Pierre Desir (She/Her)

One's self-esteem is the bedrock from which all decision-making is born. Low self-worth results in us finding ourselves in unfulfilling relationships, it makes us believe that violating our own boundaries is the easier option, and most of all, it robs us of seeing ourselves for who we are, thus depriving the world of our authentic light. Many of us are carrying around trauma inflicted by those who did not with us to be securely rooted in the self. I can help you unload this baggage.

As a proud and loud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I know firsthand the struggles we face. I intentionally create a safe space for us to explore our most vibrant, and flamboyant selves. We learn how to cultivate boundaries that will protect our identities while unpacking the shame society has attempted to place on us.

Who knows more about systems of oppression than the oppressed? Together we will explore internalized narratives of superiority and/or inferiority. We examine how and where white supremacy has impacted us. We will uncover how anti-blackness has stifled you from flourishing. Whiteness is not just skin deep, it is a standard society has told us we need to achieve to be considered human. White privilege/fragility is the intentional internalized trauma of that system to help it maintain its power.

Our emotions are our internal guidance system, however, many of us were never taught or shown how to navigate the landscape of our emotions. What results is a hypersensitive nervous system that becomes activated when we feel certain sensations in the body too strongly. Emotions are the body's attempt to communicate with us, and an important side effect of becoming fluent in the language of our emotions is increased distress tolerance and a regulated nervous system.

Emotions are our internal guidance system, however, many of us were never taught or shown how to navigate the landscape of our emotions. What results is a hypersensitive nervous system that becomes activated when we feel certain sensations in the body too strongly. Emotions are the body's attempt to communicate with us, and an important side effect of becoming fluent in the language of our emotions is increased distress tolerance and a regulated nervous system.

Emotions are our internal guidance system, however, many of us were never taught or shown how to navigate the landscape of our emotions. What results is a hypersensitive nervous system that becomes activated when we feel certain sensations in the body too strongly. Emotions are the body's attempt to communicate with us, and an important side effect of becoming fluent in the language of our emotions is increased distress tolerance and a regulated nervous system. Together we learn this language.

All of our beliefs, experiences, and behaviors boil down to one thing: the story we are telling ourselves. However, how often is that story dysfunctional and incongruent with your intended goals and desired reality? Together we explore your internalized narratives and learn how to start telling ourselves a new story. One rooted in self-love, compassion, and power.

Not all therapy needs to be a long drawn-out process. Sometimes the functional solutions we're looking for are right in front of us but were too close to the subject to see them clearly. I help you take a step back and find solutions that are exciting, and best suited for you.