LGBTQ+ therapists in Arvin, California CA
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Serving LGBTQ+
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
I believe that life becomes the most satisfying and fulfilling when the relationships we have with our 'Self,' with 'Others,' and our 'Family' are healthy and balanced.
Most often, the issues and problems that bring people into therapy in my West Hollywood office result from imbalances and relationship problems in any of these areas that is impeding their personal growth and living a fulfilling life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Arvin, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Shirley Johnson,
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CYT
“I would rather be whole than good.” – Carl Jung
If you’re ready to move beyond performing, pleasing, or simply surviving and step into a more whole, honest version of yourself, I’d be honored to work with you. My approach blends psychodynamic depth, relational therapy, Gestalt awareness, and certified sex therapy to support meaningful, lasting change. I specialize in working with Black and POC adults and couples who want deeper connection, authenticity, and fulfillment. When you’re ready to choose wholeness, I invite you to reach out.
11 Years Experience
Online in Arvin, CA California (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Grace Akopyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #145795
Grace believes that her constant passion for learning, teaching, and extensive experience in the mental health field allows clients to experience a new type of therapist. Grace is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Pepperdine University Family and Couples Counseling Therapy professor that holds over a 10yrs of experience and founder of Therapy with Grace.
She specializes in couples and relationship counseling. She creates a personalized approach for each of her client with statistically proven tools to help build longevity , rebuild trust , commitment and create fulfillment in her clients relationships.
Simultaneously, she works with clients who suffer with anxiety and/or depression due to low self esteem, relationship heartbreak, transitional live events and lack of emotional regulation. She helps clients gain insight on their emotions, understand triggers and helps them regulate their emotions in order to take back control of their life. She helps her clients lean toward their faith and teaches them tools to help build a more fulfilling life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Arvin, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Katie Burgess
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Katie offers evidenced based therapy that is warm, compassionate, goal oriented and she adds in a little humor throughout the process when appropriate. Katie is Perinatal Mental Health Certified through Postpartum Support International and is passionate about supporting families through infertility, pregnancy and postpartum.
15 Years Experience
Online in Arvin, CA California (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jesse R Cardin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW
Trauma-informed depth psychotherapy grounded in contemplative practice. For help uncovering the deeper patterns lurking beneath depression and anxiety, and navigating life transitions.
9 Years Experience
Online in Arvin, CA California
LGBTQ+ therapists in Arvin, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Arvin, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Trauma and PTSD (65%), and Depression (64%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Depression |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 51% | Stress |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 47% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 43% | Black / African American |