Affirming LGBTQ+ Therapy with LGBTQ therapists in Highland Park, l.a.
Inclusive support for queer individuals and LGBTQ+ relationships rooted in safety and belonging.
You don’t have to explain yourself here
Too often, therapy means translating your experiences, educating your therapist about your identity, or reshaping advice so it actually fits your life.
That's exhausting, and it's not what care should feel like.
We're a queer and trans-affirming therapy practice in Highland Park, Los Angeles who hold your identities with deep care and curiosity. If you've been searching for an LGBTQ+ therapist who understands the realities of queer, trans, and expansive lives, you're in the right place.
Whether you're out, questioning, in a queer relationship, navigating a transition, or still finding your language, you're welcome here.
Our therapists show up as real humans with their own complex identities, lived experiences, and a shared belief that survival isn't the end goal.
We're here for your healing, your growth, and your liberation—for helping you build a life that feels more connected, authentic, and fully your own.
Because none of us are meant to do this alone.
A free 15–20 minute call to help you find the right therapist. No pressure, no commitment.
Our Team of queer Therapists in Highland Park
Dani Marrufo
LMFT
Elizabeth Taylor
AMFT
Logan Kim
AMFT, APCCHow lgbtq+ affirming therapy helps
When you don’t have to spend energy managing your therapist’s comfort or translating your experience, something shifts. There’s more room to actually be yourself.
That’s what affirming therapy makes possible. It’s not just a space where your identities are tolerated, but one where they’re genuinely understood and celebrated as essential aspects of who you are.
Here, your relationships, your community, and your way of loving and being loved are held with curiosity and care, not treated as complications to work around.
We believe that when queer and trans folks feel truly seen, something opens up. The parts of yourself you’ve kept smaller, the relationships you want to show up more fully in, the life you’ve been building toward. There’s more access to all of it, and to all of you.
Therapy here isn’t about helping you cope with who you are.
It’s about helping you live more fully and more authentically as yourself, in the relationships and communities that matter to you.
What our team can support you with:
Exploring your identity or coming out
Navigating gender identity and transition
Queer relationships and nontraditional structures
Family dynamics and chosen family
Anxiety, burnout, and minority stress
Religious trauma and identity conflict
Sex, intimacy, and body connection
Life transitions and building a life that fits you
Whatever you’re navigating, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
What makes therapy here different
We understand your experience in context.
For many queer, trans, and nonbinary folks, moving through a world that questions your safety, your legitimacy, or your right to exist can shape how you see yourself. You may find yourself bracing for harm, doubting your instincts, or wondering whether you’re asking for too much.
This kind of constant vigilance can affect how you relate to yourself and others. Staying on alert, second-guessing your needs, or feeling worn down in ways that are hard to explain aren’t character flaws. They’re adaptive responses to systemic harm and the messages many people absorb just by moving through everyday life.
There is nothing wrong with you. When what you’re carrying is understood in context, it becomes easier to step out of self-blame and reconnect with yourself more fully.
HOW WE WORK
Relational, Not Clinical
We believe healing happens in connection. Therapy here is collaborative, human, and grounded in your real life.
Real Humans, Not Blank Slates
Our therapists show up authentically. You won’t be met with distance or neutrality, but with presence, care, honesty, and a little bit of our own human messiness.
Depth, With Room for Lightness
We make space for hard things and for humor and levity. We believe play and lightness are part of feeling more alive again.
You Are the Expert on You
We center your lived experience and move at your pace, with attention to power, safety, and choice.
An Explicit Stance
We are an anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, and anti-racist practice.
Get connected to therapy that feels different. Book your free match call →
Getting Started is Simple
We know how exhausting it can be to search for an LGBTQ+ therapist, only to find yourself explaining your identities, experiences, or values before you can even begin the real work.
That's why we've designed our process to make getting started feel simple, supportive, and personalized.
1. Schedule a Free Match Call
Start with a brief, no-pressure conversation with our Care Coordinator. They understand the nuances of LGBTQ+ mental health and will help connect you with a therapist who truly fits your needs, goals, and preferences.
2. Get Matched Thoughtfully
We don't match based solely on availability. We consider personality, therapeutic style, and experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients so you can feel confident you're starting with someone who understands your world.
And if the fit doesn't feel right after your first session, we'll help you find another therapist within our practice—and your first meeting with them is on us. You won't have to start your search all over again.
