Healing for the Movement

Alexis Diaz, LCSW, PLLC 

I offer counseling, teaching, and consultation attuned to your needs with a focus on queer and trans people of color and those working towards social and environmental justice.

Services

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Psychotherapy

Seeking therapy is a brave move, and I'd be honored to support you. I provide individual and relational therapy (families, couples, etc.) attuned to your unique needs. Request a free consultation to see if we’d be a good fit.

Unfortunately, I do not offer emergency services. If you need help right now, please check this list of options for support or call 911.

  • I help people seeking:

    • Supportive space to explore your identities

    • Supportive space to explore gender-affirming care options

    • Better relationships with loved ones

    • Help with parenting or co-parenting

    • Help managing the stress of leadership, and social & climate justice work

    • Healing from intergenerational trauma

    • Finding and holding onto hope

    …as well as other challenges that life brings. I specialize in therapy to improve relationships, both with others as well as with ourselves. Together, we’ll get clear on the change you’re hoping for and the steps we need to take in order to get there.

  • Relational therapy, sometimes called family therapy or couple's therapy, is therapy with more than one person, where the relationship is what we're working on. It's designed to help us navigate relationships so that they can become more deeply connected & authentic, or clarify what changes need to be made in order for everyone to feel better. Belonging and connection are a human need, and I'm honored to support others in crafting more satisfying relationships.

    For questions about therapy, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.

  • Young people are our future and deserve the tools to face the planet they'll inherit. We can work together on exploring who you are, what interests you, and skills to help you feel better. For questions about confidentiality, pricing, and consent visit the FAQ page.

  • In order to access gender affirming care like hormones or surgeries, many providers require support letters from a mental health professional. I offer these letters at no cost as part of the Gender Affirming Letter Access Project. If you're an existing client seeking a letter, simply bring it up at our next session. For others, please book an appointment.

  • All therapy sessions are 50-60 minutes and cost $235 with a solidarity scale available from $100-$300. For more information about fees, check out the Frequently Asked Questions.

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For Mental Health Clinicians

As clinicians, we’ve all been there— you have compassion for your clients, but are unsure of your next supportive step. Maybe they’re locked in a cycle you can’t seem to disrupt. Maybe there’s a new understanding of gender or sexuality emerging and it’s unfamiliar to you. It’s a lot to hold, or maybe you’re feeling stuck. I offer clinical consultation as well as ongoing supervision to help you think it all through.

  • Are you interested in a fresh perspective to help you conceptualize a challenging case? Maybe you've been working with a client for a while on other things, and now they're exploring gender affirming care, or you're curious about what to do with heavy transference & countertransference.

    I tune in to what often goes unsaid in relationships: power dynamics related to gender, race, & sexuality; stories we’ve been told about how we’re supposed to be; and deep wounds throughout our family trees.

    For a full list of my certifications & training, check out my CV.

    For inquiries, contact me.

  • Part of my purpose is to help expand the capacity of mental health providers to meet the needs of communities impacted by injustice-- especially QTBIPOC folks. I offer supervision that empowers you to find your therapeutic style, recognize choice points, and make therapist moves from a grounded place of integrity. I’m interested in the intersection between evidence-based practices and the art of therapy.

    For a full list of my certifications & training, check out my CV.

    For inquiries, contact me.

    *Unfortunately I cannot offer supervisory hours towards licensure unless I'm employed as your supervisor by your workplace.*

  • I offer clinical consultation and ongoing supervision at your hourly rate, in order to make continued learning and support a sustainable reality.

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Teaching & Training

“No man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge. If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind.” ~Khalil Gibran in The Prophet

I teach in a variety of settings, but my goal is always the same: for learners to leave with actionable skills that fit within their way of being. Whether in a short training or a semester-long course, I love breaking down complex concepts into useful information. I’m passionate about accessibility, the craft of teaching, feedback, and joy.

  • I'm currently teaching Human Sexuality in the masters' program at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in NYC. I have guest lectured at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, Columbia University School of Social Work, Iona University, and Mercy College.

    For a full list of topics, check out my CV. For inquiries, contact me.

  • Whether you are a school, non-profit, faith-based organization, or company, I offer training tailored to your needs.

    Specialty areas include:

    • Liberatory clinical and organizational practices

    • Behavior management for teachers & youth workers

    • Gender & sexuality at all life stages

    • Social & Emotional Learning

    • Social work in school and after-school settings

    • Curriculum Development 

    • Giving & Receiving Feedback

      For a full list of topics, check out my CV. For inquiries, contact me.

  • Want to bring a content expert to your students? I tailor each class to your curriculum needs and student desires.

    For a full list of previous lectures, check out my CV. For inquiries, contact me.

  • Guest Teaching

    Because each school is different, I accept your hourly rate as the regular teacher for the class.

    Training & Workshops Rates

    $500/ hour

    $1,600 for 1/2 day (4 hours)

    $2,625 full day (7 hours)

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What if all our movement folks were well?

Realizing the dream of social & environmental justice requires that movement workers at all levels have access to good care as they fight for change. Healing is the work I offer to the movement. I offer packages for organizations interested in consultation & organizational wellness.

Schedule a free call to see if my services might be a good fit for your organization. Have some questions first? Let’s connect.

For Organizations

  • Social & environmental justice movements often hire within communities directly impacted by these intersecting injustices. It means that the work is deeply personal, lifelong, and hard.

    That's why it's important that our workplaces model themselves after the justice we seek. I have more than a decade of experience in both leadership and direct service. Let me help you think through systems and policies that allow everyone to thrive.

    To learn more about my professional experience and affiliations, check out my CV.

    Please note, I do not provide legal advice.

  • Realizing the dream of social & environmental justice requires that movement workers at all levels have access to good care as they fight for change.

    Similar to an employee assistance program, I offer brief counseling and targeted referrals, as well as workshops to promote coping and self care. A partnership agreement for organizational wellness ensures staff can access counseling when they need it without a waitlist.

    Healing is the work I offer to the movement, so that you can be well as you work for our collective liberation.

  • Consultation & Facilitation

    Staff of 50 or fewer, $300/hour

    Staff of 51-100, $1,000/hour

    Staff of 100+, $2,000/hour

    Organizational Wellness Packages

    $2,000/month reserves 10 counseling sessions per month as well as 2 annual workshops.

    Have other needs or ideas? Let's connect.

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