Therapy for people navigating multiple worlds

I support organizers, community builders, queer and trans folks, sex workers, kinky/CNM communities, & people carrying complex cultural legacies and identities. My practice offers therapy and experiential workshops in community and sex-positive spaces.

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Welcome.

Below are some common themes and populations, but this isn't exhaustive.Common Themes in My PracticeIdentity & Authenticity: figuring out who you are outside expectations, navigating multiple cultural worlds, LGBTQIA+ identity explorationRelationships & Communication: ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, kink dynamics, desire and power, navigating conflict and ruptureMeaning & Purpose: burnout in helper professions, existential questions, unlearning what no longer serves youStigma & Marginalization: sex work, adult industry, navigating judgment, holding what others don't understandTransitions & Change: young adulthood, divorce, separation, rebuilding after loss, life without a templateClients of Interest: Creatives and helper professions, PGM/BIPOC and bicultural folks, LGBTQIA+, kinky/BDSM and alternative relationship structures, sex workers and adult industry professionals, young adults, anyone living outside the lines.

"Living on borders and in margins, keeping intact one's shifting and multiple identity and integrity, is like trying to swim in a new element, an 'alien' element."

— Gloria Anzaldúa

What we work on together:

Identity & Authenticity

Understanding the different parts of yourself and how they fit together. This includes exploring young adulthood, LGBTQIA+ identities, navigating culture as BIPOC or bicultural folks, bridging family expectations with your own truth, and the messy work of becoming yourself at any stage of life.

Intentional Relationship Structures

Navigating the relationship structures that work for you, whether you are moving through divorce, renegotiating long-term partnership, or exploring ethical non monogamy. We work on desires, jealousy, communication across multiple partners or co-parents, designing structures with intention, managing ruptures, and building frameworks that support clarity and care.

Stigma Informed & Affirming Care

Support for adult industry professionals, sex workers, content creators, and anyone navigating work that carries stigma. We explore identity, boundaries, burnout, relationships, and holding space for work that most therapists shy away from, don't understand or actively judge.

Power & Communication

Understanding and negotiating what you want, building communication skills, and making sense of desire. For those with kink affinity, this can include work in the realm of BDSM: exploring power exchange, dominance/submission in terms of what it means for you and as potential psychological material that can expand your growth and confidence.

About Me

I'm Lunarosa (she/her), a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate working under the supervision of Michelle Hider, LMFT. I'm Xicanx, queer, and a parent. I grew up in a Deep South Baptist community before finding the Bay Area as home.Before becoming a therapist, I spent 11+ years as a qualitative researcher in healthcare, listening to the stories of the most vulnerable people. I learned how to hold difficult conversations and create space where people could be honest about hard things. My background in research brings unique tools for understanding complex dynamics.My Approach
I completed my clinical training through Kaiser Permanente, where I trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. I'm certified through the Equitable Care Certification Program in working with sex workers and adult industry professionals. I am a Mindful Leader for Spirit Rock Meditation Center.I integrate depth and experiential approaches for holistic work. I'm interested in the parts of ourselves that don't fit neatly into one box, and how we make sense of all of it. Growing up between different worlds taught me that most people are holding internal tension, and that's often where the most important work happens.

I can't wait to start this journey with you.

Lunarosa Peralta

Offerings & Pricing

In-person appointments located in office in Walnut Creek, Virtual appointments available across California.

I take on an intentionally small caseload and offer individual sessions and couple, family (chosen & bio), group and polycule sessions.Per Session Rates:
Individual Therapy (50 mins): $160
Couples Therapy (50 mins): $180
Couples Therapy (75 mins): $230
Group or Polycule Therapy (60 mins): $80-120 per person sliding scale
__Sliding scale and low-cost options available, reach out to discuss your needs or to be put on a waitlist for these slots._{[I do not bill health insurance, however, I can provide monthly superbills if requested. Your insurance coverage may provide for out-of-network care.]}

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If you're wondering whether therapy is "for you," or if your situation is "serious enough", you're already doing the work by asking. Reach out for a free consultation. We'll talk about what's going on and whether working together makes sense.

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