Some days are good, some are great, and some are not so great. There are specific challenges in the LGBTQ community and we are especially prepared to help you move through them.
All are welcome in our safe space.
Individual, Couples and Family Therapy
Request a therapist or more information. If you are looking for grief counseling, please let us know.
Please submit the form below to request a therapist or call our intake line at 714-953-5428 ext 3300
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Daytime and Evening Hours Available. 7 days a week.
Please note: The personal information you submit using this form will be kept confidential.
*After submitting your request, please be sure to also check your voicemail inbox and email spam folder for communications from our Mental Health Department.
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Group Therapy
Group therapy can be especially beneficial for individuals who feel isolated, depressed, or anxious, or who are concerned about how they relate to other people. Even though some are nervous at first about joining group counseling, many soon discover that it is the best approach for their particular concerns. A number of counseling groups are offered each week.
Some groups may be ‘closed’ groups, so please contact the group facilitator before attending. Cost is $10 per session unless otherwise stated.
Current Therapy Groups
Parent Processing Therapy Group
The Parent’s Processing Group is a therapeutic group where parents can work together on processing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with their children coming out, being in the LGBTQ community, gain peer insight from other parents, and reflect on difficulties based on parenting a child in the community. This is a free and open group for any parents who are interested in joining. Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
For more information contact: lindsey.etheridge@
Men’s Therapy Group
The goals of this group are: to create a safe, comfortable place to express feelings, exploration of self through group process and reflection, enhancing sense of self through awareness and acceptance, and to support and be supported. Ages 18 and over. Cost is $10 per session. Enrollment is required.
Every Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Please contact Denise Penn (714) 953-5428 x 306 or denise.penn@lgbtqcenteroc.org before attending.
Trans*Forum: Transgender Peer Group
Discussion and process group for those who identify as transgender, genderqueer, intersex, or androgynous. Ages 18 and over. Cost is $10 per session. Open group.
Every Monday 7:30pm – 9:00pm.
For more information, please contact shea.williams@lgbtqcenteroc.
A Safe Space
Our brand-new weekly Faith and Trauma Process Group gathers every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom. This is a safe and welcoming space for conversations centered around faith, church and religious trauma. The group is open to those ages 18+.
Every Other Tuesday 6:30 PM – 8PM via Zoom, **$10 per group**
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Kev.Holmes@lgbtqcenteroc.org or Jacqueline.Leano@
API Group
Pacific Islander descent (ages 18+) to meet and freely discuss experiences being Queer/API and what that means. We bring up current events, as well as help each other process things that may be happening in their community. We ask that all participants treat one another respectfully no matter what their views may be on different topics.
Every Wednesday 6:30PM-8pm In person, **$10 per group**
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Sarah.Kim@lgbtqcenteroc.org Daniel.Yi@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Polyamory Group
This group is a brave space for individuals who are in nonmonogamous/polyamorous partnerships for adults ages 21+
All genders are welcome! **$10
Every Saturday 2PM – 4PM via Zoom, **$10 per group**
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact ruth.allen@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Women’s Therapy Group
The LGBTQ Center of OC is excited to announce a new Women’s Therapy Group! This group will provide a safe space for adult women-identified members to share, gain confidence, and feel supported.
Every Wednesday 6:30 PM – 8PM via Zoom, **$10 per group**
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact: Kev.Holmes@lgbtqcenteroc.org or Sharenne.Gozal@lgbtqcenteroc.
Transmasc Empowerment
This group is a safe space to foster a sense of community, provide validation, and collectively facilitate emotional resilience and empowerment.
Every Wednesday 5PM-7pm In person, **$10 per group**
For more information contact: beck.miller@
Neuroqueer
Neuroqueer is a safe space for neurodivergent adults (18+) to continue to build skills, expand on their strengths and process their experiences with neurodiversity.
Every Thursday, 6pm-7:30pm, via Zoom **$10 per group**
For more information contact:claire.olson@
BIPOC Group
Process therapy group for 18+ individuals who want to explore their intersectionality & cultural identity
Every Friday, 7pm-8:30pm, via Zoom **$10 per group**
For more information contact:kent.su@