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LGBT therapists in Tracy, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Tracy, CA

Tracy's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental healthcare from providers who truly get it. Headway offers flexible, confidential sessions with experienced clinicians across the city, accepting 70+ insurance plans nationally. Many patients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance coverage.

Danielle Walker

Danielle Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to bring your authentic self forward, nurture any pain, break down those barriers, and harbor insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Salami

Kate Salami

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide an inclusive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space that welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jena Montenegro

Jena Montenegro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a trauma expert with experience in a wide variety of populations including LGBTQ, African-American, Latino, Indigenous, and Asian peoples.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juli Agajanian

Juli Agajanian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Alamitos, CA


“I am easy to talk to and will use some humor in therapy, but I am also an active part of the therapy session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dorothy Beatty

Dr. Dorothy Beatty

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach psychotherapy treatment with an underlying goal to assist individuals and couples in relieving distress and suffering, while discovering deeper, more fulfilling meaning in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Tony Gunn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Substance Abuse Professional and a board certified transgender care therapist. I value connection, trust, and respect.

I work with adults, teens, families, and couples. My focus areas include LGBTQIA+ clients, gender nonconforming clients, transgender care, sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

You receive care grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and meaningful insight. I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment.

I provide services through in-person and telehealth settings. My approach blends evidence-based practice with care shaped around your needs, values, and lived experience. My goal centers on supporting clarity, stability, and long-term well-being through an affirming therapeutic relationship.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
April Shields

April Shields

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me blends CBT, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and somatic tools to support healing and resilience, so you can manage anxiety and burnout with confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sean Stevens

Sean Stevens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oxnard, CA


“When given new opportunities and education that can improve clients lives, people will respond and change in ways that make sense to them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joncannon Eiden

Joncannon Eiden

Therapist

Virtual • Vista, CA


“My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maida Ferraes

Maida Ferraes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, compassionate, and patient. We carry many judgments from the world and ourselves, we do not need any additional pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Yanina Rivera Lopez

Yanina Rivera Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“My goal is to offer a space where you don't have to shrink or translate parts of yourself, where your emotional world is taken seriously...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Greg Logan

Greg Logan

Therapist

Virtual • Yorba Linda, CA


“I work collaboratively with clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, right from the very first conversation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Meghan Holland

Meghan Holland

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, compassionate, empathic approach by listening to the client and providing feedback that can help the client improve their quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Andrea Lapinski

Andrea Lapinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I have over 30 years of clinical, counseling and administrative experience working with individuals and couples, addressing the unique issues related to their unique life experiences. I have extensive professional and personal experience with military families and veterans. I understand first-hand the struggles of grief and medical conditions that impact all aspects of life. I have supported chronically and terminally ill patients, individuals living with cancer or chronic medical diagnoses, as well as parents experiencing infertility, peripartum, and postpartum depression. Whether dealing with life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, or divorce, or simply seeking to express yourself and feel more confident, I am here to walk with you, provide insights, and support you toward lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Kang

Esther Kang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Hanna Jeong

Hanna Jeong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about validating and affirming the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brandon Yip

Dr. Brandon Yip

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“His approach is grounded in building a genuine, trusting relationship where you feel safe, seen, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Debra Kabrin

Debra Kabrin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience, I provide a warm, culturally sensitive, and judgment-free space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Diana (Didi) Orozco

Diana (Didi) Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a safe enough space where you can show up exactly as you are—tears, laughter, uncertainty, and all.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Elena Lane

Victoria Elena Lane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about supporting Queer, BIPOC, and Women's rights communities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aaron Sahle

Aaron Sahle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am deeply committed to providing patient-centered care. This means taking the time to listen to your concerns, building trust, and developing personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Holly Hadley

Holly Hadley

Therapist

Virtual • California


If a past relationship left you doubting yourself — especially one marked by psychological or emotional abuse — you're not alone, and it's not a sign something's wrong with you. Even if life looks fine on the outside, you may feel confused, depleted, or unsure of your own reality. You don't need it all figured out to start, just a readiness to do the work. Together, we'll make sense of what happened, untangle the cycles that kept repeating, and rebuild a grounded sense of self — so you can trust your own voice again. Using a trauma-informed, integrative approach, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust.

You don't have to filter yourself here—not your thoughts, your story, or the parts you're still making sense of. If you're tired of second-guessing yourself and ready to rebuild something solid, you deserve a space where you can show up fully, without judgment, and start trusting your own voice again.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Huff

Heather Huff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an LGBTQIA+, and kink and poly informed therapist. I am an eclectic therapist, which means I utilize tools from multiple approaches to tailor our work to you and your specific needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lina Toyos

Lina Toyos

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Lina, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing and growth. With a diverse background in hospital social work, outpatient mental health services, and inpatient psychiatric care, I have gained invaluable experience and insights that enable me to support a wide range of clients facing emotional and mental health challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Sean O'Hara

Dr. Sean O'Hara

Psychologist

Virtual • California


My approach to psychotherapy is always client centered with an emphasis on the clients focus and areas they wish to address. I have worked in counseling and psychotherapy for 38 years in hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms and private practice and have created, developed and been clinical director for many Intensive Outpatient Programs for Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis.

Getting people past anxiety disorders is a passion of mine andI specialize in anxiety and sports performance anxiety and all forms of addictions. I work with teenagers and young adults dealing with academic, sports and achievement areas.

I work with parents and adults on healthy launching and individuation of their children. With the ever emerging world of technology and media I work with individuals on Video Gaming Addiction, Internet Addiction and Pornography Addiction and poor regulation of screen time which leads to depressed mood, anxiety and poor productivity especially in younger people.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Marina Sabia

Marina Sabia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide clients with a safe and supportive space where they feel comfortable sharing their challenges and personal experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Smith-McCourt

Shannon Smith-McCourt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a powerful, transformative space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jane Kim

Jane Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Jane. I'm passionate about providing therapy to people from all walks of life. I'm here to support you if you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed while dealing with life's ups and downs. I'd like to help you find a true sense of healing, growth, peace, and happiness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maria Fuenzalida

Maria Fuenzalida

Therapist

Virtual • Burbank, CA


“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
Elmer Herrera

Elmer Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I have extensive experience working with multiple diverse ethnicities, social groups, LGBTQ community, and immigrant cultures.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mihoko Taniguchi-Brown

Mihoko Taniguchi-Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Seeking help takes courage and I am here to provide a safe, welcoming space that encourages healing and positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin Padden

Kevin Padden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the therapeutic alliance and relationship between the therapist and client is crucial.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dara Paprock

Dara Paprock

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is grounded in the understanding that healing occurs within a collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters safety, curiosity, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taeko Bufford

Taeko Bufford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my treatment...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Michael Hofstetter

Michael Hofstetter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients describe me as genuine, sincere, compassionate, patient, honest, straight-forward and humorous.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexis Cabrera

Alexis Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


I commit to supporting your growth whilst challenging your outdated defense mechanisms. Old patterns got you this far, and my Gestalt training allows me to see your obstacles as creative adjustments. I will empower you to choose, consciously, what works and what works no longer.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Tracy, CA

Number of therapists serving Tracy, CA
There are over 2,653 therapists in Tracy, CA accepting new patients.
2,653+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Cigna
  • 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 63%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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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%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
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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