Business Details
7 Years
experience
LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy in Los Angeles
Thomas Hunt Psychotherapy is a private practice dedicated to providing compassionate, affirming mental health care for individuals and couples. With over a decade of experience in clinical psychology and addiction recovery, our practice specializes in serving LGBTQ communities, HIV-positive clients, and those navigating complex mental health challenges. Our approach integrates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and narrative therapies to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and substance abuse. We prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore unconscious patterns, reframe self-limiting beliefs, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.Our founder's background in the entertainment industry and extensive work at the Los Angeles LGBT Center informs a unique understanding of creative professionals' needs and marginalized communities. We offer sliding scale appointments to improve accessibility and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Addiction Recovery
LGBTQ Mental Health
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Depression Therapy
Identity Exploration
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in LGBTQ mental health and addiction recovery
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Offers sliding scale appointments for accessibility
- Maintains strict confidentiality and ethical standards
- Combines clinical expertise with lived experience in creative industries
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License #133219)
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth. Utilizes psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques to uncover unconscious patterns and develop coping strategies. Ideal for clients seeking self-discovery and improved mental wellness through structured therapeutic exploration.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy focusing on communication skills and conflict resolution. Addresses intimacy challenges and partnership dynamics using narrative and family systems approaches. Designed for couples seeking to strengthen connections and navigate life transitions together in a supportive environment.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive addiction treatment programs incorporating harm reduction and relapse prevention strategies. Combines evidence-based modalities with personalized care for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Supports clients through all recovery stages from initial contemplation to sustained sobriety maintenance.
LGBTQ Mental Health
Specialized mental health services addressing unique challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals. Focuses on identity exploration, coming-out processes, and coping with discrimination. Utilizes intersectional frameworks to address multiple marginalized identities within a supportive therapeutic context.
Trauma Treatment
Evidence-based trauma therapy addressing PTSD and complex trauma symptoms. Employs somatic experiencing and narrative techniques to process traumatic memories. Helps clients develop grounding strategies and rebuild emotional regulation capacities in a safe therapeutic environment.
People
Thom Keenan-Hunt
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 15+ years in mental health, Thom combines clinical expertise from Antioch University with real-world experience in addiction recovery and LGBTQ advocacy. Specializes in psychodynamic approaches and trauma-informed care for diverse populations.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and family systems theories to create personalized treatment plans that address each client's unique needs and background.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
I specialize in LGBTQ mental health, addiction recovery, trauma treatment, and working with creative professionals, offering both in-person and telehealth therapy options.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions cost $200 and couples sessions $300. Some sliding scale appointments are available for clients with financial constraints.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
All sessions are protected by California's strict therapist-client confidentiality laws, with exceptions only for imminent safety risks as required by law.
What if I need immediate help?
While I don't offer crisis services, I can provide emergency resources and referrals. For urgent situations, please contact local crisis hotlines or emergency services.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive work or couples therapy when clinically indicated.
