Berkeley Therapists specializing in LGBTQ Issues

Jayeon Kim

I expertise in depression, anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues—with family of origin, colleagues, friends, or an intimate partner—and complex developmental trauma (CPTSD). CPTSD means that you have experienced prolonged difficulties, for example emotionally unavailable parents or a cultural norm that didn’t welcome your true nature. I integrate psychodynamics (depth work), existential, humanistic, client-centered, gestalt, somatic experiencing, and internal family system (parts work).

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Judy Huang

Do you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty or worry about the future? Are you concerned about your relationships? Are you feeling stuck, even though you’re trying so hard to move forward? Although these struggles can feel challenging, they can also be the spark to ignite positive change in your life. In these uncertain times, I provide calm, nourishing help. Change can be rewarding, even exciting, with the right support.

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Phoenix Song

I love working with Queer and Trans folks who feel things deeply and intuitively, are curious about spirituality, who are social justice oriented, and who feel a calling to bring their gifts and offerings into this world! I also specialize in supporting folx who are seeking deeper healing of trauma and oppression. I offer limited sliding scale spots for LGBTTSQIA activists, chronically ill/disabled folx, and BIPOC.

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Danielle Forastieri Short

My clients are creatives, artists, healers, highly sensitive people, and empaths. They are also people who are struggling with chronic pain and/or fatigue, low self-esteem, people pleasing, attachment wounding, nervous system regulation and executive functioning.

Mary Beth Schuler

I work with adults, teens, couples, and polycules. I have in-depth knowledge of the LGBTQIA2-S+ communities, neurodiversion, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, life transitions, grief, gender exploration/affirmation, health at every size, kink, and relationship anarchy/polyamory/open relationships.

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Eliot Altschul

Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.

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Sheila Addison

Building relationships to last a lifetime!

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Heather Buchheim

I work with individual adults, teens, and partners across monogamous and non-monogamous relationship configurations and within the BDSM spectrum. I specialize in working with fellow activists, therapists and healers, misfits, creatives, doers, and more. I’m committed to serving individuals across racial backgrounds, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations who may have been underserved or harmed by the field of psychotherapy.

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Daniela Sawicki Rivera

I'm a bilingual psychotherapist who offers therapy to the LGBTQ+, BI&POC, and migrant communities with a special interest in meeting the unique needs of sex workers and multiracial folks within these communities. I've worked with folks facing a variety of struggles including; anxiety, racial identity, dating, depression, loss, anger, burnout, and self harm. My clients are often ready to speak their truths, learn more deeply about themselves, and work toward their own liberation and nourishment.

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Kaitlin Kimmel

My practice is open to all, and I specialize in working with adults who live with disabilities or chronic illnesses. My areas of focus include, but aren’t limited to major life transitions, recovering from trauma, grief and loss, career counseling, and anxiety.

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Kim Stevens

I enjoy working with people ages 4-99. It's my life's greatest passion & honor to support my clients in becoming the most authentic, connected, empowered & thriving version of themselves. I support people in overcoming anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. I have specializations in supporting Empaths, Highly Sensitive folks and the LBGTQ+ community.

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Abby Weintraub

I work primarily with folks who are: neurodivergent (e.g. autistic, ADHD, or other), chronically ill/disabled (particularly with autoimmune illnesses), queer/LGBTQIAA2S, sexual/gender outsiders, fat-identified and/or hoping to develop a more loving relationship with their body, sex workers, poly folks, and those in non-traditional relationship and family structures. If you've ever been told that you're too much, too negative, or too "in your head," let's talk. I welcome you exactly as you are.

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Antje Hofmeister

Your unique perspective, identity, and culture are the basis for our work together. You will find safe and non-judgmental support in coping with symptoms of anxiety and depression and in managing key areas of your life, including relationships with family members and partners, and career.

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Graham Gallivan

I bring a comprehensive, holistic approach my clients' healing, integrating all domains of life - from relationship, to spirituality, to work, and beyond. I draw on my own experience of healing in these areas to support your well-being.

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Thomas Meade

Often, our past relationships leave us wounded. The story that we tell ourselves becomes permeated with negative thoughts, low self-worth, and shame. As these feelings manifest, we become anxious and depressed. We might experience isolation, loneliness, and a loss of connection to others and to ourselves. Therapy can help us discover perspectives that create a new narrative, one in which we have different ways to manage our emotions and lead a more enjoyable life.

Philip Gnilka

My clients are very hard working, have a long track record of success, and care deeply about their work, friends, and family. Even so, life can be challenging. Many of my clients had a bad day and are still emotionally beating themselves up for minor mistakes. They constantly replay what they should have done differently sometimes for days and weeks at a time. They become frustrated they cannot let go of this self-criticalness and even have thoughts they are not good enough or are a fraud.

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Emily Pellegrino

Being part of the LGBTQ+ community can be beautiful, exciting, challenging, and heartbreaking which makes finding a LGBTQ+ friendly therapist that much more important. You might be questioning your sexuality. You might wonder where you fit in. You might simultaneously love your queer life, but feel like an outsider from your biological family or the rest of the world. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community might only be one part of who you are and it might not be why you’re coming to therapy at all.

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San Francisco Counseling Collective

We provide psychotherapy services to clients in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. (Clients outside of the San Francisco area are seen via teletherapy only at this time.) If you are interested in the possibility of working with us, and you live in another state not listed, please feel free to contact us for information about potential services. You can read more about us at https://www.sfcounselors.com

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Brooke Van Oosbree

Many of my clients are facing a crossroads when they begin therapy - embarking on parenthood, rethinking career choices; both craving and dreading a change. They are often struggling with anxiety in its many forms - panic, OCD, perfectionism, phobias, avoidance, etc. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming psychological assessments for adults exploring possible diagnoses or seeking better understanding of their emotional functioning and neurotype strengths and challenges.

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Aaron Martin

If you describe yourself as a "worrier" or are having stress or anxiety related to issues at work, family, relationships, or friendships I support professionals in honing what skills you already have to decrease these anxiety-inducing thoughts and emotions and behave in ways that are better aligned with your future goals.

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