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LGBT therapists in Simi Valley, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming therapy can access open-minded providers through Headway's extensive network. With 70+ insurance plans accepted nationally and sessions starting as low as $0 with coverage, you can focus on your wellbeing without financial barriers.

Rebecca Bernstein

Rebecca Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clinical lens is founded on the belief that clients are the true experts of their own life, and the therapeutic relationship is a means towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lawrence Yu

Lawrence Yu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support adults navigating identity, grief and bereavement, and life transitions, with a particular focus on Asian and LGBTQ+ experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Sepulveda

David Sepulveda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm gay and Latino, and I bring my full self to this work. I'm LGBTQ+, kink, sex worker, and nonmonogamy affirming...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Forogh Rahim

Dr. Forogh Rahim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our sessions are a warm, collaborative space where you can show up as your full self without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I'm a licensed psychologist working with adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, grief, significant life changes, or challenges with attention and focus. My goal is to offer a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you — your experiences, your values, and where you hope to go. You are a complex, whole person made up of many parts — and there is room here for all of them.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carrie Hansen

Carrie Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“I especially enjoy working with youth and young adults, I specialize in working with people with ADHD, Autistic teens and adults, phase of life issues, depression, anxiety...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ada Andrade

Ada Andrade

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“It's essential for my client to know they can build a therapeutic relationship in an environment that is judgment free, empathetic, accepting, & validating their own thoughts & feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angel De Luna Escobedo

Angel De Luna Escobedo

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in EMDR, somatic therapy, inner child work, and spiritual practices to support healing from trauma, identity-based stress, and patterns like out-of-control behaviors or emotional overwhelm.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Rudsten

Hannah Rudsten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


For the past 20 years, I've worked across private practices, youth development centers, schools, and mental health clinics. My passion is to work with adults navigating major life transitions. Whether you are a college student or approaching retirement, my hope is to walk alongside you during this time of change and uncertainty; to help create the conditions for you to reconnect with your authentic self and remember what lights you up. We can explore ways to recognize and acknowledge your anxiety that moves beyond words. Incorporating expressive arts, guided imagery, and embodied exercises to help you strengthen your awareness with your emotions and rewrite old narratives.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Wensley

Paul Wensley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a compassionate, non-judgmental, understanding, strength based approach by acknowledging and welcoming your whole person - body mind and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lara Sayles

Lara Sayles

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Lara has a compassionate, straightforward, and strength-based approach, tailoring treatment uniquely to each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Kapelson

Kimberly Kapelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll explore your emotions, patterns, and internal world while balancing deeper exploration with practical tools.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Warren Kim

Warren Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Christopher Kincheloe

Christopher Kincheloe

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I use approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help you better understand yourself and build tools that actually work in real life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Walthour

Stephanie Walthour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Stephanie is a Certifed Sex Therapist, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in improving the relationships and quality of life for her clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Jose Carranza

Jose Carranza

Therapist

Virtual • California


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Dahlmann

Maria Dahlmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
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
Chloe Ragusa

Chloe Ragusa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy should feel like a relief, not a chore. I strive to create a comfortable environment where clients can be themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Winfred Alarcon

Winfred Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Hull

Jeff Hull

Therapist

Virtual • Chico, CA


“I believe every person has an innate capacity for healing, growth, and change, and that each person's path is uniquely their own.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ashley Damo

Ashley Damo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I leverage evidence-based psychological approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy to provide supportive, direct, and compassionate clinical care to my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Strom

Christina Strom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a client centered therapist, meaning I want to meet you where you are. Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carrie Jaffe

Dr. Carrie Jaffe

Psychologist

Virtual • Del Mar, CA


“I enjoy helping people make deep, lasting changes that lead to feeling more resilient, happier, and better about themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Diana Fajardo

Diana Fajardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is: we are shaped by our thoughts, emotions and behaviors therefore with time and effort change is always possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittaney Latta

Brittaney Latta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use techniques from several practices such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Bowen family systems, person-centered, solution-focused, and Gottman in order to better help you to reach your goals in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Reidt

Nikki Reidt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in women's mental health - working with high-achieving, sometimes perfectionist, often neurospicy, women.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Miller

Susan Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


Congratulations for taking the hardest step in therapy, reaching out for help. Past traumas, grief, chronic pain and illness, failed relationships, poor self-esteem, or mental illnesses impacts each of us at difference times in our lives. These moments can make us questions ourselves, traps us into feeling hopeless, with no motivation or energy to believe in a better tomorrow. I will not promise that therapy will be easy or that I have a magic cure so you will no longer have Tragedy, illness or loss. I can promise to provide a safe space, using best practices to move forward. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Simone Zeschuk

Simone Zeschuk

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe that true healing begins with genuine acceptance. In our sessions, we will look beyond surface-level symptoms...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyle Gambill

Kyle Gambill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and judgment-free. I believe you should feel heard and have a voice in decisions about your treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Sipolt

Melissa Sipolt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as an alumnus of the Harvard University Napa Infant-Parent Fellowship Program, where I trained directly with Daniel Seigel, MD, Bruce Perry, PhD., MD, and the esteemed T. Berry Brazelton, MD.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Andrew Extein

Andrew Extein

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Simi Valley, CA

Number of therapists serving Simi Valley, CA
There are over 2,614 therapists in Simi Valley, CA accepting new patients.
2,614+
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
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Cigna
  • 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 64%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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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%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
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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