Welcome!

My name is Stephanie Luz (she/her) I am a queer Latinx trans-femme. I’m originally from the Los Angeles area, lived in the SF Bay Area for 20 years, and most recently moved to Portland, Oregon.

It was through my own healing that I encountered how powerful therapy can be in shifting stuck patterns, gathering self-insight, developing resiliency, and giving ourselves the permission to dream and actualize them.

So often “healing” and “wellness” have become buzzwords associated with an overly simplified and consumption-driven approach to mental health. Rather than adopting a quick-fix approach that may push us beyond our limits in the name of productivity, I strive to help you develop longer-lasting internal resources and meaningful coping mechanisms.

I bring my authentic self into session and am committed to co-creating a sense of safety, curiosity, and empathy to help you discover your personal path to exploration and healing.

In my non-work time, I am an avid cat-lover and synth music sound explorer. I look forward to hearing from you!

 

CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology & Community Mental Health, California Institute of Integral Studies (2013)

  • Bachelor of Sciences in Environmental Sciences, College of Natural Resources, University of California at Berkeley (2006)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists # T2448 (2024)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences, California # 98257 (2017)

  • Gender Education Initiative (GEI) Certified WPATH Standards of Care 8 Member (2021)

PREVIOUS PLACEMENTS

  • Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA.

  • UCSF Alliance Health Project, San Francisco, CA.

  • Pacific Center for Human Growth, Berkeley, CA.

  • inMind Group Practice , Oakland, CA.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

  • California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

  • Bay Area Open Minds (BAOM)

  • Mind the Gap Consortium

  • National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network

  • Gaylesta

  • Previous Board Member of Trans Bodies Trans Selves

  • Previous Board Member of the Pacific Center for Human Growth