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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 2,430 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.
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
“My mission is to provide a holistic and personalized approach to mental health care, ensuring that every client has a unique and meaningful experience...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or needing to focus? I enjoy partnering with my clients on their journeys to improved wellness. In our time together, we will celebrate your strengths and develop goals to maximize your wellness, together. While we can't change our past, we can work together to process our story’s strengths and struggles. We can talk through your current challenges and quiet the noise around you. We can explore the barriers that may get in the way of enjoying life to the fullest. We can identify ways to find joy again. I look forward to meeting with you to plan how to achieve your goals.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that meaningful change is possible through a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based therapeutic approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Have you been overwhelmed with trying to navigate through the ways you show up in your relationships with others, making you question your own self-identity? The goal is to help you navigate through these feelings/emotions with self-curiosity and compassion. I want to help hold space for my clients to explore these new tools through self-discovery.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe you already have many of the answers within you, and I'm here to help you discover your own strengths and wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Clients would describe me as a 'safe space', where clients can feel validated and supported when sharing their challenges and exploring next steps.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am a trained relational psychoanalyst which basically means, my goal is to be attuned to your thoughts and feelings while we explore your history and how we can improve your perception of yourself and improve your relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take the time to listen deeply, understand your story, and collaborate with you on treatment goals that reflect what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm Jasmine Maniti, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Three values shape my care: honoring your dignity, providing evidence-based treatment, and fully believing in your capacity to heal and grow...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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 2 insurance carriers
“I'm Holly, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care and maternal-child health. ... My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I'm Candice Jeffers, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with an unusual background—I spent nearly a decade in cardiovascular critical care before dedicating myself to mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and direct, and I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to be honest with themselves and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I firmly believe that effective mental health care requires absolute transparency, active collaboration, and treatments rooted in solid clinical evidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in complex presentations because mental health exists within your entire life experience, relationships, cultural background, and personal history.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach to counseling is strengths based and empowerment focused. I use a collaborative and egalitarian style with people who I works with in counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I don't speak in jargon—I translate complex neuroscience into practical care plans you can actually use.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm Michael, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about providing integrated care for complex mental health challenges, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, OCD...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and rooted in genuine partnership. ...I believe that meaningful progress flourishes when expert care is paired with healthy lifestyle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take time to explore what's worked before, what hasn't, and why, because effective treatment is never one-size-fits-all.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I’m Sherri Crespin, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in complex mental health conditions in adults.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I view therapy as a dynamic partnership. My style is direct yet empathetic, offering a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack complex challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Hi! I'm Amanda, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I bring specialized expertise in complex mental health conditions while maintaining an unwavering belief in your capacity for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My expertise includes OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. I also specialize in the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women, supporting you through the...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have a warm, comfortable, conversational style. I consider attachment theory, utilize Cognitive Therapy, EMDR and sometimes humor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I intentionally offer something different: an experience where you’re treated as a genuine teammate instead of someone given a list of instructions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I take the time to learn your full story, not just your symptoms, so we can build a plan that truly fits your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I provide a nonjudgmental, safe space to discuss your fears with a focus on your goals and dreams as a motivation for change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Most of my clinical training happened in demanding settings... That work taught me not to flinch at difficult material and not to rush people through it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm continually driven by the belief that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My treatment philosophy centers on understanding you as a complete person, not just a collection of symptoms. ... I recognize that mental health conditions don't exist in isolation—they interact with your life experiences, relationships, cultural...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I chose to specialize across this broad spectrum because I understand how neurodivergence intersects with trauma responses, how personality patterns emerge as adaptive mechanisms, how substance use can complicate other presentations, and how...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
“I determine what is most suitable for my client and my work varies from traditional methods to holistic/ New Age methods that I have developed after many years in this field.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I see you as a whole person rather than a list of symptoms. Mental health conditions never exist on their own; they interact with your life experiences, relationships, cultural background, and personal goals in ways that are unique to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
Number of therapists serving Walnut Creek, CA
2,450+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 76%Cigna
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 64%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 15%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%French
How they see their clients
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 73%Woman
- 24%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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