Walnut Creek Therapists specializing in LGBTQ Issues

Christina Vasquez

Ever felt alone in a crowded room? Had an overwhelming feeling of wanting to cry? Have thoughts that keep you up at night? You are not alone, many struggle with depression and anxiety daily. These struggles cause poor performance at work, poor concentration in school and cause us to say things that we don’t mean to the ones that we love. In therapy, I can help you identify ways to improve your quality of life and create a safe space for you to overcome the barriers preventing your success.

Online Therapy

David S. Wu

I support my clients in honoring their unique identities, pay attention to their present moment, their bodily and minds states with presence and kindness (a simple working definition of mindfulness). My clients, in turn, can move lovingly towards their current struggles, mend and heal, clarify and envision, and grow and root in wisdom. They can also develop loving relationships with their chronic symptoms which can include: grief, stress, anxiety, depression, focus/attention, anger, etc.

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Celine Williams

I specialize in working with those who identify as neurodivergent, gender nonconforming, LGBTQIA+, sex positive, polyamorous, or within the bdsm and leather communities. Prospective clients may be seeking to understand their gender/sexual identities, how to work with their neurodivergent brains, or desirous of working through complex childhood trauma through inner child healing and exploration.

Online Therapy

Phoenix Song

I love working with Queer and Trans folks who feel things deeply and intuitively, and who feel a calling to bring their gifts and offerings into this world! I find that these gifts of empathy, sensitivity, and intuition also have shadow sides that can rob us of their joy. These shadow sides can lead to burn out, depletion, repeated relationships and situations that are unhealthy, being used or taken advantage of, or often even trauma and abuse (past or present).

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Lila Zimmerman

Are you interested in deepening your relationship with yourself? Are you struggling with isolation and loneliness? Feeling dissatisfied in your relationships with others and wanting to create deeper connections? Wanting to change your relationship to alcohol and drugs, self-punishment and internal critics? Do you feel misunderstood or under appreciated? My relational approach to therapy works directly with the way we show up in our lives and supports bringing awareness to our patterns.

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Tim Holtzman

Have you previously undergone therapy, but didn’t get the results you wanted? Are you a pragmatic person who values an approach that establishes well-defined objectives and delivers tangible outcomes? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a potent form of therapy that empowers you the client to directly transform emotions and behaviors. The greatest advantage of IFS therapy is its establishment of clear, measurable goals right from the start. Which allows you to observe the progress you make.

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Nathan Michael

Life can be hard. Sometimes we feel stuck. It may be that recent events, difficult feelings or relationship challenges are making it clear that some things are not working. It could be that stress, worry or confusion have felt overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns with yourself and others. Within the frameworks of relational psychodynamic and somatic psychotherapy I offer a supportive presence so you can explore whats difficult, hone your strengths and become more fully yourself.

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Laura Grossman

Existing as a queer person is hard. I get it! I specialize in somatic and relational therapy for queer and trans adults and parents who've been through hard things and feel disconnected, small, and exhausted. Maybe this resonates for you! You want to show up in life as your full, messy, and authentic self. You're done and you're ready for more. More connection with yourself. More liberation from old wounds. And more joy in the life you're living right now.

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Shelley Samuels

Restarting your life? Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, isolated? Do you feel stuck in the past ? Or maybe you think you are powerless, too old, too young, too different, or low energy? Some of the folks I enjoy working with are members of my queer community, older adults, creative types and people connected to the earth who care about our planet and may be experiencing climate grief. I appreciate transitioners of all types and lovers of learning.

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Riley Morgan

If you are an Autistic adult or teen seeking autism-focused and neurodivergent affirming therapy, I will help you feel safe, supported, and heard with compassion and, as an Autistic therapist myself, I truly get it! Autism-focused therapy is informed by the neurodiversity affirming model to address your unique concerns by reducing anxiety, depression, masking, autistic burnout, meltdowns & shutdowns, low self-esteem, and difficulties with work or school performance, among many other concerns.

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Alex Lewin

I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art. I also love working with adolescents — how I wish I'd had a therapist when I was in high school! — as well as folks working through addiction and recovery. I also work with couples of all stripes and with patients who are, like me, part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Shanna Dew

My clients are: *adolescents *athletes *activists *artists/creatives *bodyworkers *college students *environmentalists *feminists *highly sensitives *LGBTQ+ *meditators *neuroexpansives/neurodivergents *yoga practitioners*

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David Heliotis

My practice centers around helping men succeed in dating, relationships, marriage, and their work life, and I have supported many women with skills such as boundary-setting and speaking up. I use guidance, honest feedback, and gentle nudges to help you keep track of your progress and keep moving forward. I want you to understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it—it’s so important to me that you get to know yourself better and figure out where you’re getting stuck.

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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.

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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Rebecca (Rowan) Levy

It may seem that the world is throwing you more than you can practically or emotionally handle. I provide therapy individuals and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain that they are on the right track, or concerned with how others perceive them. I have often worked with people who are distrusting of their gut, or feel like they don't fit in.

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Jayeon Kim

My work has been most effective for curious, creative, and sensitive minds who have trouble fully manifesting their most authentic selves. Therapeutic topics I work on include (but are not limited to): feeling out of touch with your true self, mild ongoing depression, effects of trauma, intense self criticism or perfectionism, trouble communicating authentically, undesirable relationship patterns, lacking sense of belonging, disconnection from your purpose and meaning of life.

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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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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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Kathy Brady

Life in the Bay Area is challenging and the additional stress associated with being LGBTQ+, a woman, pregnancy, parenting or all of the above can push it over the edge. High levels of stress can interfere with relationships, parenting, work, self-care and health. Therapy can support you in cultivating a sense of well-being and balance in your life as well as help you overcome specific mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and addictive behaviors.

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