Dyan E. Connelly, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist |  California: PSY34498

Free 20-minute telephone consultation

This is a space to connect and get a feel for what working together might be like. We’ll talk a bit about what’s bringing you in, what you're hoping for, and whether it feels like a good match for both of us. No pressure, no need to prepare. Just a warm, easy conversation to help you take the next step with clarity and care.

I offer trauma-informed, culturally affirming individual therapy that’s collaborative, personalized, and grounded in both science and care. Whether you’re working through trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, or a desire to feel more at ease in your own skin, our work will be tailored to what matters most to you. I approach this by integrating evidence-based strategies with a culturally responsive lens, bringing a steady presence, practical tools, and deep respect for your lived experience so that new possibilities can open between where you are and where you’d like to be.

Individual Therapy

Specialized treatments offered:

Session Details

  • Services currently available to California residents via telemental health.

  • Individual therapy sessions are $250 per 50-minute session.

  • Sliding scale and reduced fee options are available for individuals from groups historically impacted by racial trauma, systemic injustice, and immigration enforcement or deportation policies. If you are directly impacted, please reach out if this applies to you.

  • I currently do not accept insurance. If your insurance includes out-of-network coverage, I can provide a monthly superbill to help you seek reimbursement. Feel free to contact me if you’d like to learn more about this process.

Group therapy

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MANaging emotions Skills Group

16-week group: $100/session

Do you feel like your emotions get really big, really fast, or sometimes shut down completely? Have you been told you’re “too much,” or felt like you had to bottle things up to keep the peace? This group offers another way. You’ll learn to make space for emotions and express yourself without blowing up, shutting down, or second-guessing yourself. We’ll focus on understanding feelings, staying grounded, riding out ineffective urges, communicating more effectively, and setting boundaries. This group is designed to help you feel more steady, more connected, and more in charge of your emotional world.
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The Space Between: Building healthy relationships & intimacy

10-week group: $100/session

Learn how to communicate without pushing others away, ask for what you need without guilt, and navigate hard conversations with more ease. This group will help you build positivity resonance—those small, powerful moments of warmth that deepen intimacy and trust. You’ll practice staying grounded in difficult interactions, softening defenses (yours and theirs), and creating space for real connection. Whether you're feeling stuck in conflict, longing for more closeness, or wanting to rekindle emotional and physical intimacy, this group offers research-backed tools and a supportive space to grow.