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

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Deanna Loh

Member profile details

Membership level

Prelicensed

First name

Deanna

Last name

Loh

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Accepting new clients?

Accepting new clients

Biographical Info

When anxiety ramps up or depression pulls you down, getting through the day can feel like a lot. You might be overthinking everything and your mind won’t stop racing, or you might be heavy, slow, and struggling to feel anything at all. It just seems like you’re struggling more than others, and you’re tired of feeling this way. You’re ready to feel more grounded, build your confidence, and find clarity and purpose. Relief is possible—you just need some help getting there.

I specialize in working teens and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. We’ll explore what’s beneath why you feel the way you do—not just through your thoughts, but also through your body—to help you shift what’s keeping you stuck at a more embodied level. I pull from different approaches—Hakomi somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, and attachment and early childhood experiences—to tailor a holistic approach that fits your needs. I may ask questions to help you challenge your inner critic. Or offer practical tools to build healthy habits and structure your day. Or facilitate a mindful, somatic exploration or explore inner child work. Whatever the process looks like, I’m here to help you move towards living the life you want.

I’ll be honest with you, challenge you when you need it, and help you see the patterns you’re in. I’m here to meet you in this work with warmth, care, and deep investment in your healing. Together, we’ll help you step into a life of greater ease, resilience, and fulfillment. All parts of your identity are welcome here, including those you’re still exploring. I bring my perspective as a second-generation Chinese American cis-woman, and have had the privilege of supporting clients from various communities, including BIPOC, immigrant, ENM, and LGBTQIA+.

Professional Designation (Prelicensed)

Registered Associate MFT

Professional Website

https://www.deannaloh.com/

Offers Medication Evaluation and Management

Location of Practice

Telehealth in CA

Gender Identity

Cisgender female

Pronouns

she/her

Accessibility

Sliding scale/low fee

Member provides clinical supervision/consultation

Areas of Practice

Adolescents/Teens
Adult Performers
Alternative Sexuality & Lifestyle
Anxiety/Panic
BDSM/Kink
Bi/Multicultural Experience
Blended Families
Body Size Diversity
Couples/Relationship Counseling
Depression
Grief & Loss
Health at Every Size
Immigration/Acculturation
Integration of Expanded States of Consciousness
Intercultural Relationships
LGBTQIA
Men's Concerns
Neurodiversity
Parenting
Polyamory & Alt Relationship Configurations
Polycule/Poly Network Counseling
Questioning/Exploring Orientation
Race/Ethnicity & Culture
Self Harm/Self Injury
Sex Work
Substance Use or Abuse/Addiction
Trans & Gender Expansive Experience
Trauma/PTSD
Violence/Abuse
Women's Concerns

Modalities

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Hakomi
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness Based
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Relational/Interpersonal
Somatic Psychotherapy

Race or Ethnicity

Chinese/Chinese American

Languages Spoken

Chinese (Mandarin)
English

Registration Number

AMFT158709

Office Address: Street

2029 Durant Ave

Office Address: City

Berkeley

Office Address: State

California

Supervisor's Full Name

Kimbo Prichard

Supervisor's CA License Number

LMFT50264

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Gender Diversity/Transgender Care Knowledge Level

Informed

LGBTQIA Knowledge Level

Informed

Kink/BDSM Knowledge Level

Informed

Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy Knowledge Level

Specialization

Sex Work(er) Knowledge Level

Mindful