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LGBT therapists in Mission Viejo, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Mission Viejo, CA

LGBTQIA+ individuals deserve providers who get it. Headway offers a diverse network of 2,600 licensed providers across California ready to support your mental health journey with affirming, judgment-free care—available both virtually and in-person.

Rachel Kinnard

Rachel Kinnard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My psychotherapeutic practice is centered in integrative awareness, grounding rigorous clinical care in deep mind-body and psychosocial connections.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zoot Sax

Zoot Sax

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often describe me as someone who helps them feel genuinely accepted, free to show up as their full selves, whoever that may be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nadia Cano

Nadia Cano

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is strength based. I will be using treatment models and interventions that are backed by research and tailored to clients' needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My communication style is empathetic, warm, and direct. I offer a safe space where you can speak freely, without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Natasha Davani

Natasha Davani

Therapist

Virtual • West Hollywood, CA


Hi there, I’m Natasha. I offer creative, attachment-informed, and neurodivergent-friendly therapy for children, teens, and young adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, burnout, and relationship challenges.

I have extensive experience working in both residential and outpatient settings. My approach blends curiosity, warmth, and creativity, helping clients feel deeply seen while building tools to move toward meaningful change.

I especially enjoy supporting highly sensitive and creative individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those recovering from high-conflict work or relational environments. Together, we'll explore your story, nurture your strengths, and create space for healing and growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tish Wakefield

Tish Wakefield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice with an eclectic skill set blending curiosity, humanistic principles, and strengths perspective with evidenced-based treatment methods.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ross Grossman

Ross Grossman

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“The work is warm and direct, drawing on CBT, REBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy to cut through what's keeping you stuck...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Humera Sheikh

Humera Sheikh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to meet clients where they are, offering genuine care while guiding them with evidence-based approaches toward meaningful and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Castanon

Monica Castanon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a therapist who leads with empathy, making others feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nizhu Minhaz

Nizhu Minhaz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and direct—because healing doesn't have to be stiff, and growth rarely happens in silence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Manning

Tiffany Manning

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, affirming space where you can be yourself while also gaining practical skills to navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sonja Fisher-Carrington

Sonja Fisher-Carrington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is we are working as a team toward a goal you have indicated you want to work towards.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lidia Escobar

Lidia Escobar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or needing to focus? I enjoy partnering with my clients on their journeys to improved wellness. In our time together, we will celebrate your strengths and develop goals to maximize your wellness, together. While we can't change our past, we can work together to process our story’s strengths and struggles. We can talk through your current challenges and quiet the noise around you. We can explore the barriers that may get in the way of enjoying life to the fullest. We can identify ways to find joy again. I look forward to meeting with you to plan how to achieve your goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maria Maguire

Maria Maguire

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Rosa, CA


I’m grateful to have a career that allows me to be authentically myself and spend my days talking deeply about things that matter. I love working with motivated, bright people who know they have a lot to offer, but feel a bit blocked. I find great joy in helping people unblock to find ease and authenticity in their own lives.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ingrid Lacey

Ingrid Lacey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


Hello! I am so glad you're here.

I invite you to dance with these words as I share a bit more about myself! I am a licensed professional counselor, board-certified dance movement therapist, certified movement specialist & educator, certified professional clinical supervisor, and a certified Chi for Two® Embodiment Coach.

I completed my MA in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling from Columbia College Chicago, after teaching dance, working with at-risk youth and performing professionally in England and the Republic of Ireland for several years. I have a passion for music, poetry and gardening, cooking, languages and travel. I am in awe of how richly culture enlivens our energetic dances.

I maintain a private psychotherapy practice, provide clinical supervision, and serve as an educator and public speaker. I am an active member of the American Dance Therapy Association Southern Chapter, and the Atlanta dance community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordanna Herrell

Jordanna Herrell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is one of acceptance, genuineness, and positive regard. I aim to empower you to work through challenging situations with fortitude and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alula Haile

Alula Haile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a direct, solution-focused, and supportive approach to care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cindy Nguman

Cindy Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wanda Jackson

Wanda Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life after trauma can leave you feeling lonely, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain, while a gentle path toward healing remains possible.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Herrera

Maria Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a collaboration between the therapist and the client. You are the expert in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael P Godby

Michael P Godby

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Mike Godby, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 34 years of experience helping people build healthier, more authentic relationships, with themselves and with others. My work is rooted in the belief that self-understanding is the foundation of real, lasting change. Many of my clients come in navigating challenges with family, friends, partners, or work, and I bring a warm, curious, and non-judgmental presence to every session. My approach has also been shaped by more than 50 years of personal meditation practice, which infuses the way I listen and the gentle, spacious environment I create in our work together.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we will work together in developing skills and techniques to mindfully overcome whatever life may throw at you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chidinma Janett Ogbeide

Chidinma Janett Ogbeide

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My care is rooted in compassion, grace, and respect — because healing shouldn't feel rushed, cold, or clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael Nguyen

Michael Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I believe healing begins the moment you feel truly seen, heard, and valued—not as a set of symptoms, but as a whole person facing complex challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bill Benson

Bill Benson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am direct without being harsh, compassionate without being vague, and practical without reducing therapy to bumper-sticker wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Ignacio

Kimberly Ignacio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope in sessions is to help my clients understand "blindspots", begin to trust themselves, develop self-control, improve insight, self-validation, and self-reliance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hoang Nguyen

Hoang Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want to build a safe and trusting environment where client can freely express his/her thoughts without being judged...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Domonick Wegesin

Dr. Domonick Wegesin

Psychologist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety disorders, mood concerns, and LGBT-issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Fultz

Sarah Fultz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a certified Brainspotting practitioner, and I actively use CBT, DBT, ACT, Seeking Safety, Family Systems, & Mindfulness in session and throughout treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Juan Sanchez

Juan Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Britanny Wilson

Britanny Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adedayo Adebisi

Adedayo Adebisi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Temecula, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“My commitment is to provide a different experience—one where you feel heard, understood, and valued as a whole person rather than just a collection of symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eri Minagawa

Eri Minagawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in the connection between "Body, Mind, and Soul". I like to focus on every aspect of my clients' life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Chioma Igwiloh

Dr. Chioma Igwiloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My style is calm, respectful, and practical, focusing on measurable progress and long-term stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pierre Yeremia

Pierre Yeremia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm compassionate, relatable, and a good listener who wants you to feel genuinely understood not rushed or reduced to a diagnosis.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Frankee Carlin

Frankee Carlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist with lived experience, I firmly believe that life is hard and that American capitalist/colonialist society does little to provide people with the tools needed to thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea Lapinski

Andrea Lapinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I have over 30 years of clinical, counseling and administrative experience working with individuals and couples, addressing the unique issues related to their unique life experiences. I have extensive professional and personal experience with military families and veterans. I understand first-hand the struggles of grief and medical conditions that impact all aspects of life. I have supported chronically and terminally ill patients, individuals living with cancer or chronic medical diagnoses, as well as parents experiencing infertility, peripartum, and postpartum depression. Whether dealing with life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, or divorce, or simply seeking to express yourself and feel more confident, I am here to walk with you, provide insights, and support you toward lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Mission Viejo, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Mission Viejo, CA
There are over 22 therapists in Mission Viejo, CA accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 68%Cigna
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 5%Farsi
  • 5%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
License types
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  • 32%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Clinical Psychologist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 18%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 36%Couples therapy
  • 27%Child or adolescent therapy

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