About Me
pronouns: she/her/hers
Welcome to my practice. I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of California (#86545) offering individual psychotherapy, psychedelic integration therapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). My expertise is in queer and intersecting identities, queer relationships, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have worked extensively with LGBTQIA+ populations and communities of color, both of which I identify with. My social justice oriented, collaborative, explorative, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy strives creates a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Outside of my therapy practice, I work as an organizational development consultant to nonprofit organizations primarily focusing on community mental health. I value working to uplift underserved and marginalized communities by working to ensure access to healthcare and other vital services that promote equity, equality, and well-being.
For a list of my professional experience, please visit: www.linkedin.com/in/heathermvaldez
For more information on my psychotherapy specialties and training, please visit the following links: Therapy Den and Psychedelic Support
If you're looking for more information on the organization I co-founded in Oakland, CA, please visit: https://www.alchemytherapy.org/
Areas of focus and experience:
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LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities
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Sexuality and gender identity
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Queer affirming
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Consensual non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory knowledgeable
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Kink-friendly
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Trauma
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Abuse
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Integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training Program Trainee
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Financial Social Work Certification
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Clinical consultation
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Development of psychedelic therapy clinics and practices
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Nonprofit consulting
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Program development
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Training and curriculum development
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Management/Leadership support
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Systems and operations development
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Quality assurance
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Various other special projects
