My name is Dr. Sam del Castillo (they/elle) and I am a licensed psychologist in California. I am one of the very few transgender psychologist in the country (and the world). While I have lived experience of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I also have extensive training and specialization in serving this community as well. I specialize in working with transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and LGBTQIA+ patients. I am also a Mexican immigrant, and have dedicated my work to serving QTBIPOC communities. I have worked with folks at different points in their journey of self-knowledge, from beginning to explore their trans identity, to having come out a long time ago and wanting to work with a therapist that is knowledgeable about trans/queer identities even when that is not the focus of therapy. I have experience working with patients who struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, panic attacks, and attention difficulties. I am poly and kink-friendly.
I also work with parents – either who have LGBTQIA+ children or parents who are LGBTQIA+ themselves. I support parents wanting to (re)connect to their children, learn more and process changes, as well as navigating the challenges of just trying to be a good parent. I can support individuals going through infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive – with a special attunement to the nuance of what the LGBTQIA+ community can experience during this process. I am also trained in perinatal mental health, including postpartum OCD, anxiety, and depression.