I am a compassionate and culturally competent mental health provider who understands the importance of creating a safe, affirming space where individuals can feel supported, seen, and heard. As a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I bring a unique perspective and sensitivity to my work, fostering connection and understanding for clients from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to meeting each person where they are, offering warmth and non-judgmental care.
With over 10 years of experience in residential programs, community-based treatment, and outpatient settings, I have worked with individuals and families from a wide range of populations. My expertise includes helping clients navigate challenges such as self-esteem issues, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, workplace concerns, identity exploration, adjustment difficulties, depression, and addiction management.
My eclectic therapeutic approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered practices, and trauma-informed care, all tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I value the collaborative process of therapy, empowering clients to explore their strengths, address challenges, and work toward meaningful growth and healing.
As a neurodivergent person, I draw on my lived experience to offer a deeper sense of empathy and validation. I understand the nuances of navigating mental health, identity, and the many intersections of life, which allows me to provide truly inclusive and individualized support.
If you’re ready to begin your journey toward greater well-being, I’m here to support you. Reach out today, and let’s work together to enhance your quality of life.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Since I’ve started therapy, my therapist really has been the person that I can talk to. Glad I have a therapist like Deidra to help me understand what’s causing my issues and what causes my frustrations.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Deidra for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties