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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Studio City, CA

Finding LGBTQIA+-affirming mental healthcare in Studio City is seamless with Headway's open-minded, warm provider network. Schedule your free consultation today and explore therapy options designed to support your unique identity and mental wellness journey.

Kelly Van Amberg

Kelly Van Amberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“Kelly utilizes a directive and interactive approach in therapy. She believes the you are the expert in you own experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Zora Speert Dieterich

Zora Speert Dieterich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am an interactive therapist whose practice involves a mutual cooperative approach to empower self-learning.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adriana Garcia

Adriana Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) foundation while integrating relational, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and love this work. I came to therapy through an unconventional path — nearly a decade in film and photography, work as a youth counselor, and service in the military — all of which deeply shaped how I understand people and their stories.

I earned my master's degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on psychodynamic and depth-oriented approaches. My thesis centered on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a specialty I've continued developing through advanced trainings I've completed.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents & families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular love for working with creative professionals, veterans and young adults. I'm LGBTQ+ affirmative and love working with folks from the queer community.

My practice spans traditional talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — including psychedelic integration support for those processing experiences outside of our work together. I see clients in person in Atwater Village in Northeast LA, and virtually throughout California.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Stacy Hajarian

Stacy Hajarian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“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
David Andreone

David Andreone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Culver City, CA


“I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, creative blocks, relationship challenges, performance pressure, and major life or career transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe you are the expert in your life. You have the answers. You just may need some guidance in accessing them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Cheryl Moss

Cheryl Moss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Woodland Hills, CA


I'm a licensed psychotherapist with 34 years of experience. I do my best to meet you "where you are" and to offer compassionate presence as you progress through your personal process of self-discovery, self-identification, and evolution.

I'm honored to be part of your journey of transformation. I approach sessions in collaboration, as you learn to free yourself from judgment, criticism, and pain; to change negative perceptions that do not serve; and to experience more ease and peace in life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Behnam Keyvan

Behnam Keyvan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Woodland Hills, CA


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dennis Goldenson

Dennis Goldenson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Woodland Hills, CA


“I have extensive experience in client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy that is directly relevant to young adults, couples and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jarah Trenier

Jarah Trenier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Porter Ranch, CA


“I believe healing happens in connection—when we feel safe enough to explore what we've had to keep hidden.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Niko De Leon

Niko De Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Canoga Park, CA


“As a first-generation trans person of color, I understand how difficult and intimidating it can feel to reach out for support and I truly recognize the courage it takes to take this step.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ami Gonzalez

Ami Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“Working therapeutically with teenagers, young adults and their families for over a decade has been motivating.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Almog Shanun

Almog Shanun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Monrovia, CA


  • I believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves. It is an opportunity to explore and learn about the mysteries of our inner self. When I am working with a client both of us discover a vast new world that waits to unfold. I studied at Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school dedicated to discovering the inner contents of the self and the secrets of the archetypes of our humanity. I believe in working with my clients face to face, together, by sharing a journey in order to learn about the hardships of today while gaining knowledge about past and present experiences. I believe in and encourage my client’s strength and ability to solve their own problems and become the healers of their own wounds. I work as a guide and as a fellow traveler in your journey toward self discovery. With every step we take toward discovery, I work hand in hand with my clients, letting them lead in finding the sources of their suffering and their capability to heal them. Treatment Modalities: Person Centered Therapy, Post Jungian, Family Systems, Trauma Theory, Sex Therapy, and working within the Feminine Principle. I work with LGBTQ community and with all kind of diversity. At Eye Of The Storm counseling I specialize with Adolescents, Adults, Relationships, Individuation, Immigration, Life Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Issues, Personal Growth and Development, Life Style issues, and Court referrals.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Derek Hoxby

Derek Hoxby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amanda Prince

Amanda Prince

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and LMFT license.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Ligia Orellana

Ligia Orellana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm a first-generation Guatemalan-American, cis-gendered Latinx Therapist in Los Angeles and Torrance, California.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Amanda Tekinceer

Dr. Amanda Tekinceer

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Valencia, CA


“Through our work together, we'll reframe your limiting beliefs into superpowers and channel your doubt into motivation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I work with adults navigating trauma, burnout, identity, and the particular exhaustion of being a sensitive person in a fast-changing world. My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to regulate it, reduce symptoms of trauma, and build resilience.

Many of the people I work with are doing everything right on paper. They are the ones who keep showing up, holding it together, being the person everyone else leans on. And they are exhausted in a way that is hard to explain to the people around them. They worry they are making the wrong choices or that everyone else has it together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I offer serious help that doesn't take itself too seriously! I use warmth and sometimes humor to meet you where you are without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Be Staub

Be Staub

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Long Beach, CA


As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist, my work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gregory Daven

Gregory Daven

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I use a psychodynamic approach to unpack wounds of the past, which can negatively impact current relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Denise Rollins

Denise Rollins

Therapist

In-person • 28 mi away • Covina, CA


“My goal is for you to find freedom. Clients who choose to work with me can expect a therapeutic environment focused on results and relief.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Fresno, CA


“My fundamental goal involves supporting you not merely in symptom reduction, but in restoring hope, establishing balance, and moving toward the life you genuinely deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wendy Escobar

Wendy Escobar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Upland, CA


“My goal is to provide a safe space for you to discuss your concerns to change your life for the better.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Kempler

Holly Kempler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


Since I was a just a small child I held deep empathy and curiosity for other human beings. Ultimately, this lead me to obtain my MSW with a concentration in mental health and sub-concentration in school social work. Along the way, I have worked in many different community-based settings (mobile crisis, K-12 schools, outpatient behavioral health, drop-in centers, residential settings, and complex trauma treatment centers) serving folks from across the lifespan, witnessing so much growth and resilience along the way. I am particularly well-equipped to support children, teens, young adults, and parents.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lizzy Glick

Lizzy Glick

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“When you come into my office, I will ask you to tell me where it hurts, and I will help you be very honest with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Kimmons

Sarah Kimmons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring an easygoing approach that fosters trust and understanding, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout the process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello,

I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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