Dierdre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (510) 272-7038

You're exhausted from feeling like you're "too much." Constantly second-guessing yourself, silencing your needs, and shrinking to make others comfortable. You say yes when you want to say no, apologize for having boundaries, and feel that familiar anxiety keeping you quiet, afraid you'll lose people if you speak your truth. You're resentful, disconnected from yourself, and wondering if anyone will ever see and love the real you beneath all the self-editing. I know this pain intimately because I've been there too. Together, we can break these exhausting patterns so you can finally feel secure, confident, and worthy exactly as you are
Imagine relationships where you're authentic self without fear. Set boundaries without guilt, speak truth confidently, attract emotionally available partners who reciprocate. No more one-sided relationships, burnout, repeating painful cycles. This transformation possible when you choose yourself first and build connections that nourish rather than drain you.
This isn't surface-level talk therapy. Using somatics, parts work, EMDR, and hypnosis, we heal from the bottom up. Rewiring patterns keeping you stuck so you can trust yourself, feel safe in your body, and create fulfilling relationships deserve. If you're tired of people-pleasing and ready to honor who you truly are, let's connect. Call or message me now.
Call or Email Dierdre Wallace now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 272-7038
Let's Connect (510) 272-7038

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Dierdre Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 272-7038
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 121224 Dierdre Wallace
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended John F. Kennedy University, Masters in Counseling Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Dierdre Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 272-7038
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Dierdre Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 272-7038
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Dierdre Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 272-7038