Deidre Grace

I am a mental health professional with a Master of Social Work from San José State University and currently pursuing my Doctor of Social Work at the University of Southern California. My professional background includes work in health care, community mental health coordination, crisis support and therapy, which has shaped my understanding of how mental health is impacted by family, culture, work, school, relationships and life circumstances. My background has provided me with experience in supporting individuals, couples, families and adolescents through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional regulation and family conflict.

My approach is supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where clients can be honest, feel heard, and work toward meaningful change at their own pace. I often support clients in better understanding their emotions, improving communication, setting boundaries, strengthening coping skills and identifying patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I also value culturally responsive care and recognize that each person’s background, identity, and lived experience matters in the healing process. Together, we’ll explore how environments and systems impact your wellbeing, build effective coping skills and find a path forward that actually works for your real life.

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel nervous, and you won’t be expected to have everything figured out. We’ll move at your pace and begin building a plan that feels supportive and realistic.