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Meet Chris Datiles

As a queer Filipino therapist in my mid 30s, my own lived experiences with grief and loss due to intergenerational trauma and unexpected death brought me to this work. I was born in Hawaii, grew up in the Bay Area, and came to understand my identities and values in San Diego.

I care deeply about supporting people to be in relationship with their emotions and needs, so that they can reconnect to themselves, their relationships, and their creativity.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #13266, am trained in Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Informed Practices.

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My clients are no strangers to loss and sorrow.

They are familiar with death, loss, and the grief that follows—whether it be anticipated, sudden, or traumatic. They have a history of being dismissed and rejected when they step out of the roles others expect them to play. They’ve learned to push important parts of themselves to the side to ensure the comfort of others and at times their own sense of safety. My clients share that this leaves them feeling angry, exhausted, stuck, and self-critical.

Through therapy, my clients share that they can give themselves the permission to:

  • Create space to pause, listen to, and communicate their needs in their relationships

  • Express grief that has been silenced, misunderstood, and denied

  • Slow down and make room for practices that facilitate creativity, rest, and joy

 

The roles and cycles you find yourself in don’t have to be permanent. Therapy with me is a space where the thoughts, feelings, and parts of yourself that you work hard to contain and keep hidden can be met with acceptance and compassion. As a therapist who is honest and intentional, my role is to help you process what has helped you navigate life and practice what can help you experience life more fully in the present.

Special welcome to writers and poets, queer and trans people of color, and those grieving the loss of a loved one or loss of a pet.

Post graduate degree in counseling: San Diego State University, Multicultural and Social Justice Education

Specialized training(s): Internal Family Systems (Parts work/IFS), Polyvagal Informed Practice