LGBTQIA+ AFFIRMATIVE THERAPY IN LOS ANGELES CA
Here, you’re not just accepted, you’re embraced
Regardless of your specific goals for therapy, affirmative therapy is absolutely essential for folks in the queer community. At Ash & Blooms, you won’t have to spend your therapy sessions educating your therapist about what it means to be queer, trans, or enby. You shouldn't have to defend your pronouns or prove that your identity is valid to anyone, let alone your therapist. You deserve a space where you can focus on healing and embracing each and every part of yourself.
Maybe you're navigating coming out to family who "don’t get it" or dealing with rejection from people you thought would support you. Perhaps you're struggling with internalized messages about being "too much,” “too femme,” or “too masc.” You might be curious about exploring your gender identity while trying to figure out how to live authentically in a world that so often demands you pick a box. Or maybe you're bisexual and you’re tired of dealing with feeling out of place in both hetero and queer spaces.
Whether you're exploring your sexuality, transitioning, or simply trying to exist authentically in a profoundly messed-up sociopolitical situation, the stress is real. That constant mental load of deciding when it's safe to be yourself or when to code-switch is exhausting. You might feel like you're living multiple lives, and none of them feel completely true to you.
You’ve been told “it gets better.” Well, let's stop waiting for that time to come and start healing. Now is the time to take action, step into your truth, and start living a truly satisfying life.
Therapy that Heals:
Religious trauma
Coming out therapy
Exploring sexual orientation
Gender identity exploration and transitioning
Family rejection, conflict, or estrangement
Letters of support for needed trans affirming care
Fear stemming from the sociopolitical climate
Trauma due to chronic discrimination
Queer dating and intimacy struggles
Healing shame and building self-love
WHAT WILL QUEER AFFIRMATIVE THERAPY BE LIKE?
In a time when anyone can stick a rainbow on their website or list sexuality as a specialty, it’s so important to know that you’re working with a truly affirmative therapist before diving into the therapeutic work. In our sessions, your identity isn't pathology- it's part of your beauty.
Using a blend of affirmative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy, we'll explore how queer minority stress affects your day-to-day wellness and relationships. We understand that anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles are often linked to living in a world that doesn't always affirm who you are.
We'll work together to separate what's personal healing from what's societal oppression. You'll learn to distinguish between your authentic voice and the critical messages you've absorbed from outside. Whether you're working through family rejection, workplace discrimination, or internalized shame, we'll help you feel comfortable as your authentic self and build resilience while honoring your truth.
You deserve to feel proud of who you are. You deserve relationships where you're loved for your full identity, not despite it. Sure, maybe not everyone is ready for your authenticity, but you don't have to carry that burden alone.
If you're tired of shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that weren't made for you, if you're ready to heal from the wounds of rejection and discrimination, if you want to build a life where being yourself feels safe and celebrated- then it's time to take this step. Book a consultation today, and let's start building the life you've always deserved.
MEET YOUR QUEER AFFIRMATIVE EXPERTS IN LOS ANGELES CA
Hannah Nicolaci LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Regardless of your goals in therapy, my approach is deeply affirming, always inclusive, and rooted in embracing authenticity. I support LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples in embracing their true identities and living with confidence and joy.
Megan Mansfield PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Founder
My training at the LA LGBT Center and lived experience as a bi woman deepens my commitment queer healing and empowerment. My approach is compassionate and direct, supporting you to courageously process pain, celebrate your identity, and step into your full power.
Jessiline Berry AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
I blend affirmative therapy with evidence-based practices tailored to the array of LGBTQIA+ experiences. My style is validating and direct, helping clients navigate identity, relationships, and systemic challenges with strength.
All of the Ash & Blooms therapists are equipped to provide queer affirmative therapy and to help you access your most authentic self. If you’re not quite sure who to choose, feel free to book a consultation with our founder, Dr Megan, and she’ll connect you to the best fit based on your unique personality, cultural background, schedule, and long-term goals. You’re just a step away.
It’s your time to Bloom
You’ve spent more than enough time struggling and wondering. You deserve support that embraces every part of you and helps you flourish as your authentic self. Aren’t you ready to build the joy, connection, and confidence you've been searching for? Let's talk. Book your consultation today.