Stacy Delgado-Willis (she/her)

I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling degree in 2012, and have been practicing therapy for the past 7 years with a focus on trauma-informed care. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, as I try to tailor my approach to individual needs; this results in an eclectic style of therapy designed to change with you as you progress. My therapeutic style is based on principles of humanistic (person-centered) and feminist psychology, which emphasize the value of an individual's unique experience, and the way interactions between individuals and social structures influence that experience. I encourage a very collaborative relationship; if something isn't working for you, we will work together to find what does. I strive to uphold principles and practices of cultural awareness and sensitivity, and to regard each client as the expert on their own experience. Through this framework, I am well-equipped to treat issues related to marginalized populations and non-traditional communities.

Social justice advocacy is very important to me, and I work to uphold values of inclusivity and accessibility in my professional and personal life. I advocate for changing systemic and social biases that negatively impact people's health and well being, including better access to mental health services and ending stigma against mental illness. When I am not wearing my therapist hat, I am often spending time enjoying the company of my pets, engaged in political activism, taking in and critically analyzing film and literature, singing karaoke, playing trivia games, or going on a little adventure to step out of my comfort zone. Sometimes, I do several of these things at once, often to the annoyance of my aforementioned pets. Professional Affiliations include: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Kink Aware Professionals Poly Friendly Professionals Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) Health at Every Size