Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist

Anxiety Therapy for First Gen BIPOC & Queer Adults

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Many Queer and BIPOC First-Gen adults throughout California feel stuck in survival mode when trying to navigate their anxiety, people-pleasing, and the pressure to hold everything together. As a Anxiety Therapist based in Los Angeles, and throughout California I help clients move from emotional fatigue to clarity, grounded confidence, and deeper self-trust.

Anxiety Therapy Los Angeles

You are starting to feel exhausted by having your life defined by fear, overwhelm, guilt, and shame.

You have always followed the norm to not stand out. You feel safe when you are in the background and blending in. Judgement and criticism have always been a part of your life. There has not been a time where you have not felt fear, anxiety, overwhelm, guilt, and shame. You are struggling to live a life of authenticity- who you are at your core, but the fear of people leaving stops you. This fear that has caused you to have your boundaries tested and crossed- leading you to bottle up your emotions for self-preservation. You think to yourself how these fears have kept you safe.

You start to struggle with feelings of resentment and guilt. You can not push away thoughts around not being enough. You can not explain the crying spells, sleepless nights, and difficulty concentrating.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing personal, cultural, and societal challenges. Whether it's family pressures, the weight of expectations, or the daily grind of navigating systemic stressors, anxiety can take a toll. I specialize in helping individuals like you manage their anxiety in a way that respects your cultural background.

In Anxiety Therapy based in Los Angeles, Ca, understanding your anxiety is one part of the journey. The other part is embodiment. Learning to regulate your nervous system, calm your racing thoughts, and build emotional resilience.

Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles, Ca — Who Do I Help

When it comes to therapy, finding the right therapist is essential to your healing journey. As someone who is based in Los Angeles, CA and provides therapy across California, I know how vital it is to work with someone who not only understands anxiety but also respects your unique experiences. Whether you’re a first-generation BIPOC or part of the Queer community, finding a therapist who aligns with your values can make all the difference.

Ligia Orellana, LMFT – Latinx Anxiety therapist in Los Angeles specializing in anxiety therapy for first-generation professionals, BIPOC and Queer mental health, and trauma-informed care

Ligia Orellana, LMFT, Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist and providing therapy throughout California for Queer, BIPOC, and First-Gen adults navigating anxiety, toxic relationships, people-pleasing, and identity healing in Los Angeles.

Hi ! My name is Ligia (she/her/ella), and I Specialize in helping First Gen & Queer Adults Heal from Anxiety, People-pleasing, Toxic Relationships, and Identity

As a Latinx therapist myself, I bring both clinical experience and personal understanding to the therapy room. I understand the complex emotional terrain that many of my clients that are BIPOC or Queer adults who have spent much of their lives learning to suppress parts of themselves to meet cultural, societal, or familial expectations.

Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist — How I Help

As a cultural affirming Anxiety Therapist based in Los Angeles, Ca, I specialize in helping First Gen Adults throughout California heal anxiety, people pleasing, toxic relationship patterns, and identity through Awareness and Nervous System Regulation. Through understanding your anxiety and incorporating embodiment into your daily life, learning to regulate your nervous system, calm your racing thoughts, and build emotional resilience.

Queer or Nonbinary First-Gen or BIPOC man standing peacefully in a forest wrapped in a patterned shawl standing peacefully in nature, symbolizing emotional healing through LGBTQ+ affirming anxiety therapy in los angeles.

Anxiety therapy in Los Angeles supports Queer, BIPOC, and First-Gen adults throughout California in creating space to breathe, pause, feel, and reconnect with emotional safety. As a culturally affirming Anxiety Therapist based in Los Angeles, Ca, I help clients who were shaped by survival and systemic pressure live with more compassion and self-trust.

What To Expect

Identify emotional patterns rooted in early attachment wounds

Practice grounding techniques to manage anxiety

Explore new ways of relating that feel authentic and sustainable

Reframe old beliefs that no longer serve them

Cultivate self-compassion and emotional safety

If you're looking for a therapist who understands the nuances of your identity, I encourage you to read more about myself: Latinx Therapist Counseling Los Angeles. I provide a supportive space to unpack guilt, boundary struggles, and self-doubt—so you can reconnect with your authentic self and live more unapologetically.

Feeling nervous about your first session for anxiety therapy in Los Angeles? Click here to learn what to expect from an experienced Latinx Anxiety Therapist Los Angeles, including tips for preparing, managing nervousness, and addressing cultural concerns.

Reclaim Your Voice with an Anxiety Therapist in Los Angeles, Ca

If you are struggling with anxiety and seeking support in Los Angeles, because you’re ready to begin to feel more empowered in your relationships and heal through moving away from guilt and shame, not because others change, but because you do. I’m here to provide a compassionate and culturally-informed space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I offer Anxiety Therapy virtually in Los Angeles and California with a focus on Identity Development and Relational Growth through embracing your unique story and experiences.

Connect with me today and book a session or call me at 323-493-6644 for a consultation for Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles, California.

Let's work together to reclaim your peace and well-being!

FAQs - Anxiety Therapy Los Angeles, CA

  • The feeling on edge, the countless thoughts that are hard to stop, and the sleepless nights when your mind won’t quiet.
    You catch yourself wishing people would listen to you and fill your cup as you fill theirs?
    or yearning to feel seen but it feels scary and you do not know where or how to start?

    Questions like these are your indicators around needing Anxiety Therapy Los Angeles, Ca.

    You wouldn’t be reading this page wondering “what if?” What if I invested in myself - for once.

  • I work through an intersectional and trauma-informed lens, recognizing how past events (whether relational, cultural, or systemic) shape the nervous system. My practice acknowledges that no two clients have the same story, even if they share similar identities.

    Anxiety therapy in Los Angeles can offer you tools to self-soothe, develop resilience, and rebuild trust—within yourself and with others.Together, we’ll explore how your body responds to stress, how your mind makes sense of your experiences, and how you can cultivate safety, even during emotional discomfort.

  • Anxiety therapy in Los Angeles isn’t about getting rid of your emotions—it’s about giving you the tools and insight to feel them differently. To no longer fear your needs. To stop second-guessing your worth. To build relationships that feel aligned with your truth.

    Every client is different in how they progress in therapy. I share with my clients that my goal in therapy is for them to be able to have the emotional strength they cultivate in therapy to support them long after our sessions together.

    Anxiety Therapy Los Angeles isn’t just about solving problems, it’s about emotional growth and changing your relationship to Anxiety.