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LGBT therapists in Pleasanton, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Pleasanton, CA

Finding LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health support in Pleasanton is accessible through Headway's network of 2,610 licensed providers nationally. Our open-minded, warm providers offer flexible sessions and work with your insurance to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Free consultations available to help you find the right fit.

Lillian Channing

Lillian Channing

Therapist

Virtual • Camarillo, CA


“I am a somatic therapist, and my approach is to always have a lens focused on how your body holds your emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carrie Poulson

Carrie Poulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also suffered trauma in my childhood, I understand and can pass on my knowledge of how to heal and become an assertive person.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Veronica Michael

Veronica Michael

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have completed a MA in Counseling Psychology. I have worked with diverse populations covering many issues. My approach is client focused through active listening skills and empathic support.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Nicodemus

Alexis Nicodemus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is to assist individuals in the ways they most need in order to find joy, hope, and purpose along the path to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kayla Hunter

Kayla Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pamela Kimmel

Pamela Kimmel

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’ve dedicated much of my life to the mind body connection, holistic wellness and creating balance. I am fascinated by how small changes can make such a big impact on someone’s life. I work with individual clients.

Specialty 1: ADHD

  • Burnout
  • Sensitivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyper focused
  • Time blindness
  • Poor sleep habits

Specialty 2: ASD

  • Burnout
  • Social norms
  • Feeling different
  • Relationships with others
  • Advocacy or accommodations at work

Specialty 3: Anxiety

  • Difficulty regulating or keeping a schedule
  • Overwhelmed
  • Fear of judgement
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Physical health issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alycia Hornsby

Alycia Hornsby

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a therapist who focuses on providing a safe, understanding space while actively motivating my clients to reach their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Anderson

Morgan Anderson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a direct and honest working relationship with clients. My goal is to help you get to the root of your symptoms as quickly as possible...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Erika Michel

Erika Michel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a first generation Latinx/e, bilingual, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist creating space for clients to experience radical self-compassion...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bailey Borup

Bailey Borup

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a compassionate, client-centered therapist who believes therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nali Persaud

Nali Persaud

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I try to create a safe space for someone to comfortably delve into their thoughts and emotions to find the core issues they are dealing with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elise Horwich

Elise Horwich

Therapist

Virtual • Tarzana, CA


“My style is interactive, direct and supportive. I focus on the here and now but recognize that one's past impacts choices, feelings, and behaviors in the present.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carla Hammond

Carla Hammond

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I am a practicing MD with extensive experience in treating a diverse range of psychiatric diagnoses.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Norma Barajas

Dr. Norma Barajas

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with an eclectic, humanistic, and trauma-focused approach to psychotherapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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
Chukwuemeka Obilor

Chukwuemeka Obilor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is founded on holistic and patient-centered concepts, resulting in a collaborative alliance that values trust and open communication.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Lindsay Vitale

Dr. Lindsay Vitale

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone deserves to live a full life, and I am passionately committed to assisting each person on their unique mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Johannah Walton

Dr. Johannah Walton

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to develop an authentic relationship with my clients, as that has been shown to be most important factor for achieving lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Malloy

Meghan Malloy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Research over the course of decades indicates success in therapy is primarily determined by the quality of relationship between therapist and client.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Klosowski

Lauren Klosowski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe good mental health care starts with taking the time to understand the whole person, not just their symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Trimble

Amy Trimble

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a systems thinker, so I am very inquisitive and I like to get a really detailed family history.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eileen Lopez

Eileen Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“As a Latina clinician, I bring a deep appreciation for the ways culture, family, and community shape our experiences and our relationship with mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Hebert

Mary Hebert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a clinician I focus on mindfulness and internal growth. My mission is to reach as many people as possible who may be suffering in silence and/or don't feel heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jane Wang

Jane Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For the past 2 years, I have worked as an LMFT at 2 group practices with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tammy Boen-Padilla

Tammy Boen-Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a person-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect is the foundation for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Hollywood, CA


“I'm a trained psychodynamic therapist and love to work with adult clients to help improve insight and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kai Chuang

Dr. Kai Chuang

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and high performers—including Division I athletes, professionals, and anyone striving to meet high expectations. In my work, I’ve learned that growth happens at the edge of comfort—where support and challenge meet. My clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to be both direct and deeply compassionate, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and encouraged to move forward.

Born in Taiwan, raised in Southern California, and trained in San Francisco and New Mexico, I bring a blend of cultural humility, life experience, and professional training into every session. As an Asian American therapist, I value identity, culture, and lived experience as essential pieces of healing. I aim to create a space where you can show up as your real self—without judgment, without masks.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Charles Scribner

Charles Scribner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • 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 8 insurance carriers
Christyn Delgadillo

Christyn Delgadillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Thank you for considering me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California where I studied Adult Mental Health an Wellness and Military Social Work. I specialize in the Veteran and First Responder populations.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lucy Marrero

Lucy Marrero

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“My practice weaves together cognitive-behavioral and narrative psychologies with Afro-Caribbean/Yoruba healing traditions, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, mixed-race folks, and those navigating chronic pain or healing from family and institutional...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Noah Peter

Noah Peter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Heitz

Jessica Heitz

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and transparent. I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leah Grace

Leah Grace

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing happens in relationships where you feel truly seen, understood, and safe enough to be yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juline Hobson

Juline Hobson

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I believe counseling offers healing, growth and clarification for client's as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe, trusting warm and confidential environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Shayne Kelley

Shayne Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and more by working collaboratively to challenge negative thought patterns and build healthier habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexis Sword

Alexis Sword

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take no greater joy than helping others do the same. To identify and remove the barriers toward reaching your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Griggs

Brittany Griggs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adults with ADHD, parents of neurodivergent children, and young professionals who are ready to stop fighting their brains and start building a life that actually fits them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cinthya Pages

Cinthya Pages

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with high-performing women of color—professionals, creatives, and caregivers—who are often carrying the emotional weight of success, identity, and responsibility.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Barnet

Amy Barnet

Therapist

Virtual • Redondo Beach, CA


“I believe that all clients have the ability to change with guidance and unconditional empathic support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds, people in the entertainment industry, and the LGBTQIA community in SF.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Pleasanton, CA

Number of therapists serving Pleasanton, CA
There are over 2,654 therapists in Pleasanton, CA accepting new patients.
2,654+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Cigna
  • 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 63%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 15%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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