Gender-Affirming & LGBTQ+ Psychiatric Care
Affirming, respectful mental health care for LGBTQ+ youth, teens, and adults — a safe place to be seen, supported, and understood.
Affirming mental health care
LGBTQ+ people — and trans and gender-diverse youth in particular — deserve mental health care that affirms who they are. Our psychiatrists provide supportive, respectful care in a space where you don't have to explain or defend your identity. We focus on the whole person: the everyday mental health concerns anyone might face, supported in a context that's affirming from the very first conversation.
Who we support
This page speaks to several different people:
Parents and guardians seeking affirming care for a child or teen Teens and young adults looking for support for themselves Adults seeking an affirming psychiatrist Families looking for a private-practice alternative with shorter wait times
Ready to talk with someone?
Book a confidential evaluation online, or call our team.
Our approach to care
Care is affirming, confidential, and paced to you. For younger patients we partner thoughtfully with families; for teens and adults we center your own goals. We coordinate with therapists and other providers involved in your care.
How we help
We provide affirming psychiatric evaluation and, where appropriate, medication management for mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, delivered in a supportive, identity-affirming context.
What to expect
Your first visit is an unhurried, respectful evaluation focused on understanding you and your goals — in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, or by secure video across California.
Frequently asked questions
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Related conditions we treat
Anxiety Disorders
From generalized anxiety and panic to social anxiety, we help you understand what's driving the worry and build a calmer, more grounded relationship with everyday life.
Depression
Personalized, whole-person care for depression — pairing evidence-based medication management with attention to sleep, lifestyle, and the support you need to feel like yourself again.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Pediatric-trained psychiatric care for kids and teens, delivered with patience and warmth — always in close partnership with parents, schools, and existing providers.
Straightforward, transparent fees
We believe in no surprises. See exactly how our self-pay fees work before you book your first appointment.
Care that affirms who you are
Schedule an affirming, confidential appointment in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, or by California telehealth. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.