Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist (He/They)
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Hi, I’m Anthony, my pronoun series are he/they, and those who speak Tagalog, siya/sila, and I’m Your Queer Relationship Therapist. I’m glad you’re here.
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT#160203, I’m a gay, immunocompromised, Asian American, cis man living and working on Chumash and Tongva (Gabrielino) land.
I value openness, humility, and feedback, and I see therapy as something we actively shape together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, LGBTQ+, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities clients.
Languages: English, Tagalog
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Education & Credentials
Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist MA, AMFT
- Male
- License # AMFT160203
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2024
Education: I earned my Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Los Angeles, and my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Psychology.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee Couples/Relational: $120 for a 50-minute session | Individuals: $100 for a 50-minute session | Family: $150 for a 80-minute session
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I am not able to accept insurance at this time, but am committed to offering sliding scale & low-cost session spots to make therapy more accessible. At this time, my sliding scale & low-cost spots are open- feel free to reach out to inquire!
- Out of Network
Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Monterey Park, CA 91754 and West Hollywood, CA 90069
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom
My therapeutic approach is relational, collaborative, and informed by LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices. I strive to create a space that is trans-affirming, sex-positive, and respectful of diverse relationship structures, identities, and lived experiences.