Helping you reconnect with your body, your voice, and your power.
Offerings
My goal as your couples therapist is to help both partners understand each other better, navigate challenges effectively, and foster a healthier relationship overall.
I specialize in helping couples who navigate differences in race, culture, socioeconomic class, immigration status, age, religious background, or communication style.
Still accepting new clients
Ways to Work Together
Individual Therapy
My goal as your therapist is to guide you in a compassionate exploration of your personal history, helping you uncover the root causes of your struggles and empowering you with the knowledge and skills needed for self-compassion and deep healing.
I specialize in helping women of color, LGBTQ+ folks of color, and adult survivors of childhood trauma reclaim their power.
Not currently accepting any new clients
Couples Therapy
My goal as your couples therapist is to help both partners understand each other better, navigate challenges effectively, and foster a healthier relationship overall.
I specialize in helping couples who navigate differences in race, culture, socioeconomic class, immigration status, age, religious background, or communication style.
Still accepting new clients
Mental Health First Aid
I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and practical tools that promote mental health awareness—especially in communities where stigma or misunderstanding still exists. As a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor I would love to collaborate with organizations, schools, and community groups to expand access to life-saving mental health education.
Speaking Engagements
Over the years, I’ve led workshops and events at institutions such as New York University, Columbia University, CUNY, Asians for Mental Health, Active Minds, and many more. I enjoy speaking to the deep connections between identity, community, and healing—offering both practical tools and meaningful connection.
Welcome, I’m Dez—a licensed mental health counselor working virtually with adults across New York State.
My approach is trauma-informed, and deeply relational. This means we will use our time each week to slow down, look beneath the surface, and make sense of things together.
I believe that healing from anxiety, depression, or trauma isn't about fixing something that is broken, but more about discovering what is already whole within you. I am here to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can let down your guard, soften old defenses, and find a secure sense of connection, belonging, and purpose.
Whenever you are ready, I am here to help you come home to your truest self.
Dez Rodriguez Psychotherapy
dezrodriguezpsychotherapy@protonmail.com
Virtual therapy throughout New York State
Licensed Mental Health Counselor #014659
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