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A Healing Space Where You Showing Up Is Already Enough.
Therapy for individuals wanting to navigate their relationship with shame from a decolonizing lens and feel whole.
Hiya (he-yah)
translates to “shame” in English from Tagalog
After many of us go through traumatic experience(s), we may feel shame to even admit it as so. Sometimes these experiences are confided with a loved one only to be invalidated by their well meaning intention.
- Are you someone who excels in school, work, but finds it challenging to rest?
- Are you someone who prioritizes family, friends, co-workers but wonders how come there’s never “enough” time for yourself?
- Are you someone who cheers on others’ bodies but has difficulty giving the same praise for yourself?
- Are you someone who steps up to the plate for their community but crumbles anytime you speak with your closest loved ones?
- Are you someone who craves close connection but find yourself running away from intimacy?
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, allow yourself the permission to explore in a supportive space.
How we can help
Our Specialities
See some of our specialities and methods of supporting you. if you have any questions about our practices, feel free to reach out!
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a form of psychotherapy that has gained increasing attention in recent years for its unique approach to healing trauma and other mental health issues. In this article, we’ll explore what Brainspotting is, how it works, and its potential benefits for individuals seeking mental health support.
Decolonizing Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are powerful emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome, particularly when they are rooted in systemic oppression and colonization. For many people, the experience of shame and guilt is intricately linked to their racial or cultural identity, and can have profound effects on their mental health and wellbeing.
EMDR
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a form of psychotherapy that has been gaining popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health issues. In this article, we’ll explore what EMDR is, how it works, and its potential benefits for individuals seeking mental health support.
Identity-Based Trauma
Trauma is a complex and deeply personal experience that can have profound effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Identity-based trauma, in particular, can be especially challenging to navigate. In this article, we’ll explore what identity-based trauma is, how it can impact an individual, and steps that can be taken to heal from it.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a form of psychotherapy that has gained increasing attention in recent years for its unique approach to healing trauma and other mental health issues. In this article, we’ll explore what Brainspotting is, how it works, and its potential benefits for individuals seeking mental health support.
Decolonizing Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are powerful emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome, particularly when they are rooted in systemic oppression and colonization. For many people, the experience of shame and guilt is intricately linked to their racial or cultural identity, and can have profound effects on their mental health and wellbeing.
EMDR
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a form of psychotherapy that has been gaining popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health issues. In this article, we’ll explore what EMDR is, how it works, and its potential benefits for individuals seeking mental health support.
Identity-Based Trauma
Trauma is a complex and deeply personal experience that can have profound effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Identity-based trauma, in particular, can be especially challenging to navigate. In this article, we’ll explore what identity-based trauma is, how it can impact an individual, and steps that can be taken to heal from it.
about Hiya Therapy
Who is Hiya Therapy?
Stephanie Tuazon
Founder
(she/they/siya)
Steph’s lived experience and commitment to anti-oppression and liberation informs their practice. They collaborate with your strengths to assist in re-membering your stories and re-building trust with the body, brain, and spirit. She believes in the therapeutic relationship first and will often avoid using mental health jargon if they can. Meaning, you are the expert in your care and Steph is here to give a direct but gentle space.
If you are interested in knowing what modalities she uses: Trauma Resiliency Model, Mindfulness, Brainspotting, EMDR, spirituality, and movement are incorporated when appropriate. Their approach is relational, client-centered, with cultural humility and intersectional trauma-informed as a priority. Some forms of trauma or stressful events include racial, workplace, intergenerational, sexual, childhood, or religious.
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