ISPP Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Hayat Nadar, PsyD VOL. 11
Dr. Hayat Nadar, PsyD (She/They) Licensed Clinical Psychologist Founder of The Depth Collective PLLC
Please tell us about any work you do in the areas of advocacy social justice or working with underserved populations. I am deeply committed to affirming multiculturalism, sex positivity, and the diverse spectrum of identities and intersectionality, including LGBTQIA+, kink, polyamory, gender, giftedness, neurodiversity, and the migrant experience. My primary focus is on addressing trauma stemming from systemic oppression and identity-based marginalization, with expertise in treating complex trauma and attachment wounds within individuals navigating oppressive societal structures, family systems, and marginalized identities. I founded The Depth Collective, an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive psychotherapy practice. Our practice centers on the needs of the Diaspora, LGBTQIA+ intersections (QTBIPOC), Neurodivergent and Gifted Folx, and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), as well as other marginalized communities. The Depth Collective is dedicated to decolonizing mental health care, offering transformative healing from the detrimental impacts of colonization, imperialism, state-sanctioned violence, and systemic oppression. We emphasize collectivist, cultural, and ancestral wisdom and the strengths inherent in these traditions. In my practice, understanding and embracing our core values is essential to inform our work and guide decision-making. At The Depth Collective, these values are not just principles; they are the foundation of our approach to psychotherapy and social justice advocacy. Liberation is at the heart of what we do. It's about helping individuals access and exercise mental, emotional, social, and cultural freedom. We work to eject internalized oppressive messages about our identities and place in the world. By empowering individuals to recognize and discard these harmful messages, we help them embrace their true value and potential for self-empowerment. Decolonization is another crucial value. It involves deconstructing unconscious oppressive white supremacist narratives and reawakening our true indigenous narratives that have been tarnished by the colonial lens. By amplifying these indigenous narratives, we guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, enabling them to reclaim their authentic identities and perspectives, liberated from colonial constraints. Reclamation is about embracing and honoring parts of ourselves and our history that have been silenced and disavowed through systems of oppression. In our supportive environment, individuals are encouraged to explore and celebrate these aspects of themselves, empowering them to reclaim and integrate these silenced parts, fostering wholeness. Emplacement celebrates ourselves in our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls. It's about centering our intersectional identities in spaces where they are celebrated, not just tolerated. Our practice provides a space where individuals feel valued and seen, empowering them to thrive with purposeful engagement within themselves and their communities. Emergence involves embarking on a consciousness- raising process, embracing our shadows, and moving toward wholeness. Through guided exploration and reflection, we help individuals uncover disavowed unconscious material, facilitating personal growth and transformation toward greater self-awareness and agency. Lastly, Accountability is about emphasizing responsibility for our actions and their impacts on social injustices. This value fosters honesty, transparency, and continuous learning. We encourage self-reflection, recognition of biases, and a commitment to equitable relationships, thereby promoting personal growth and stronger, more inclusive communities. These values are not just abstract concepts; they are the driving force behind our work at The Depth Collective. They inform every decision we make, ensuring that our practice remains dedicated to the liberation, empowerment, and holistic healing of the marginalized communities we serve.
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