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​Therapy for LGBTQ+ Individuals & Couples Who Want Something More Secure, Honest and Connected 

With David Marquez, LCSW therapist, emotional detective, and fluent speaker of English, Spanish, and “What are we really fighting about?"

OUR STORY

Where Your Identity Is Honored and Your Relationships Are Understood

You deserve therapy that doesn’t require you to explain who you are before you can begin. We work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples across monogamous, ethically nonmonogamous, open, and fluid relationship structures  all welcomed without judgment. We are especially committed to serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients seeking culturally aware, affirming care, where your identity, culture, and lived experiences are not side notes but central to the work. Relationships are complicated enough; this is a space where you can show up fully, be understood deeply, and build something more secure and connected.

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My Approach to Therapy

1

Understanding What’s Happening Now

We focus on what’s unfolding in your relationship in real time. Slowing down conflict helps us see what’s truly happening beneath the surface.

2

Identifying Emotional Patterns

Many couples get stuck in repeating cycles. Together, we identify those patterns so you can respond differently instead of reacting automatically.

3

Exploring Attachment Needs

Under most arguments is a need to feel safe, valued, or understood. We work to name those needs and bring clarity to them.

4

Connecting Past and Present

Past experiences often shape present reactions. We gently explore how earlier relationships or family dynamics may still be influencing you.

5

Building Secure Connection

The goal isn’t to win arguments it’s to understand them. From that understanding, we build a more secure and emotionally responsive bond.

6

​Collaborative and Insight-Driven

Our work is emotionally deep, collaborative, and grounded in real conversation. Sometimes the most healing moments begin with, “Oh… that makes sense.”

Specialized Focus

Affirming and Inclusive Care

I provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for individuals and couples across monogamous, ethically nonmonogamous, and open relationships. You won’t need to explain or defend your identity here.

Culturally Aware Support

As a Latino therapist, I bring cultural awareness and sensitivity into every session. I’m especially committed to serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients with respect and understanding.

​Collaborative and Insight-Driven

Our work is emotionally deep, collaborative, and grounded in real conversation. Sometimes the most healing moments begin with, “Oh… that makes sense.”

Who I Work With

LGBTQ+ Individuals
​I support LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, and life transitions. Our work focuses on building clarity, emotional insight, and self-understanding.
Monogamous Relationships
For monogamous partners feeling stuck or disconnected, we identify recurring patterns and build healthier ways of relating.
Ethically Nonmonogamous & Open Relationships
I offer nonjudgmental support for open and ethically nonmonogamous partnerships, focusing on trust, boundaries, and secure attachment.
BIPOC Clients
As a Latino therapist, I provide culturally aware care that honors your lived experience, family dynamics, and identity.
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