Specialties and Services

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"When we heal our own trauma, individually and collectively, we don't just heal our bodies. By refusing to pass on the trauma we inherited, we help heal the world."

—Resmaa Menakem

I welcome all populations, however, I focus on providing compassionate and effective therapy for BIPOC adults who are facing various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, lack of creativity, and a lack of acceptance of all their intersectional identities.

Sessions are often process-oriented and clients should be willing to invest the time required to explore themselves fully.

Therapy for BIPOC Folx in California

My therapy sessions cater specifically to your unique needs.

I specialize in the following areas:

Healing from Trauma

I provide a safe and supportive environment to help you navigate the healing process and find resilience after traumatic experiences.

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Befriending Anxiety

I help you tap into your creativity, allowing for self-expression and personal growth.

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Exploring Creativity

Through mindfulness and therapeutic techniques, I assist you in managing anxiety and developing a healthier relationship with it.

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Processing Grief and Loss

I offer a compassionate space to explore and process feelings of sadness and despair associated with loss, providing support and guidance throughout your journey.

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Honoring Full Intersectional Identities

I respect and validate all aspects of your identity, providing a space where you can explore and embrace the fullness of who you are.

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An Approach to Therapy That Works

I believe in assisting my clients in grounding themselves and finding personal resources, both internal and external, to support their healing journey. Through my therapeutic methods, I help clients explore their sensations, images, behavior, affect, and the meaning behind their experiences from the past, present, and future. By doing so, I facilitate the process of moving through fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses.

I also focus on identifying triggers and empowering clients to proactively address them. My goal is to help folx establish healthy limits and boundaries, as well as develop techniques to release, recover, and become more resilient from traumatic experiences. I encourage the integration of cultural and creative elements within the therapeutic process, such as food, music, dance, art, symbols, stories, games, and language of origin.

Holistic Treatment Methods

My therapeutic approaches draw from a range of modalities to best meet your needs:

  • Strength-Based Therapy: I focus on identifying and utilizing your personal strengths and experiences to support your growth and healing.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy: By exploring childhood experiences and their impact on your present life, I help you bring the unconscious to consciousness and release tension.

  • Somatic Experiencing® (SE): This approach incorporates body awareness to aid in releasing stress, shock, and trauma. SE promotes recovery and resilience by addressing patterns of fight, flight, or freeze.

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Payment Options

I offer flexible payment options to ensure accessibility:

  • Private Pay: My current fee for therapy sessions is $200.

  • In-Network Provider: I am an In-Network Provider for Cigna/Evernorth and MHN HealthNet, allowing for direct billing to these insurance providers. Please contact me for further information regarding coverage and co-pays.

  • Out-Of-Network Provider: If you have a PPO with out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a super bill to send to your insurance to receive reimbursement for my services. Please contact me for further information regarding this option.

Cancellation Policy

Please remember to cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled session will result in full fee responsibility. This policy ensures that your reserved time slot is held exclusively for you.

Get Therapy in California

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Contact me today to schedule a consultation!

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