LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ridgecrest, California CA
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LGBTQ+
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken has been a gay men's specialist psychotherapist and coach for over 30 years in 2022, 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 Ridgecrest, CA California (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
As a Certified Clinical Sexologist as well as a licensed Psychologist, I welcome and have long had a specialty in helping LGBTQ folk. In particular, I work with issues like loneliness, isolation and dating for a mostly geriatric gay population, and relational concerns impacting both vanilla and non-vanilla relationships.
24 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California
LGBTQ+
Ebony Jones, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My practice is open to and welcomes adults, adolescents, couples, and families, and I am passionate about working with historically marginalized and vulnerable populations, like people of color, people with diverse abilities, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and more.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California
LGBTQ+
Greta Klaber
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ma, LMFT
As someone who is part of the queer community, I bring both personal and professional commitment to creating a therapeutic space that is affirming, informed, and supportive of LGBTQ+ clients. I understand how identity, relationship structures, and cultural context shape our inner lives, and I approach this work with respect, curiosity, and care. I have experience working with clients across the gender spectrum, including trans and genderqueer individuals, as well as those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships. Especially in today’s political climate, I believe it’s essential for therapists to be not only affirming, but also actively informed and engaged. My approach is collaborative, non-pathologizing, and centered on your lived experience.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California
LGBTQ+
Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Being LGBTQPIA2S+ in a world that often misunderstands or marginalizes your identity can shape how you move through relationships, family systems, work, dating, and self-worth. You might be navigating coming out, cultural expectations, faith conflicts, chosen family, gender exploration, or simply the exhaustion of explaining yourself.
My work is grounded in LGBTQ+ affirmative psychology and lived experience. Therapy with me is not about defending your identity- it’s about deepening into it. Together, we’ll create space to unpack internalized messages, strengthen self-trust, explore authenticity, and build relationships that honor who you truly are. You deserve spaces where you are celebrated, not tolerated.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ridgecrest, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ridgecrest, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |