Consulting Services
Specializing in private practices, KAP clinics, and community mental health nonprofit organizations.
Heather “Dez” ValdeZ, LCSW — organizational & Clinical consultant
Your partner in building programs, clinics, and practices.
As an organizational and clinical consultant, I specialize in the development of clinical practices and community mental health organizations. I have specific expertise in serving LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities, developing nonprofit businesses and programming, launching Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) clinics, and building private practices. My more than 17 years of experience working in behavioral health settings in various direct service and leadership roles has given me a wide range of expertise to support you in building and strengthening your organization or clinical practice.
Feel free to reach out to ask a question or schedule a free consultation. I’d love to learn about your organization or practice, and hear about your current business or clinical needs. To learn more about the consulting services I offer, please scroll down for more information.
Organizations
what i can help with:
Planning, launching, and implementing services and programming
Developing sustainable systems for clinical services and programming
Writing mission aligned and trauma-informed policies and procedures
Creating processes for hiring, onboarding, and training
Guidance on effective documentation practices and quality assurance protocols
Building and strengthening operational and administrative systems
Leadership and management development to run effective businesses, programs, and teams
Implementing various other systems unique to your clinic or organization
Practices
Peer clinical case consultation, particularly for those in clinical practice serving marginalized communities
Training and consultation for those wanting to offer, or are already offering, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Helping you develop your clinical and operational systems in private practice
Providing guidance on documentation and quality assurance
Education on opening a private practice and the business of private practice
Supporting with leadership and management development
Implementing various other systems unique to your practice
my guiding principles
COLLABORATION
I work closely with you as a collaborator, always centering your mission, vision, and values.
QUALITY
I hold my work to a high standard which means I care about your business.
INCLUSIVITY
I keep cultural responsivity and trauma-informed approaches at the forefront of our work together.
ALIGNMENT
My work supports you in making decisions that are in alignment with your values.
Client Examples
I am very passionate about building values driven organizations, clinics, and practices. I emphasize creating sustainable systems that will enable you and your team to do the work you do best.
Some examples of organizations and clinics I have provided consulting services to are:
Bay Area Community Services — Organizational Consultant (Alameda, Sacramento, Monterey, Contra Costa, & San Francisco, CA)
Dimensions Clinic — Clinical and Substance Use Programming Consultant (San Francisco, CA)
Alchemy Community Therapy Center (formerly Sage Institute) — Co-Founder, Board Member, & Organizational Consultant (Oakland, CA)
Gender Health Center — Organizational & Fund Development Consultant (Sacramento, CA)
Health Access — Fund Development Consultant (Sacramento, CA — statewide initiative with various other organizations)
Harm Reduction Services — Fund Development Consultant (Sacramento, CA)
Various private and group practices — Clinical Consultant (CA statewide)
Let’s get in touch to discuss what I can support you with.
How to get started.
1
Reach out to schedule a consultation
Get in touch to schedule a free 45-minute phone or Zoom consultation.
2
Determine the needs of your business
We will explore the needs of your business and what your goals are.
3
Explore how I can support
I will share how I can support you to meet your goals, and we can discuss next steps.