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LGBT therapists in Santa Maria, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Maria, CA
Find open-minded, affirming therapy in Santa Maria tailored to LGBTQIA experiences and identity. Headway's 2,604 providers deliver evidence-based care through flexible virtual or in-person sessions, with average savings of 75% on therapy costs through insurance.
“I believe, given a comfortable, nurturing atmosphere and a compassionate therapist, growth is not only possible, it is inevitable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“Maria is a dynamic and compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“With degrees from UCLA and USC and trainings in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, I support trauma processing, anxiety management, and emotional regulation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“With the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Relational therapy, and Strengths-Based therapy, I tailor my approach to meet clients needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a supportive, empathetic, and collaborative space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m Dr. Jackie, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, safe, and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity and hope.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“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
“I approach therapy with a compassionate and empathetic mindset, aiming to establish a strong alliance and foster collaboration with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I work especially well with LGBTQ+ adults and others who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional spaces.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, direct, and solution focused. I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her approach to therapy work is both clinical and creative, is mindful, body-centric, and nervous system focused.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I've been doing this work for 30+ years, and what that time has taught me most is this: people are remarkably resilient...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Our sessions are about you developing a deeper relationship with yourself. You will feel like you've seen layers of yourself that you didn't know existed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My own healing journey comprised psychotherapy, meditation, and Tai-Chi, all of which improved my life considerably.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, incorporating DBT skills, mindfulness, and practical tools to build confidence and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in the collaborative process with my clients, and use a humanistic approach in building a therapeutic alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to address bias and embrace diversity while being open to learning how each person's race, culture, gender, sexuality, class and identity impacts their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients and have dedicated my career to creating affirming, identity-conscious care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I approach my clinical work through a systemic lens, recognizing how socio political and institutional factors shape identity, mental health, and access to care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm a warm, solution-focused therapist who believes therapy should be a collaborative space where you feel supported, empowered, & understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with driven young adults and professionals struggling with chronic anxiety, perfectionism, and self-imposed pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! I am Glenda Dillingham, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have been practicing for over 30 years, helping empower clients to thrive in spite of adversity. I specialize in helping survivors of trauma to heal.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Ilana has three decades of experience working with people with catastrophic, chronic illness and loss, trauma, depression/anxiety as well as ADD/Autism.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My name is Robert Fragoso and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, identify, transitions and relationship issues. I also have experience working with people who have undergone trauma at different stages of life. I feel very comfortable working with couples through marriage and couples counseling.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. Because lasting change usually requires both structure and depth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful change begins with a strong, genuine relationship between therapist and client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a relational therapist, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a place to heal past trauma...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm here to help you work through difficult events or relationships so that you feel more at peace and more yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am committed to offering therapy that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and affirming of all forms of diversity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I view therapeutic work as an invitation to turn towards the areas of our lives that are calling to us for some attention.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy that looks beyond symptoms to understand the experiences and challenges that contribute to them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in adults with addiction-recovery issues, LGBT+ patients, phase of life problems, and couples (limited).”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Are you struggling to have harmony in your relationships? Does having ease in your life seem like a far-fetched dream? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the state of the world and all you have to do? Welcome, you're in the right place! I have been in your shoes and the first (or twenty) step is always the hardest. As someone who has learned to balance multiple cultures, I know what it can feel like to straddle various parts of your identity. I have first hand experienced feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, and at a complete loss for how to navigate the intensity of my emotions. This has informed my practice and work with clients where I strongly believe that our emotions guide us to understanding ourselves in a new light. Asking for help can be difficult, especially in a culture that values productivity over personality.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Infertility, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Together in a safe environment we will work mindfully in the here and now, looking back at your history when we need to...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Santa Maria, CA
Number of therapists serving Santa Maria, CA
2,554+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%Cigna
- 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 64%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 15%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Assamese
How they see their clients
- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 74%Woman
- 23%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 46%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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