LGBTQ+ therapists in Castaic, California CA
Castaic Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 32% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
|
| 1% |
In Person Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 62% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | LGBT Issues |
| 45% | Stress |
We are proud to feature top rated LGBTQ+ therapists in Castaic. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Serving LGBTQ+
Dana Fogel-Stark
Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Welcome to my profile. My name is Dana Fogel-Stark and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder and Couple/Relational Issues. I have been licensed as a psychotherapist for over 20 years and in full time private practice in the heart of Calabasas. My therapeutic approach is eclectic focused on both helping clients gain insight and awareness as to the origin and cause of their struggles as well as helping clients gain the tools and coping mechanisms needed to overcome their challenges. I believe that therapy is most effective when the therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific presenting issues that the client is facing. I create a personalized treatment approach with every new client based on their specific needs. I use Evidence Based Therapy to treat obsessive worries and ruminations, physical manifestations of anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and struggles with perfectionism/performance anxiety. My passion for using CBT is that I get to witness significant improvement with clients in a short period of time. In addition to CBT I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention as well as teaching emotional intelligence in my work with clients. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to visit my website at Growwiththerapy.com
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist, LCSW
I believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy. The therapy I practice is grounded in contemporary psychoanalysis, an approach that’s curious about your inner world and attuned to the unconscious patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others. This kind of therapy doesn’t just reduce symptoms; it helps you understand yourself on an intimate level, creating lasting change in how you experience yourself and how you show up in your relationships.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I came to this work through a deep respect for the complexity of human experience and the ways people adapt in order to survive. Over the years, I have seen how pain, loss, and conflict can quietly shape a person’s inner world, often long before they have language for it. I am continually moved by the courage it takes to look at these experiences honestly and to ask for support when something no longer feels sustainable.
What draws me to this work is the opportunity to sit with people at meaningful crossroads in their lives. I value conversations that are real, reflective, and grounded, and I believe healing happens not through quick answers, but through understanding, presence, and trust built over time. I approach therapy with curiosity and humility, holding space for complexity rather than certainty.
At a personal level, I believe in accountability without shame, depth without intensity for its own sake, and care that respects autonomy. I am committed to showing up thoughtfully and consistently, honoring the responsibility that comes with being invited into someone’s inner life. This work matters to me because it offers the possibility of greater clarity, connection, and integrity, both within ourselves and in how we relate to others.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships can bring our deepest joy, but they can also surface painful patterns. If you and your partner find yourselves caught in the same arguments, struggling to truly hear one another, or feeling emotionally distant, you’re not alone. Many couples reach a point where communication breaks down and the connection they once felt begins to feel strained or uncertain. Sometimes earlier life experiences, family patterns, or stressors quietly shape the way we relate, making it harder to stay close even when the love is still there.
With more than two decades of experience working with couples, I help partners slow down the cycle of conflict and understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in relational and attachment-based work. I support couples in developing healthier communication, repairing emotional wounds, and building a stronger foundation of trust and intimacy. I’m also particularly attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people and those who want a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach to relationship growth.
Whether you’re preparing for a deeper commitment, working to repair trust after a rupture, or trying to rediscover connection after years together, therapy can offer a meaningful path forward. I also support individuals navigating dating, heartbreak, or relationship transitions. Together we’ll work toward clearer communication, emotional safety, and a relationship that feels more conscious, supportive, and alive.
If you’d like to explore whether this work might be a good fit, feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
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
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
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
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Marco Fekrat
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and couples. My specialties include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, sexuality and working with the LGBTQ population. My goal is to help you better balance yourself in the present, day to day, and dive deep with you to understand the root cause. Truly effective therapy, in my view, happens when we are ready to look deeply and critically at our current situation, ready to make sustainable, and practical changes.
My work is active and focused. I will actively listen while utilizing direct questioning to fully understand core beliefs. I believe therapy can be both fun and rewarding. My goals are for you to regain better control of your symptoms and achieve your highest level of functioning as quickly as possible.
We’ll work together to help you re-ignite your passions, build healthier relationships, and uncover a more authentic self. I look forward to meeting you via a free phone/video consultation about what it is you see yourself as needing and deciding together if we would be a good fit.
15 Years Experience
Online in Castaic, CA California (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist
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.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA California
Serving LGBTQ+
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST is the most experienced gay men's SPECIALIST psychotherapist in the United States today, with over 30 years' experience, as well as being an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and life/career/relationship coach, author, blogger, podcast host, and public speaker/activist. He provides services to individuals, couples, and polyamorous polycules. He offers sessions webcam or phone. As a gay, HIV-positive therapist, Ken lives in the same community he serves.
34 Years Experience
Online in Castaic, CA California (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Carl H. Shubs
Therapist, Ph.D.
CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT.
Things not working the way you'd like? Find out why and change it.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors)? These are some of the areas where I can help.
YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA