AFFIRMING THERAPY FOR WHEN YOU’RE DONE SHRINKING YOURSELF.
LGBTQIA+ Therapy in Pasadena, CA
Services available virtually throughout California & Utah
It’s time to stop questioning your worth or shrinking to fit into boxes that were never made for you. LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy offers a safe space to explore your identity, heal from past harm, and reconnect with who you really are. You deserve to feel seen, grounded, and free to take up space just as you are.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
You’re in the right place if…
⟡ You’ve felt the pressure to perform or stay “palatable” or just to be accepted, even in queer spaces.
⟡ You’re navigating complex feelings about family, religion, or culture that haven’t always affirmed your identity.
⟡ You’re questioning your gender, sexuality, or relationship structure. It feels both exciting and overwhelming.
⟡ You feel torn between wanting to show up fully and the fear that you’ll be “too much” or “not queer enough.”
⟡ You’re exhausted from code-switching, caretaking, or constantly explaining yourself.
⟡ You’ve internalized messages that made you question your worth or take up less space.
LGBTQIA+ Therapy in Pasadena, CA can help!
What if you could go from:
⟡ Questioning if you’re “too much” or “not enough” → Feeling grounded in your identity?
⟡ Carrying shame from past rejection → Knowing you are lovable & deserving just as you are?
⟡ Silencing parts of yourself to stay safe → Expressing your truth without apology or fear?
⟡ Navigating relationships on autopilot → Creating connections that actually feel good?
⟡ Feeling lost between labels, expectations, or roles → Trusting your own inner compass?
Step 1.
We’ll create a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. You’ll have room to share your story, explore your identity, and name the things you’ve carried without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.
Step 2.
Whether you’ve experienced family rejection, religious harm, internalized shame, or stress from navigating queer spaces, we will work together to unpack the impact of past experiences. We’ll identify what’s been keeping you stuck and what healing could feel like.
Step 3.
You’ll build tools to move through the world with more self-trust, firmer boundaries, and a deeper connection to your body and identity. It’s your time to live with more freedom, clarity, and joy.
MEET YOUR LGBTQIA+ THERAPIST
STEPHANIE HARIMOTO, LMFT
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who supports queer and questioning adults in healing from trauma, shame, and the weight of not being fully seen. Whether you’re carrying wounds from family rejection, religious harm, or the pressure to keep parts of yourself hidden - you deserve support that honors your whole self.
For years, I’ve helped clients untangle internalized messages, reconnect with their identity, and build lives that feel more free, grounded, and authentic.
I know how disorienting it can feel to question your worth, your belonging, or your right to take up space. I believe healing happens when you’re met with safety, curiosity, and care. You don’t have to do it alone! I’m here to walk alongside you.
GET THE ANSWERS YOU NEED
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Absolutely. Your identity is important, but it’s not all of you. We can work on anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, family dynamics, or anything else that’s coming up in your life. Whatever you need this space for is how we will use our time.
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That’s a valid fear, and you’re not alone in it. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and consent-based. You’ll never be pressured to explain, defend, or educate me about your identity or relationships.
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Not at all! Questioning is a valid place to be. Whether you’re newly exploring or have been out for years and still untangling things, therapy is a space to keep getting curious. You don’t have to have it all figured out!
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Yes. I affirm and support clients in polyamorous, non-monogamous, chosen family, and other non-traditional relationship setups. Your relationships don’t need to fit a mold to be respected here.
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Absolutely. Many LGBTQIA+ folks carry shame or fear rooted in spiritual or religious upbringing. I specialize in working with clients navigating these intersections, especially when faith has been used to cause harm.
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My fee for services is $225 per 50-minute session. I have a limited amount of sliding scale slots that will be prioritized for BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ clients. There is no guarantee that any of these will be available at the time you call. Please let me know if you need sliding scale fees during our call. If I cannot accommodate, I am happy to point you in a direction to meet your financial needs.
*If you are a Utah resident, please reach out to me regarding therapy rates!
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I am currently considered to be an out of network mental health provider.
I am happy to provide you a superbill each month to give to your insurance. Please check with your insurance about your out of network mental health benefits - many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
NEED SOMETHING ELSE?
Other Services
THERAPY FOR RELIGIOUS TRAUMA
For anyone who’s felt the weight of religious expectations, shame, or fear, and is ready to untangle their beliefs and reconnect with their own inner wisdom.
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⟡ Process religious trauma and spiritual abuse
⟡ Support in redefining values and identity beyond harmful doctrine
⟡ Tools for setting boundaries and rebuilding trust in yourself
⟡ Compassionate, non-judgmental guidance at your pace
ANXIETY TREATMENT
For those who feel stuck in their head, overwhelmed by “what ifs,” or like they can’t ever fully relax. It’s time to take a breath and find steadiness.
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⟡ Techniques to calm your nervous system and reduce overwhelm
⟡ Support in understanding your anxiety’s roots and patterns
⟡ Tools for building self-trust and confidence
⟡ A warm, collaborative space to slow down and breathe
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA & PTSD
For anyone who’s been carrying the weight of past trauma, whether it be emotional, relational, or systemic. Let’s help you to feel safe, grounded, and fully yourself again.
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⟡ Process trauma held in the body, mind, and nervous system
⟡ Explore and unlearn patterns rooted in survival, not self-trust
⟡ Build tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-compassion
⟡ Receive steady, non-judgmental support at your pace
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy services are grounded in the belief that your mind and body hold the wisdom to heal. I’m here to guide you in processing painful memories, calming your nervous system, and building self-trust along the way. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can reconnect with your sense of strength, clarity, and resilience.
READY TO START?
Let’s do it!
You’ve carried the weight for long enough. Let’s work together to help you find relief, safety, and self-compassion. Reach out to schedule a free consultation. Your healing is possible.