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LGBT therapists in South Pasadena, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in South Pasadena, CA

South Pasadena's LGBTQIA community deserves mental healthcare from providers who truly understand. Headway offers 2,619 licensed therapists specializing in gender and sexual identity support, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options. Many clients pay as low as $0 per session—start with a free consultation today.

Dr. Shao-Jung "Stella" Ko

Dr. Shao-Jung "Stella" Ko

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is more than just coping with difficult moments—it's an opportunity to better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sierra Postler - Jones

Sierra Postler - Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe and collaborative space where clients feel truly heard, seen and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elaine Godoy

Elaine Godoy

Therapist

Virtual • Orange, CA


“I take a down to earth and welcoming approach with all my clients. More than anything, I want all clients to feel safe and comfortable during their time with me.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aviva Euripides

Aviva Euripides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erica Carrington

Erica Carrington

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hello, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed since 2008, with experience working with diverse populations ranging from children to older adults. I provide a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel supported and understood. I especially enjoy helping individuals navigate life transitions such as starting college, graduating, changing jobs, adjusting to civilian life after the military, or entering retirement. My areas of focus include women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and building self-acceptance. I look forward to supporting you as you move toward growth and balance in your life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tara Steinke

Tara Steinke

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I incorporate somatic and mindfulness exercises into my work. I use a mix of relational/emotionally focused and sex positive approaches...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarina Grant

Sarina Grant

Therapist

Virtual • California


“By integrating Attachment Theory with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients uncover the deeper patterns shaping their experiences, while also providing practical tools for day to day relief and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Agunnamani

Jessica Agunnamani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm a warm, open-minded, and holistic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who focuses on helping clients feel genuinely understood and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tess Norton

Tess Norton

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m an LMFT who uses a psychodynamic, client-centered approach. I help young adults better handle life’s stressors, keep perfectionism in check, and grow their self-esteem. I want to help people feel more connected to themselves and others. I enjoy working with Gen Z and Millennials who are navigating their unique paths in life. I mostly work with anxiety, whether it stems from familial stress (due to filial piety or trauma) or societal pressures (due to gender expectations or political factors). I also work with social anxiety and self-esteem issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lorraine Schwartz

Lorraine Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will ask you questions so you can find your own authentic answers. I speak plainly & provide a non-judgmental, safe environment where we can explore what's going on in your world at your pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Sarah Adler

Alison Sarah Adler

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I have been a therapist for more than 2 decade and am tremendously grateful to be doing something I love.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tori Farris

Tori Farris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach the mind and body as a continuous system. I understand the importance and preciousness of an attuned and compassionate therapy container.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Ashley Gerken

Dr. Ashley Gerken

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, balancing deep emotional work with practical tools for change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Divora Stern

Divora Stern

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over a decade of empowering psychotherapy clients to be the best that they can be, I favor complementary and alternative modalities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Raquel Buchanan

Raquel Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Pacifica, CA


“The best compliment I have ever received was that my therapeutic approach "was like talking to a friend."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brody Tucker

Brody Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a powerful and meaningful way to heal and grow and develop our best potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maryam Goudarzi

Maryam Goudarzi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her approach is empathetic, collaborative, and strength-based. She tailors interventions to meet client needs, fostering a safe space for exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Olivia Miller

Olivia Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I'm Olivia. I've been in therapy practice for six years, and am grateful for the opportunity to get to know you! As a queer and neurodivergent person, my career as a therapist has always moved in tandem with my commitment to social and economic justice. My work has taken me to settings with folks experiencing homelessness in South Los Angeles; with justice-involved adults in treatment court diversion programs in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood; in young adult shelters for art therapy groups; with low-income immigrant parents of young children; and with teens and young adults with significant trauma histories.

Through all my roles I always commit to centering community and individual strengths that help arm my clients with the tools necessary to repel various types of systemic violence and oppression. I believe that therapy is inherently political because being human is political.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Najwa Azizi

Najwa Azizi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello! I’m Najwa Azizi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and support. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, stress, and burnout through a personalized and collaborative approach to care. With a background in both behavioral health and critical care nursing, I understand the importance of treating the whole person — emotionally, mentally, and physically. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow, heal, and reach their full potential.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Christianson

Katherine Christianson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our therapeutic relationship, I view myself as the expert on therapy, and I consider you to be the expert on yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kathleen Triplett

Kathleen Triplett

Therapist

Virtual • California


Growing up near a national park, I am consistently reminded of and influenced by the importance of nature on our physical, mental, and emotional health in my mental health practice. As an LMFT, I've worked with a variety of populations, most of whom experienced major trauma or complex trauma, and aid them in reconnecting to their sense of self and safety. I received my MS from California Lutheran University with a specialization in trauma and BA from CSU Chico. I have been licensed for 4 years and have provided therapy for the last 8 years including an associate and traineeship.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Danny Meza

Dr. Danny Meza

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I work to build an empowering and welcoming rapport with my patients, while also providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Morice

Anthony Morice

Psychologist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I take an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. My style blends contemporary evidence-based approaches along with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach to mental health care is centered on building trust and understanding, ensuring that each client feels heard and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Dimas Moncada

Dimas Moncada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've developed the skills to help you (a) explore and identify the causes of your challenges and (b) develop an individualized plan that leads to measurable progress, the progress you seek.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lawrence Leung

Lawrence Leung

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting immigrant/POC and LGBTQ+ teens and young adults dealing with depression and anxiety, relationship issues, and identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Davis

Gabriel Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fallbrook, CA


“My approach is rooted in supporting clients to reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Castanon

Monica Castanon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a therapist who leads with empathy, making others feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Samantha Abbott

Samantha Abbott

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach things with an inquisitive and strength-based lens, and love partnering with my clients to help them find solutions to problems they might be facing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gold River, CA


“My expertise includes autism spectrum disorders, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychosis disorders, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Culver

David Culver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the stories we tell ourselves about our past, future, and present influence the way we feel and behave.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Shefftz

Amy Shefftz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anaheim, CA


“I provide compassionate medication management in a warm, judgment-free environment where patients feel safe being themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kimberly Porter-Leite

Kimberly Porter-Leite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a deep belief in the healing power of relationship and draw from a range of trauma-informed, somatic, depth and behavioral approaches in my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karen Salas-Caballero

Karen Salas-Caballero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping first and second generation women who are exploring what it's like to prioritize themselves in a world that constantly tells them how they should live.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Arthur

Emily Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic approach to therapy, exploring the connection between your mind, body, and lifestyle.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ruben Martinez

Ruben Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend compassion with directness, reflection with practical tools, and evidence-based care with respect for your strengths, pace, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Zavala

Jessica Zavala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported while also being challenged to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of South Pasadena, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of South Pasadena, CA
There are over 52 therapists in South Pasadena, CA accepting new patients.
52+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Relationship issues
  • 94%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 42%Providence Health Plan
  • 40%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 4%Armenian
  • 2%Hebrew
  • 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 50%Woman
  • 46%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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