Astraea Bella, LCSW, Psychotherapist in Berkeley, CA

Astraea Bella (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I help people reclaim love and pleasure through trauma-informed relational, somatic, sex-positive therapy.

Psychotherapist in Berkeley, CA

About My Clients

I work with women, men, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients committed to self awareness, high quality relationships, and life affirming sexuality. Many are healing from an absence of guidance in eros. Recovery from trauma and neglect, consent and sovereignty, and responsible self expression are core themes. My clients are leaders, creatives, and change-makers ready to feel at home and alive in their bodies and relationships. I offer a space where your full self can be seen, honored, and reclaimed.

My Background and Approach

I’m a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. I offer down-to-earth support that is deeply human and grounded in the latest science. The heart of my approach is shaped by relational psychotherapy, somatic psychotherapy, neuroscience, and trauma research. My work is anchored in sex-positive social justice values. I hold the belief that pleasure is not indulgent, it's a powerful tool for healing and reclaiming your full humanity- beyond the limitations of your culture, religion, family, or community. My framework, Desire-Based Consent, centers safety as the root of authentic desire. I offer a grounded, compassionate space to grow into your fullest, most alive self.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe our healing ripples far beyond ourselves. When we do our inner work, we strengthen our lives, relationships, families, and communities. Desire of the heart and body are powerful, and sacred. Everything changes when we learn how to express these natural instincts in life affirming ways. I create spaces where safety, honesty, and erotic aliveness coexist.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 250/session

Info

Email Astraea
1918 Bonita Ave
Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94704

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