Referrals for therapists & other supports
THERAPISTS
I am very aware that I am not going to be the best fitting therapist for everyone. That’s why I love that there are so many therapists in the world!
Here are a few I love to recommend (in alphabetical order since I don’t have favorites):
Alex Thompson, AMFT (she/her)*
Queer, Black therapist with focus of chronic illness, child-free by choice, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, interracial partnerships, ethical non-monogamy & more (virtual)
Alinne Butcher, LMFT (she/her); Over the Rug Therapy*
Brazilian-American therapist with focus of healing relationships and not sweeping issues under the rug (virtual)
Courtney Rago, LMFT (they/she); Paper Planes Psychotherapy*
Queer therapist Social justice focused therapy with the focus of challenging the status quo (virtual)
Emma Eskander, LMFT (she/her)*
White therapist for teens and adults with focus on depression, anxiety, OCD, neurodivergence, life stressors, and relationship issues (in person & virtual)
Gaby Teresa, LMFT (she/they/ella/elle); Raíces Therapy*
Queer, mixed race, spoonie, Latina therapist with a focus on supporting those with intersectional identities and finding liberation (in person & virtual)
White therapist with focus of supporting men, couples, and LBGTQ+ folks located in West Hollywood, CA (in person & virtual)
Greg Kilpatrick, LMFT (he/him)*
White therapist with focus on sex & sexuality, relationships and religious trauma in Pasadena, CA (in person & virtual)
Group practice in Highland Park, CA (where I used to work!) doing relational therapy through a social justice lens (in person & virtual)
Kristi Wollbrink, LMFT (she/her)*
White therapist with focus of helping anxious professionals (in person & virtual)
White therapist specializes in working with Neurodivergent individuals, and Neurodiverse couples and families (in person & virtual)
Group practice in Highland Park, CA offering inclusive, community oriented, and affirming therapy (in person & virtual)
White, Christian therapist offering therapy sessions for those in CA as well as wellness coaching sessions for those outside of CA (in person & virtual)
Samantha Redondo, LMFT (she/her); Therapy & Coaching
White therapist and Embodiment Coach with focus on anxiety, stress, and burnout (virtual)
Korean-American therapist who works with individuals and couples around anxiety, depression, trauma, and men’s issues (virtual)
White partners who provide both professional coaching, life direction, and psychotherapy for those wanting to cultivate healthier relationships with God, self, and others. (in person & virtual)
Group practice in Highland Park, CA focused on relational psychotherapy that is empowering, sustainable, and inclusive (in person & virtual)
Stephanie Harimoto, LMFT (she/they)*
White trauma therapist with focus on religious trauma, anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ folks
Taylor Nunley, AMFT (she/her)*
Queer, Black, and trauma-informed therapist (virtual)
Online group practice that offers individual and group therapy, specializing in caring for Asian-Americans (for those in NY and CA)
*licensed in California and can only see clients who are in CA
Still not finding anyone that feels like a good fit?
Check out these directories to utilize filters that will help you find exactly what you’re looking for:
Directory of therapists who are committed to using non-religious methods to support those recovering from religion
Reclamation Collective Directory
Directory of therapists who are holding space for folks navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and adverse religious experiences
OTHER HEALING SUPPORTS
Obviously, I’m a believer in talk therapy. But, I know that this isn’t the only path towards healing!
Here are some other fantastic folks in the healing profession and community wellness spaces that can offer support for more wholistic healing:
Cait Ference Saunders (she/her); Move with Cait
TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga) trained facilitator who is white and offers community yoga, groups, online yoga, private sessions, and workshops/retreats
Cait, Gaby, and I led an embodiment workshop together in 2024! I highly recommend Cait’s work
White Somatic Experiencing Practitioner based in San Diego, CA offering ancestral folks singing groups as well
Taiwanese-American registered dietician with focus on dance and community
LOW or NO COST SUPPORTS
Free virtual and in person cancer support groups all over LA
Art Time Presents Peer Support Group for Gender Expansive Artists
Meeting every other Monday on their Discord server to support one another as we use Art, Community and sharing our Truth as a path through the chaos.
Offers virtual support groups (these are typically more cost effective compared to individual therapy) to navigate and process themes related to deconstruction, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and reclamation.
Non-profit counseling center located in Highland Park, CA offering affordable individual, couples, group, and family therapy sessions on a sliding scale