Online LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Cotati, California CA
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LGBTQ+
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Therapy for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals seeking a space where identity does not need to be explained, defended, minimized, or translated. My work supports people navigating gender, sexuality, relationships, family dynamics, community, spirituality, belonging, life transitions, and the ongoing process of living more fully in alignment with who they are.
This work is grounded in intersectionality, liberation, and the understanding that distress often emerges not from identity itself, but from the cumulative impact of navigating environments, systems, relationships, and cultural narratives that have not always made room for difference. Particular attention is given to the experiences of queer, trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill, highly sensitive, BIPOC, multicultural, and otherwise multiply marginalized individuals whose identities and experiences often exist across multiple worlds at once.
Exploration may include the impacts of masking, self-silencing, code-switching, hypervigilance, rejection, invisibility, family expectations, religious experiences, cultural belonging, internalized shame, identity-based trauma, and the exhaustion that can come from continually adapting in order to be accepted, understood, or safe. It may also include making space for joy, pleasure, desire, authenticity, connection, creativity, chosen family, and the parts of yourself that have had fewer opportunities to be fully expressed.
My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, parts work, expressive arts, neuropsychotherapy, attachment-focused therapy, and liberation-oriented healing. Rather than focusing on who you should become, the work centers listening more deeply to who you already are. Support is offered in cultivating self-trust, nervous system safety, embodied authenticity, meaningful connection, and a life that feels more aligned with your values, relationships, needs, and ways of moving through the world.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Joey Sarcoz
Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have 18 years experience working with the West Hollywood community.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
Navigating through life can feel isolating or sad when our own way of being and living is not embraced. Receive compassionate understanding and support with your experiences and navigations is important and urgent.
27 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Members of the LGBT community face unique and multifaceted challenges that add additional layers of complexity to the therapeutic process. It is vital that therapists working with LGBT clients have a deep understanding of these challenges in order to serve as an effective partner in the journey of self-discovery. My work with LGBT clients, as well as my own personal experience, have taught me that throughout each stage of life, LGBT persons are confronted with issues and prejudices that can be easily internalized, resulting in a profound struggle within themselves trying to maintain a healthy sense of self, self-confidence, and self-acceptance.
Indeed, for many LGTB persons, these issues begin early in youth: a significant portion of the LGBT community have faced down unaccepting parents and families, bullies, and, at times, a deeply prejudiced society that teaches from birth that LGBT persons are defective and unworthy. These are messages that wound at a fundamental level and, unfortunately, can reinforce an internalized message of unworthiness and defectiveness. Left unexplored, these external attacks on the self can manifest in many ways: shame which leads to substance abuse, reckless sexual behavior, an inability to sustain long-term intimate relationships.
Another unique aspect of my work with the LGBT community is the continued reverberation of the AIDS crisis that swept the community in the 80s and 90s. While we have made enormous strides in both understanding and the treatment of the HIV virus, learning of an HIV positive diagnosis remains a traumatic life event, where one’s sense of self may become gravely damaged or perhaps even destroyed. In addition, a large portion of the LGBT community directly experienced the peak of the AIDS crisis, and faced the untimely loss of beloved friends and colleagues, leading to intense bereavement, grief, and the relentless death of entire communities. The effects were and are ravaging; the trauma intense and enduring.
Furthermore another challenge facing this generation of openly gay men is that they are the first entering old age openly gay and out of the closet. How to not become invisible to the community, disappear and lose all sense of oneself becomes a vital priority. There have been few role models, no one demonstrating how to age in a successful, happy, purposeful way. So with age comes the loss of physical vitality and attributes, which for many gay men has been the leading currency of their lives. How does one reinvent oneself so as to stay vital and relevant, or risk slipping into the invisibility cloak that old age often brings upon gay men and people in general?
In treating the LGBT community, I strive toward creating and fulfilling a sense of completeness and wholeness within the self. Working empathically, slowly and deliberately to heal old wounds, and eradicate the innate sense of defectiveness. Always seeking to understand the sources from which that sense of defectiveness derived. With insights, understanding, processing and evaluating we then begin to reinstate a sense of enough-ness, perfection (even where there may be imperfection), wholeness, and completeness within and unto the self. It is a journey of self discovery which I have lived, understand and continually work on healing.
Slowly building understanding and conviction that the LGBT person is as complete and perfect as any other differently sexually identified person. The goal is to create and improve a strong, authentic sense of self, not one that needs to be propped up by the creation of a “false self” in order to be loveable or to feel adequate and enough.
13 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Provia Psychology
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Many of our team's clinical training has been with the LGBTQIA communities. We specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. We also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, we value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and we would be honored to help you along your journey!
