Dr Mimi Hoang

Psychologist, Life Coach, Speaker As a policy, I do not correspond with current or former therapy clients via social media.

Dr. Mimi Hoang is an internationally-recognized psychologist, educator, author, and grassroots activist specializing in the le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, inters*x, and as*xual (LGBTQ+) and Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since the 1990s, she has co-founded three organizations in Los Angeles for bis*xual, pans*xual, fluid, and other nonmonos*xual (AKA "bi+") individuals, authored multiple publications, and earned a seat at the landmark 2013 White House Bis*xual Community Roundtable. Dr. Mimi's steadfast leadership has earned her multiple awards, a feature in Jan Dee Gordon's LGBTQ of Steel photography book, and being named “One of the Most Significant Women in the Bis*xual Movement.” She currently is the owner of Living in Color Therapy and works part-time as the Program Coordinator of the LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Center at Airport Marina Counseling Services, and is the creator of the "Bi on Life" self-empowerment series.

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12/08/2025

Bi+ people in relationships with cishet partners deserve to feel seen as q***r and deserve to q***r the relationship. A bis*xual, pans*xual, or fluid person is bi+ regardless of the gender of their partner because s*xual identity is based on what's in your heart (attraction), not who's in your bed (behavior).

Being bi+, for many people, means being a part of the LGBTQ+ community because they are non-monos*xual and q***r. Thus, that inherently "q***rs" any relationship that the bi+ individual is in, even if the partner is a cishet person and the relationship is percieved as straight or is straight-presenting.

The bi+ partner also deserves to be their authentic selves within the relationship by expressing their q***rness to their fullest extent. They deserve to q***r the relationship by challenging and dismantling the compulsory heteros*xuality within the relationship which could include (internalized) s*xism, heteronormativity, and cisnormativity.

And in tandem, the cishet partner would need to check their privilege and become an ally to the bi+ person. This entails learning about the history of oppression impacting LGBTQ+ people, calling out the homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia that they see, and protecting and uplifting q***r and trans people to create a freer world for all.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Please help us fund bi+ education and wellness by donating to the Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force a non-profit I co-founded in 2008 that is only one of a few bi+ focused non-profits providing programs to uplift the bis*xual, pans*xual, and fluid community, the largest subgroup of the q***r community (almost 60%) and faces staggering health disparities. Our goal is to raise $1000 by the end of TODAY, so any little bit helps! Please donate via Venmo or PayPal using the QR codes or go to: https://labitaskforce.org/donate%2Fcontact

12/02/2025

You can be bi+ and be romantically and/or s*xually attracted to more than one gender.

You can be bi+ and prefer certain genders over others.

You can be bi+ and prefer certain gender expressions over others.

You can be bi+ and appreciate gender differences while not having any preferences.

You can be bi+ and be gender-blind in your attractions.

You can be bi+ and be attracted to trans and non-binary people.

You can be bi+ and be biromantic and as*xual.

You can be bi+ and be bis*xual and aromantic.

You can be bi+ and have s*xual/romantic experience with only one gender.

You can be bi+ and have no s*xual/romantic experiences at all.

That's because bis*xuality is a very multifaceted non-binary s*xual identity category that includes many ways of being, so don't let anyone box you in or leave you out.

11/26/2025

I finished my Bi on Leadership series this weekend, with attendees from across the US and Germany! I had a wonderful time facilitating workshops on the history of the bi+ movement, leadership styles, social justice, grassroots and global activism, and the power of mentorship, and got great feedback like:

"This was great. It's just great to be in community and talking about these issues and concepts."

"I really enjoyed it... I APPRECIATE YOU."

"Thank you, so much. That was wonderful. Just being in a space like that lightens my heart."

As a bis*xual Asian American psychologist who has been doing community advocacy for 25+ years, this kind of stuff brings me q***r joy and keeps me going during these dark and challenging times. It inspires me to see newer leaders wanting to boost their knowledge and skills to become better professional bis*xuals. 😉

As someone once said, "no one can do everything, but everyone can do something."

So that's a wrap on my 2025 Bi on Life, Bi on Love, and Bi on Leadership trilogy of series! ✨️✨️✨️

What am I cooking up for 2026, you ask? Keep an eye out here and you'll find out! 😎😎😎

11/22/2025

The The Advocate writer Trudy Ring wrote a nice short piece on the life of Loraine Hutchins with quotes from me and Robyn Ochs. I'm glad that one major LGBTQ publication is writing about the death of one of the founders of the bis*xual movement but where are the others?

Read here: www.advocate.com/news/remembering-bis*xual-activist-loraine-hutchins

Please keep sharing and reposting so that we can shine the light on this. We will never forget Loraine. 💕🙏💕

11/20/2025

I'm heartbroken that Loraine Hutchins, Ph.D. (she/her), bis*xual pioneer, and someone I've called one of the Grandmothers of the Bi+ Movement, died yesterday. She was a titan, an "OOG" who was a fierce social justice warrior to the end. She is most known for co-editing "Bi Any Other Name: Bis*xual People Speak Out" with Lani Ka'ahumanu, the anthology that catalyzed the bi movement and she never stopped her activism despite health challenges.

