LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sherman Oaks, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
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 in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
LGBTQ+
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
As a fellow queer person, I offer a space where identity can be explored slowly and honestly in the therapy room. Our work will pay attention to the unconscious ways your history, culture, and lived experiences shape how you understand yourself in the world. Therapy becomes a place to make meaning of what has been carried quietly, soften internal conflict, and move toward a way of living that feels more authentic.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
LGBTQ+
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Come as you are. We will be a safe and non-judgmental space for you to show up authentically. Whatever issue or hard time you are going through, we will be your support. We will help you learn to use your voice in whatever capacity you need it. Whether it is with family, romantic partners, or yourself, let's look at how these relationships are the cause of both pain and joy.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
LGBTQ+
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
As a gay therapist providing LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for nearly a decade, I understand firsthand the unique challenges and strengths within our community. My specialized training in LGBTQ+ issues allows me to create an inherently affirming space where clients can explore identity, navigate coming out, address minority stress, and heal from experiences of rejection or discrimination without having to educate their therapist. Located in the heart of West Hollywood—where over 40% of residents identify as LGBTQ+—I offer both in-person and online therapy throughout Los Angeles, addressing everything from internalized homophobia and relationship dynamics to substance use and the lingering effects of growing up in a heteronormative world. Having worked at the Los Angeles LGBT Community Mental Health Center and trained extensively in LGBTQ+ affirmative approaches, I help clients move beyond survival mode to build authentic, fulfilling lives where their identity is celebrated rather than merely tolerated. My West Hollywood practice serves as a sanctuary where LGBTQ+ individuals throughout Los Angeles can process trauma, strengthen relationships, and develop the resilience needed to thrive in their truth.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
LGBTQ+
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
LGBTQ+ individuals may face anxiety, depression, rejection, discrimination, family conflict, identity concerns, or pressure to hide important parts of themselves. Your identity is not a problem to be fixed; therapy should be a place where you feel respected, affirmed, and understood.
I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore identity, relationships, coming out, cultural or spiritual concerns, trauma, and self-acceptance. Together, we work to reduce shame, strengthen boundaries, build resilience, and support a life guided by authenticity, dignity, meaningful connection, and pride in who you are.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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 Sherman Oaks, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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 Sherman Oaks, CA
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
In-Person Near Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
LGBTQ+
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 Sherman Oaks, CA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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 Sherman Oaks, CA
Online in Sherman Oaks, CA
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 32% |
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) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | LGBTQ+ |
| 67% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Black / African American |