Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Redlands, CA
Creative Insights Counseling is dedicated to helping individuals create personalized solutions for their mental health and well-being. Founded in 2009, our practice combines over a decade of clinical expertise with a strengths-based, social justice-informed approach. We specialize in supporting LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Our team of licensed professionals prioritizes client autonomy, recognizing that each person is the expert in their own life.With flexible scheduling and telehealth options for California residents, we strive to make therapy accessible and affirming. Our founder, Dr. Traci Lowenthal, brings extensive experience in gender-affirming care and has trained clinicians nationwide on LGBTQIA+ competency. We emphasize collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based practices to foster hope and resilience in every client we serve.
Services
Counseling
LGBTQIA Support
Professional Consultations
Web-Based Therapy
Workshops & Trainings
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in LGBTQIA+ mental health support
- Our therapists use a strengths-based, social justice-informed approach
- We provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for California residents
- Our founder specializes in gender-affirming care and clinician training
- We prioritize flexible scheduling and personalized treatment plans
Services
Counseling
Our counseling services provide a safe space for individuals to address anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Using evidence-based techniques, we help clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. Sessions focus on empowering clients to achieve personal wellness goals through collaborative, client-led therapy.
LGBTQIA Support
Specialized mental health support for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, including gender-affirming care and exploration of sexual identity. We offer a nonjudgmental environment for clients to navigate coming out, transition processes, and discrimination-related stress. Our clinicians maintain current competency in gender-expansive care standards.
Professional Consultations
Expert consultations for clinicians working with LGBTQIA+ clients, including medical transition support and practice-building coaching. We provide guidance on creating inclusive environments and navigating complex gender/sexuality-related cases. Services also include workshops for healthcare providers and corporate teams.
Web-Based Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions using HIPAA-compliant platforms for California residents. This option accommodates clients with mobility challenges, busy schedules, or geographic limitations. Telehealth maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions while offering greater accessibility.
Workshops & Trainings
Customized mental health and LGBTQIA+ competency workshops for organizations. Topics include effective communication, stress management, and creating inclusive workplaces. Trainings combine practical skills with cultural competency to improve organizational effectiveness and client care standards.
People
Dr. Traci Lowenthal
Clinical Psychologist & Owner
Licensed clinical psychologist with 15+ years of LGBTQIA+ mental health experience. Specializes in gender-affirming care and clinician training. Founded Creative Insights Counseling in 2009 using a strengths-based approach to therapy.
Sylvia Trejo
Therapist providing client-centered care with a focus on accessibility and cultural sensitivity. Works closely with Dr. Lowenthal to deliver personalized mental health support to diverse clients.
Esther Loewen
Marriage & Family Therapy Intern
Supervised intern under Dr. Lowenthal, specializing in relationship dynamics and family systems. Provides affordable therapy options while gaining experience in LGBTQIA+ affirming practices.
Questions
What therapy options are available for California residents?
We offer in-person sessions at our Redlands office and HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy for California residents, ensuring flexible access to mental health care.
Do you specialize in LGBTQIA+ mental health support?
Yes, we specialize in LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care with clinicians trained in gender-expansive therapy and medical transition support since 2003.
Can you help clinicians develop LGBTQIA+ competency?
We provide professional consultations, workshops, and training programs to help clinicians improve care for LGBTQIA+ clients and create inclusive practices.
What experience do you have with gender-affirming care?
Dr. Lowenthal has specialized in gender-affirming care since 2003, providing medical transition support letters and training clinicians nationwide on WPATH standards.
How do I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a free initial phone consultation with any of our therapists during our available-by-request office hours.
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