Meet Our California Therapists

  • Renae Johnson (they/them)

    Licensed Therapist - Founder - CEO
    LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP
    Board Certified Art Therapist
    Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

    Specializes in Identity and Gender, Artist Development, and Trauma

    Works with Adults 24+

    Renae uses a Gestalt, IFS, and Psychodynamic approach.

    In-Person & Virtual appointments available

    Fee: $300

    Meet Renae

  • Kristen Crowe (she/they)

    Licensed Therapist - Clinical Director
    LPCC, BC-DMT
    Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

    Specializes in Sex Therapy, Body Awareness & Identity, Neurodivergence, and Creative Performer Development

    Works with Adults, Couples, and Partners in Poly/ENM Relationships

    Kristen uses a Somatic and Person-Centered approach.

    In-Person & Virtual appointments available

    Fee: $250

    Meet Kristen

  • Debbie Whyte (she/her)

    Registered Art Therapist
    ATR

    Focuses in Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, and Artist Development.

    Works with Teens & Adults

    Debbie uses a EMDR, Humanistic and Mindfulness approach.

    Debbie’s calendar is currently full and she is not taking clients at this time.

    Fee: $200

    Meet Debbie
  • Terra Friedman (she/her)

    Terra Friedman (she/her)

    Associate Therapist - AMFT

    Focuses on Sexuality, Anxiety, Couples & Relationships, and High Achievers.

    Works with Adults, Couples, Partners in Poly/ENM Relationships, and College Students

    Terra uses an Emotion-focused, Somatic-Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic approach.

    In-Person & Virtual appointments available

    Fee $200

    Meet Terra
  • Jenny Nigro

    Jenny Nigro (they/them)

    Associate Therapist - ASW

    Focuses on Gender and Identity, Self-Compassion, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety.

    Works with Adults and Adults 55+

    Jenny uses Narrative, Relational, and Cognitive Behavioral Approach.

    Virtual appointments available

    Fee $190

    Meet Jenny

  • Ernesto Martinez (they/elle/he/el)

    Associate Therapist - AMFT, APCC

    Focuses on Gender & Identity, Trauma, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, and Neurodivergence

    Works with Adults, Teens, & Parents of Gender Expansive Children, Adult children of (im)Migrants

    Ernesto uses an eclectic approach centering Humanistic, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapies

    In-Person & Virtual appointments available

    Fee $180

    Meet Ernesto
  • Shakara Wyatt (she/her)

    Shakara Wyatt (she/her)

    Care & Operations Manager

    At OSTC, every client is supported by our dedicated Care Manager, who serves as your guide throughout your therapy journey. From your first appointment to ongoing sessions, Shakara helps you navigate scheduling, answers questions about services, and ensures you feel confident and connected with navigating your therapy services. She is here to streamline your experience, so you can focus on what matters most—your healing and growth.

    Meet Shakara

  • OSTC Board of Directors

    President:
    Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP

    Vice President:
    Jenny Nigro, ASW

    Treasurer:
    Kristen Crowe, LPCC, BC-DMT

    Secretary:
    Debbie Whyte, APCC, ATR

How to Get Started:

1. Schedule a free 15-minute intro call:

You can easily book directly through our website with any of our available queer-informed therapists. Choose a therapist who fits your schedule or check out our Meet Our Team page to find the best match for your needs. If you're not sure who to pick, try booking multiple intro calls.

2. Learn About Therapy with OSTC: 

We believe in being upfront, so all our session fees are clearly listed on our Meet Our Team page. If you have out-of-network benefits, you can use our Insurance Benefits Checker to see if you're eligible for reimbursement. If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page.

3. Chat with your therapist over the phone: 

Your free 15-minute intro call is a chance for you and your therapist to get to know each other. They'll want to hear about your experiences and why you're seeking therapy, and you can ask about their approach and style. While we only hire skilled queer-informed therapists, it's important to make sure their style and personality click with you.

4. Start your therapy journey: 

After the intro call, your therapist will help you book ongoing sessions that work for you. We offer in-person therapy at our Silver Lake office and virtual therapy sessions throughout California.

OSTC Partners

  • Thank you to our Partners!

    We want to acknowledge our amazing partners who help make this collective a vibrant and growing community.

  • Mikey Whited (he/they)

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Clinical Consultant

  • Smash & Grab Studios

    Podcast Editing

    smashandgrabstudio

  • Aaron Burns (he/him)

    Accountant

    Struhl and Burns Accountancy Agency

  • Elana Goldman (she/her)

    Social Media Management

  • Counseling Wise

    Marketing

    https://www.counselingwise.com/

  • Moa Junström Arinsberg (she/her)

    Video Production

  • Isa Gautschi (she/her)

    Marketing

    M.Isa Messaging, LLC

  • Allison Bacis (she/her)

    Photographer

    Tandem Photo

  • Matt Crowe (he/him)

    Photographer

    Tuffy Photo

  • Matt Wade (he/him)

    Project Management

In-person and virtual therapy for LGBTQ+ Adults, Couples, ENM Partners, & Teens.

If you are located in Los Angeles, our office are conveniently in the Silver Lake neighborhood.

If you are outside of the Los Angeles area, or just don’t want to drive. We offer telehealth sessions through out California.

OSTC is a LGBTQ+ therapy collective, where you never need to educate your therapist on who you are.