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LGBT therapists in Santa Monica, CA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health care that truly understands their experiences. Headway offers flexible, judgment-free sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender identity, sexual orientation, and community-specific challenges. With 70+ insurance plans accepted, quality affirming care is more accessible than ever.
“I believe in helping clients recognize their strengths while creating a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is deeply rooted in Narrative Therapy, helping clients uncover their preferred narratives, recognize their strengths, and develop tools for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I wholeheartedly believe that for therapy to be effective, the client – therapist relationship must be built on trust and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am compassionate and empathic in my interaction with my clients and I try to create a safe and supportive environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a person centered with a passion to be of service. Very creative in curating treatment plans designed with you in mind. Solution focused on healing with diverse modalities.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Healing happens within a trusting therapeutic relationship, and that connection is at the heart of everything I do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I seek to understand emotional difficulties within the broader context of an individual's life, health, relationships, and culture.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with new and expectant parents and those hoping to become parents. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I identify as a Black immigrant woman from Côte d'Ivoire and as a member of the queer community, and I have navigated systems that do not always make it easy to create a positive and healthy life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about helping clients grow in ways that are grounded in self-acceptance and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
“I create a safe environment for you to explore the more painful parts of your life and inner worlds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, compassionate, and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My practice is grounded in a strength-based approach: I believe the people I work with already have the capacity to heal, and my role is to help them access and build on it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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 have a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been in practice for over 10 years. During my time in practice, I have served various age groups, populations, and diagnoses. I try to meet clients and families where they are at to help clients achieve their desired goals.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Healing doesn't come through re-writing who you are, it comes from deep grounded understanding of your mind, nervous system, and history.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
The journey to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line for me—I arrived here after walking many different paths in my life. For me, being a therapist isn’t about being an expert who sits above you. It’s about someone you can feel warm with, open with, and safe around.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded. I take the work seriously, but not myself—humor is part of the process, when it fits.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm Robert Jimenez, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience caring for adults from diverse backgrounds. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Together, we'll work to understand what you're experiencing, identify your goals, and develop a treatment plan that supports your long-term well-being. I provide care in both English and Spanish and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is very collaborative, and I use some humor as I laugh at my own flaws. I think it helps everyone to accept flaws and learn to love themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, direct, and solution-focused. I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy, helping clients understand their symptoms and feel empowered in their treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“You can expect unbridled curiosity and psychoeducation as we begin connecting the dots on your experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Latina EMDR therapist who uses compassion to guide my patients through healing areas in their lives where they are feeling stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is humanistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is real. I want to get to know you. I can't and won't start offering input until I get a bit of an understanding of who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with adults who are ready to break free from the relationship patterns, anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt that keep them feeling stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in guiding individuals towards their authentic selves and empowering them to live fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach combines evidence-based treatments with deep respect for your individual needs and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm convinced that authentic human connection, paired with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management, can open the door to lasting healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Mental health treatment should never feel like something done to you, but rather something we navigate together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe to be yourself—no masking, no judgment—just real conversations about what you want to change and how we can get there.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment — your story matters, and your care plan should reflect that.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a compassionate and collaborative space to slow down, reflect on your experience, identify patterns, reconnect with emotions and connection, and build both insight and practical coping tools.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I bring specialized expertise in OCD and PTSD/trauma treatment, along with comprehensive care for depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe effective psychiatric care requires more than clinical expertise. It also depends on real human connection, mutual respect, and a commitment to understanding the whole person.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA
53+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Relationship issues
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 60%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 51%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 40%Cigna
- 40%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 15%Spanish
- 4%Armenian
- 4%Portuguese
- 2%Farsi
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 55%Woman
- 43%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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