LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Linda Owen
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have had the honor of working as a Therapist for over 20 years. I have been privileged to share the life challenges and successes of hundreds of people. I am excited to have a profession where there are growth opportunities and effective tools available to help others to improve their lives.
40 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90401
LGBTQ+ Issues
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
For over 30 years I've helped both male and female same sex couples as well as LGBT individuals.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
David Andreone
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, AMFT
I'm well-versed in the pain-points that come with being queer in America -- the discrimination, the family shame, the religious judgment, the micro-aggressions, and more. Love is love, acceptance is acceptance, and you're perfect regardless of who you love.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We provide affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+ clients navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions. Our space is safe, respectful, and supportive.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with LGBT Issues.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Pamela Pine
Therapist, Ph.D.
I strive to not make assumptions, but to listen to you with an open mind, to respect you and your feelings, to be sensitive yet objective and flexible, honest, and direct. My challenge is to craft a treatment specifically for you and your unique needs and to keep you clearly in my focus.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
LGBTQ+ Issues
Omer Harari
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I approach therapy as an anti-oppressive project. In my work supporting LGBTQ+ clients, in addition to identifying and managing the impacts of traumas, patterns, beliefs and narratives, we focus to identify the specific impacts of homophobia, transphobia, gender binaries, and other power structures that contribute to marginalization.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Navigating LGBT Issues, identity, or the stressors of a misaligned social environment requires a therapist who understands the nuances of the LGBTQIA2S+ experience. Drawing on 35 years of evidence-based practice, I provide a high-level, affirming space to explore your authentic self and address the root causes of minority stress. We work to foster the internal shifts that allow you to live with pride and mental clarity, moving past the weight of societal expectations. In a private and secure Telehealth setting, I am ready to support your journey—contact me to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
As a gay man living in Los Angeles for over twenty years, I have experienced the challenges of cultivating and maintaining a genuine sense of self while being bombarded with body image issues, homophobia, gay shame, and the hyper-sexualized competitive nature of the gay community. As gay men, our sexual currency can sometimes become the focus of how we see and place value on ourselves. This can lead to addiction, self-loathing cycles, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping you dismantle what society, and the gay community has led you to believe about yourself. Together, we will get to the root of what makes you feel centered, authentic, and grounded. I am highly invested in creating a judgment-free space for you to feel safe to talk about anything you feel is relevant to your growth.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
LGBTQ+ Issues
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
LGBTQ+ individuals may experience minority stress related to societal prejudice, discrimination, and stigma, which can have significant impacts on their mental health and well-being. I help clients identify and cope with the stressors they face, develop resilience and coping strategies, and process any trauma related to discrimination or harassment.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
Santa Monica combines proximity to the entertainment industry with a strong wellness culture, creating demand for therapists who specialize in performance anxiety, the pressures of creative and entertainment careers, identity, and the particular stresses of living adjacent to fame and public scrutiny. The area's affluent demographic and beach lifestyle coexist with significant rates of anxiety, eating concerns, and relationship distress, and the Westside has a notably high density of experienced therapists relative to its size. Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Health provide institutional mental health anchors for the Westside community. Many Santa Monica therapists also serve clients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and the broader Westside corridor.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Santa Monica, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Black / African American |