About Edgar Fabián Frías
Therapist for Multi-Hyphenates, Artists, & Neurodivergent People
My Journey with Therapy: Embracing Healing and Empowerment
Therapy has shaped both who I am and how I practice today.
Having extensively experienced therapy myself, I understand firsthand the courage it takes to begin and the profound impact it can have once you do.
This personal experience, along with my role as a provider, has taught me the organic, nonlinear nature of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
Therapy has provided me with a safe space to deeply explore my identity, heal past wounds, and reconnect with my intuition, desires, and creative passions.
These guiding lights have allowed me to live a life that is more authentic, aligned, and fulfilling than I ever imagined.
About Me: Embracing Creativity, Sensitivity, and Healing
I grew up as a highly sensitive child in a low-income rural community in Southern California, the child of Mexican immigrants seeking a better life. At 14, a transformative experience at LACMA ignited my passion for art, and I dreamed of becoming an artist despite often feeling unseen and unsupported. Alongside my passion for art, I found myself drawn to psychology, counseling, and spirituality, including mysticism.
Growing up, I faced pressure to choose one career path, and being multi-hyphenate was seen as unrealistic. It wasn't until I began healing from these messages that I fully embraced my multi-passionate identity. I am proud to be the first in my family to attend university, earning two Master’s degrees along the way. My journey has been one of courage, transformation, creativity, and resilience, which drives my passion to help others navigate similar paths.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I provide holistic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapy to support individuals in embracing their true potential.
My Approach: Holistic & Trauma-Informed Care
I take a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit to help you heal from past wounds and cultivate emotional well-being. My practice includes:
Somatic & Mindfulness-Centered Therapy: Bringing the body into the healing process, fostering self-awareness, and processing trauma. I also incorporate art therapy, rituals, and experiential exercises to help you through challenges like burnout, creative blocks, and self-discovery.
Career Counseling & Creative Empowerment: Helping multi-passionate individuals navigate their creative careers, balance multiple passions, and thrive professionally.
My Specialty: Supporting Sensitive, Creative, and LGBTQIA+ Individuals
I specialize in working with highly sensitive (HSP), neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ people, including artists, creatives, and multi-hyphenates. My approach blends ancient wisdom with modern techniques like parts work, somatic counseling, mindfulness, and Hakomi. I also incorporate artistic therapies such as writing, drawing, and performance.
Together, we can:
Tap into your inner wisdom and intuition.
Overcome creative blocks and align with your goals.
Navigate identity exploration and life transitions confidently.
My work is particularly affirming for those exploring existential and spiritual paths—including witchcraft and indigenous cosmologies—and those in non-traditional relationships like polyamory, kink, or ethical non-monogamy (ENM).
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true self, I’m here to offer a safe, inclusive space where your experiences are honored. Our work will be affirming, empowering, and free from judgment.
Whether facing burnout, anxiety, or career transitions, I provide virtual therapy across California to ensure accessible care. Together, we’ll transform your sensitivities into strengths and build a life where your creativity and passions bring fulfillment. If you’re open, we can also explore intuitive tools and experiential therapies to stay grounded and deeply connect with your intuition.
I’m committed to helping you create a confident, connected, and purposeful life that reflects your true self.
Who I Work With & How I Support You
Who I Help
Creative Professionals & Multi-Hyphenates
I specialize in working with creative professionals, including artists, musicians, actors, performers, writers, and multi-hyphenates—those who pursue multiple passions and professional fields. My career counseling and therapeutic support help you thrive in navigating creative careers, career transitions, and creative empowerment.Highly Sensitive & Neurodivergent Individuals
I provide therapy for highly sensitive people (HSP) and neurodiverse individuals. My approach focuses on turning sensitivities into strengths, supporting you in building emotional resilience and navigating challenges like burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm.Gender-Affirming Care for 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals
I offer compassionate gender-affirming care for queer, trans, and gender diverse (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals, including assessments and letters of support for gender-affirming medical care. My practice centers on LGBTQIA+ mental health, providing a safe and affirming space to explore your identity, relationships, and well-being.Affirming Therapy for Non-Traditional Relationships
My practice is affirming of those involved in polyamory (poly), ethical non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and other non-traditional relationship dynamics. I offer a body-positive and sex-positive approach that provides a supportive space for individuals and couples exploring diverse relational structures.Spiritual & Alternative Belief Systems
I embrace individuals of all spiritual paths, specializing in support for those exploring alternative and diverse belief systems—including witchcraft, indigenous cosmologies, animism, and new-age mysticism. My approach is holistic and integrates spiritual exploration as part of your healing journey, creating a supportive environment for individuals navigating spiritual awakening or identity exploration.
