I’m a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience supporting people through life’s turning points. My practice offers an affirming, culturally responsive space where you can explore who you are, heal from what’s been heavy, and grow into a more grounded version of yourself.
I specialize in helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, identity exploration, and relationship challenges, with particular focus on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and those coping with the weight of being part of marginalized groups in today’s social climate. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—drawing from trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, and mindfulness to help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and sense of empowerment.
Therapy with me is a space for self-discovery and resilience. Together, we’ll strengthen communication, deepen self-acceptance, and create room for healing in the midst of a complex world. I believe growth begins when we honor the truth of our experiences and learn to live with authenticity, balance, and purpose.
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