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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:

  • LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities

  • Sexuality and gender identity

  • Queer affirming

  • Consensual non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory knowledgeable

  • Kink-friendly

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Abuse 

  • Integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

  • MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training Program Trainee

  • Financial Social Work Certification

  • Clinical consultation

  • Development of psychedelic therapy clinics and practices

  • Nonprofit consulting

  • Program development

  • Training and curriculum development

  • Management/Leadership support

  • Systems and operations development

  • Quality assurance

  • Various other special projects 
     

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