LGBTQ Therapy in California, Including Los Angeles

I provide online LGBTQ therapy for individuals and couples across California, focused on relationships, intimacy, and identity.

As a relationship specialist and LGBTQIA affirmative sex therapist, I’m devoted to helping you navigate self-worth and build connections that actually feel sustainable. I’ve worked within the queer community for over two decades, supporting people across a wide range of identities and relationship structures, and have a particular specialty in therapy for lesbians and queer women, at both the individual and couples level.

How LGBTQ therapy can help

LGBTQ therapy is a space to work through what’s been keeping you stuck—and to explore your sexuality, identity, and relationships in a way that actually fits who you are.

My focus is on helping you feel more grounded in your relationships and in yourself.

We’ll look at what’s getting in the way—whether that’s internalized shame, patterns in your relationships, or something that hasn’t quite made sense yet.

The goal is to help you feel more at home with yourself and in the connections that matter most to you.

Therapy for lesbians, queer women, and the full spectrum of sexuality

I have a particular depth of experience providing therapy for lesbians and bisexual folks, both individually and in couples.

My work is inclusive of gender and sexual diversity, including people whose identities may not always be visible. This includes clients who are bisexual in heterosexual relationships, intersex folks, as well as those who identify as asexual, demisexual, or are exploring their identity.

LGBTQ therapy across California

I provide LGBTQ therapy in California, including clients in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, through a fully online practice.

FAQs about LGBTQ therapy

How do I find an LGBTQ therapist in CA?

Many people start by searching for an LGBTQ therapist in Los Angeles or another city in California, but the real priority is finding a fit where you don't have to explain the basics of your life. You shouldn't have to educate your therapist on your identity. Working with someone who already understands gender and sexual diversity allows you to skip the preamble and focus on what’s actually keeping you stuck. I work with clients across California through a fully online practice, so you can prioritize that specialized fit rather than just whoever is closest to your zip code.

What is LGBTQ couples therapy like?

LGBTQ couples therapy is about looking at the space between you—the dynamic you create together—rather than just who is "right" or "wrong." We look at the patterns that keep you stuck, whether that’s repetitive arguments, difficulty talking about sex without pressure, or navigating the complexities of open and polyamorous structures. The goal is to understand the "why" behind the friction so you can respond to each other differently instead of repeating the same old loops.

Is therapy for lesbians different from other therapy?

It can be.

In my work providing therapy for lesbians and queer women, we often name dynamics that are common but rarely talked about—like the pull toward deep emotional closeness that can sometimes make it hard to maintain your own sense of self, or how desire naturally shifts over time.

It’s not about pathologizing these experiences; it’s about understanding how they show up in your specific relationship so you can build something that feels more stable and sustainable.

Can I come to LGBTQ therapy if I’m bisexual or in a heterosexual relationship?

Absolutely. I frequently work with bisexual and queer clients in heterosexual-passing relationships where identity often feels invisible or sidelined.

You shouldn't have to deal with the erasure of your history or your internal reality just because of who you're currently dating. Therapy should be a place that holds the full reality of your experience, regardless of how your relationship looks from the outside.

Do you work with asexual or demisexual clients?

Yes. I work with people across the entire spectrum of sexuality, including those who identify as asexual, demisexual, or are still exploring what those labels mean for them.

Our work focuses on your personal experience of desire and connection without trying to force your life into a one-size-fits-all model.

What issues can LGBTQ therapy help with?

• We can work through a wide range of concerns, including:

  • Navigating self-worth or the weight of internalized shame

  • Relationship patterns that feel like they’re on repeat

  • Dating, partnership, and attachment dynamics

  • Sexual concerns, including desire, anxiety, or disconnection

  • Gaining clarity on identity and self-understanding

  • Family of origin dynamics and past wounds

If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community and struggling with any of these issues, among others, feel free to. CONTACT ME for a free 15-minute consultation. I can be reached at 310-226-8440 or at lg@lgtherapy.net.