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LGBT therapists in San Clemente, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in San Clemente, CA

San Clemente's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming, culturally competent mental healthcare. Headway offers virtual and in-person therapy with 2,514 warm and inquisitive providers who create safe spaces for your healing journey. Average savings of 75% make quality care accessible.

Chelsea Vielhauer

Chelsea Vielhauer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a place where you can slow down, feel heard, and better understand yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Denise Alfaro

Denise Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walnut Creek, CA


“I focus on giving you concrete, real-world tools that lead to noticeable changes in your everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kabirat Oyenuga

Kabirat Oyenuga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that when mental health struggles go unaddressed, everything else in life suffers — and that healing is not only possible, it's necessary.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Ricciardi

Joseph Ricciardi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hope to create a safe, contained environment where clients feel comfortable yet challenged in order to effect meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Ida Greene

Dr. Ida Greene

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to empower people to look at the bigger picture of what is possible for them.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cristina Vigil

Cristina Vigil

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My speciality in the last ten years has been working with gender expansive and LGBTQ+ children, adolescents and their families/caregivers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Melody Ma

Melody Ma

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Reaching out for support can be a difficult first step, yet it can also be the beginning of a transformative journey toward greater self-understanding and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maranda Garnett

Maranda Garnett

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a gender affirming, person centered, and trauma informed approach to create a safe space for you to be vulnerable...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Armando Abounce

Armando Abounce

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm direct and warm — I won't make you dig through your entire history before we can do any real work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jen Leland

Jen Leland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I especially love working with young adults, organizers, health care workers, creatives, and outsiders who carry a lot for others, feel deeply, and courageously seek support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Salina Bambic

Salina Bambic

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I work with adults and young adults who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem—especially those who tend to overthink or second-guess themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Zachary Zaret

Zachary Zaret

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and creatives, drawing on my background in both mental health and entertainment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristal Lopez

Dr. Cristal Lopez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Kram

Justin Kram

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer a safe and creative space to consider and recalibrate your relationship to the beliefs and influences that shape your experience in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Barajas

Wendy Barajas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a first-gen Latina, I understand the struggle to balance bicultural identify and generational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 9 insurance carriers
Mercedes Green

Mercedes Green

Therapist

Virtual • Victorville, CA


“My passion is seeing the positive in people and empowering people in the community to believe in themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gregory Walston

Gregory Walston

Therapist

Virtual • Burbank, CA


“I want to hear how you view the world, find ways to resolve what does not work, and support your strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yvonne Miller

Yvonne Miller

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and live a life worth celebrating.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kevin Padden

Kevin Padden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the therapeutic alliance and relationship between the therapist and client is crucial.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Acosta

Nicole Acosta

Therapist

Virtual • Pleasanton, CA


“I apply a compassionate, strength-based and solution-oriented therapeutic approach that enables individuals to function more effectively...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Peterson

Amanda Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a combination of person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy as my primary treatment methods, strongly believing each person is capable of getting through life with support and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Treniss Roberts

Treniss Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them build resilience, find clarity, and reconnect (or connect) with their values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Patricia Gutierrez

Patricia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice centers on trauma and PTSD, identity and gender affirming care, and the lived experiences of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathleen Cone

Kathleen Cone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own healing journey has taught me firsthand the peace and freedom that come from facing pain with courage and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julia Moore

Julia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


I actively participate in helping you get to where you want to go, and I offer insight when clients have a desire and readiness to hear it. I have worked in the mental health field for over ten years as well, so I have heard it all! My office is a no judgement zone first and foremost. I am a sex therapist and look forward to helping you overcome sexual shame and trauma so that you can have all the intimacy and closeness you desire.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Howard Cohen

Howard Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach each client with an open mind and with the idea that I can help them through challenging and difficult situations with ease and kindness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Pablo Ponce

Pablo Ponce

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a space where you feel understood while also being challenged toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Korbi Biggins

Korbi Biggins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She provides clients with hope and a safe environment to discuss struggles and explore the areas in life they are ready to work on and change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Swank

Grace Swank

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Grace, and I'm so glad you're here.

I believe therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where we can build a genuine connection and work together toward meaningful change.

I have worked in the mental health field for over 6 years. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, children, veterans, and victims of crime. My areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, and family systems. Whether you're navigating a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jazmin Alvarado

Jazmin Alvarado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered as we work together toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Miriam Castellon

Miriam Castellon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in relationship, and I take seriously the trust you place in me by showing up.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sylvia Ybarra

Sylvia Ybarra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we get better with people and become worse in isolation. So, let's work together to bring you a better tomorrow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Maureen Riley

Maureen Riley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and grow, even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Abell

Brian Abell

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“You will take away a variety of insights and skills that will allow you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of the symptoms or struggles you have sought therapy for.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Maryann Reuter

Dr. Maryann Reuter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I balance my care and compassion for you with asking deep and direct questions to support you seeing things differently than you have before.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Art Gutierrez

Art Gutierrez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a compassionate, collaborative, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in San Clemente, CA

Number of therapists serving San Clemente, CA
There are over 2,522 therapists in San Clemente, CA accepting new patients.
2,522+
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
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%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%French
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
  • 24%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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