LGBTQ+ therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and connected in your relationships, in your body, and in your sense of self. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, sexual challenges, cultural expectations, or past trauma, therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and help them move toward deeper intimacy, emotional clarity, and self-trust.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care with a deep respect for culture, identity, and lived experience. As an Armenian therapist, I understand the weight of generational patterns, unspoken family rules, and the tension between tradition and individuality. If you come from a background or a culture where emotions or sexuality are hard to talk about, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this alone.
You bring the strength. I bring the tools. Together, we can create space for you to reclaim your voice, your relationships, and your sense of wholeness.
4 Years Experience
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (Online Only)
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 La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Even with insight and past therapy, you may still feel caught in patterns that leave you depleted—overextending yourself, avoiding conflict, striving to get everything “right,” or feeling disconnected in your relationships and from your own body. At some point, coping strategies that once protected you can begin to feel constricting.
In our work together, we delve into the deeper emotional and relational roots of these patterns. I bring 18 years of direct experience into the room, helping clients cultivate greater clarity, steadiness, confidence, and self-trust so they can move through relationships with more authenticity and assertion. My approach integrates experiential and depth-oriented therapies—including psychodynamic psychotherapy, ISTDP, EMDR, Brainspotting, and EFT—to support meaningful, lasting change at both the emotional, physiological and spiritual levels.
I see this work as especially important in a society that often prizes productivity over presence and autonomy over connection. By questioning dominant cultural narratives and inherited systems of disconnection, therapy can become a space for reclaiming connection, dignity, and care—within ourselves and across differences.
It is a privilege to accompany clients into their most tender and defended places. I trust that through this process, you can cultivate deeper self-understanding, greater inner coherence, and a more grounded sense of safety and belonging—within yourself and in the relationships that matter most.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Leila Tabatabaee
Psychologist, PhD
I am NOT currently taking new clients** All change is possible. Whether the goal is just to find some relief and connection by talking with someone or to address a specific anxiety or relationship issue. There are many qualified therapists who can help, but it is crucial to find one that fits you.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Cynthia Cerrato
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified in Holistic Integrative Health
I'm a Mexican/Honduran mother of two energetic, insightful boys. My personal healing journey has deeply influenced my approach to therapy, guiding me to create a nurturing and inclusive safe space for all of my clients. Decolonizing mental health is at the core of my practice. I'm passionate about integrating traditional/indigenous forms of healing into my space. Together we will navigate the landscapes of your mind and heart, fostering a sense of empowerment and wholeness as you embrace your authentic self.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
My deepest wish is for you to know that you have everything you need in order to be happy RIGHT NOW. You are enough. And if you have a partner, you deserve happiness as a couple. Has something in your life led you to believe this isn’t true? My passion is to support you in healing the wounds of the past, fostering a loving relationship with yourself and with others, and becoming comfortable in your own skin. If you are a parent of a child who is in need of support I want to be able to support your entire family in working together to find the best path for all of your happiness and success.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am engaged and alert with my clients. I support your growth while Frustrating your defenses- I work to confront my clients in their blind spots, because (as a New Yorker) I understand that speaking from a place of love may not always mean people-pleasing. But with the warmth of my Californian identity, I work to be fluid and flexible, using somatic interventions to develop and cathart Embodied Trauma. Sometimes the history lives in the present.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Couples Feel Understood
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. You’ll discover a deeper understanding of your experience, how to talk to your partner about your needs, and feel understood.
Together, we'll have you and your partner listening to each other effectively so that you can be better equipped to support each other.
I work with couples at all stages of their relationship; married couples, couples moving in together, premarital couples, couples in new relationships. Im an Inclusive Therapist; I work with interracial couples, same-sex couples, providing LGBTQ Affirming and Latinx Therapy .
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
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 La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
LGBTQ+ therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Trauma and PTSD (64%), and Depression (62%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Depression |
| 53% | Stress |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 80% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 46% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 39% | Black / African American |