Local LGBTQ+ Affirming Mental Health Providers
Home | Resources | Healthcare & Mental Health Professionals | TherapistsSupportive and affirming mental health care is vital. Working with a professional who understands the systemic stressors upon, and unique needs of our community can be a healing, transformative experience.
PFLAG Fresno does not endorse any specific therapist or mental health treatment modality over another. Many providers offer a brief introductory consultation, and we encourage you to reach out and make connections to find what best fits your individual needs.
If you are trans or gender expansive and are required to get a second letter for affirming surgeries, consider applying for Trans Medical Need funds from either Trans E Motion or the EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center to cover this! Also, Trans E Motion Board member April Taylor-Salery has a limited number of slots per month to do them for free!
Jessica Bloom-Welford, LMFT (she/her) (559) 768-6105
Carol Montgomery Brosnac LMFT (she/her) (562) 277-7868
Practice is 100% trans & gender expansive focused
Mandy Castanon, LMHC (she/her) (765) 896-5030
Identifies as queer
Specializes in child/adolescent/young adults
Works with clients of all ages
Angelica Ceja LMFT (559) 500-6744
WPATH trained for letters for gender affirming surgery
Jordan (Crow) Fitzpatrick, ASW (they/them) (559) 500-6744
Board Member at PFLAG Fresno
Member of WPATH
Queer, non-binary practitioner
Dr. Erika Eagerton, Nucleus Behavioral Health
Trained for & offers second letter from psychologist if required for gender affirming surgeries with one-hour consultation; sliding scale fee
Specializes in working with neurodiverse youth
Joe Anthony Galvan, LMFT (559) 550-4811
Member of WPATH
Matthew Knapp, LCSW (he/him) (800) 492-4227
Identifies as a gay, cisgender male
Practices at United Health Center- Tuolumne clinic
The Reclaim Collective has partnered with and fundraised for PFLAG. One of their focuses is helping folks heal from adverse religious experiences and spiritual trauma.
Toni Onkka, LCSW (559) 999-1171
Marcel Salery (he/him) PMHNP-BC, FNP-C (559) 319-6975
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Provides medication management
Jasmine Swalef, AMFT (559) 440-1004
Practices in a group practice, please ask specifically to be connected with Jasmine during intake
Specializes in LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence, and intimate partner violence
April Taylor-Salery LMFT (she/her) (559) 328-4664
Board Member of Trans E Motion
Member of WPATH
Provides letters of support for insurance for trans and gender expansive folks pro bono
Lacie Turner, LMFT (they/them)- Deeply Rooted Family Counseling (559) 838-4631
Member of LGBTQIA+ Community
EMDR Certified
Play therapy
WPATH Member
Donald Turnmire, LMFT (he/him) (559) 513-9521
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Trained, Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method Certified
EMDR Certified, Consultant-in-Training
Gottman Level 2 Trained for Couples Therapy
Trained in WPATH letter writing
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“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all.”
-Erik Erikson
Other therapy groups or specialists
Fresno Family Counseling Center
Low-cost, sliding scale and cash-only counseling services
Provided as part of the educational process for Fresno State Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Directory for therapists who specialize in supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse clients
Many therapists offer virtual access for remote clients
The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project
Directory of Mental Health Professionals who pledge to write letters for confirmation surgery pro bono
Improves access to necessary healthcare for trans and gender expansive people
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-Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh
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