Hi, I’m Dez Rodriguez (she/they) a trauma-informed psychotherapist, mental health educator, and activist based in New York City. I offer virtual therapy for individuals and couples/partners. I am passionate about ending the mental health stigma and am committed to offering therapy services that promote personal growth, healing, and empowerment.
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can show up authentically, free from judgment, and where their full humanity is embraced with curiosity, understanding, and compassion.
Anxiety
Depression
Complex PTSD and Trauma
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Grief and Loss
Gender and Sexuality
Identity Development
Relationship Difficulties
Self-Esteem
My Areas of Focus
Education
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
Ed.M. in Psychological Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. in Psychology, emphasis in Cognitive Neuroscience, UC Irvine
B.A. in Education, emphasis in Human Development, UC Irvine
Certifications/Licensure
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State (#014659)
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Self-Regulation Strategies, Linda Thai, NYC, 2023
Post-Masters Certificate in Advanced Trauma-Informed Practice, New York University, 2022
Certified CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor
Certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor
My Credentials
“Our own healing is the greatest gift each of us has to offer this world.”
— bell hooks