9 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
As a gay man living in Los Angeles for over twenty years, I have experienced the challenges of cultivating and maintaining a genuine sense of self while being bombarded with body image issues, homophobia, gay shame, and the hyper-sexualized competitive nature of the gay community. As gay men, our sexual currency can sometimes become the focus of how we see and place value on ourselves. This can lead to addiction, self-loathing cycles, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping you dismantle what society, and the gay community has led you to believe about yourself. Together, we will get to the root of what makes you feel centered, authentic, and grounded. I am highly invested in creating a judgment-free space for you to feel safe to talk about anything you feel is relevant to your growth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Lani Lee
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBPT, CAPT
LGBT affirming therapy
18 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Stephanie A. Carson
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Navigating the world when you feel like society isn't in your corner can be emotionally overwhelming and physically depleting. Whether you find yourself struggling with your identity, your relationships, or just your overall wellbeing, you deserve to be supported along your journey. Give me a call so I can help you on your path to healing!
28 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Over 20 years experience with LGBTQ+ issues
24 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
At The Connection Clinic, we affirm and celebrate LGBTQ+ identities, providing a safe space to explore unique challenges. We foster acceptance and personal growth while addressing issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.
9 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Be Authentic Family Therapy Services, Inc. Michele Putini, Director
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Being in the queer community adds a layer of stress and sometimes issolation in addition to any other mental health issues you may be experiencing. Our practice is mindful and compassion filled around this and want to work with anyone that is willing and able to be brave enough to push through and seek to be their authentic and true self. We welcome you to come any way and any where you are and we will begin there to support and guide you on the journey to authenticity in a safe and welcoming environment
21 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide affirming, relational care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships seeking a safe space to explore identity, belonging, and connection. My work emphasizes authenticity, emotional expression, and dismantling internalized shame to foster self-acceptance and empowerment.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Lois Nightingale
Psychologist, MA, Ph.D.
I work with a variety of LGBTQ+ issues. I counsel same sex couples, provide therapy for those going through transition, and work with extended family members who may be struggling after someone they love comes out. I have written children's book for kids of same sex parents who are facing divorce. amazon.com/author/loisnightingale
43 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Ebony Jones, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My practice is open to and welcomes adults, adolescents, couples, and families, and I am passionate about working with historically marginalized and vulnerable populations, like people of color, people with diverse abilities, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and more.
20 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I provide affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, stress, or life transitions. My approach centers respect, validation, and culturally responsive care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
We have therapists who are supportive of those in the LGBT community, same sex couples or people who have family members in the community. You can trust that we are with you in your process!
12 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
KT Glusac
Counselor/Therapist, AMFT, APCC
As a queer therapist, I bring lived experience, cultural humility, and care to working with LGBTQ+ clients. I support individuals and couples in exploring identity, relationships, belonging, and resilience — always centering safety and affirmation.
4 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
As a gay therapist providing LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for nearly a decade, I understand firsthand the unique challenges and strengths within our community. My specialized training in LGBTQ+ issues allows me to create an inherently affirming space where clients can explore identity, navigate coming out, address minority stress, and heal from experiences of rejection or discrimination without having to educate their therapist. Located in the heart of West Hollywood—where over 40% of residents identify as LGBTQ+—I offer both in-person and online therapy throughout Los Angeles, addressing everything from internalized homophobia and relationship dynamics to substance use and the lingering effects of growing up in a heteronormative world. Having worked at the Los Angeles LGBT Community Mental Health Center and trained extensively in LGBTQ+ affirmative approaches, I help clients move beyond survival mode to build authentic, fulfilling lives where their identity is celebrated rather than merely tolerated. My West Hollywood practice serves as a sanctuary where LGBTQ+ individuals throughout Los Angeles can process trauma, strengthen relationships, and develop the resilience needed to thrive in their truth.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
As a strong active ally of the community, therapy with me involves, affirmative, knowledgeable, and non-judgmental approach that centers on creating a safe environment. I do my best to stay educated and aware of the systemic, social, and political influences on this community, while also fostering collaborative therapeutic relationships with clients who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Key practices include using inclusive, gender-neutral language, respecting self-identified pronouns, validating experiences of stigma, and avoiding assumptions that problems are inherently linked to sexual orientation or gender identity - all with compassionate care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA
LGBTQ+
Kelsi McMartin
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am a bisexual woman and have training in working with the LBGTQIA community around issues related to identity, sexuality, polyamory, and couples work.
24 Years Experience
Online in Cotati, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Cotati, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Cotati, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are LGBTQ+ Issues (100%), Anxiety or Fears (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (74%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Depression |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 55% | Stress |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |