LGBT Issues therapists in Joshua Tree, California CA
LGBT Issues
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.
37 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
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.
25 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Rachel W. Friendly, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
It can be so hard to find affirming, safe spaces where we can explore our whole, authentic selves - where we can truly be all of us, in our largeness, our messiness, and our queerness. And especially these days, gender expansiveness can feel particularly scary. Gender trauma is real - but living inauthentically is excruciating. I work with queer and gender expansive adults who want to live their truth and explore their identities, but who might not be sure where to start. We can dig in to what may be holding you back, so that you can start to craft your truest, most beautiful life. We can investigate the internalized messages that may lead to shame or self-doubt. And we can work on replacing those messages with self-compassion, curiosity, and self-love. Together, we can help you to become your truest, most beautiful self.
13 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Damon Dodge
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Some situations are unique to the LGBTQ+population, such as dating someone of the same sex, transitioning genders or coming out. Other times, common symptoms like depression, anxiety and low self-esteem are present and connected to one’s LGBTQ+ identity. Everyone has his/her/their own personal story and experiences life differently. For any LGBTQ+ people seeking therapy, having a therapist who can see and understand all aspects of the one-of-a-kind person you are is essential. Whether you are working through LGBTQ+ specific themes or universal human challenges in a LGBTQ+ context, I am prepared to serve you.
10 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Claudia Owens Shields
Psychologist, M.A., Ph.D.
I offer LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, designed to help people cope in our heteronormative, homophobic, transphobic, and cisgender normative society.
8 Years Experience