Areas of Expertise
ADHD & Neurodivergence
I provide specialized support for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, helping manage symptoms, build focus, and develop strategies for a more fulfilling life.Anxiety Management
Therapy for anxiety focuses on helping you reduce stress, develop coping skills, and find balance. I offer a mindfulness-based approach to managing anxiety and restoring calm.Addiction & Substance Use
I offer compassionate support for those dealing with addiction or substance use, helping you understand patterns, find healthier coping mechanisms, and work toward recovery.Career or Vocational Counseling
For those navigating career transitions or balancing multiple passions, I provide career counseling to help you gain clarity, set goals, and create a meaningful professional path.Depression
My approach to therapy for depression is holistic and trauma-informed, helping you process underlying emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of purpose.Existential or Spiritual Crisis
I support clients experiencing an existential crisis or spiritual awakening, guiding you through periods of uncertainty and helping you find meaning and alignment with your true self.Grief & Loss
Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one or a significant life change, I offer support in navigating grief and finding a path forward that honors your journey.Life Transitions
Major life changes can feel overwhelming. I offer support for navigating life transitions—whether it’s starting a new chapter, changing careers, or moving into a different phase of life.Relationship Issues
I provide support for those navigating relationships, including couples in non-traditional dynamics such as polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), or kink. My approach is sex-positive and affirming of diverse relationship structures.School or Work-Related Issues
Struggling with school or work-related stress? I provide therapy to help you manage academic pressures, work challenges, and find a better balance between your personal and professional life.Stress Management
If you’re dealing with chronic stress, I use mindfulness-based and somatic techniques to help you manage stress more effectively and foster a sense of well-being.Trauma & PTSD
I offer trauma-informed therapy for those who have experienced trauma or are living with PTSD. My approach integrates somatic therapy, parts work, and mindfulness to support your healing journey.
Therapeutic Approaches
Art Therapy
I use art therapy to help clients explore emotions, process trauma, and express themselves creatively. It’s particularly effective for artists, highly sensitive people (HSP), and those seeking creative empowerment.Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide culturally sensitive therapy, honoring your cultural background, values, and experiences. My approach is inclusive and tailored to support clients from diverse communities, including Latinx, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.Eclectic Therapy
I use an eclectic approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to create a tailored experience based on your unique needs, including somatic, mindfulness, and experiential techniques.Existential Therapy
Existential therapy is focused on helping you navigate questions around meaning, purpose, and the challenges of being human. It’s ideal for clients facing existential crises, major life transitions, or seeking deeper self-awareness.Experiential Therapy
Experiential therapy incorporates activities that help you re-experience and express emotions in a supportive environment. This approach can be particularly helpful for those dealing with trauma, grief, or relationship issues.Feminist Therapy
Feminist therapy emphasizes social equality, empowering you to navigate power dynamics, oppression, and gender-related challenges. It’s especially affirming for women, queer, and gender-diverse individuals.Hakomi
I am trained in the Hakomi method, a somatic, mindfulness-based approach that helps you explore the unconscious patterns that shape your life. Hakomi integrates body awareness, making it an effective tool for trauma healing and emotional processing.Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic therapy focuses on your capacity for growth and self-actualization. It’s a client-centered approach that promotes self-discovery, authenticity, and living a life aligned with your values.Interpersonal Neurobiology IPNB can help clients understand the deep connection between their brain, body, and relationships. This holistic, trauma-informed approach supports emotional resilience and healing through mindfulness, somatic therapy, and parts work, empowering artists, neurodivergent people, highly sensitive people, and the LGBTQ+ community to unlock their potential.
Multicultural Therapy
Multicultural therapy acknowledges the influence of your cultural identity and heritage in the healing process. I specialize in working with Indigenous, Latinx, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other culturally diverse individuals, ensuring therapy is affirming of your lived experiences.Parts Work
Parts work, including techniques like Internal Family Systems (IFS), involves understanding different "parts" of yourself to resolve inner conflicts. It’s a powerful tool for managing anxiety, trauma, and self-discovery.Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy involves working with the body to release tension, process trauma, and build resilience. It’s ideal for those who feel disconnected from their bodies or want to integrate their mind, body, and spirit in their healing journey.Spiritual Direction & Transpersonal Therapy
I also offer spiritual direction and transpersonal therapy, which help integrate spiritual exploration into the healing process. This is especially supportive for those exploring witchcraft, indigenous cosmologies, animism, or new-age mysticism, and seeking deeper connection with their sense of purpose.
Edgar leading a mindful and experiential workshop at the Desert Daze Music Festival in Southern California. Photo by Jordan Pena
Training & Certifications
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Portland State University - Portland, OR.
Graduate Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology - Portland State University - Portland, OR.
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Art - University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA.
Graduate Certificate in New Media - Berkeley Center for New Media - Berkeley, CA.
Double Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology & Studio Art - University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT # 107206.
Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy Professional Skills Training Level 1 - Hakomi Institute of the Pacific Northwest - Portland, OR. I was supervised by Donna M. Roy, LPC.
(Forthcoming) Internal Family Systems Informed Therapist.