LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Brea, California CA
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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
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Everyone deserves a space where they can be fully seen, respected, and affirmed. At Holding Space Therapy, we provide LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed therapy that honors your identity, relationships, and lived experiences. Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating coming out, managing family or relationship challenges, coping with discrimination, or addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress, therapy offers a safe and supportive place to be yourself without fear of judgment.
Many LGBTQ+ individuals face unique stressors, including minority stress, rejection, social stigma, identity-related concerns, and the emotional impact of living in environments where they may not feel fully accepted. These experiences can contribute to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma responses, and difficulties in relationships. Therapy provides an opportunity to process these experiences while strengthening resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
Our approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your individual goals. Using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, we'll work together to help you navigate life's challenges, heal from painful experiences, improve emotional regulation, establish healthy boundaries, and build greater confidence in yourself and your relationships.
We recognize that your identity is one part of who you are—not something that needs to be changed or "fixed." Our role is to support you in living authentically, processing life's challenges, and developing the tools needed to create a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with your values. Whether you're seeking support for identity exploration, relationship concerns, trauma, or everyday life stressors, Holding Space Therapy is committed to providing an inclusive, affirming environment where you feel safe, empowered, and supported throughout your healing journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in Brea, CA California (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have many years of working with LGBT as is relates to the issues and concerns. I also have access to resources and services within the LGBT Community.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Listening and learning as well being a role model for kindness and inclusion are tenets of our work.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
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
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
For over 30 years I've helped both male and female same sex couples as well as LGBT individuals.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+
Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Being LGBTQPIA2S+ in a world that often misunderstands or marginalizes your identity can shape how you move through relationships, family systems, work, dating, and self-worth. You might be navigating coming out, cultural expectations, faith conflicts, chosen family, gender exploration, or simply the exhaustion of explaining yourself.
My work is grounded in LGBTQ+ affirmative psychology and lived experience. Therapy with me is not about defending your identity- it’s about deepening into it. Together, we’ll create space to unpack internalized messages, strengthen self-trust, explore authenticity, and build relationships that honor who you truly are. You deserve spaces where you are celebrated, not tolerated.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
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
In-Person Near Brea, CA
Online in Brea, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Brea, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Brea, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | LGBTQ+ |
| 61% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |