Therapy for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Affirming Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Individuals & Couples
Mental health support should be a space where you can feel seen, heard, and respected for who you are. Therapy can provide a place to explore identity, process relationship dynamics, and work through the unique challenges that can come with living in a world that doesn’t always offer full acceptance.
Whether you're exploring gender identity or sexual orientation, navigating relationships, healing from past discrimination, or simply seeking a therapist who understands, therapy offers the opportunity to work through challenges in a way that feels safe and affirming.
For LGBTQIA+ couples, therapy can support relationship dynamics, communication, and external stressors unique to queer partnerships, including family pressures, navigating non-traditional relationships, and understanding identity within partnerships.
Common Focus Areas in LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Exploring Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation – Understanding identity in a way that feels true to you
Navigating Relationships & Family Dynamics – Strengthening connections with partners, chosen family, and biological family
Healing from Discrimination & Minority Stress – Processing internalized messages and external challenges
Couples Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Relationships – Support for monogamous, non-monogamous, and queer relationship structures
Managing Mental Health Challenges – Addressing anxiety, depression, and the impact of societal pressures
LGBTQIA+ Therapy in Los Angeles
Sage & Summit Counseling offers in-person therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples in West Hollywood, serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Culver City. Telehealth options are available across California, making affirming therapy more accessible.
If you're looking for an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who understands your experiences, reach out to schedule a consultation.