I remember reading it when I came out in the late 1990s, which helped me feel seen and strengthened me because I understood that I was not alone and that I was a part of a larger community. Loraine was also a long-time professor of Women's Studies and LGBT Studies in the Washington, D.C., area and was honored as a "Community Pioneer" by the Rainbow History Project in 2009.

I met Loraine at the first White House Bis*xual Community Roundtable in 2013 and was starstruck and we became FB friends and I learned from her via her frequent posts which were often provocative and witty. We featured her on the Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force Bi-alogue panel "Listen to Your Bi+ Elders" in 2022 alongside other and she was funny and brilliant and seemed very happy.

Afterward she emailed me and Mike Szymanski, who had moderated the panel, with this message:

"hi Syz and Mimi,
yall did GREAT!I am so happy you did this and that you included so many of us all together!! One of my het friends from our retirement community was on the call, i saw her, it meant a lot to me that she signed on!!
meow meow meow..."

That was one of only a few emails I received directly from her and I will cherish it. Everyone in the bi+ community is standing on her strong shoulders. May her legacy live on and grow exponentially.

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11/19/2025

Repost from : 6 Ways to Disrupt Transphobia-

1) Interrupt Misinformation Immediately & Calmly: Transphobia thrives on myths. You don't need to be an expert to take action: just pause the conversation and say, "Actually, that's not accurate. Here's what I know..." Then offer a simple fact or redirect to credible sources. Consistent myth-busting, especially delivered calmly, shifts norms over time.

2) Normalize Pronouns & Gender Diversity: Share your pronouns in intros, email signatures, or bios without making it a big deal. This signals that gender diversity is expected, not exceptional. It also removes the spotlight from trans and nonbinary people and places it on shared practice.

3) Redirect Conversations from Identity Debates to Real-World Impact: Don't get stuck arguing about "beliefs." Refocus on how policies affect real people. For ex, "Let's talk about what actually helps keep people safe and supported." This keeps the conversation grounded, human, and more difficult to derail.

4) Challenge "Jokes" & Microaggressions: Staying silent in these moments is not only a sign of approval of transphobic remarks, it is permission to say them again. It doesn't matter if they say it's "just a joke." Humor often disguises hostility. A simple: "Not cool" or "Hey that stereotype isn't accurate" sends a clear signal that transphobic remarks aren't acceptable and won't be allowed to go unchecked in your presence.

5) Center & Uplift Trans Voices: Lift up trans creators, experts, organizers, and colleagues. Share their work. Quote and credit them. Trans people are the expert of their own experiences. If someone asks a question & you're not the best one to answer, say: "Here's what I know, and here's a trans person whose work goes deeper." This shifts power, not just opinions.

6) Practice Proactive Inclusion, Not Reactive Tolerance: Instead of waiting for trans people to show up, build spaces that are already affirming:
*gender-neutral forms
*inclusive restrooms
*trans-aware staff training
*policies that explicitly protect gender identity & expression
*gender-neutral uniforms/equipment

7) Awareness Alone is Not Enough!

11/18/2025

Happy Transgender Awareness Week! Our trans and non-binary siblings are being viciously targeted right now and deserve our love, protection, and support more than ever. So in honor of this week, I'd like to highlight and celebrate 10 amazing trans and non-binary leaders and advocates that I've had the privilege to work with over the years (many whom are also bis*xual, pans*xual, or fluid).

1) Capri Campeau (they/she), q***r non-binary actor, writer, social media creator, co-creator of A Little Q***r Podcast.

2) Cadyn Cathers, Ph.D. (he/him), bi trans psychologist, professor, founder of The Affirmative Couch, and past LABTF board member.

3) Tara Avery (she/her), a bi trans cartoonist, editor, publisher of Stacked Deck Press, past LABTF President.

4) Heron Greenesmith, Esq. (they/them), bi non-binary policy attorney, professor, and advocate at Political Research Associates and Movement Advancement Project.

5) Sydney Rogers aka Miss Barbie-Q (she/her), Black trans artist, speaker, and consultant, Vice-Chair of LA Coty LGBT Commissioner, Board member of City of WeHo Transgender Advisory Board, and Co-Director of TG/Enby Project.

6) Martin Rawlings-Fein (he/him), Jewish bi trans educator and rabbinic student, founder of BiConic Film Festival, co-organizer of SF BiCon, and co-organizer of Bay Area Bis*xual and Pans*xual Network.

7) Michi Fu, Ph.D. (they/them), Asian American q***r non-binary psychologist, professor, and board member of Asian American Psychological Association.

8) Jesse Bernal, LMFT (he/him), trans therapist, professor, and speaker, clinical supervisor at AMCS LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy Center. .mft

9) Ezra Young, Esq. (he/him), trans scholar and civil rights attorney, VP of board of the Jim Collins Foundation, board member of the African American Policy Forum, founder of National Trans Bar Association.

