Hi, I’m Derrica.

I take an eclectic approach to therapy as I believe in collaboration, curiosity, and meeting each person where they are.  For this reason, I incorporate an array of tools, skills, modalities, and interventions  all through a decolonized and culturally responsive lens.I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches rather than expecting clients to fit into a single modality.

Working as a therapist for over five years has taught me a great deal, but perhaps the most important lesson has been the centrality of the therapeutic relationship. Therapy shouldn’t feel like a chore. I believe it can be a refuge—a place to express yourself openly, explore how your brain works, and better understand how your experiences and circumstances have shaped the person you are today.

I also recognize the ways systemic oppression shapes the choices available to us and the trauma that can result from those systems. I believe deeply in human resilience and in the strength it takes to recognize when something needs to change, ask for help, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.

I specialize in co-occurring concerns and complex presentations, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), CPTSD, PTSD, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, gender identity and exploration, LGBTQIA+ concerns, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma-related disorders. I have extensive experience working with my Queer community, as well as supporting clients navigating mood and personality disorders.

A note about ADHD, CPTSD, PTSD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist. I offer informal screenings and assessments for ADHD and ASD because I do not believe access to information about one’s neurotype should be unnecessarily limited by long wait times, high costs, or other barriers to care. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand both the systemic and personal barriers that can make accessing appropriate care and therapy difficult.

If you are looking for a therapist who will approach your experiences with curiosity rather than judgment, and who will work collaboratively, I’d be glad to connect.

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