Deira Sarkisian, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Deira!

You deserve understanding, not to face life stress alone. I specialize in Latin communities, youth, and women, focusing on feminine healing. I believe in the power of hope, empowerment, and support circles as vital sources of empowerment and healing. I am honored to accompany you on your journey of growth, personal fulfillment, and transformation.

My focus

I specialize in supporting college students, women, and BIPOC communities, particularly the Latine community, through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth. My approach centers cultural identity, lived experience, and inherent strengths, creating authentic, culturally grounded healing.

My approach

I create a safe space rooted in empathy, honoring your strengths. Blending CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness with art, music, movement, and storytelling. With curiosity and authenticity, I build value aligned insight alongside you. Person centered, culturally empowering, and welcoming all backgrounds and identities.

My communication style

I am empathetic listener and am fluent in Spanish and English. Sessions can incorporate cultural traditions, family dynamics, or spiritual practices if meaningful to you. I adapt pacing, tone, and format to match your comfort level. Silence, emotional expression, and practical problem solving are all welcome.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to therapy stems from commitment to advocacy, social justice, and humility. I approach with curiosity, building connection through kindness and respect. I hold space for clients to reconnect with what motivates, inspires, and moves them toward healing, resilience, and joy.

My goals for you

We identify goals together, explore patterns that may be holding you back, and build practical strategies for a more fulfilling life. I honor your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and strengths in a validating, open way as we focus on what matters most to you.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get acquainted at a comfortable pace. We talk through what brought you here, what you hope to gain, and what support looks like for you. We explore your strengths and stressors, discuss goals, and decide together how to move forward or whether another path suits you better.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Trauma Focused

Compassion Focused

Dance/Movement Therapy

EMDR

Expressive Arts

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo (Cigna)

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Deira Sarkisian