Mary K.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Welcome! I am Black mixed race femme, politicized somatic, IFS, spiritual and land-based therapist serving Black, Indigenous & People of Color & Queer artists, activists, educators, leaders, changemakers seeking to address trauma, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, integenerational trauma, and various forms of oppression. My experience is working with communities of colors, immigrants, refugees, veterans, and foster youth.
I am certified in Psychedelic-assisted Therapies and Research at California Institute of Integral Studies, MAPS and Ketamine Training Center. I am passionate about the use of psychedelics and plant medicines as tools to heal trauma. I provide psychedelic integration session for individuals working with plant medicines and psychedelics for healing purposes.
I am here to hold space and walk with you. We will work collaboratively to identify the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. You are the expert in this process and I will provide you the guidance and support to meet your individual goals.
Telehealth: Tues and Weds.
Land-based therapy (ecotherapy) available in-person on Thursdays in Oakland, CA forests.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Mary K. Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 68062 Mary K. Sanders
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended University of Texas at Austin , Master of Social Work, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from California Institute of Integral Studies Psychedelic - Assisted Therapies and Research / 2019
- Certificate from Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mary K. Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Mary K. Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Psychedelic - Assisted Psychotherapy
- Psychedelic Integration
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mary K. Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Los Angeles, CA 90001
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Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Mary K. Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW