis, which shaped how I understand mental health today. I began with a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Nankai University, then trained as a nurse and nurse practitioner at Charles R. Drew University and Purdue University.
Over the past 7 years, I’ve worked across medical and mental health settings, developing an approach that balances clinical precision with individualized care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and complex PTSD, particularly for individuals who feel stuck or haven’t found relief in traditional treatment.
I’m licensed in California, Virginia, New York, Washington, and Oregon, and provide care via telehealth.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and their families, helping to create understanding, support, and meaningful connections.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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
“Kelly utilizes a directive and interactive approach in therapy. She believes the you are the expert in you own experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring a warm, empathetic, and often humorous style to therapy, and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership rather than a hierarchy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, conversational, and down-to-earth. I'm not the kind of therapist who will sit silently and nod for an hour.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“In the (virtual) therapy room, you can expect me to be an animated and relatively lighthearted therapist; I pride myself on bringing my genuine self into our therapeutic relationship, and that's someone who's curious and playful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I consider myself an approachable, down-to-earth person who provides therapy in a judgment-free and safe environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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
“My goal for all my clients is to reduce symptoms, develop a deep sense of self compassion, and be able access inner wisdom and guidance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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
“It's essential for my client to know they can build a therapeutic relationship in an environment that is judgment free, empathetic, accepting, & validating their own thoughts & feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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“For the past 2 years, I have worked as an LMFT at 2 group practices with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I utilize a combination of person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy as my primary treatment methods, strongly believing each person is capable of getting through life with support and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an AASECT-trained Sex Therapist. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology, and am a PhD Candidate in Human Sexuality.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“If you are exploring identity, especially sexuality, gender, race, culture, or religion, I offer a space where your questions can be met with care, respect, and experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“Joelle is proactive, dynamic, & compassionate while addressing her client's individual needs. By offering a safe space, Joelle works with a diverse clientele that includes C-suite executives, active and retired military personnel, first responders,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is warm, focused, and deeply collaborative. I offer talk therapy that is both compassionate and practical, aiming to help you feel relief and see real shifts in a relatively short time.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, compassion, and curiosity, where clients can feel safe exploring their experiences without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of La Mesa, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Mesa, CA
24+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Depression
- 96%Anxiety
- 92%Stress management
- 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 67%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 42%Cigna
- 42%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 88%English
- 29%Spanish
- 8%French
- 4%Farsi
- 4%German
How they see their clients
- 92%In-person or online
- 8%In-person only
Provider gender
- 63%Woman
- 38%Man
License types
- 50%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
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