Elevated Therapy
Denise, She/They
Healing Practitioner & Licensed Clinical Therapist
Working around the globe
About me
Greetings, I’m Dee, she/they,
My healing journey has deeply influenced my dedication to holistic healing and wellness which has developed my foundation in the art of healing our bodies. For over a decade, my path of exploration around the world has been enriched by experiences with indigenous forms of healing and embodied trauma recovery. These experiences have made fertile soil for my focus on plant medicine facilitation & integration coaching and trauma healing.
Sitting with plant medicine is a sacred practice that invites us to embrace Mother Earth and our position in the life and death cycle. It is akin to tending a garden, where I form a bond with the medicine, allowing it to nurture and guide us through embodied healing awakening.
Drawing from the rich traditions of the Yoruba and Bwiti practices, I honor the sacred relationship between healer and medicine. In Yoruba & Bwiti culture, plant medicine is revered for its ability to connect us with our ancestors and the spirit world, fostering a symbiotic dance of Spirit and Earth. Together, we explore the roots of your being, unveiling insights and fostering transformative growth.
My role is to assist you in integrating the wisdom gained during your healing journey into the landscape of this dimension. This process involves weaving profound insights into the tapestry of your daily existence, continuing the journey of shadow work and wound healing through our somatized realities and ensuring that the healing you experience is both deep and enduring.
I offer personalized healing sessions that address the intersectionalities of colonization, systemic oppression, the supremacy of whiteness, and trauma. I honor the aids of Parts and Memory, Narrative, Art, Yoga, Herbal Remedies, and Somatic Experiencing within our work together.
My practice can be envisioned as a thriving ecosystem, honoring the interconnectedness of all beings. Each person’s unique identity is reflected through their relationships with others. Healing is a collective journey to cultivate a sense of oneness and harmony with nature.
I invite you to enter this sacred space where we can embark on a healing journey together. Come open, leave free.
Asé
Denise (She/They), Licensed Healing Practitioner, MS, LPC
Am I Ready?
I like to think of finding a therapist like casually dating. It can be intimidating and you may feel apprehension and fear about being vulnerable with someone you do not know, at first.
It can feel a little like exploring the unknown and at times become overwhelming to choose that one person that fits right with you. Like dating, finding a therapist may take a few times and may not happen on the first try.
Here are some helpful tips for when you are ready to C.O.M.E. schedule an appointment:
· Come open, leave free. Come open to getting to know your therapist, as I will with you, and the possibilities will only set you free.
· Operate by the rule of 3. Commit to coming to at least 3 sessions before you call it quits.
· Make sure to do your research. Even a quick google search can give you small information about your therapist’s specialty and areas of expertise that fit you best. Utilizing websites like Therapyforblackgirls, Zocdoc, PsychologyToday, and APA are great places to start.
· Evaluate your readiness. I tell all of my clients that therapy will only give you as much as you put into it. Knowing your readiness can help you determine your level of commitment.
Remember that therapy is YOUR process through enlightenment. It can only help you when you are ready to be helped so check in with yourself and ask, “what do I want to get out of therapy?”
Once you have gone through these steps, you are ready to schedule your first appointment so C.O.M.E. in!
quotes
“Pain will travel through families until someone is brave enough to feel it”
“Intersectionality: The idea that multiple oppressions reinforce each other to create new categories of suffering”
“We criticize and separate ourselves from the process. We’ve got to jump right in there with both feet”
“When you’re not conscious of your emotions, you’re at their mercy, and they will dictate your behavior for better or for worse”
“Do not let the media dictate your emotions about another”
“You cannot love someone and control them at the same time”
