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Dakota Westlake

My approach to therapy: I use mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and ACT frequently in sessions. I typically see my clients for 3 months-2 years and we get deep, real, and raw to start to heal. I'm not a therapist that is going to just sit back we are going to reveal, heal and prevail.

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James Wendell Perkins

My approach to therapy: I work to fix the conditions that cause anxiety, and depression while encouraging healthy connection. I support couples to strengthen relationships and work with individuals recovering from difficult relationships. I am able to provide a super”super bill” for clients that have “out of network insurance coverage. I am not “in network” with any providers.

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Understanding LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy in California

Learn about therapy, what to expect, and how to find the right therapist for your needs.

What is LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy?

LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy provides a safe, supportive space where your identity is understood and respected. Therapists with this specialization understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples and approach care from a place of affirmation.

Types of LGBTQIA+ Treatment

Affirming therapists may use any standard therapeutic approach while bringing cultural competence about LGBTQIA+ experiences. They can help with general mental health concerns, identity exploration, coming out, family dynamics, discrimination experiences, trauma, and relationship issues.

When Should You See an LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapist?

Consider LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy if you want a therapist who understands your identity without explanation, are exploring your sexual orientation or gender identity, dealing with family rejection or discrimination, navigating coming out, or working through any concern with a therapist who gets it.

Some people wonder whether what they are experiencing is "bad enough" to justify therapy. There is no minimum threshold you have to meet in order to deserve support. LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy is not only for moments of crisis or severe distress. It can also be helpful when you want a space where you do not have to explain or defend your identity, are navigating questions about who you are, or want support from a therapist who approaches your experience with understanding and affirmation.

How to Find an LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapist in California

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