10) Jamal Epperson, Ed.D. (they/them), Black non-binary DEI advocate and leadership team of LMU LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Network.

11/13/2025

Tips for starting a bi+ group:

1) Write a clear mission statement, because your group can't be everything for everybody.

2) Choose a platform for communication, and use it often (we need reminders).

3) Recruit fellow leaders, because you will need help.

4) Develop community guidelines to create a respectful space for all.

5) Be patient and consistent - build it and they will come!

Learn more or enroll in my Bi on Leadership series.

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11/06/2025

To all the young, emerging bi+ activists out there, don't work in a bubble and don't reinvent the wheel. Learn from leaders from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s (yes, we've been around that long). You can add to the progress of those before you in order to push the movement forward.

Learn more about becoming a or join my Bi on Leadership series (starting Nov 9th!).

11/02/2025

Bi on Leadership starts in 1 week! There are a lot of social causes and maybe you want to make an impact as a bi+ educator, healer, speaker, writer, artist, or organizer. You might be a beginner or have experience already but want to fortify your skills as a challenging a binary world and avoiding burnout too. My series is here to help you grow your skills as a bis*xual, pans*xual, or fluid advocate who wants to be high on leadership, or in this case, "Bi on Leadership" (bc I'm punny like that)!

My curriculum is based on research, clinical expertise, and personal lived experience as a leading bi-affirmative psychologist, life coach, and educator with 25+ years of award-winning LGBTQ+ community leadership and was named "One of the Most Significant Women in the Bis*xual Movement."

This series offers 3 structured workshops consisting of lecture, discussion, and activities. I welcome individuals at all levels of leadership experience from all professional backgrounds. This space is feminist, trans-affirmative, and anti-racist.

Workshop 1
Leadership Skills & History of Bi+ Activism
Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
10:00am - 11:30am PT (90 min)
*Overview of the history of bi+ activism and where it's headed
*Learn about types of leadership skills and where you can grow

Workshop 2
Social Justice & Grassroots Activism
Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
10:00am - 11:30am PT (90 min)
*Defining social justice and types of activism
*Ways to make a different on the local level

Workshop 3
Mentorship & Global Activism
Sun, Nov 23th, 2025
10:00am - 11:30am PT (90 min)
*Discussion on the power of mentorship
*Ways to make a difference on a macro level

Info: drmimihoang.com/coaching
Tix: bionleadership2025.eventbrite.com

*Tix close 48 hrs prior to each session, so purchase tix early.

**All workshops are virtual, may be attended a la carte, or as a bundle for the maximum Bi on Leadership experience!

***Attendees who register for the full 3-part Bi on Leadership Series will receive a discount code which can be used for a future series.

11/01/2025

Being bi+ is political in and of itself because our existence breaks the binary paradigms of gay vs. straight, man vs. woman, white vs. black, and our personal struggles are rooted in broader political structures and systemic inequalities. We need to examine the belief that being bis*xual, pans*xual, or fluid is just a "personal identity" and that politics don't impact the bi+ community or that a bi+ organization can truly be apolitical.

Our bi+ identities live at the intersections of gay and straight which means we're directly impacted by the oppressive powers of heteros*xism and homophobia, which are derived from s*xism and misogyny, racism and white supremacy, religious persecution and colonialism. All of our lives are impacted by this collective intergenerational trauma whether or not you like it or believe in it.

The political side may feel abstract to you if your life has been cushioned by privilege via gender, race, wealth, or other unearned resources and advantages. Or if you compartmentalize and dissociate the "gay part" of your identity, which is replicating the oppressive binary system but inside yourself.

But inevitably you will experience insitutionalized oppression when you hit up against a system that outlaws, controls, or silences some aspect of your s*x life, love life, family, and community. And that will be the rude awakening which can cause confusion, anxiety, guilt, and shame.

Your journey towards critical consciousness could end there if you put your walls up. Or you could lean into the discomfort, and expand your horizons. And that's when there will be a deepening awareness that the personal is in fact political and that being an out, healthy, and happy bi+ person is in fact a political act of resistance.

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Dr. Mimi Hoang is a nationally-recognized psychologist, educator, author, and grassroots activist specializing in the le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, and q***r (LGBTQ+) and Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since the 1990s, she has co-founded three organizations in Los Angeles for bis*xual, pans*xual, fluid, and other nonmonos*xual (AKA "bi+") individuals, authored multiple publications, and earned a seat at the landmark 2013 White House Bis*xual Community Roundtable. Dr. Mimi's steadfast leadership has earned her multiple awards, mentions in Cosmopolitan and HuffPost, and being named “One of the Most Significant Women in the Bis*xual Movement.” She currently works as a Staff Psychologist at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Student Psychological Services, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles, and is the creator of the "Bi on Life" self-empowerment series.

This page is to provide updates on Dr. Mimi’s clinical, consulting, and volunteer work. She does not provide online psychotherapy or personal mentoring via FB. If you would like to request a specific professional service (e.g., presentation, referral) or to subscribe to her newsletter, please go to: www.drmimihoang.com.

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