LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Santa Ana, California CA
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Micha Noble, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Much of my clinical training has been with the LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. I also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, we value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and we would be honored to help you along your journey!
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Provia Psychology
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Many of our team's clinical training has been with the LGBTQIA communities. We specialize in helping clients navigate coming out experiences, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. We also recognize the ways societal oppression impacts marginalized voices. In therapy, we value creating a safe, warm, trusting environment where you will develop new insight into your life and cultivate new strategies to meet your goals. You are not meant to do this alone and we would be honored to help you along your journey!
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Carla DeFraine
Therapist, M.Ed, Ph.D.
I trained at Harvard and Vanderbilt, I have a sense of humor, and I am dedicated to the people who enter my office. If things were fine the way they are you would not need me, so be prepared to be challenged, and be prepared to work hard. I will be with you every step of the way.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
LGBTQ+ 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.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide affirming, relational care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships seeking a safe space to explore identity, belonging, and connection. My work emphasizes authenticity, emotional expression, and dismantling internalized shame to foster self-acceptance and empowerment.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I provide affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, stress, or life transitions. My approach centers respect, validation, and culturally responsive care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Lois Nightingale
Psychologist, MA, Ph.D.
I work with a variety of LGBTQ+ issues. I counsel same sex couples, provide therapy for those going through transition, and work with extended family members who may be struggling after someone they love comes out. I have written children's book for kids of same sex parents who are facing divorce. amazon.com/author/loisnightingale
43 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
We aren't just "allies"—we are active advocates. We provide a fiercely celebratory environment for the LGBTQIA+ community, helping you navigate identity, coming out, and the specific stressors of living in a heteronormative society.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Over 20 years experience with LGBTQ+ issues
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Santa Ana is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and has an overwhelmingly Latino population — predominantly Mexican American, with significant Central American communities — making Spanish-speaking and bicultural therapists not a specialty but a baseline requirement for meaningful access to care. The city's families navigate a complex mix of immigration stress, economic precarity, and the particular challenges of raising children across cultures, and therapists fluent in both language and cultural context serve an essential community function. CHOC Children's and the broader Orange County healthcare system provide institutional mental health resources, though access can be limited by insurance and immigration-related barriers. Telehealth has meaningfully expanded therapy access for Santa Ana residents who prefer culturally matched care over what is available locally.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Santa Ana, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Santa Ana, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 30% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |