About Me Licensed in NYS, Deloria Berks is a psychotherapist (LCSW-R, MA), specializing in individual psychotherapy, OCD and Anxiety, and maintains a private practice in NYC. With over 20 years experience from business to clinical practice, a graduate of Fordham University, and additional post-grad clinical training with the William Alanson White Institute, the National Institute for Psychotherapies, the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis, and the Center for Self Leadership, she is currently working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are: OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Life and Relationship Challenges, Trauma, Anger, and Stress Management. Deloria has significant training with several Institutes for Contemporary Psychoanalysis; and additionally, engaged in a long-term study of trauma with experts in the field. She completed training with the University of PA Anxiety Clinic for PTSD and OCD. She is trained in Exposure/Response Prevention treatment for OCD; and Exposure Therapy for PTSD. She is certified from NYS in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems). Including a Level 1 certification in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy with Diana Fosha) and 25 years of personal practice in Transcendental Meditation (TM), Deloria provides a therapeutic approach that is both safe and secure. This fosters deep healing, allowing for profound exploration and transformational experiences. She takes an interactive approach, not only listening but actively engaging with you in conversation. In addition to her work as a nurturing private therapist, Deloria has an extensive background in community mental health. She previously worked with the Jewish Board of Children and Family Services and is highly skilled in contemporary cognitive techniques. She has presented at conferences and public forums on Substance Abuse and Stress Management, sharing her expertise with diverse audiences. Deloria has provided support to numerous families in underserved communities and served as a clinician for The Mental Health Treatment Study, a nationwide research initiative led by the Social Security Administration and Dartmouth University. In this role, she worked with mentally ill and homeless populations across 26 cities, focusing on the NYC area. Her experience also includes working with in-patient clients at Good Samaritan Hospital’s Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program and providing outpatient substance abuse treatment at New Directions in Brooklyn. Deloria’s therapeutic approach is centered on helping individuals uncover their true potential and cultivate a life worth celebrating—one rooted in understanding, tolerance, and increased Self-Leadership. She deeply believes in each client’s ability to grow and transform, while also remaining attuned to the raw, unfiltered emotional experiences that may not yet feel celebratory. Her work spans diverse populations, from executives to underserved communities, always bringing a unique blend of deep compassion, humor, and healing presence into the therapeutic space. She integrates complementary methodologies in a safe and supportive environment, tailoring her highly trained and personalized approach to each client’s needs. Though she spent over 25 years in New York, Deloria is originally from Dallas, Texas, and brings an authentic, down-to-earth warmth to her work. She believes that genuine care and understanding foster personal Self-Energy, opening the door to fulfillment and transformation. Politically, she envisions a future where a moderate leader—one with strong moral character, a unifying presence, and balanced policies—can resonate with the majority of Americans. Above all, she holds that simply desiring change is the first step toward realizing it. Education: Rutgers University, Scholarship Recipient for Artistic Achievement Fordham University, Graduated with Honors License, Certifications: LCSW, CASAC trained Masters in Marketing Trauma Program, Manhattan Institute EMDR – Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Anger Management – Court Certified Post Graduate Training: Alanson White Institute Manhattan Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis Manhattan Institute Trauma Program Philadelphia Center for Study of Contemporary Psychoanalysis Center for Self Leadership (Internal Family Systems) Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD – Univ of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment & Study of Anxiety – EX/RP Treatment for OCD National Institute for Psychotherapy Training – for Children National Institute for Psychoanalysis (NIP) Jewish Board for Children & Family Services (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)