3. Begin the Work That Matters
Because we've done the work of thoughtful matching, you can spend less time explaining and more time focusing on what brought you to therapy.
Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating anxiety or depression, healing from family estrangement or lack of support, moving through life transitions, strengthening relationships, or simply wanting to know yourself more deeply, therapy can help you build a life that feels authentic, connected, and deeply your own—where you can show up more fully as yourself and take pride in who you are.
You Deserve Care That Fits
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
Therapy isn't just about getting through difficult moments. It's also about creating a life that feels aligned with who you are, deepening your relationships, honoring your values, and embracing yourself more fully.
We're here to support you in building a life that feels authentic, connected, and deeply your own.
Get paired with your best fit therapist by booking your free match call.
*What People Are Saying…
*What People Are Saying…
"Empathetic, intelligent, pragmatic, flexible and infinitely supportive. There’s no better place to help work through life’s ups and downs than Kindman & Co."
— JH
"When I think of authentic, values-driven, relational therapy I think of Kindman & Co. As a colleague, I deeply appreciate their insight and dedication to social justice, as well as how much they truly hold the fullness of what it means to be human with all of their clients."
— AH
"Kindman & Co is one of the best therapy practices on the east side of LA...all of their clinicians are supportive, knowledgeable, and incredibly welcoming. Beyond their clinical work, Kindman & Co is deeply engaged in the community, actively fighting against injustices and helping give people a voice. I highly recommend Kindman & Co to anyone in the LA or California area looking for therapy, groups, or a values-driven practice that truly cares."
— JK
Serving Northeast Los Angeles & California
We’re conveniently located in Highland Park (90042), just off Figueroa Blvd, and work with clients across Northeast LA including Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, and Cypress Park. [View on Google Maps]
If you prefer virtual sessions, we also offer therapy throughout California.
Match with an LGBTQ+ therapist who fits you.
Schedule a free 15–20 minute call using our booking calendar.
This is a low-pressure place to start. You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Our Care Coordinator will listen to what you’re looking for and help match you with a therapist who understands your identities, relationships, and lived experience.
On the call, you can:
Share what’s been going on and what you’re hoping for
Ask questions and learn more about how we work
Get a feel for whether this feels like the right fit
There’s no pressure to book. If it feels aligned, we’ll move forward at your pace.
Please note: We’re only able to work with clients who are physically located in California at the time of sessions.
Not quite ready to book a call? You can text us at 213-933-9047and we’ll help you figure out next steps.
Common Questions About Starting Therapy
Are you located near me?
If you’re looking for an LGBTQ+ therapist near you, our Highland Park, Los Angeles (90042) office is ly located just off Figueroa Blvd. for clients across Northeast Los Angeles, especially in Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Glassell Park, and surrounding areas.
We also offer telehealth sessions for clients anywhere in California.
Will I have to explain my identity to my therapist?
No. We match you with therapists who already understand queer, trans, and nonbinary experiences. Many of our therapists are part of the LGBTQ+ community themselves, and all are affirming, anti-oppressive, and experienced in working with LGBTQIA2S+ clients.
We’ll take your preferences into account during the match process.You won’t need to educate your therapist or start from “Identity 101.” You can begin where you are.
Do you work with trans and nonbinary clients?
Yes. We work with trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks at all stages of their journey. Your identity will be respected, affirmed, and held with care.
Do you support expansive relationships like polyamory or CNM?
Absolutely. Our practice is committed to inclusivity and our therapists are experienced in working with polyamorous, non-monogamous, and otherwise expansive relationship structures, without pathologizing or making assumptions.
How soon can I start therapy sessions?
We know that when you're ready to start, you're ready now! Once you complete your Match Call with our Care Coordinator, we can usually move quite quickly—often getting you scheduled for your first session with your LGBTQ+ affirming therapist within the week.
What if I don't feel like the therapist is the "right fit"?
Finding the right fit matters. It’s part of our right fit commitment to you.
If after your first session it doesn’t feel like the right connection for any reason, just let our Care Coordinator know. We’ll thoughtfully rematch you with another therapist, without judgment. Your first session with them is on us, so you won’t have to start your search all over again.
Your comfort, trust, and sense of safety come first.
Not sure where to start?
Most people begin with a free match call—a short, low-pressure conversation to see how it feels.
You can also explore:
Couples & Relationship Therapy, for you and your partner(s)
Group Therapy, for community-based support
Call or text us: 213-933-9047
We’re located in Highland Park, Los Angeles, with telehealth available throughout California.