LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Maywood, CA
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Maywood, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Maywood, CA
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Challenges related to LGBTQ identify, coming out process, challenges and transitions.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Maywood, CA
Online in Maywood, CA
Alexis Hollingsworth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have worked with many clients struggling with their gender and sexual identities, often riddled with fear about what it would mean to explore this side of themselves. Together we can explore the many challenges you may be facing when it comes to either your gender, sexuality, or both and how we can help you to live a more authentic life for you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
As a lifelong member of the community, and having worked in various capacities to support LBGTQ++ interests and lives, I support your identity alongside the unique challenges you may face in navigating the constraints and expectations that may come with family and societal institutions. I share in taking pride in your journey toward celebrating your whole and unfettered self. The experiences of the community are myriad, and I am here to listen to your story.
10 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
We provide an affirming and supportive space for individuals exploring identity, relationships, and the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether navigating coming out, family dynamics, discrimination, or mental health concerns, we help clients build self-acceptance, resilience, and fulfilling connections.
17 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
You deserve a space where you are fully seen, not explained or tolerated. I work with LGBTQIA+ clients from a shame-free, sex-positive perspective, bringing years of experience and genuine investment in the specific ways that systemic harm, family rejection, religious trauma, and identity-based shame show up in our lives and bodies. I am completing certification in sexuality therapy and work from a trauma-informed approach that gets beneath the surface — because you came here to actually heal, not just be accepted. You already deserve acceptance. Let's get to the rest.
12 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
My office provides LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. My approach is grounded in inclusivity, evidence-based practices, and personalized care to meet the unique needs of each individual. My office also provides gender affirming surgery clearances.
11 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT) is an individualized, active and goal-oriented type of psychotherapy, with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions targeting SGM-specific stress and concerns. Topics addressed in Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy include the following:
Stress management (e.g., coping skills, substance abuse and recovery)
Gender identity (e.g., evaluations for medical transition and supporting documentation, non-binary)
Coming-out (e.g., concerns about one’s family, religion, culture, and workplace)
Sexual health (e.g., safer sex, STIs, sex positivity)
22 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Throughout my career, I have specialized in working with adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, with a particular focus on transgender and nonbinary individuals, partners navigating gender transition together, and supportive family members and friends. I also work with adults who have experienced childhood abuse and may be coping with trauma-related concerns, depression, anxiety, intimacy, and relationship challenges. My approach provides a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, healing, and personal growth. I do not provide traditional couples therapy.
28 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST (Sexual Health Alliance)
Ken has been a gay men's specialist psychotherapist and coach for over 34 years in 2026, the most experienced gay men's specialist psychotherapist in the United States today, and as one of the first openly gay licensed psychotherapists to be associated publicly with LGBT-affirmative, gay-specific services, and one of the first two websites ("GayTherapyLA.com") nationally to feature the words "gay" or "LGBT" in the URL. He was trained at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Pacific Clinics - Pasadena, and the AIDS Service Center. He has been living with HIV/AIDS since 1990, and has been working continuously in support of the Los Angeles and national LGBTQ+ community since 1988. He has written hundreds of magazine articles, conference presentations, blog articles (GayTheraypyLA.com/blog), and podcast episodes ("Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST") on specifically gay men's mental health and well-being, as well as other LGBT advocacy/activism.
34 Years Experience
Online in Maywood, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Maywood, CA Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Maywood, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 40% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Black / African American |