Roya Dedeaux, MFT

05/15/2025

It's always such a treat to get my magazine stash refreshed.
Hi y'all.
I haven't been posting nearly as much as I want to - it is BUSY over here in Roya-land. I officially have a wait-list for new clients choosing to use insurance or see me in-person, but have immediate openings in my Thursday morning online art group if you would also like to gather your magazines and make some mess with me.

04/26/2025

One of the teens in my online art group has begun to create comics based on us as the characters and all the inside jokes and lore our group has collected and created. It's the best thing I've ever seen. I love everything about it so much. I'm sharing this page with their permission.
I call them my lil chickpeas. They're the best. 🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍

04/01/2025

Just me over here wondering how to get all my notes done before baseball later 🥰😂

Heyyyyyy so if you haven't noticed, my availability is way less because I am also seeing clients through a group practice! That means if you are one of my private practice chickadees, go book your sessions so you reserve your spot! You don't need to pay til time of session.

Royadedeaux.com/therapy

Lemme know if you need any help ❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️

03/21/2025

It's a good day when I get to make art with clients.

Today we were talking about transitions and figuring out what we want -- so we collaged.

My rules: there needed to be a "transitional object" (e.g. stairs, a ladder, walkway, etc) and they needed to have 3 parts to their collage: the last, the present, and the future.

This is mine - feel free to read too much into it ;) I encourage you to make your own, and tag me in it if you do!!!

I am running out of space on my schedule and will be opening up a wait-list soon. If you've been thinking about scheduling a session, I encourage you to get on my calendar soon - but I always have room in my art groups!

02/20/2025

I know so many teens who would LOVE this!
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2fbvPsM/

02/20/2025

Guess who gets to see clients on a real live couch again?! 😜

Very very happy to let y'all know that I am now seeing in-person clients again on Thursdays and Fridays!

I am still available for telehealth on all days.

I am also accepting a few different insurance companies for Californian residents, so if that was what was stopping you from booking an appointment, please contact me and I'll send you the list of insurance agencies I am in network with.

My new digs are on the border between and right off of - so easy to get to, and I am busy stocking the office with all my favorite art supplies as we speak.

www.royadedeaux.com for more!

02/18/2025

Big news!
Are you interested in in-person therapy? I am thrilled to announce that I will now be seeing in-person folks on Thursdays & Fridays in the Fullerton/La Habra area!

I still have telehealth sessions happening on all weekdays. But if you're looking to come see me in person, let me know!

Send a message to learn more

02/07/2025

It's rough out there.

It's ridiculously easy to get overwhelmed by the truly, truly awful things going on in the world. That overwhelm can turn to despair. Sometimes our brains way of protecting us from hopelessness and helplessness is to tell us that everything is pointless and meaningless and why even bother?
That's nihilism in a nutshell - and it's painful to experience and painful to watch someone else (like your teen) experience.

I created a blog post designed to help you through those feelings. I hope it's helpful even a little bit. If you have any other tips that might help others, please feel free to leave them in the comments!

Read the blog at www.royadedeaux.com/blog

01/20/2025

Heya friend - how long have you been scrolling?

I bet it's because you're looking for some connection. That's why I scroll. And scroll. And scroll.

So do me a favor - take a 9 minute break, and do a little journalling with these prompts. In less than ten minutes you're going to feel a little more connected, a little more centered, and a little more yourself.

Keep your hand moving, don't stress content or quality.

01/18/2025

Hello you sea worthy marigolds!
This is your sign - it's time to do a little writing. We can all use it. Set an alarm for 9 minutes and write without stopping with these prompts (you can do 3 minutes each, or 9 each, up to you!)

01/16/2025

You are a glowing, resourceful daffodil and this is your sign to spend the next 9 minutes writing!

You don't need to write a ton to get the mental health benefits of journaling! Just set a timer for 9 minutes and use these 3 prompts to keep your hand moving. Don't worry about quality, punctuation, or even making sense. Just write!

01/15/2025

How much privacy do you think your teen should have?

What led you to that viewpoint? Are there exceptions? What was it like when you were a teen?