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LGBT therapists in Walnut Creek, CA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Walnut Creek, CA

LGBTQIA individuals in Walnut Creek deserve mental health support from providers who truly get it. Headway's 2,605 licensed providers offer affirming, judgment-free care focused on your wellbeing. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, often covered by insurance, helping you access the support you need without breaking the bank.

Dr. Hsiu-Lan Cheng

Dr. Hsiu-Lan Cheng

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I provide strength-based and collaborative therapy to guide you through your thoughts and emotions towards healing and personal/relational empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Betz

Dr. Brian Betz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is open, honest, and direct. My primary therapeutic goal is first-and-foremost to address the issue or issues that a patient or couple identifies as what prompted the individual or couple to seek out therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brannon La Force

Brannon La Force

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Diana Pena

Diana Pena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“My passion for psychiatry stems from a deep belief that every person deserves to be truly seen and understood—not reduced to a diagnosis, but honored as a whole person with unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Trung Ngo

Trung Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm especially passionate about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and strive to provide inclusive, affirming care to every client, regardless of their identity or orientation!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathi DeLaRosa

Kathi DeLaRosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I emphasize skill-building when you need immediate relief and deeper exploration when you are ready to understand patterns, relationships and meaning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Santos

Nicole Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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
Fernando Huerta-Perez

Fernando Huerta-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm straightforward, warm, and passionate about helping people overcome life's challenges and recognize their potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cintia Ctibor

Cintia Ctibor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In a world where trauma, and anxiety often drown out our inner voices, I know that beneath the spoken words, lies a heart's true narrative.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lucy Marrero

Lucy Marrero

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“My practice weaves together cognitive-behavioral and narrative psychologies with Afro-Caribbean/Yoruba healing traditions, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, mixed-race folks, and those navigating chronic pain or healing from family and institutional...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ruth Clavelo

Ruth Clavelo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sessions are a calm, welcoming space where you can show up as you are, without pressure or judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmeen Kaur

Jasmeen Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, my name is Jasmeen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work and am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges in a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported throughout their healing journey.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Schilling

Stephanie Schilling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct and grounded. I'm comfortable sitting with intensity and won't shy away from the hard parts of your story, and we always move at your pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nathalie Uriarte

Nathalie Uriarte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach that considers the whole person and their unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wendy Vazquez

Wendy Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provde you with a warm and caring environment where you can feel supported and comfortable sharing the things that are important to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Raybon

Jessica Raybon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because I discovered the profound impact therapy had in my life, and I wanted to offer others that same supportive place during life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ma Victoria Martin

Ma Victoria Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


It takes real courage to take this first step toward prioritizing your mental health, and I want to honor that. Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, unfamiliar, or even intimidating, and I understand that. Maybe you’ve spent a long time in survival mode, developing ways of coping that helped you get through hard experiences but may no longer serve you. That can show up as disconnecting from yourself or others, struggling with boundaries, or carrying a story about yourself shaped by cultural or relational expectations. Wherever you are, we can start exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andre Almeida

Andre Almeida

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you can be yourself without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Neysa DeMann

Neysa DeMann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is not about offering quick advice or generic coping strategies. It's about understanding you and your experiences, relationships, and the patterns that may be shaping your life in ways you don't always recognize.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Noelle Neglia

Noelle Neglia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a diverse toolkit to offer. From CBT, to DBT, to action oriented methods like Expressive Arts Therapies and Mindfulness...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Pavlo OConnor

Pavlo OConnor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work primarily with gay and queer men, and the people who love them, navigating identity, self-worth, relationships, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wendy Barajas

Wendy Barajas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a first-gen Latina, I understand the struggle to balance bicultural identify and generational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebeca Manzanilla

Rebeca Manzanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion in working with humans and assisting them in becoming their authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lane McConnell

Lane McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe successful therapy works best when there is a positive empathetic working relationship between the client & therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 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
Pamela Highfill

Pamela Highfill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Jane Wang

Jane Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For the past 2 years, I have worked as an LMFT at 2 group practices with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Esther Torres

Esther Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in providing treatment to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, trauma and/or life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shane George

Shane George

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing isn't about rewriting who you are; it's about looking at yourself with empathy, kindness, and curiosity and accepting your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elaine Zaragoza

Elaine Zaragoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with extensive experience in both community settings and private practice. I specialize in supporting women through the unique challenges they face in life. I offer a compassionate, empathetic approach to help women navigate anxiety, depression, struggles with identity, and the journey toward recognizing their self-worth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Herrera

Maria Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a collaboration between the therapist and the client. You are the expert in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Brock Chavez

Sarah Brock Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is intersectional and trauma-informed combining combines techniques of traditional Psychodynamic Therapy as well as Somatic Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Moore

Laurie Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some struggle privately. Some turn to close ones but end up more perplexed or hurt. For 27 years I have offered therapy that unwinds pain, anxiety, depression, ptsd opening doors to new joy, peace, presence and fulfillment Using IFS, ACT & AEDP-Aspects, EMDR, CBT, PTR-influenced, Hypnotherapy, Somatic, Expressive (art/dance/vocal/writing/drama therapies) I draw upon my LMFT and my PhD in Expressive Therapies.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Cathleen Vicini

Dr. Cathleen Vicini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“My style is 100% non-judgmental, warm, talkative, and strength-based, focusing on building trust, and a respectful relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Jean Douglass

Barbara Jean Douglass

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD with 25 years experience working with adults, children and youth. My goal is to help you in your path towards feeling better, and experiencing an improved sense of confidence, self-esteem and functioning in your life. My specialties include adoption issues, LGBTQ issues and women's issues. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, elderly issues, disability, and stress reduction.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Juline Hobson

Juline Hobson

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I believe counseling offers healing, growth and clarification for client's as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe, trusting warm and confidential environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Lindsay Vitale

Dr. Lindsay Vitale

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone deserves to live a full life, and I am passionately committed to assisting each person on their unique mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Walnut Creek, CA

Number of therapists serving Walnut Creek, CA
There are over 2,557 therapists in Walnut Creek, CA accepting new patients.
2,557+
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%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 80%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
  • 2%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
  • 24%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
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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