Jessee Lovegood, LMFT (ey/em or they/them)
Affirming therapy for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks
I help neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, and those with chronic illness/disability, build authentic lives in a world that wasn't built for us. Whether you're navigating trauma, relationship challenges, or just trying to show up as your full self, I create a space where you can be accepted for who you are while being challenged to grow.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with adolescents (13-18), young adults (19-25), and adults (26-64) who are:
Neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergence)
LGBTQ+, including trans and non-binary individuals
Living with chronic illness and/or disability
Healing from trauma and (C)PTSD
Navigating sexual dysfunction or intimacy challenges
Working on relationship and marriage issues
I'm especially committed to serving:
Neurodivergent folks seeking affirming, knowledgeable care
Trans and non-binary individuals
People at the intersection of disability, queerness, and trauma
Those seeking therapy rooted in disability justice principles
Services available telehealth-only throughout California.
MY APPROACH
I'm authentic, straightforward, and collaborative. My practice is rooted in disability justice principles—centering those who have been impacted by ableism and oppression—and also uses a lot of humor. I aim to create a safe, authentic relational space where clients can show up as their full selves and be accepted for who they are while still being challenged to grow to meet their goals.
My Framework
Neurodivergence-Affirming Care: I have extensive training and consultation around neurodivergence. I understand autistic and ADHD experiences, sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges, and the impact of masking. Therapy with me doesn't aim to make you "normal"—it helps you understand yourself better and build skills that align with how you actually function.
Disability Justice-Rooted Practice: Disability justice focuses on the intersectionality of disabled people and strives for collective liberation. I understand that disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and queerness aren't problems to fix—they're parts of your identity that deserve affirmation and support. My practice works against ableism and builds strategies that work for your brain and body.
Trauma-Informed Approaches: Trauma impacts how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. For neurodivergent, disabled, and LGBTQ+ folks, trauma often includes medical trauma, discrimination, family rejection, and systemic marginalization. I bring specialized training in trauma and sexual assault counseling to support deep healing.
LGBTQ+ and Trans-Affirming Care: I provide knowledgeable, affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals, including trans and non-binary folks. You won't need to educate me or explain yourself. I understand what it means to live as a queer trans person in this world.
My Methods
Attachment Based Therapy
The Gottman Method (for couples and relationships)
Humanistic approaches
Internal Family Systems (IFS) training
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Disability justice framework
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Process Together
1. Biopsychosocial Assessment We'll explore what brings you to therapy from a holistic perspective—your biology, psychology, social context, and lived experience.
2. Aligning History We'll look at your history and how past experiences shape present challenges, honoring your full story.
3. Building Skills You'll develop practical tools that work for your brain, body, and life—not generic strategies that assume everyone functions the same way.
4. Working the Plan We'll implement and practice the strategies we've developed together, adjusting as needed based on what actually works for you.
5. Planning for the Future We'll prepare for ongoing growth and sustainability beyond our work together.
ABOUT ME
I volunteered for a year with Queer Life Space, a low-fee therapy organization in San Francisco. At the same time, I was also building my practice caseload at Margin to Center, where I worked for 5 years seeing individual clients (12+), couples, and leading therapy groups around chronic illness and neurodivergence.
I've received extensive training and consultation around neurodivergence and couples therapy, and I've pursued specialized training in Internal Family Systems and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Specialized Training & Certifications
Sexual Assault Counselor Certification, Rape Trauma Services (2014)
Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies (2020)
Gender Affirming Care (2021)
Gottman Level 1 (2024)
Internal Family Systems training
Extensive consultation in neurodivergence and couples therapy
Education & Credentials
MA, John F. Kennedy University (2019)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 158228, California)
IN MY FREE TIME
I enjoy knitting, reading, and playing cozy games—activities that honor my need for rest and creativity.
FEES & INSURANCE
Session Rates
50-minute sessions: $210
75-minute sessions: $285
I'm currently out of network with insurance. I can provide superbills for you to submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does "disability justice" mean? Disability justice is rooted in 10 principles developed by Sins Invalid, including intersectionality, anti-capitalism, wholeness, sustainability, interdependence, and collective liberation. For more information on the 10 principles, read this article by Sins Invalid.
Do you have experience with neurodivergent clients? Yes! I've received extensive training and consultation around neurodivergence, and my practice serves a large neurodivergent population. I understand autistic and ADHD experiences, and I create a practice environment that accommodates different sensory needs, communication styles, and processing speeds.
Are you really LGBTQ+ affirming? Absolutely. I provide knowledgeable, affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals, including trans and non-binary folks. I understand queer culture and the intersection of identity, neurodivergence, and trauma. You won't need to educate me.
Do you work with couples? Yes! I'm trained in the Gottman Method and work with couples navigating relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and communication patterns. I have particular expertise working with neurodivergent couples and LGBTQ+ relationships.
What does "authentic, straightforward, collaborative" mean in practice? It means I show up as myself, I'm direct about what I'm seeing, and we work together as partners. I don't talk in therapy jargon or hide behind a professional facade. I also use humor in my practice when appropriate.
Do you offer in-person sessions? No, all sessions are conducted via telehealth throughout California.
What are your pronouns? Ey/em or they/them. You can use either set—I genuinely use both equally.
Are you disabled/neurodivergent yourself? I'm a neurodivergent and chronically ill/disabled therapist who uses mobility aids when necessary. My lived experience informs my practice, though each person's experience is unique.