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LGBT therapists in Los Alamitos, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Los Alamitos, CA

Los Alamitos residents seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health care can connect with empowering, solution-oriented providers through Headway. With providers available as soon as the next day and support for both talk therapy and medication management, quality care is within reach.

Dr. Jeffrey Sundberg

Dr. Jeffrey Sundberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We collaborate on building a plan together. You decide what works and I will offer solutions from the empirical research.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Courtney Baldwin

Courtney Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Cruz, CA


“I want to make sure my clients actually experience a reduction in symptoms. The goal of my work is not to help you constantly manage your mental health challenges but to support you in feeling better overall.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Ramirez Penaranda

Gabriel Ramirez Penaranda

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 year experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting individuals who are committed to their emotional healing. I have experience in working with age groups ranging from children to adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and those who seek to live their best lives. In order to support the individuals I work with, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based, and Person-Centered approaches.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Decinda Allen

Decinda Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working together to explore their challenges and strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Horacio Sanchez

Horacio Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a society, we need to be aware that our mental health is as critical as our physical health for our overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Quill

Elizabeth Quill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is non-judgmental, personal, flexible, and compassionate. It is guided by your feedback and needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Denise Brady

Denise Brady

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


Hi, I’m Denise Brady, LMFT— a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping people reconnect with their truest selves by healing the emotional wounds left by childhood and parental relationships. Whether you’re navigating the pain of emotional neglect, unmet needs, or complex family dynamics, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, process, and grow. My work is rooted in the belief that healing the inner child is not about blaming the past, but about understanding it — and learning how to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your power in the present.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ian Fetterolf

Dr. Ian Fetterolf

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to cultivate therapeutic relationships that are equally as effective as they are authentic and meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“I aim to strike the balance between acceptance and change, responsiveness and structure, and the art and science of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Zamora

Erin Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • Corona, CA


“My goal is to create a calm, collaborative space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julieta Serrato

Julieta Serrato

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Julieta a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2016 and bring both clinical experience and real-life perspective into my work. I create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach blends cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, and person-centered care to help clients build emotional resilience and healthier relationships. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, life transitions, and trauma.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laken Beltran

Laken Beltran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Isela Baron

Isela Baron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tanisha White

Tanisha White

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


I’m Tanisha, a warm and empathetic therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, including LGBTQ+ clients. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, family challenges, and emotional regulation. With experience in residential, IOP, and PHP settings, along with training in EMDR and DBT, I bring both compassion and practical tools to therapy. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candea Mosley

Candea Mosley

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is about creating a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where we can explore both the joys and the pains of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susana Valdez

Susana Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice a strength based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals strengths and capacity for resiliency; while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Miller

Dr. Lisa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Elaine Pritchard

Elaine Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • Pleasanton, CA


“I'm easy-going, empathetic, and look at things a little differently outside the box to find new paths to fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Batalden

Heather Batalden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize strengths-based psychology to create a deeply supportive space where every part of you, mind, body, and spirit is seen, valued, and nurtured.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Shirin Roberts

Shirin Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect to feel heard and treated with empathy. Also, options for addressing your issues will be taught and discussed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Richard Lautenbacher

Dr. Richard Lautenbacher

Psychologist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Lautenbacher focuses on compassionately building rapport and adapting to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carrie Hansen

Carrie Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“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
Emily Hluska

Emily Hluska

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am super passionate about providing affirming care to neurodivergent people. I received my Masters Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and have been working with neurodivergent adolescents and adults for my entire career. I think therapy should feel relational, and I aim to provide a space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Every person is the expert in their life, and I love helping people see their strengths and challenging areas that clients feel stuck in.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Briana Monroe

Briana Monroe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have spent time in shoes like yours and have a deep empathy for those who are on their journey to greater healing and understanding of themselves and their lives through therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rey L

Rey L

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My aim is to help you listen to and experience yourself in new or long-forgotten ways so that you may decipher the inner language of your distress and find change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Christina Insalaco

Dr. Christina Insalaco

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I practice Lacanian psychoanalysis, and I am currently a Candidate Psychoanalyst at the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis in Berkeley, CA.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Shauntis Bussey

Shauntis Bussey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You need someone who will get to the heart of things quickly, challenge you when it matters, and give you something you might not have right now: a soft place to land.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elena Arroyo

Elena Arroyo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to guide the work at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Neysa DeMann

Neysa DeMann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is not about offering quick advice or generic coping strategies. It's about understanding you and your experiences, relationships, and the patterns that may be shaping your life in ways you don't always recognize.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Claire Neumann

Claire Neumann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CA) with an MSW from NYU and a BA in Communications from Northwestern. With 14 years as a professional actor and teaching artist, I incorporate creativity into my eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, and psychodynamics. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relational challenges, and personal growth.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Teresa Rosecliff

Dr. Teresa Rosecliff

Psychologist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“My practice focuses on providing depth-oriented, feminist psychotherapy to young adults, queer folks, and people healing from traumatic experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carmon Williams

Carmon Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, and welcome! Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief. You may feel stuck, stressed, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your concerns, feel understood, and start building the tools to regain control and find peace.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Calix Vu-Bui

Calix Vu-Bui

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My patients would describe me as warm, relatable, down to earth, and a therapist who is actively engaged in session with a no-nonsense kind of approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. April House

Dr. April House

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With authenticity, compassion, humor, and optimism, I help clients move beyond the pressure of constant striving...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Calvino

Nicole Calvino

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is warm and direct. I will try to call your attention to the discrepancy between your goals and your behaviors and help you figure out how to remove obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Slover

Lisa Slover

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients cultivate a deep sense of peace, find lasting happiness, and feel empowered to confidently shape their lives and future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maida Ferraes

Maida Ferraes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, compassionate, and patient. We carry many judgments from the world and ourselves, we do not need any additional pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Allison Trujillo

Allison Trujillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a mix of DBT, EMDR, and IFS to help people explore the deeper layers of their story—especially around trauma, identity, and body image.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


To simplify scheduling, book consultations through my website, not Headway: AaronMartinTherapy.com

As a mixed-race, Queer therapist, I support other LGBTQ folks, providing a safe space to simply be. I believe our varying identities impact the way the world interacts with us, and how our mental health symptoms present. I view my therapeutic role as balancing support and action to nudge you into new patterns that better support you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Los Alamitos, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Los Alamitos, CA
There are over 32 therapists in Los Alamitos, CA accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Stress management
  • 94%Relationship issues
  • 91%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 81%Cigna
  • 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%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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  • 81%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 53%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 44%Couples therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy

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