Get Real and Heal Therapy
Welcome to Get Real and Heal, a dedicated space for mental health support and healing within BIPOC communities. We understand the complexities of navigating race, cultural identities, and the intersecting challenges faced by minorities in today's world. Our mission is to provide mental health support and guidance as you navigate the complexities of your racial and cultural identities and the life transitions that come with them. Join us in embracing healing and empowerment on your journey.
About Us
Our therapy center
At Get Real and Heal Therapy, we offer more than just mental health support — we offer connection, representation, and real understanding. What makes our group practice unique is that our clinicians reflect the communities we serve. We bring both professional expertise and lived experience to the table, especially when it comes to navigating race, identity, and the impact of systemic oppression.
We recognize that many of our struggles and traumas are rooted in institutional racism and intergenerational harm. Our team is deeply committed to holding space for those experiences, offering culturally responsive care to individuals facing anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use/addiction, trauma, and more. With compassion and authenticity, our therapists are here to support you on your healing journey. Together, we’ll create a path to wellness that honors your story and centers your truth.
Our Services
Meet the Team
June Dean-Villatoro, LCSW
Therapist I LGBTQ+ Affirming I Culturally Competent
June Dean-Villatoro is a licensed therapist, specializing in supporting BIPOC individuals who are navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and depression. With a focus on helping anxious overachievers, people-pleasers, perfectionists, and those going through difficult life transitions, June brings a compassionate yet direct approach to therapy, infused with humor and authenticity.
Her therapeutic style prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships, providing a safe space for clients to explore their challenges while also offering practical tools for lasting change. June uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, tailored to each client’s unique needs. As a BIPOC therapist, June’s passion for mental health work is deeply personal. Having faced her own struggles with mental health in a community that often overlooks or misunderstands these issues, she is driven by a desire to help others who may be experiencing similar challenges.
Alex Cedas, AMFT
Therapist | LGBTQ+ Affirming | Culturally Competent
Alex is a Mexican American therapist who is deeply passionate about helping people feel seen, supported, and understood. He specializes in working with individuals navigating major life changes—whether it's processing grief, healing from trauma, or building self-esteem and confidence.With a focus on improving communication, self-advocacy, and emotional awareness, Alex supports his clients in developing practical tools to manage symptoms and create meaningful change. His approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative—providing a safe space to explore feelings of overwhelm, disconnection, or uncertainty about the future.
Alex’s therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic approaches, and Person-Centered Therapy. He tailors his work to each individual’s unique needs, honoring their cultural identity and personal strengths throughout the healing process.
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Client testimonial
"June is an excellent therapist. She has helped me improve on topics i've been struggling with for years in just a few months. She has easily become a great support system for myself and a great provider overall. She is gentle with her counseling while being effective and persistent"
Client testimonial
"I have been going to therapy for about 8 years off and on but this is the first time I feel comfortable enough to really decompress. June has helped me regain a sense of self-worth and tackle some of the more underlying factors at play in my life. I feel very reassured and validated by June in the progress i'm making in my mental health journey"
Client testimonial
" I can't express how grateful I am for my experience with June. From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and supported. June's compassionate and non-judgemental approach created a safe space for me to explore my thoughts and feelings. Her guidance and expertise helped me navigate through some of the most challenging moments in my life. I've gained valuable insights, coping strategies, and a better understanding of myself. I wholeheartedly recommend June to anyone seeking therapy. She is a true professional who genuinely cares about about her clients well-being"
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