Bay Area Open Minds

San Francisco Bay Area psychotherapists and psychotherapy students who affirm that sexual, relational and gender diversity are natural expressions of the human experience.

Dax Glasson-Darling

 

Member profile details

Membership level
Prelicensed
First name
Dax
Last name
Glasson-Darling
Agency/Organization of Work
Divergent Worlds Psychotherapy and Consulting
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Accepting new clients?
Accepting new clients
Biographical Info
Hello! My name is Dax (they/them) and I am an associate social worker and board-certified music therapist. I aim to provide therapy that is anti-racist, accessible, queer affirming, sex and body positive, kink aware, trauma informed, and accepting of all relationship styles. I believe that when we acknowledge a person's full humanity and the importance of our connection to each other, we strengthen and enrich our community as a whole.

Being a clinician in mental health for the past seven years has provided me with the unique opportunity to witness and support people experiencing a wide array of difficulties across the lifespan. My current focus is providing individual and relationship teletherapy to LGBTQIA2S+ teens and adults experiencing life transitions and wanting to heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. As a member of the queer and trans communities, I am also passionate about working with people who are exploring sexuality, gender expression, and gender identity. I am able to provide assessments and letters for gender-affirming medical services if that is a part of your journey.

We might work well together if you are seeking therapy to:

- Explore sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression
- Experience more intimacy and connection with others
- Learn how to set boundaries in a way that makes sense for you
- Feel less overwhelmed by emotions without feeling numb
- Heal from trauma so you can live your life
- Make time for yourself without feeling guilty
- Experience feelings of worthiness in contrast to feeling “not good enough”
- Cultivate hope, motivation, creativity, and playfulness

Depending on client needs and preferences, I draw upon various practices including mindfulness, attachment-based approaches, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Since healing comes in many forms, I offer the incorporation of music if you wish. I also welcome other forms of expression that bring you harmony and balance.

I hold a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. When I am not with clients or making music, you can find me walking in nature, engrossed in a book, or playing with my feisty cat.
Professional Designation (Prelicensed)
  • Registered Associate CSW
Professional Website
http://www.daxtherapy.com
Offers Medication Evaluation and Management
No
Location of Practice
  • Telehealth in CA
Gender Identity
  • Genderqueer
  • Non-binary
  • Trans
  • Other/self-identify
Pronouns
they/them/theirs
Accessibility
  • Sliding scale/low fee
Member provides clinical supervision/consultation
No
Areas of Practice
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Alternative Sexuality & Lifestyle
  • Anxiety/Panic
  • BDSM/Kink
  • Body Size Diversity
  • Codependency/ACA
  • Creativity
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders/Body Image
  • Fetishism
  • Grief & Loss
  • Health at Every Size
  • LGBTQIA
  • Neurodiversity
  • Polyamory & Alt Relationship Configurations
  • Questioning/Exploring Orientation
  • Race/Ethnicity & Culture
  • Self Harm/Self Injury
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sex Work
  • Substance Use or Abuse/Addiction
  • Trans & Gender Expansive Experience
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Violence/Abuse
  • Women's Concerns
Modalities
  • Culturally Responsive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational/Interpersonal
  • Sex Therapy
Other modalities not listed above:
Music Therapy
Race or Ethnicity
  • White/European American
Languages Spoken
  • English
Registration Number
ASW95808
Office Address: Street
PO Box 1967
Office Address: City
El Cerrito
Office Address: State
California
Office Address: Zip Code
94804
Supervisor's Full Name
Rachel Robbins, Psy.D.
Supervisor's CA License Number
PSY22646
 

Expanded profile fields (for Directory members only)

Gender Diversity/Transgender Care Knowledge Level
Specialization
LGBTQIA Knowledge Level
Specialization
Kink/BDSM Knowledge Level
Informed
Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy Knowledge Level
Informed
Sex Work(er) Knowledge Level
Informed

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