Hiya Therapy, LCSW, PC

Hiya Therapy is a mental health practice founded by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma specialist, Steph Tuazon. This practice specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma or shame using somatic techniques through a decolonizing lens. The approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and commitment to anti-oppression and liberation. This practice recognizes that traditional Western approaches to mental health may not be effective or appropriate for all individuals. A holistic approach to healing that integrates mind, body, and spirit is utilized. Through somatic techniques such as breathwork, movement, EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness practices, clients can connect with their bodies and release stored trauma. Approaching therapy through a decolonizing lens means recognizing the impact of colonialism on mental health and addressing power imbalances within the therapeutic relationship. Hiya Therapy strives to create a safe space where clients can explore their experiences without fear of judgment or oppression. You showing up is already enough. In an effort to create meaningful change both within the practice and in the broader mental health field, consultations with social workers and therapists looking to integrate a somatic and decolonizing approach into their own work is offered.