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LGBT therapists in Lancaster, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lancaster, CA

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Lancaster is easier with Headway's diverse provider network. Choose from 2,523 licensed professionals offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many providing free consultations to help you find the right fit.

Ruth Doyle

Ruth Doyle

Therapist

Virtual • California


Often times people consider engaging in therapy when life may feel unbalanced. Sometimes this may be due to emotions that are not manageable or needing support to get through challenging situations. My goal is to help you live a more authentic life that can be enjoyable and meaningful to you. I have a clinical background in supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma, relationship challenges, or may be experiencing a current crisis that is impeding their daily life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Juliet Mulele

Juliet Mulele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


With over a decade of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental

Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity, and medication

management.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Gandy

Melissa Gandy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet you where you are and offer a space grounded in acceptance, compassion, and respect as we work together toward positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Audrey Ponce

Audrey Ponce

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person deserves a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stara Shakti

Stara Shakti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“HEALING of old childhood wounds, *ADULTING skills/tools, *EMOTIONAL REGULATION tips and techniques, and...*INTEGRATION of "shadow selves"”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabrielle Carter

Gabrielle Carter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person and recognize that mental health is intricately linked to physical, emotional, and social factors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Marilyn Foley

Dr. Marilyn Foley

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 27 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I offer tele-health only sessions from the comfort of your home, making care accessible no matter where you are in California. I accept Anthem and Magellan insurance. My practice is intentionally small — I keep a limited caseload so every client receives my full attention and care. I am warm, experienced, and deeply committed to showing up for the people I work with.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Turner

Lauren Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I specialize in working with high performers, professional athletes and their partners, helping people who want to improve performance in sports, life, business and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krysta Boyle

Krysta Boyle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kory Van Unen

Kory Van Unen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed therapist with 11 years of experience in clinical mental health and academic research. I hold a Master's in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and received my undergraduate and graduate education in Los Angeles.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe you are the expert in your life. You have the answers. You just may need some guidance in accessing them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasha Johnson

Kasha Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • La Mirada, CA


“I believe that therapy is not about "fixing" but about understanding, creating space for self-awareness, healing, and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Chermayne Moore

Chermayne Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can be your most unfiltered and authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Paola Estrella

Paola Estrella

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Bryan Doster

Bryan Doster

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is deeply rooted in Narrative Therapy, helping clients uncover their preferred narratives, recognize their strengths, and develop tools for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dre Merkey

Dre Merkey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I believe that each person has unique experiences, and my role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Frances Beckman

Frances Beckman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, families and adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michele Danao

Michele Danao

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. I work with a wide range of Clients and diagnoses dealing with topics around coping with life changes, anxiety/stress, depression, mood, relationships, sex, trauma, anger, and harm (to name a few).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Arai

Emily Arai

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative and grounded space where you can show up as you are without pressure to have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Meister

Michael Meister

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is straightforward and real. I'm not the kind of therapist who just sits quietly and nods.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Patricia Do

Patricia Do

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with ten years of experience. I completed my Master's in Counseling Psychology at CSU Stanislaus and have worked within county mental health, non-profit organizations, school districts, and private practice. I am based in Sacramento and work exclusively via telehealth, with availability on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. My focus has centered on helping people recover from difficult or unhealthy relationships, navigate anxiety and life transitions, and understand the patterns that keep showing up in how they relate to others and themselves. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, and I try to bring both warmth and humor to the work I do.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberley Daughton

Kimberley Daughton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have expertise in providing culturally competent care that includes issues of intersectionality and identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Scripture

Kayla Scripture

Therapist

Virtual • California


Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built through understanding, communication, and the willingness to grow. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from your partner, navigating relationship conflict, or facing intimacy concerns, you don't have to work through it alone.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Pepperdine University, and I specialize in helping adults and couples create healthier relationships with themselves and the people they love. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental while also being practical and goal-oriented. I believe lasting change happens when clients feel genuinely understood while also being challenged to grow.

Together we'll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, strengthen communication, develop practical coping skills, and build deeper emotional and relational connection. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or questions surrounding intimacy, my goal is to help you leave therapy feeling more confident, connected, and equipped to create meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Damaris Tobar

Damaris Tobar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Feminist Therapy, and a trauma-informed approach...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lara Sayles

Lara Sayles

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Lara has a compassionate, straightforward, and strength-based approach, tailoring treatment uniquely to each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jerrica Danhoff

Jerrica Danhoff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a space to slow down, feel genuinely understood, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have gotten lost along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chinenye Udoh

Chinenye Udoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m Chinenye Udoh, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related concerns, schizophrenia, and other mental health challenges.

Many of the people I work with have spent years knowing that something doesn’t feel quite right but struggling to put it into words. You may be having difficulty focusing or completing tasks, experiencing overwhelming anxiety, struggling with motivation, noticing significant changes in your mood, or simply feeling exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard rather than judged and understood rather than rushed.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hanna Avnon

Hanna Avnon

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, empowered, and challenged in our work together, while also knowing that you can show up exactly as you are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Moradian

Michael Moradian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of clinical psychotherapy experience and more than 20 years in the behavioral and mental health field.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Jackson

Jacqueline Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Sexologist, I believe in empowering my clients and setting themselves up for success by teaching them the tools they need to improve their happiness, inner peace, and fulfillment. I have been practicing for over 16 years, but have shifted my focus in the last several years to work with adults who struggle with relationships/intimacy, trauma, and anxiety.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Keith Wilson

Dr. Keith Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


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
Christine Olson

Christine Olson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My primary hope is to cultivate the felt sense of safety and trust in one's nervous system and the therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lindsey Jaffe

Lindsey Jaffe

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m so glad you’re here! I provide therapy for individuals navigating life’s most challenging moments. I support individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where healing and self-confidence can grow.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amberlyn Monroe

Dr. Amberlyn Monroe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe in the resilience of the human mind and body. I am committed to creating a supportive, understanding, and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can work toward personal growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Robert Jimenez

Robert Jimenez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


Seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm Robert Jimenez, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience caring for adults from diverse backgrounds. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Together, we'll work to understand what you're experiencing, identify your goals, and develop a treatment plan that supports your long-term well-being. I provide care in both English and Spanish and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Warren Kim

Warren Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With degrees from UCLA and USC and trainings in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, I support trauma processing, anxiety management, and emotional regulation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Lancaster, CA

Number of therapists serving Lancaster, CA
There are over 2,649 therapists in Lancaster, CA accepting new patients.
2,649+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Cigna
  • 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 64%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 16%Spanish
  • 1%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Assamese
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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