Dez Valdez
Clinical Social Work Therapist
she/her
Oakland, CA
Welcome
I see myself as a collaborator, and I see you as an expert on your own life. I support in guiding you, helping you to make sense of your experiences and discover new ways of healing. I can help you explore your strengths, lean on them, identify what it is that is no longer serving you, and challenge you in ways that are in alignment with your values and your goals.
About
Heather "Dez" Valdez, LCSW, is experienced in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration. She has worked extensively with LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities, and is trauma informed and culturally responsive. Dez's expertise is in queer and intersecting identities, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She helps her clients form their unique stories, meet their authentic selves, build confidence, and make lasting change in alignment with their values.
Background
Professional Memberships
NASW
Client Focus
Cultural Focus
LGBTQ+ Affirming & BIPOC Affirming
Other Areas of Focus
Languages
English
Age Groups
Adults
Training Programs
Alchemy, Fluence, MAPS
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