Welcome. I’m so glad you found me. I’m here for you and I understand living as a queer person in today’s social and political climate can feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you're facing the pressures of societal discrimination, navigating the challenges of coming out, or dealing with internalized stigma, it’s normal to feel afraid, stuck or uncertain about how to move forward. You don’t have to go through it alone.
As an experienced LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I provide compassionate and affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their family members who seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore identity issues, process coming out experiences, and build resilience in the face of adversity.
My approach centers on recognizing and validating the unique mental health struggles that LGBTQ+ individuals and family members encounter, exploring and processing the underlying sources of distress, and empowering you to live your most authentic life.
Compassionate Support for Your Journey
In a world that is often hostile toward queer identities, it can be incredibly difficult to navigate everyday life. From the impact of transphobic laws to homophobic micro-aggressions, the stress of discrimination and lack of acceptance can affect your mental health in profound ways.
You may be dealing with:
Fear of rejection by friends, family, or colleagues
Internalized homophobia or transphobia that affects self-esteem and self-worth
Depression and anxiety from the weight of constant societal pressures
Grief and loss from experiences of alienation or estrangement
Struggles with relationships (romantic or familial) due to misunderstandings or biases
With a specialization in LGBTQ+ counseling services, I understand the emotional toll of these experiences, and I am here to help you work through them in a supportive and affirming way.
Therapy is a powerful tool for healing and growth. In our sessions together, I’ll work collaboratively with you to address the issues that matter most, always grounded in an understanding of the unique challenges facing LGBTQ+ people today.
I can support you by:
Providing a safe, inclusive space to explore your gender and sexual identity without fear of judgment or invalidation
Helping you build resilience and coping strategies for dealing with external pressures, from micro-aggressions to political or legal challenges
Working through internalized stigma and helping you develop self-acceptance, self-love, and pride
Assisting you in processing grief and loss related to estrangement, rejection, or the changing dynamics in your life
Offering relationship counseling, whether you're navigating romantic connections, family dynamics, or friendships
Supporting you through the coming-out process, if that’s part of your journey, and helping you set boundaries with others in a healthy and affirming way
As an experienced LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I am committed to not only addressing the mental health symptoms but also affirming the whole of who you are. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, cultural competency, and a commitment to justice. I believe that your identity is an integral part of your overall well-being, and I’m here to help you embrace it with confidence, compassion, and resilience.
While the world may not always affirm or celebrate your identity, you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Therapy with me isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about empowering you to reclaim your voice, embrace your truth, and move through the world with strength.If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing and self-empowerment, I invite you to reach out.
Let’s begin this process together.
You don’t have to be alone with the uncertainty and emotional overwhelm of parenting a gender expansive child. Whether you are concerned about your child’s mental health or physical safety, or need help managing your own difficult emotions, this intimate 5-person group therapy experience Is designed to help parents:
Regain your emotional stability and confidence as a parent
Find relief from the overwhelming emotions
Acquire knowledge about gender and sexual identities
Learn ways to improve your relationship with your child
Understand how to best support your child and your family
Group meets weekly for 90 minutes per session. Day and time of session will be determined by participant availability
I use a HIPAA compliant tele-therapy platform - Simple Practice - like Zoom but more secure
$75 per session fee. Credit card will be charged at the end of each session. I will provide a monthly Super Bill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement - Use CPT Code 90853 on your claim form
Schedule a 30-minute consult to explore if Group Therapy is right for you.
Fill out my Contact Form by clicking here and in the message write "Group Therapy."
We will work to establish a safe environment and we will build a trusting relationship that will enable you to deeply understand yourself.
In our sessions we will identify ways your life experiences continue to influence your behaviors, choices, and mindset.
We will creatively find ways for you to safely grieve the past to live more fully in the present.
I'll help you discover your unique strengths and resiliency so that you can navigate life's challenges and move toward your dreams.
We will work to establish a safe environment and we will build a trusting relationship that will enable you to deeply understand yourself.
In our sessions we will identify ways your life experiences continue to influence your behaviors, choices, and mindset.
We will creatively find ways for you to safely grieve the past to live more fully in the present.
I'll help you discover your unique strengths and resiliency so that you can navigate life's challenges and move toward your dreams.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
The overall goal of therapy is to support you in creating positive changes that improve your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, as well as your relationships and overall quality of life. That means different things to different people, and the goals of your therapy will depend on you! We will discuss your goals during your consultation and first session.
I offer therapy to individuals residing in California. If you live outside of California, I offer parent coaching and partner coaching packages.
COVID changed the way many businesses operate, and I was fortunate to find that teletherapy worked well for my clients. As a result, and in accordance with my license, I currently offer teletherapy sessions to residents of California. I use a HIPAA-Compliant software platform called Simple Practice that makes it easy to log-in to our sessions from your phone, tablet, iPad, or computer.
I am not currently in-network with any insurance carriers. But, if you have a PPO insurance policy, they will likely cover a portion of your session costs, after your deductible is met. I provide a Super Bill at the end of each month that you can submit with your claim form to your insurance company for reimbursement.
I accept credit card and Venmo at the time of service. We will go over my cancellation policy during our first session.
The challenge is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.
The challenge is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.
Please call me at 310-796-9196 or fill out this form and I will contact you right away.
The vision for therapy practice came to life while I was in graduate school, as I learned about the ways our oppressive heteronormative and CIS normative culture impacts the self-esteem, agency, and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-binary, and queer-identified people. As the proud mother of a gay son, these dynamics were felt on a very personal level sparking a commitment within to find ways to lift up and affirm LGBTQ+ people and support their families in pushing back against culturally induced stigma and discrimination.
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE: You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Linda K. Reeves is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California, license #100195. Linda is also a World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Certified Gender Specialist (GEI). Copyright © 2025 Linda K. Reeves Privacy Policy
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Linda K. Reeves is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California, license #100195. Linda is also a World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Certified Gender Specialist (GEI). Copyright © 2023 Linda K. Reeves Privacy Policy
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