Therapy in Oakland and across CAlifornia
Therapy that honors your full self.
Specializing in trauma, money healing, ketamine-assisted therapy, and affirming care for marginalized identities.
Your story matters and it deserves to be heard.
Therapy can be one of the most vulnerable experiences we choose for ourselves. It takes courage to show up, to speak honestly, and to begin to explore what healing might look like. That’s why finding a therapist you vibe with and feel safe with matters so much, so you can bring your full self into the room and create lasting change.
Therapy with me is affirming, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. Most of my clients are navigating relationship dynamics, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and various types of trauma. Many are part of communities that have historically been marginalized and have first hand experience in what it means to be impacted by relational, societal, systemic, and generational harm. They come to therapy wanting something real: space to be seen, room to question old narratives, and support in making meaningful change while staying in alignment with their values.
In our work together, we’ll explore both the internal patterns that are showing up in your life and the external factors that have shaped your lived experience. We’ll make space for grief, joy, confusion, curiosity, and everything in between. Whether you’re processing trauma, building self-trust, exploring your relationships, or navigating a big life decision, you don’t have to do it alone. I got you.
This is a space where all of you is welcome. Therapy can be a place to reconnect with what matters to you, move through stuckness, and begin shaping a life that feels more aligned and possible.
Wondering whether I might be the right therapist for you? Schedule a free consultation: Contact Me
Maybe one of these resonateS:
You’re tired of educating your therapist on your identity —
…and you want someone who gets it already, and who you don’t have to code-switch for.
You’ve been living in survival mode for too long—
…navigating trauma, anxiety, or depression that never seems to let up. You’re ready to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life.
You’re overwhelmed by relationship dynamics—
…whether it’s navigating open relationships, boundary setting, or healing attachment wounds. You want clarity, tools, and a space to unpack it all without judgment.
You’ve been through a major financial shift, or money brings up shame, fear, or avoidance—
…and it’s left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to build. You’re ready to heal your relationship with money and feel more grounded, clear, and in charge.
You’re curious about going deeper since other things haven’t quite worked—
…and open to modalities like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) or Therapy Intensives to help you move through what’s felt stuck for far too long.
Hi, I’M DEZ. (she/her)
I help clients heal from trauma, navigate relationships, explore identity, and move through life with more clarity and self-trust. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and solution-focused.
Common areas of focus include:
Trauma recovery — relational, financial, generational, societal, and systemic
Relationship dynamics — boundaries, communication, and connection
Identity exploration — sexuality, gender, and non-monogamy
Neurodiversity — embracing how you think, feel, and connect with the world
Anxiety and depression — finding relief and tools that work
Money stress — healing money trauma, scarcity, shame, and avoidance
Life transitions — career changes, breakups, and other major shifts
Whatever brings you here, we’ll work at your pace, centering your needs and goals every step of the way.
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Therapy that is affirming and supportive of your identities from a therapist with lived experience.
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Heal your relationship with money to reduce financial stress and build financial confidence.
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Potential for deeper healing work for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and trauma.
my specialties:
How therapy works.
1
Reach out
We’ll start with a free 20-minute consultation call to get to know each other and see if I’m the right person to support what you’re seeking help with.
2
Get support
Depending on your needs, therapy may look like ongoing 1:1 sessions or focused therapy intensives, including options like ketamine-assisted therapy or financial therapy.
3
See change
You might notice more ease in your relationships, less anxiety, improved mood, or a clearer sense of who you are, what you value, and what you want.
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.