Santa Monica Therapists specializing in LGBTQ Issues

David Strah

My clients are a diverse group of people ranging from age 14-70 and representing all genders, sexual orientations and many races.

Dr. Ali Dubin

Does it feel like you and your partner speak different languages? Are you questioning your gender/sexuality? Do you need support because someone in your family just came out as LGBTQ? Are you struggling with your kids? Your parents? Trying to balance it all? Are you going through perimenopause? Any of this can feel overwhelming! Let's work together to help you make sense out of it and feel better about life. Learn to communicate effectively with your partner and repair those ruptures.

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Jeannette York

Jeannette York specializes in nurturing healthier connections through a range of counseling services tailored to the individua. Whether you're navigating the complexities of a couple's dynamics, yearning for more fulfilling adult sibling relationships, or preparing for a lifetime of love through premarital therapy, she is here to support you every step.

Beth Kiacz

I support individuals in all realms of understanding themselves, especially at the intersections of neurodiversity, sexuality, and queerness. Together, we will reconnect somatically with your body, tapping into its natural navigation system and your internal voice that guides you forward. I also offer free gender health letters.

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G. Roman Gupta

My deepest wish is for you to know that you have everything you need in order to be happy RIGHT NOW.

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Carlos Albert Jimenez

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders through an in-depth psychoanalytic lens. I work with a diverse range of clients—including BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals, as well as artists, writers, clinicians, academics, and creative professionals—in explore the unconscious patterns and unspoken desires that shape both personal and creative work.

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Ricardo Peña

My focus is to support individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. By centering the mind-body-being connection, I have a holistic approach with my clients to help create an individualized treatment plan that works best for them. I am dedicated to providing a space that is warm, compassionate and accessible, where you feel safe to explore the ways in which you can build a more fulfilling life.

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Sarah Farnsworth

I work psychoanalytically with patients who wish to more deeply explore and understand their internal world. Together we can create language for hidden, blocked, 'unthinkable' thoughts; name and reflect on unconscious conflicts; work through dreams; and build resilience.

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Sarah Brock Chavez

Specializing in LGBQ+ identities and relationships, Trans/NB/Gender-expansive adults (and parents of), trauma, survivorship, body image, shame, women’s empowerment, intersectional identities, decolonizing healing, Chicanx experiences, mixed race identities, poly/non-monog experiences/relationships, sex work, kink, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment, queer parenting, chronic pain, neural circuit pain, and mind-body symptoms.

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Mary Belton

I have experience helping adults, adolescents and couples who are coping with anxiety, depression, illness, loss, life transitions including gender and sexual identity, substance abuse, relationship concerns including non-monogamy, negative body image, menopause, and the particular challenges faced by those working in the creative fields.

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Sky Ross

We all have wounds. Whether they be from complex trauma, grief, chronic pain/illness, relationship difficulties or other hardships in life, we all have emotional scars. But we also all have the innate, inherent capability to heal, grow, & positively change. If you need guidance, validation, support, & greater insight, you've come to the right place.

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Gregory Gooden

I enjoy working with clients who are faced with life changes, mal-adaptive coping mechanisms, struggles with personal identity, and relationship and sexuality issues.

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Jillian Luz

I find that my clients come to treatment when they have arrived at a life transition- be it loss of relationship, job, death of loved one, or realization of past traumatic experiences- and are ready to process their emotions and heal. Openness to exploring your internal world, including past traumatic experiences that may be impacting your life, is integral in the work I will support you in.

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Ariel Rosenbloom

Navigating modern adulthood can be complicated and stressful. I specialize in helping folks in their 20s and 30s heal from trauma, anxiety, insecure attachment, difficult life transitions, and relationship challenges, with particular expertise in working with survivors of sexual assault and emotional abuse. My approach is feminist, queer-affirming, and sex-positive. We'll work together to identify patterns, build upon strengths, and enrich your sense of self.

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Carter Psychotherapy Collective

We work clients who want to improve their self esteem, feel better in their bodies, and generally feel less stuck in their heads. Our clients tend to be perfectionistic and driven, and often wish they could feel more at ease. We work with clients in a wide range of life situations, and have specific insight into the needs of artists, athletes, parents and people in high stress careers.

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Krista Giffin

My clients are high-achieving women who strive to balance demanding careers with personal fulfillment and self-care. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. I also work with their families and partners, helping them navigate dynamics, improve communication, and foster harmony. Whether they’re in LGBTQ+ partnerships, poly/open relationships, or more traditional dynamics, my clients value growth, authenticity, and creating deeper, more meaningful connections.

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John Sloan

They come from all walks of life. Many struggle with grief and loss--of a loved one, or of a cherished idea of how life was meant to be. Some feel at war with themselves; the survival strategies of the past--once so vital--no longer serve them, leading to depression, anxiety, and diminished relationships. They are in a bind: longing to connect but frightened, with good reason, of the vulnerability that makes connection possible. I help them move in the direction of growth and deeper connection.

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Rebecca Bruno

It can be hard to know where to turn when you feel hopeless, overwhelmed, isolated, lost, or estranged from inner aliveness. Your feelings make sense - everyone gets lost sometimes. Panic and anxiety can be terrifying, and depression can feel immovable. You will gain relief, personalized tools, and creative solutions with a trusted ally in the therapeutic process. My approach is compassionate and curious, and I value trust-building collaboration and actionable treatment planning.

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Leigh Huggins

Living in a world that often tells you you don't have the right to exist as you are can be exhausting. You may feel constantly misunderstood, disregarded, or as though you just can't get ahead no matter how hard you try. You might want healthier relationships with others but have no idea what that means or how to create one. If you feel as though you never got the handbook on "how to human," or have spent your life trying to fit into a predetermined mold that just doesn't fit, I can help.

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Shelly Crosby

You're exhausted, overwhelmed, and tired of feeling anxious and on edge all the time. You've thought about calling a therapist, but you're worried that no one can understand what you're feeling or what you've been though. You think you should be able to handle it all on your own, but things aren't getting better. Deep down, you know that it is time to ask for help. Even if you've felt this way for a very long time, it is possible to feel better... You don't have to do this alone.

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