Growing up I received so much pressure to suppress my sensitive nature. So often dismissed as being “too sensitive” and “overly emotional”. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to experience anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders and trauma. I know how hard it can be to move out of a shame/guilt spiral, reevaluate your relationships and everything you’ve known about your life so far. I know what it’s like to suffer with something alone and feeling terrified to share it with anyone else from fear of being misunderstood, rejected, shamed, etc. 
 
I recognize that starting therapy often feels scary and overwhelming. That is why I value meeting people where they are, without judgment. My goal is to create a safe space for you to rediscover your intuition, gain awareness, explore, process, and develop new coping skills. It is truly an honor to be with you on this journey. 
 
My approach to therapy is person centered, trauma informed, and pulls from Somatic, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and ACT. I also believe it’s important to consider the profound impact that existing with a marginalized identity has on our mental health. I operate under a lens that constantly considers the ways that systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma continues to impact our mental health. 

SPECIALTIES: anxiety & depression, bipoc mental health, Couples, eating disorders, trauma

Dejah Harley, MA, NCC

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