Compassionate, affirming support
on your journey back to your self
Diana Parra, LCMHCA, SEP
(they/them/elle)
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I am a queer, non-binary therapist of color and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I am absolutely delighted to support folks on their journey to find more meaning in their lives and develop a deeper connection with all parts of themselves.
What you can expect
when working with me
I am compassionate, direct, affirming, and always willing to be playful.
I use a body based approach to trauma healing and nervous system regulation.
I can help you discover and center your values, and what is meaningful to you.
Acknowledgment of the ways systems of oppression impact lived experience.
A practice that is grounded in culture-centered, liberation frameworks.
Gender celebratory, queer affirming, sex positive.
An understanding of systemic racism and the ways it impacts BIPOC.
Deconstructing internalized systems and beliefs that no longer serve you.
An approach to presence and mindfulness that is slow and always consent based.
A therapist who is a queer, nonbinary person of color with shared lived experience.
A therapeutic relationship that feels authentic and nonjudgmental.
Who I work with
I work with adults and adolescents 15 years and up. I treat folks who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression; individuals who have experienced trauma; people who are moving through a life transition; folks who are exploring their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation; and people going through relational struggles. I have experience working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), queer, and trans people, individuals in non-traditional, non-monogamous relationship structures, and parents. I also love working with immigrants, first gen, and third culture kids.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Transitions
LGBTQ+ affirming
Gender affirming
Sex positive
Cultural and systemic oppression
BIPOC
Immigrants and Firs Gen
Third Culture Kids
Parents
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About me
As a bilingual, bicultural, queer person of color, finding a sense of belonging and safety was always a challenge. But in a moment of crisis I found a wonderful therapist who slowly helped me to reconnect with myself, with my heart, and with the sensations of my own body. And I discovered that this work of helping others meet themselves, and find meaning and belonging in their lives, is something that brings me immense joy.
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I love holding space for people to get to know themselves, to see themselves fully and with compassion, and to decide for themselves what choices might bring them closer to living a full and meaningful life.​
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If you're seeking a supportive, safe, and affirming space to explore your own journey, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can navigate your path towards self-discovery, healing, and creating a meaningful and authentic life.
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In my free time you can find me in the woods, pretending to be a lizard on a hot stone by the river, or riding my bike.