LGBTQ Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
It might feel unsafe to be yourself right now—but you’re tired of hiding parts of who you are. You want to feel whole. Our affirming therapists offer the safe space you need to process your thoughts and emotions and make sense of all the pieces that make you, you. We’re here to support you through LGBTQ+ therapy in Los Angeles, CA.
We understand that taking this first step can feel overwhelming, and we want you to know you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll walk alongside you with compassion and care.
We’re an LGBTQ+-owned business, located in Los Angeles’ Highland Park neighborhood—a safe space for all within the LGBTQ+ community. Our therapists are entirely affirming and inclusive of all sexualities, gender identities, and everyone who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Common Challenges LGBTQ+ Therapy Can Help With
LGBTQ therapy can help with a range of concerns that can affect anyone, including:
Depression, anxiety, or stress
Intense emotions (e.g., sadness or anger) and emotional dysregulation
PTSD and trauma, including religious trauma
Major life changes
Work-related issues
Difficulties in interpersonal relationships
In addition, an LGBTQ affirming therapist can support you in addressing challenges that uniquely affect the LGBTQ+ community, such as:
Discrimination, family rejection, and societal stigma
Internalized homophobia or transphobia
Navigating gender roles, identity exploration, or the process of coming out
Heightened stress resulting from a lack of support—whether legal, social, religious, economic, or within the family
Start LGBTQ Therapy in Los Angeles, CA—Begin Your Healing Journey Today
It is possible to feel happy, safe, and fulfilled again—don’t delay the healing process! Taking the first step can feel scary, but we’ll be by your side through the entire journey.
How LGBTQ+ Therapy Can Help You
Through LGBTQ therapy in Los Angeles, CA, we offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where we treat you holistically. We’ll work with you to explore the root causes of your challenges and help you build on what works, while letting go of what no longer serves you.
Your LGBTQ affirming therapist will encourage you to be open, vulnerable, and honest. Lasting healing happens when we bring both conscious and unconscious beliefs, thoughts, and emotions to light.
A few ways therapy can help include:
Emotional processing and regulation
Self-acceptance and building confidence in expressing your authentic identity
Healing from shame, rejection, or past invalidation
Developing healthy boundaries and communication
Building resilience
Together, we’ll work toward a deeper understanding of yourself so you can move forward in the therapeutic process—and ultimately, heal with strength and authenticity.
Holistic LGBTQ Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
We take a holistic approach to treatment, honoring every part of you as a whole person. When it comes to psychological and emotional struggles, we integrate elements from several therapeutic approaches to inform and guide our work, adapting them to your unique needs and goals.
Our team of affirming therapists has extensive experience supporting clients through many of life’s obstacles, as well as mental health concerns and diagnoses.
Some of the areas we specialize in include:
Depression Therapy
Depression can affect how you think, feel, and move through daily life. In depression therapy, we’ll explore the underlying causes of your sadness, hopelessness, or loss of motivation. We’ll work to restore balance, build coping skills, and help you reconnect with a sense of purpose and joy.
*If you are currently having thoughts of suicide, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety treatment is more than just talking things through—although that can be an important part of the healing journey. We’ll help you identify the root causes and triggers of your anxious thought patterns and provide tools and resources, including coping strategies and lifestyle changes, to help ease anxiety.
Trauma Therapy
To some degree, everyone experiences trauma at some point in life—and LGBTQ+ individuals are often affected by harmful societal narratives. This is something to be processed and healed, and sometimes, you can only do so through trauma therapy. If you’re seeking support beyond traditional talk therapy, we also offer EMDR therapy.
Grief Therapy
Loss is something we all encounter from time to time. However, the grieving process doesn’t look the same for everyone—it’s deeply personal and can even vary depending on the type of loss you’ve experienced. Because there’s no “right” way to grieve, we offer grief therapy to help you process and heal in your own way.
LGBTQ Therapy Support for Other Issues
What you’re currently going through may not fall under any of these categories—and that’s completely okay. We’re here to walk alongside you through whatever feels most important to address right now.
If you’re struggling with relationship issues, we also offer LGBTQ+ Couples Therapy to help you and your partner reconnect and feel supported and empowered together.
Get Started With LGBTQ+ Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
If you’re ready to start healing, we’re here to help! We truly care about you, and our goal is to support you in becoming whole and happy again.
Option 1:
Book a free consultation
Start with a 15-minute call with our Care Coordinator, where you can share your questions and help us understand what you’re looking for.
Option 2:
Fill out our form
Complete our online intake form, and we will follow up with you to find the therapist who’s the best fit to support your unique needs and goals.
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists
Get to know our holistic LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and how they can help you with strength and compassion.
Sarah Callender
Sarah uses creativity, honesty, curiosity, and humor to create a safe environment in which to share, explore, and find healing.
Wade Mollison
Wade has a compassionate, collaborative, and emotionally attuned style—with a touch of irreverence—that honors each person's full self.
Learn more about Wade >
Jenny Chandler
Jenny takes a warm, collaborative approach rooted in somatic psychotherapy, attachment theory, and a strengths-based lens.
Tatiana Kovalsky
Tatiana supports healing on all levels — mind, body, heart, and spirit — helping each person step into a more empowered, embodied self.
Jenny Walters
Jenny takes a warm and collaborative approach to get to the heart of symptoms and create lasting and meaningful change.
LGBTQ Therapy FAQs
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LGBTQ+ affirming therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where your experiences and identity are fully seen, respected, and validated. In essence, it’s rooted in acceptance and understanding, fostering self-compassion and emotional well-being.
Through an affirming approach, we acknowledge the unique challenges, barriers, and stigmas faced by the LGBTQIA community while navigating a cis- and heteronormative world. LGBTQ+ affirming therapy isn’t a neutral stance—it’s an active commitment to support and advocacy, offering a safe space for identity exploration, challenging harmful beliefs, and addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, and depression.
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In sum, an LGBTQ affirming therapist is specially trained to understand and address the unique challenges and needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. Our team can help you navigate concerns related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and more.
We offer a compassionate, affirming space where you can openly discuss and explore these experiences. Our goal is to empower you with coping tools and strengthen your self-esteem, helping you cultivate a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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There isn’t one single approach that works best for everyone. Each person’s experiences, challenges, and goals are unique, and therapy should reflect that.
That’s why we take a holistic approach to treatment, honoring you as a whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Your LGBTQ+ affirming therapist will draw from multiple therapeutic modalities to create a personalized experience that fits your needs.
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Absolutely. Many challenges can uniquely affect LGBTQIA+ individuals—such as discrimination, social isolation, rejection, homophobia, transphobia, and difficult coming-out experiences.
That’s why it’s so important to find an affirming therapist who truly understands and supports your identity—and our team is here for that. Embracing and celebrating who you are can have a powerful, positive impact on your emotional well-being.
Work With an LGBTQ Affirming Therapist in Los Angeles
We take your well-being to heart. We want nothing more than to see you become whole and happy again. Contact us if you’re ready to take this step together!
Other Services We Offer at Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy
Our team of caring therapists offers a variety of mental health services to support you and your family. We provide both online therapy and in-person sessions in Los Angeles, CA, and across the state. We also offer affirming care for LGBTQ+ couples.
Start your therapy journey alongside a trained LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. Or, learn more about our other services, including anxiety treatment, depression treatment, trauma therapy, grief counseling, eating disorders, teen therapy, and more.
If you have any further questions, visit our FAQs page or contact us directly.