My Approach
Open-minded, compassionate and holistic
Showing up on this page is a step. Maybe a long awaited one, or one you go back and forth between. It’s all part of change, and change isn’t linear. Wherever you are on your path, we’ll meet you there without judgment. It isn’t easy to dive in and open up with someone new - it has to feel worth it, and you have to feel prepared to take a chance. When our work begins, we promise to keep an open mind and understanding ear as your story expands and deepens. We want to know the whole picture – your past, present and plans for the future. Together we will explore the roots of your issues so you have a deeper awareness of who you are and how you can heal. As you progress through therapy, you will experience transformation as you disentangle the past from the person you want to be.
TRAUMA-INFORMED
We provide trauma-informed therapy, which means we understand the prevalence and impact trauma has on mental health, the therapeutic process, and society as a whole. Instead of asking "what is wrong with you?" we ask "what happened to you?" We lead with compassion and understand your past dictates your therapy journey, whether you receive trauma-specific treatment or not.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Desert Oak is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, and we value and appreciate different cultures, religions, ethnicities and points of view.
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Sometimes we hold things inside because we are afraid it will be rejected or misunderstood. Rest assured we intend to accept all parts of you in the therapy room. There is nothing too big or too small for us to work through together.