LGBTQ+ therapists in La Mesa, CA
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in La Mesa, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Tara McGrath
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My clients are typically LGBTQIA+ professionals in their 30s and 40s who are struggling with some aspects of relationships or dating, and with their own self-worth, often because of a conservative, religious upbringing. I help people learn to manage anxiety and improve their relationships with others, and we go beyond just scratching the surface. Some of my clients are in the process of coming out for the first time. Many are experiencing the aftermath of religious harm or religious trauma. Many are trans folks in the process of their transition.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
I help individuals and couples who feel stuck in their lives, relationships, or intimate lives to slow down, understand what is actually happening, and create meaningful change. My approach is supportive, direct, sex-positive, and non-judgmental. Together, we may work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship conflict, intimacy concerns, sexual difficulties, or major life transitions while supporting greater self-awareness, connection, authenticity, meaning, and fulfillment.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
I work with people who feel stuck at crossroads — whether it’s the weight of anxiety, the strain in relationships, or the nagging sense that life isn’t lining up the way it should. In our sessions, I keep the focus practical and real. We’ll talk openly, get to the heart of what’s blocking you, and build strategies that actually fit your life.
My practice, Sonder Therapy Group in San Diego, helps teens, adults, and couples find traction when old patterns keep getting in the way. I draw from existential and evidence-based approaches, but I don’t drown clients in jargon. If you want someone who listens carefully, challenges you when needed, and respects your pace, that’s the kind of therapy I offer.
Whether you’re navigating stress, healing after loss, or rethinking how you connect in relationships, therapy can be the space to sort it out. If you’re in San Diego and looking for a therapist who brings both clarity and compassion, let’s talk.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Karina Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC 14780, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
You're holding a lot. The worry, the grief, the sense that you should have it figured out by now. Sessions with me are honest, unhurried, and surprisingly easy to talk through. We go at your pace. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can see if we are a good fit before committing to anything.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
At A Place of Growth we have multiple therapists available to work with you to develop the tools you need to grow. We provide therapy to children over 10 ages 0-17, adults, and couples counseling. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy in San Diego.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Nikki Adhami
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, ASW 123351, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
You understand yourself pretty well. You can name what's wrong. And yet here you are, still anxious, still exhausted, still wondering why nothing quite shifts. My sessions are warm and honest, built on trust before anything else. We work at your pace, looking at what's keeping you where you are and what a different life might actually feel like. Reach out for a free 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit.
2 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am currently pursuing my licensure as a psychologist and committed to providing exceptional mental healthcare. I am fortunate to have a dedicated team of associates and license therapist who are eager to assist you in achieving your mental well-being goals.
5 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Elvina Inzano (legal name: vincent inzano)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 164356
I work towards engaging from a compassionate, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed positionality. One of my focuses is on collaborating to better understand yourself(selves) as integrated mind/body/spirit/social/relational being(s) (soma) and reprocessing what your soma(s) hold. Some of the ways in which we can do this is through building upon the stories that empower you , learning skills for personal and/or interpersonal fulfillment. We all deserve to live our lives liberated from the reactive survival responses of trauma.
6 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, my name is Mary and I am a California-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy for adults dealing with childhood trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in trauma therapy, including EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy, to help clients process childhood trauma, attachment wounds, perfectionism and family of origin issues.
I work with women, adult children of immigrants, and individuals seeking deeper healing from past experiences that continue to impact their present. My services include both weekly online therapy and EMDR therapy intensives, which offer extended sessions for more focused, in-depth trauma processing.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative, helping clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed toward greater clarity, emotional regulation, and lasting change. All sessions are offered via telehealth for clients located in California.
5 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a private practice, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Southern California. I work with adults and couples seeking a trustworthy, quality, holistic mental health and relationship treatment perspective. My background and practice combine over a decade of academic and clinical training with my focus on collective justice and liberation. I work with folks who want to explore their experiences from larger frameworks and move beyond functionality into fulfillment.
13 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in La Mesa, CA Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in La Mesa, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (64%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Depression |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 51% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 80% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 45% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 39% | Black / African American |