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Douglas Mitchell

LMFT, 10 years of experience
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

Hi there, I’m Douglas. When anxiety, uncertainty, or burnout take over, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of your next step. It doesn’t have to stay that way. I work primarily with gay men and LGBTQ+ adults who appear confident on the outside but feel anxious, scattered, or self-critical underneath. Many are high-achieving professionals navigating ADHD, rumination, identity stress, or relationship challenges while trying to meet strong internal and external expectations. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and ADHD Clinical Services Provider, I bring both structure and depth to our work. Together, we’ll identify patterns that keep you stuck, regulate emotional reactivity, and build practical systems that support clarity and follow-through. Therapy with me blends insight with action—so change feels steady, grounded, and sustainable. If you’re ready to feel more centered, confident, and aligned in your life and relationships, I’d be honored to support you.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and building a foundation of trust. We’ll talk through what’s bringing you in, what feels most urgent, and what you’d like to see change. You don’t need to have everything clearly defined—that’s something we’ll work on together. Each session lasts 53 minutes and is structured to balance exploration with clarity. I’ll ask thoughtful questions about your history, current stressors, and goals, and we’ll begin outlining a personalized plan tailored to your needs. You can expect a collaborative, grounded conversation—not pressure, not performance. By the end of our first meeting, you should have a clearer sense of direction and what our work together will look like moving forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What sets my work apart is the balance between depth and direction. Many clients arrive insightful but stuck—aware of their patterns yet unsure how to translate awareness into change. My approach blends evidence-based CBT with practical systems that strengthen emotional regulation and follow-through. Sessions are thoughtful, structured, and actionable—not just supportive conversations. Through Grow, I focus exclusively on individual therapy so we can concentrate fully on your personal goals. I also provide couples therapy within my private practice outside this platform.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m best positioned to support gay men and LGBTQ+ adults who are thoughtful, driven, and ready for meaningful change. Many of my clients are managing ADHD, anxiety, rumination, or relationship stress—while still performing at a high level professionally. You may feel pressure to succeed, to hold it together, or to prove yourself. You want more than coping—you want clarity, structure, and emotional steadiness that lasts. You’re open to insight, willing to challenge patterns, and motivated to translate awareness into action.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Other specialties
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
I identify as
LGBTQ
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I’m a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and ADHD Clinical Services Provider. CBT is the foundation of my work because it offers practical, structured ways to understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. Together, we identify patterns that fuel anxiety, rumination, or self-criticism and build more balanced, effective responses. For clients navigating ADHD, we incorporate strategies that strengthen focus and follow-through. For gay and LGBTQ+ clients, we explore identity-related stress, internalized narratives, and emotional regulation in a way that feels affirming and grounded. Sessions are collaborative and skill-focused—you’ll leave with insight and concrete tools you can apply in daily life.

, 88 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

January 9, 2026

Very warm and nonjudgemental Super informative and knowledgeable about my diagnosis Provided many great coping strategies, strategic tools Look forward to continue working with him

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Douglas

August 13, 2025

Easy to talk with. Solution focused.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Douglas

July 14, 2025

Douglas listens to my condition, meeting me where I am, reflecting my context within the need of appropriate navigation techniques and returns me to an opportunity for regulation within my daily structure.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 5 with Douglas