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LGBT therapists in La Palma, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in La Palma, CA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in La Palma with 2,535 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access virtual or in-person sessions with therapists experienced in supporting gender identity, sexual orientation, and related mental health concerns. With 70+ insurance plans accepted, many clients pay as low as $0 per session.

Allan Sadac

Allan Sadac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“From our work, I hope you leave every session with more clarity and direction about the changes you can influence and bring you closer to the life you are wanting.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Fullerton, CA


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maureen McGlynn

Maureen McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I specialize in working with professionals who are burned out, questioning their path, or feeling alone in leadership.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heidi DE Leon

Heidi DE Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lauren Godlove

Lauren Godlove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to lead with curiosity, compassion and openness, guiding and supporting you through the terrain of your own unique path in a way that honors all parts of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Charles Scribner

Charles Scribner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Corona, CA


“My goal is to provide a calm, supportive space where you feel heard and understood—while also helping you move toward meaningful improvement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacy Woolman

Stacy Woolman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Brea, CA


My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the clients to process their feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong understanding of deaf culture.

I have many years of experience working with couples, families, adults, young adults, teens, and children.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie McElwee

Carrie McElwee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sandra Castillo

Sandra Castillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Santa Ana, CA


“I believe that mental wellness is the foundation for a fulfilling life, yet I know that reaching out for help is often the hardest step.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stuart Stock-Tucker

Stuart Stock-Tucker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative, supportive space where you can be yourself, explore what's getting in the way, and build the life you want to live.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chelsea Sutter

Chelsea Sutter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Tustin, CA


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
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Anaheim, CA


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Fresno, CA


“My ultimate goal is to support you not only in reducing symptoms, but in restoring hope, establishing balance, and moving toward the life you truly deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Yemmy Taylor

Dr. Yemmy Taylor

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ning Cornwell

Ning Cornwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Thurman

Veronica Thurman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Costa Mesa, CA


I have supported clients with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, personality disorders and trauma. I completed my M.A. in psycholoy in 2018 and since then I have worked in both private practice and school settings. I am also trained in EMDR. I use an eclectic approach to therapy that I tailor to meet the needs of each client.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Anaheim, CA


“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
Dr. Glenna Anderson

Dr. Glenna Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Torrance, CA


When I was a kid, I often got in trouble for being too loud with asking questions and calling adults out on things that didn’t seem fair to me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an advocate of some kind. A career in social work, then, made total sense to me when I discovered the field as an undergraduate at San Jose State.

Two more degrees and a license later, I still carry the spirit of that little girl, fighting for the underserved. I have a long history of diagnosing and treating adults with severe and chronic mental illness. I take my work very seriously and it’s important to me to help my clients heal, grow, and thrive.

My clients seek my services as a way to recuperate from lifetimes of overworking themselves into worthiness. I guide them toward unlearning the things that taught them they weren’t enough. I give them the tools they need to create wellness and wholeness in a way that’s unique to who they are.

Through my private practice and my brand, Therapy is a Lifestyle, I want to help you see yourself in new ways - without the lens of your trauma. I specialize in anxiety disorders, EMDR, and other trauma-informed approaches to help you do that.

Let’s take the journey toward your recovery, together. Being here is your first step!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Torrance, CA


“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
Holly Kempler

Holly Kempler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe in your capacity to grow and heal. I will be there through the ups and downs, always making sure to celebrate even the the smallest of wins along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Allen

Amber Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


Hi there, my name is Amber Allen, and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). It's an honor to have you read my profile, and take the courageous step towards healing. I've been in practice since 2008, and have had the pleasure in specializing in Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues, and disordered eating patterns for over a decade. I have served as a Primary Therapist, Program Director, and Clinical Director in various Eating Disorder IOP/PHP/Residential facilities throughout Southern and Northern CA. Eating Disorders are not a one size fits all, and it is my mission to also support BIPOC communities that may feel unseen in terms of disordered eating/eating disorder support. In addition to eating disorders, I clinically treat: Adults 18-65+ Mood Disorders, Trauma/Sexual Trauma, PTSD, Women's Health (Perinatal, Post-Partum, Perimenopause/Menopause), Professional Athletes, Professional Arts Community, Life-Transitions, Relationship Issues, Pre-Marital Therapy, Spirituality/Faith Based Support, Couple's Issues, Family Therapy, etc.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eve Lievonen

Eve Lievonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Hoxby

Derek Hoxby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ligia Orellana

Ligia Orellana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm a first-generation Guatemalan-American, cis-gendered Latinx Therapist in Los Angeles and Torrance, California.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miguel Torres

Miguel Torres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Redondo Beach, CA


“I bring humor and directness, and I'll gently challenge avoidance when I see it, because real change comes from leaning into the hard stuff.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Garcia

Melissa Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I work with adults of all ages, including LGBTQIA+, particularly and transgender and nonbinary people.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Almog Shanun

Almog Shanun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Monrovia, CA


  • I believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves. It is an opportunity to explore and learn about the mysteries of our inner self. When I am working with a client both of us discover a vast new world that waits to unfold. I studied at Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school dedicated to discovering the inner contents of the self and the secrets of the archetypes of our humanity. I believe in working with my clients face to face, together, by sharing a journey in order to learn about the hardships of today while gaining knowledge about past and present experiences. I believe in and encourage my client’s strength and ability to solve their own problems and become the healers of their own wounds. I work as a guide and as a fellow traveler in your journey toward self discovery. With every step we take toward discovery, I work hand in hand with my clients, letting them lead in finding the sources of their suffering and their capability to heal them. Treatment Modalities: Person Centered Therapy, Post Jungian, Family Systems, Trauma Theory, Sex Therapy, and working within the Feminine Principle. I work with LGBTQ community and with all kind of diversity. At Eye Of The Storm counseling I specialize with Adolescents, Adults, Relationships, Individuation, Immigration, Life Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Issues, Personal Growth and Development, Life Style issues, and Court referrals.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Nazare Magaz

Dr. Nazare Magaz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eima Mesgarha

Dr. Eima Mesgarha

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Irvine, CA


Hi & Welcome. We all face challenges at times throughout our lives. We may need support finding self-awareness and compassion which I believe is the key in the healing process. I enjoy acting as an empowering guide along your journey. I believe in our innate capacity to change and create a meaningful and UPLIFTING life. My goal for you is to foster a safe, accepting and also challenging space that encourages personal growth and empowers you to make positive changes that support your values.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of La Palma, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Palma, CA
There are over 34 therapists in La Palma, CA accepting new patients.
34+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 88%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 71%Cigna
  • 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 3%American Sign Language
  • 3%Farsi
  • 3%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 47%Couples therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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