Online LGBTQ+ therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated online LGBTQ+ therapists in Santa Monica. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Serving LGBTQ+
Tandra Froehlich Childress
Marriage and Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
During this unprecedented time, when anxiety and isolation are high, don't hesitate to reach out. I am available via video/teletherapy as well as in office!
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I provide online therapy to adults and teens (16+) in Tennessee and California.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Katie Blake
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling the lasting effects of past trauma and are ready to begin the healing process and move forward. With more than 12 years of experience treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), I bring extensive knowledge and care to this work. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I consider both approaches to be highly effective in addressing and resolving trauma.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment, moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Throughout our work together, I offer compassion, guidance, and steady support.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Omer Harari
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
All my clients have the option to meet over a video conferencing platform (or over the phone), rather than in person, if they so choose.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD
We open the session with a few minutes of meditation, then dive into what's resonant for you in the moment. Multi-faceted therapeutic explorations underpinned by mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, Ericksonian trance work, somatics, attachment theory and parts work. Compassionate, discerning and collaborative care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I enjoy assisting clients in reaching their desired goals. My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I empower clients by building upon their strengths. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs.
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Kelsi McMartin
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I help people who are feeling disconnected or cut off from important people in their lives. I work to help people resolve the issues and the discord and if that's not possible to make peace with a life apart from their loved ones.
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I’m not a regular therapist, I’m a cool therapist! I help clients who are seeking alleviation from mental health symptoms and a fuller experience of life. Are looking for a deeper, diverse experience of therapy that can help you understand yourself and life from a new perspective? Are your mental health symptoms recurring patterns that keep you from living a full life? We all desire to achieve a natural state of peace and fulfillment —I can help you in building the unique, foundational relationship with yourself that will inspire an actualized life. I support a diverse range of folks through symptoms, situations, social relationships and success.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
In person and on-line sessions to help with things like sadness, lack of motivation, anxiety, anger, depression, couples therapy, child therapy, teen therapy, etc. We have 30 staff to help you and offer counseling in areas such as CBT, EMDR, and other languages to best help
33 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
As a small group practice, myself and the other clinicians in the practice individualize our virtual care for each client, and work to develop a supportive environment to foster rapport building.... even over a screen.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
Encountering stress, depression, anxiety, or decision paralysis can feel overwhelming, but these challenges don't define your future.
There is a way to let go of what's holding you back.
Imagine a life where these obstacles become opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
If you embrace who you are, you can engage with life positively and peacefully and make the changes you want.
Together, we'll explore the underlying patterns that have been holding you back and set you on a path toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
Take the first step towards a more confident life; you've got the inner strength to make this happen.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA, CBIF, CAMS-II, CART, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
At Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC, we provide secure, confidential online therapy for clients across California. Virtual sessions allow you to receive compassionate, professional support from the comfort of your home or any private space, making it easier to fit therapy into your life. We work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns, from stress, anxiety, and depression to relationship challenges, identity exploration, and healing from past trauma. Our goal is to make therapy accessible, effective, and tailored to your unique needs, no matter where you are.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
I am currently only offering online therapy.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
We, at Inara Center for Psychotherapy, offer virtual therapy to anyone in the State of California.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly ten years of clinical experience, providing couples therapy, family counseling and therapy for adults. I
My office is located in West Hollywood CA 90069, close to Beverly Grove, The Sunset Strip and other parts of Los Angeles.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Shauna Farabaugh
Life Coach, Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified TRE provider
Folx are often pleasantly surprised to realize that it is possible to do somatic work online--it's quite effective! As a certified somatic sex educator (not a licensed therapist), I am able to work with people anywhere in the world. Through the magic of zoom, I support you to address your sexuality concerns through a combination of somatic practices; cultivating a deep connection to your own embodied intelligence; and learning the up-to-date sex ed facts you never had a chance to receive. We create new mindsets, learn embodied skills and develop trust and confidence in your body and desires to transform you sexual experiences. Ready to take the first step in your transformation? Contact me for your FREE consultation.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Brandon Guin
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
I have been working with clients remotely for several years. I have found that providing remote services has been just as effective as in-person sessions and is more convenient for many clients.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Welcome to Ever After. Here, we offer a safe, compassionate space where you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. Life’s hurdles can leave us feeling stuck or uncertain, but we firmly believe in your inner strength and ability to overcome obstacles and embrace personal growth. Let’s work together toward the life you deserve.
Our clinicians are experts in evidence-based treatments and innovative techniques to help you feel better and understand yourself. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Trauma Focused and Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and more.
We understand that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to navigate them alone. Our clinical team meets you where you are on your journey, working collaboratively to ease interpersonal struggles and pain. Together, we’ll help you find balance, healing, and harmony in your life. Let us support you in creating a brighter future.
17 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Rich Painter, M.S.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you wanting the benefits of counseling with a trusted, licensed therapist in the safety and comfort of your own home without having to waste time and money traveling to and from an office? I offer secure, HIPAA compliant, professional online counseling to help get you to where you want to be without any unnecessary obstacles.
Top 5 Benefits of Online Counseling:
1. Convenience of saving you time. No more battling traffic and long distance drives with a busy schedule.
2. Comfort of your own space. You can get cozy and don't have to be afraid of going to a new place.
3. Anonymity of not being seen by people. No more worrying about what others might think.
4. Saves you money on gas to and from a destination on a weekly basis.
5. Allows for counseling sessions with remotely located loved ones who may be overseas or across the country.
To inquire about scheduling an appointment, email: skycounselingcenter@gmail.com or text or call: 904-800-8553
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Elizabeth Essner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The relationship between the therapist and the client is the most important factor in the "success" of therapy. Meeting online gives us the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship no matter where you live or what your preference is about how to meet. I work with both individuals and couples. Some of the issues I help with are depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, trust and communication. I am an LGBTQ+ ally, kink and poly friendly.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica combines proximity to the entertainment industry with a strong wellness culture, creating demand for therapists who specialize in performance anxiety, the pressures of creative and entertainment careers, identity, and the particular stresses of living adjacent to fame and public scrutiny. The area's affluent demographic and beach lifestyle coexist with significant rates of anxiety, eating concerns, and relationship distress, and the Westside has a notably high density of experienced therapists relative to its size. Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Health provide institutional mental health anchors for the Westside community. Many Santa Monica therapists also serve clients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and the broader Westside corridor.
LGBTQ+ therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Santa Monica, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Trauma and PTSD (64%), and Depression (62%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Depression |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 48% | Stress |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |