Therapy for queer families, polycules, and anyone redefining what “family” means, all from a practice that lives it.
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Forget one-size-fits-all models. At Expansive Therapy, we work with LGBTQ+ individuals and families. From chosen or biological, hierarchical or non-hierarchical, we work with folks who are navigating the layered dynamics of queer relationships.
Whether you're dealing with homophobic family tension, redefining your polyamorous family structure, or just want a space where you don’t have to explain your pronouns and your relational setup, we're here for all of it. In-person in LA or online from Brooklyn to anywhere in California.
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At Expansive, we don’t assume “family” looks a certain way. We know it might be your polycule, your best friend who raised you, your sibling who stuck around when your parents didn’t. We work with families that don’t always show up on paperwork: polycules navigating shifting agreements, queer couples raising kids alongside a best friend, adult children setting boundaries with a parent who still can’t say “they/them.”
Our therapists are trained, and personally experienced, in working with queer, trans, and polyamorous family systems. Whether you're navigating roles in a non-hierarchical structure or trying to set boundaries with a homophobic parent, we show up with nuance, not judgment. This is real, transformative work, and we'd be honored to help you through it.
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First, we listen to your story, your structure, your specific mess. We won’t ask “who’s the real parent?” or side-eye your relationship agreements.
Instead, we’ll get curious about the dynamics, roles, and patterns playing out across your family system.
Sessions might include co-regulation tools, conflict mapping, or working through long-held grief from family rejection. We create a space where polyamorous, queer, and chosen families can actually do the work, not just translate their lives to a therapist unfamiliar with them. Whether you're in-person in LA or online in Brooklyn, we meet you where you are.
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Strengthening the Bonds That Matter Most
Meet Our Counselors Offering LGBTQ+ Family Therapy in CA
Families take many forms, and our Los Angeles therapists understand the beauty and complexity of each one.
Whether you’re navigating generational differences, building stronger communication, or supporting a loved one through their identity journey, our team brings empathy, cultural competence, and deep respect to the process.
LGBTQ family therapy is about creating a safe space where every member feels seen and valued, a space to heal old wounds, strengthen bonds, and grow together with compassion and understanding.
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Please note: Availability is always shifting, so we recommend visiting our full LA therapist directory.
Why LA Clients Choose Expansive for LGBTQ+ Family Therapy
Clients come to Expansive because the usual therapy experience hasn’t worked for them. It hadn't been affirming enough, responsive enough, nor built for the way their families actually move through the world.
What they find here is different: therapists who remember the details, name the patterns, and show up with actual tools. Our reviews speak to how seamless it is to switch therapists mid-care, how thoughtfully chosen even the interns are, how deeply clients feel seen, whether they're working through a queer breakup, a poly dynamic shift, or long-term tension with a parent.
Clients stay with us because they can count on consistency, clarity, and care that doesn't skip the hard parts. We’re known for being responsive, transparent with logistics, and collaborative in the room. If your therapist goes on leave, we won’t leave you hanging. We’ll make sure the transition is smooth and thoughtful. Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, we meet you where you’re at, and we take your time seriously.
"If you have PPO insurance or looking for reasonably priced therapy, you're not going to find a better match in SF than Expansive Therapy. Great approach to therapy, great vibe in the office, good support staff. Definitely the best mental health experience I've had."
Christopher Elizondo, ★★★★★
We work with most PPO and POS insurance plans that offer out-of-network benefits. That means you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
We’ll verify your benefits, send you a custom quote, and handle the claims for you. If you’ve been burned by confusing billing or endless forms before, this will feel different. No chasing paperwork, no calling your provider six times. Just care that’s actually accessible.
Rates vary depending on your therapist’s experience, with session costs ranging from $75–$250. We don’t offer sliding scale, but many clients use their insurance to offset cost.
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Our Los Angeles office is located in Larchmont Village, right between Melrose Hill and Hancock Park, a short drive from Hollywood and Koreatown.
Some clients stop by between shoots, sessions, or childcare pickups. Others log in from Echo Park, the Westside, or anywhere else they can get a moment of quiet. Wherever you are in LA, we’re close enough to meet you in the real rhythm of your week.
The office is designed for privacy and calm. It's a space that lets you take a breath, say what needs saying, and leave a little lighter.
Admin Office Hours (Pacific Time):
Monday–Friday, 6am–3pm
Therapist Availability in California:
Monday–Friday, 8am–9pm
LA Office Address:
606 N Larchmont Blvd, Suite 4B
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (917) 426-1521
Email: info@expansivetherapy.com
Expansive Therapy serves clients throughout California and New York, whether you're settled in one place or bouncing between boroughs and zip codes.
All our clinicians are either licensed in the states they serve or are completing licensure under supervision.
If you’re based in NYC (or anywhere in the state), you can access virtual sessions with a therapist who gets the culture, the pace, and the specific stress of city living.
And if you’re navigating a bi-coastal life (say, a partner in LA and a co-parenting setup in Brooklyn), we’re here for that, too.
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