Affirming Therapy in California
Your story deserves to be heard.
LGBTQ Therapy, Financial Therapy, and Psychedelic Therapy in Oakland, CA, and online anywhere in CA.
does this sound familiar?
You’re nervous about finding a therapist who gets you, and all of the complexities of what you’re going through feels overwhelming and hard to make sense of.
Let’s be real, therapy can feel weird — especially when just getting started. It is one of the most vulnerable relationships you’ll have. It’s no surprise how important it is to find a therapist you feel safe with so you can show up as your full self. Imagine a place where you don’t need to fear feeling judged or embarrassed for what you have to say. You finally have a space that is free of criticism for who you are, what you think, how you feel, what you do, who you love, how you love, and all the ways in which you experience the world. As a therapist, it is important to me to show up for you in a way that honors all parts of you, hears you, sees you, and helps you build a life that feels authentic to you and is in alignment with your values.
I believe that our wellbeing is impacted by everything within and around us — our relationships, our health, our identities, where we live, where we work, our finances, the economy, systemic inequities, access to resources, culture, laws, policies, and societal norms. When we experience things like trauma, rejection, isolation, scarcity, judgement, oppression, marginalization, and disconnection, we can feel unworthy, confused, and lose confidence in our abilities. We can end up feeling depressed, overly worried about the future, or stuck in a freeze, fight, flight, or fawn response. We can also be really hard on ourselves.
If any of this feels relevant to you, please know: I’m here when you’re ready. We can explore whether I may be the right fit as a therapist for you, and what resources might be helpful. Click here to schedule a free consultation: Contact Me
Maybe one of these resonateS with you:
You’re queer, poly, kinky, neurodivergent, and/or BIPOC…
…and you want to find a therapist you vibe with and who you don’t have to explain yourself to.
You feel depressed, anxious, or stuck in a never ending trauma response…
…and you want to take control of your life and finally feel some relief.
You feel stressed, anxious, or avoidant about money…
…and it is preventing you from living the life you want to live.
HI, I’M DEZ, and i can help.
We can work together so you can feel safe, heal wounds, build confidence, and make decisions that better serve you.
I provide affirming therapy that is strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and solution-focused. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling seen, heard, free to be themselves, worthy, confident, and with a plan. Let’s explore your unique story in a way that not only makes sense to you and brings you clarity, but in a way that is useful.
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Experience healing through therapy that is affirming, non-judgmental, and supportive.
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Heal your relationship with money to reduce financial stress and build financial confidence.
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Make meaning of your psychedelic experiences to support your mental health.
my specialties:
How therapy works.
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Reach out
Get in touch to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation.
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Get the support you need
In our sessions together, learn the tools you need to make lasting change.
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See change
Put your new tools and confidence into practice and find the clarity and relief you’re looking for.
Ready to get started?
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, or difficulty in an area of your life, it doesn’t need to hold you back. Schedule a free consultation now. I’m here to listen and support you.