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LGBT therapists in Pasadena, CA
Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental healthcare from providers who understand their unique experiences. Headway offers talk therapy and medication management with 2,467 licensed providers, accepting 70+ insurance plans nationally with copays typically ranging from $0 to moderate amounts.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California since 2008. My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each client’s unique life story.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, health issues, and interpersonal relationship challenges, trauma, grief, aging, and end-of-life concerns. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with their strengths while moving toward greater clarity, healing, and emotional balance.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a partner in your wellness journey! My therapeutic style is warm, gentle, and supportive, while also being direct and accountability focused. I believe meaningful change happens when compassion and honesty work together. In our time together, we will explore what’s getting in the way of your well-being and identify practical, sustainable ways to improve your daily functioning and overall quality of life.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I bring a grounded, steady presence to the therapeutic space. I support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges, and periods of feeling stuck, always meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. Therapy with me is collaborative, intentional, and centered on your goals, your values, and your lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, resilience, and growth at a pace that feels both supportive and empowering.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.
Hi there, my name is Jose Carranza, LFMT, maneuvering through life and work with thoughtful intention and an open heart. I have approximately a decade of experience working in the mental health field and about 5 years practicing as a therapist. I'm certified in Trauma-Focused CBT and have lengthy experience working with mood, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
Frequently asked questions
Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you
Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a LGBTQIA+ Therapist in Pasadena, CA
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Pasadena starts with identity-affirming care. Look for a therapist who clearly describes experience with LGBTQIA+ people, including affirmative therapy, gender-diverse care, WPATH training, or related support for identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. A therapist’s listed specialties, training, and approach can help you understand whether their experience matches what you want to discuss in care.
Pasadena is close to larger Los Angeles mental health networks, but affirming therapists with current openings may still be limited in a smaller local market. Virtual appointments can expand your options beyond a nearby office while keeping care accessible from home. As you compare therapists, consider availability, whether they offer free phone consultations, and whether their bio explicitly names LGBTQIA+ populations. Bios can also give you a clearer sense of communication style, therapeutic approach, and what a first session may include.
Therapy in Pasadena can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, many of whom are accepting new patients, and offer clear profiles, upfront cost estimates, and direct booking when you’re ready.
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