Affirming Therapy for the LGBTQ+ Community

Serving Teens, Adults & Families in Los Altos & San Jose

Discover a safe, inclusive space where you - and your truth - are valued. At Mindful Child & Family Therapy, our trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-affirming, neurodiversity informed clinicians partner with you on the journey of identity exploration, coming out, transition, relationship growth and living fully as your authentic self.

Why Affirming Identity Support Matters

Exploring or living one's gender identity, sexual orientation or LGBTQ+ relationship requires more than general therapy. You may be navigating coming out, gender dysphoria, relationship changes, family reactions, or feelings of isolation. Our clinicians are trained specifically to understand the unique challenges and strengths of LGBTQ+ individuals - including minority stress, micro-aggressions, internalized heteronormativity, and the need for resilience and self-compassion.

Who We Support

  • Adults seeking deeper integration of their authentic self, coming out later in life or transitioning

  • Parents, partners and family members wanting to support an LGBTQ+ loved one

  • Teens courageously exploring or questioning their sexual or gender identity

  • Couples and relationships where identity and orientation play a role in communication, intimacy or growth

We serve the Los Altos and San Jose communities - and offer telehealth options for flexibility. Evening and weekend sessions are available to accommodate busy lives.

Our Approach: Safe, Affirming & Trauma-Informed

Our therapists combine evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and mindfulness with an understanding of LGBTQ+ lived experience. We hold space for you to explore identity, process trauma, integrate your self-image and build supportive relationships. You'll be met with acceptance, respect and clarity - not pathologization.

What to Expect in Therapy

Exploration: We start with curiosity. Who are you? What truth are you living? What supports or fears do you carry?

Transition & Change: If you're navigating change - gender transition, coming out, relationship shifts - we walk with you step-by-step. We help you engage with medical, familial or social dimensions if needed, and attend to the emotional impact.

Integration: We help you live your authentic self: aligning identity, relationships, work, community and self-compassion. We equip you to navigate dysphoria, minority stress and invisibility.

Family & Relationships: Your identity doesn't exist in isolation. We support loved ones who want to understand, families who wish to connect, and couples navigating orientation or identity changes.

Locations & Scheduling Options

Our offices are located in Los Altos and San Jose, and we offer telehealth sessions for flexibility. Evening and weekend appointments are available so that therapy fits your schedule - not the other way around.

Meet Our Affirming Therapists

We're proud to highlight two members of our team who specialize in LGBTQ+-affirming work:

Meet our staff

You can read full bios on their pages and request a free consultation to see which therapist is the best fit for you.

Ready to Begin?

You don't have to walk this path alone. Whether you're exploring your identity, partnering with a loved one, or seeking deeper integration of your self-expression - we're here. Contact us today for a free 20-minute consultation. Let's find the clinician who understands your story and honors your truth.