Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

Philadelphia, PA 19103

(267) 651-8656

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Some of us hold onto "the hurt" for years and years until it becomes so faint— so normalized— we lose the ability to fully remember what life unburdened by "the hurt" can feel like. As a trauma therapist, my goal is to help you regain autonomy, awareness, and understanding over your life, your relationships, and your path forward. Each and every part of you has played a role in helping you survive "the world as it is." My goal is to help you discover the slice of "the world as it should be," mobilizing you towards finding healing community, chosen family, or space where you can flourish— where hypervigilance and fear melt away.

I work best with fellow creatives, performers, organizers, underdogs, self-starters, former gifted kids, healers, survivors, and meaning seekers. I'm not easily shocked or appalled— you don't have to be ashamed of your lived experience, and you are never going to be "too much." All who are Queer, Trans, of Color, (Dis)abled, & Neurodiverse are welcome!

I'm here for the short-term or the long-haul— your healing journey is in your hands, and you determine the pace and speed we go. If you need someone to help you press forward and hold you accountable, I can do that. If you need someone to just "hold space" until you're ready to do something later, I can do that too. The door is always open. Talk soon?

Call or Email Daya Deuskar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (267) 651-8656

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Higher Octave Psychotherapy

Philadelphia, PA 19103

(267) 651-8656

FREE initial consult! I offer Telehealth sessions via Zoom.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Transgender and Codependency

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (267) 651-8656

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Higher Octave Psychotherapy

Philadelphia, PA 19103

(267) 651-8656

FREE initial consult! I offer Telehealth sessions via Zoom.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Transgender and Codependency

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Princeton University SHP/EPN
VCAP Sexual Assault Claims
Out of Network

Don't be discouraged by the "sticker price" of therapy— I try to be as generous with sliding scale as I reasonably can! I can accept major debit, credit, HSA, & FSA cards via IvyPay. I provide "superbills" for claim submission for OON reimbursement to help offset the net cost.

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 651-8656

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 651-8656

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Pennsylvania / SW142075 Supervised by Jessica Floresta, LCSW, CST-S (Pennsylvania / CW020433) Daya Mirabai Deuskar

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 8 years

Attended Bryn Mawr College GSSWSR, Master of Social Service (MSS), Graduated 2024

Additional Credentials

Membership with Transgender Professional Association for Transgender Health (TPATH) 2021

Certificate from Internal Family Systems Institute Level 1 Training / 2022

I've worked as a healing professional since 2018, serving as a life coach and case manager before becoming a psychotherapist. I'm thoroughly trained and experienced in IFS (aka Parts work), ESFT, and part of the Fall 2025 cohort for Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy with The Embody Lab.

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 651-8656

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 651-8656

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Transgender
Codependency

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Depression
Family Conflict
First-Generation Immigrants
Internet Addiction
LGBTQ+
Neurodiversity
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Substance Use

Trauma, minority stress (esp. LGBTQ and Non-White lived experience), and challenges with attachment and relationships are my main wheelhouse. I also support individuals through identity development, life transitions, and maintaining and deepening recovery efforts (incl. substance use, behavioral/relational, and trauma recovery). P.S. I unapologetically love em dashes... hands off, GenAI!

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 651-8656

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 651-8656

4 Endorsements

Talia H. Gonsalves

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT

Daya's approach is both compassionate and precise. She blends research-backed therapy with deep cultural and ethical sensitivity. Clients describe feeling seen, supported, and empowered-especially in her affirming work with LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Letecia M Garcia

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Daya is extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and REAL. Her engaging and compassionate presence is complemented by her intellect, lived experience, and genuine commitment to her clients wellbeing. With Daya, you will be held, understood, and empowered!

Moorestown Therapy Collective

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC

Daya comes to this work with so much great experience from her previous endeavors. She is very insightful and compassionate. I always enjoy collaborating with her because she has such diverse and complex ways of understanding issues.

Rebecca Szymborski

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Daya is an incredible clinician who is empathetic and supportive and holds such intentional space for clients. Client who have experienced trauma from previous therapists will find a safe home here.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Jewish

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychodrama
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

If lists of therapy methods sound like buzzword salad to you, just know that I'm a provider who values your long-term growth and healing (even when it's uncomfortable!) over "behavioral modification" or "feeling good" in the short-term (how most other therapists are trained to value.) If you know what these mean: I eclectically use IFS/IFIO, Somatics, ESFT, EFT, Gottman, & DBT as they're needed.

Daya Deuskar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BMus, MSS, LSW