Dra. Tanya Erazo in Chile Atacama Desert

Professional Psychologist. Professional Human.

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Dr. Erazo,
the Multi Hyphenate

I’m a Bay Area-bred, New York City-trained, award-winning psychologist, adjunct professor of psychology, and founder and CEO of Liberate Psychological & Consultation Services, Inc. – Libérate, for short. Holding a Ph.D. in clinical psychology (with an emphasis in forensic psychology), I’ve devoted my career to serving people of color, immigrants, queer and other multiply-marginalized folks. I focus on supporting their mental health journeys through healing, research, disseminating info, and advocacy.

As a child of immigrants, I understand firsthand the inequities marginalized people face, so I work to bring my expertise and knowledge to those communities in various ways: therapy, coaching, consultations, psychological assessments, teaching, public speaking, and public writing.

Through my work, I focus on communities who don’t typically have access to high-quality mental health professionals who look like and understand them. My goal is to serve as an expert who is knowledgeable and empathic, but can also provide a sense of connection and recognition from our shared experiences.

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Dr. Erazo,
the Person

While I’m proud of my degrees and accomplishments, I’ve always felt it was important to be a three-dimensional person. My professional experience and personal life have all had an important impact on forming the person I am. So, here are a few personal facts about me:

Notable Moments

My work is driven by the deep-seated desire to help marginalized groups navigate obstacles and flourish, but my identity goes far beyond my professional life. I’m equally proud of my work and what I do in my free time, so I won’t be shy about flaunting it.

My Services





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Liberate Psychological &
Consultation Services, Inc.

I started Liberate with one goal: to make high-quality psychological services accessible to folks in marginalized communities who’ve been beaten down by a system that’s anything but fair. Through therapy, consultations, coaching, assessments, or speaking engagements, I’m arming people with the tools they need to lay the foundation for change.

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Been There,
Done That

Whether I’m in the classroom, on a conference stage, or contributing my expertise to academic journals and pop culture sites alike, I’m always ready to make some noise. Here’s some stuff I’m really proud of.

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  • -Cognitive Psychology

    -Developmental Psychology

    -Clinical Issues in Forensic Psychology

  • -Counseling Across Cultures

    -Developmental Psychology

    -Internationalizing the Teaching of Psychology

    -Traineeship (Supervision of Clinical Practice)

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  • “Professional etiquette in a hybrid work environment”
    University of California Alumni Career Network
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    “Becoming a licensed psychologist: EPPP Exam”
    Mindful EPPP
    Journey & Beyond Podcast
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    “Becoming a licensed psychologist: CPLEE Exam”
    Mindful EPPP
    Journey & Beyond Podcast
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  • Check out Dr. Tanya Erazo through Liberate’s YouTube Channel:
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Sí, Se Habla... Languages

I don’t just understand your symptoms, emotions, and pain points. I also understand...

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Tanya in Chile Atacama Desert

Nerd Alert

I believe it was Dr. Maya Angelou who said, “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way they consume the relentless media content factory endlessly competing for our attention and brain power.” Something like that, right? Here’s a look at what I’ve been learning from, laughing at, and decompressing with lately.

Catch me online

Links to my Liberate and social media handles

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