Adrian Belmes, LMFT

Warmest welcome. My name is Adrian, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego. I believe therapy is about cultivating the insight, self-compassion, and practical tools needed to build a life of alignment and authenticity. The space we create together is one where you you don’t have to edit or explain yourself to belong. You deserve a peaceful life. Let’s get you there.

I work with those navigating questions of identity, complex trauma, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, transgender and gender-diverse people, neurodivergent clients, first-generation immigrants, and those practicing polyamory and ethical non-monogamy. My work is primarily Psychodynamic, and I am particularly interested in exploring how past experiences and attachments shape the unconscious patterns of the present. I also integrate tools and techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing (SE) to meet each client’s unique needs.

As a queer, transgender, and first-generation immigrant, I know what it can mean to navigate identity and belonging under the pressure of systems that weren’t built with you in mind. While lived experience informs my perspective, I take a non-assumptive approach to therapy and remain committed to understanding your unique story. It is a privilege to walk alongside you as you create a life that feels more authentically your own. Whether you’re exploring your gender, navigating difficult relationships, processing trauma, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship grounded in warmth and respect.

I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego California and continue to pursue advanced training in the areas I am most passionate about. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a member in good standing of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and I provide letters of support for individuals seeking gender-affirming medical care. I offer sessions in both English and Russian.