AZA FRIAS THERAPY AND CONSULTING
THERAPY SERVICES
Do you want to create more joy and ease in your life? Do you want to heal from past hurts and traumas? Do you need support surviving oppression and the hell hole that is late-stage capitalism? Maybe I can help!
My approach
I practice EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR was developed by Francine Shapiro initially to treat trauma and PTSD, however it's been found to help with a variety of mental health struggles. The main idea is that trauma happens when something overwhelms our nervous system, and we are not able to integrate the memory. We then learn negative beliefs about ourselves, and the memories get stuck, and now every time you remember it it feels like it's happening right now. EMDR helps reprocess traumatic or distressing memories. We revisit them, bringing new understanding to them, so you can walk away with more positive beliefs about yourself.
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My approach is trauma-informed, rooted in attachment theory and a social justice lens. My goal is to work myself out of a job, getting you to the point where you can handle life's challenges with your own strength and power.
What to expect
​We'll begin with a 20-minute phone consultation, where we have the chance to start getting to know each other. If we decide it's a good fit, we'll schedule our recurring appointments. I'll send you an intake packet to fill out, then we get started.
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The first few sessions will be assessment and resourcing. I'll learn about you, your struggles, and where you want to be headed in life. I'll also help you learn and practice tools for self-regulation, so you can handle what life throws your way. During this time we'll work together to figure out your treatment goals.
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After we have a sense of where we want to go, from there we'll work collaboratively to challenge you and help you grow.
About my Practice
I provide therapy through the private practice of Reach Your Goal Now (RYGN). I am supervised by Dr. Cio Hernandez, MFT, LPCC, and Doctorate in Health Care Leadership. For more information about RYGN, please visit www.reachyourgoalnow.com
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I see clients in-person in my office in Emeryville, CA. I also offer telehealth services to clients located in California. For information about therapy fees, please click here.