Brave Trails X THE RELATIONAL CENTER
Queer-Affirming Therapy
A mental health offering in collaboration with the Relational Center — designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth and caregivers. We connect LGBTQ+ youth and families with therapists who are participating in our LGBTQ+ clinical training program.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
Individual LGBTQ+ Youth Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions designed to cater to the specific needs of LGBTQ+ youth! We link LGBTQ+ youth with AMFT* therapists who have completed our LGBTQ+ clinical training program. Please note that currently, our services are exclusively available to youth residing in California. We offer a flexible pricing structure for individual therapy sessions and do not currently accept insurance.
QUEER COSMOS: A LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group
An inclusive support group young individuals ages 12-18 living in California. Through creative and expressive arts, we will delve into our connection to queerness. Our aim is to provide a platform for exploring themes like history, identity, and community, allowing us to define what queerness means to each of us. This group will operate continuously, with openings for new participants at the start of every month. To learn more about joining this group, kindly complete the form provided.
Outer Orbit: parent & caregiver Support Group
An 8-week exclusive group tailored for parents, caregivers, guardians, adults, or mentors who share their lives with LGBTQ+ youth they deeply care for. This group offers a dedicated environment to reflect on your journey, establish connections with fellow supporters of LGBTQ+ youth, and broaden your repertoire of ways to be there for them. We will encourage open sharing, provide informative sessions on LGBTQ+ matters, with the collective goal of nurturing a loving and inclusive world for our young LGBTQ+ individuals.
OUR THERAPISTS
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Lulu is an MFT trainee who supports LGBTQ+ teens and young adults with a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach. She believes therapy should feel collaborative and gentle — a space where young people can show up without judgment, without performing, and without shrinking who they are. With a creative background in art and design, Lulu brings curiosity and self-expression into the healing process, helping youth explore identity, emotions, relationships, and belonging at a pace that feels safe and empowering. Her work centers softness, authenticity, and the inner wisdom each young person already carries.
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As a queer therapist-in-training, I’m dedicated to making therapy radically accessible and affirming for people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds. Whether your child is beginning therapy for the first time or returning to it, I aim to meet them with curiosity, compassion, and respect for their unique experience.
I view therapy as a collaborative space to explore identity, relationships, and the stories we carry, aiming to support communication that feels authentic and empowering. I’m especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodivergent clients, and those navigating transitions, trauma, and family complexities.
I see therapy as a space to ask questions, sort through feelings, and grow — somewhere your child can feel seen, heard, and supported just as they are. I’d be honored to be part of that process with them.
Areas of Focus:
Gender identity & trans experience
Lesbian & queer identity
Neurodivergence & ADHD
Eating disorders & body image
Self-harm & suicidal ideation
Substance use & recovery
Grief & loss
Life transitions
Trauma & PTSD
Anxiety & depression
Family dynamics, including siblings & divorced parents
