Desert Oak Counseling

10/13/2025

"In therapy, I focus on empowerment and growth. I offer a nonjudgmental space where people feel seen, supported, and capable of moving toward a more fulfilling life." Laura has evening availability and specializes in working with trauma, personality disorders, anxiety and depression. She loves working with the LGBTQ+ population and individuals with neurodivergence.

09/23/2025

At Desert Oak Counseling, we believe that every story deserves space, and every person deserves care. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or seeking deeper connection, our team offers inclusive, affirming support.

09/04/2025

At Desert Oak, we honor every part of you - your queerness, your complexity, your courage. Trauma-informed care means creating space where your truth is never minimized.

08/26/2025

🌿 Office Space Available for a Psychiatric Practitioner

Join a trauma-informed, inclusive counseling practice in Phoenix committed to integrated care and community connection.

✨ Quiet, furnished office with welcoming lobby
✨ Flexible rental terms
✨ Built-in opportunities for collaboration & referrals
✨ LGBTQ+ & neurodivergent affirming environment
✨ Group marketing & website visibility
✨ Reception & secure Wi-Fi included

Renting this space will open the door to co-facilitation, peer support and even joining the practice formally if values and goals align. Contact us today for more information at 602-726-9997 or admin@desertoakcounseling.com. Check out our website at www.desertoakcounseling.com.

08/08/2025

Trauma doesn't just affect us emotionally. From hypervigilance to chronic pain, this image illustrates 12 common ways trauma might show up in your life. If you recognize yourself here, then a strong, attuned relationship with a trauma-informed counselor could be lifechanging. Learn more about our services at www.desertoakcounseling.com.

07/29/2025

Trauma does not have to be catastrophic to be valid. Just because you weren't "screamed at" doesn't mean it didn't hurt you.

06/30/2025

We don’t just grieve people or events, we grieve the version of ourselves we had to be to survive. Before counseling, many of us lived in survival mode: people-pleasing, self-abandoning, numbing, or staying silent just to keep things “okay.”
Grief in therapy isn’t just about loss. It’s about honoring who we were before we knew what healing could look like.
Give yourself grace. That old you was doing their best.

06/11/2025

Imagine a world where every child and every adult truly embraced this belief. Self-doubt would fade, comparison would lose its grip, and kindness, to oneself and others, would flourish. People would no longer feel the need to prove their worth or shrink themselves to fit expectations. Instead, confidence, compassion, and authenticity would guide every interaction. If this affirmation became a collective truth, society would shift toward deeper understanding, acceptance, and healing, one person at a time.

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06/04/2025

Often, growth isn't comfortable. Our minds and hearts stretch in ways that can feel uncertain, raw, or even painful. But discomfort isn’t a sign to turn back, it’s proof we're changing.
The conversations we fear, the risks we hesitate to take, the truths we avoid—these are often the keys to our next breakthrough. When we stop resisting discomfort and start seeing it as part of the process, we unlock potential we didn’t know we had.

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05/27/2025

Often, the deepest suffering arises from our refusal to accept it. In resisting the unchangeable, we remain trapped—unable to move forward. When we relinquish the struggle, we open the door to growth. Beyond the tides of grief, sorrow or sadness, transformation awaits.


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05/16/2025

Understanding addiction as a trauma response can pave the way for true healing. Delve into our latest blog to learn how addressing the root cause can break the cycle. Read more here: https://wix.to/TqjGwmI

Our modern and more accurate understanding of addiction is that it is a trauma response, not a moral failing. The reality—that addiction often stems from unprocessed trauma, neglect, or profound disconnection—suggests that healing must start with addressing underlying wounds rather than simply f...