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Welcome to
Tender Luxe Therapy LLC

At Tender Luxe Therapy, ‘luxe’ doesn’t mean lavish, it means deeply cared for within your self care journey. Bringing a sense of refinement, warmth, and presence to each session, so you can feel safe, seen, and truly supported without judgement.

Dejanae Carpenter, LCSW

Hi there! I’m Dejanae (she/her), an Afro-Caribbean therapist, podcast listener, baker, solo traveler, all-season hot chocolate lover, and proud fur mom. 

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I specialize in working with teens, college students, young adults, and early-career professionals navigating the messy, overwhelming in-between stages of life. This may include anxiety, the impact of trauma, identity exploration, burnout, school stress, relationship challenges, body image or food-related concerns, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or simply trying to feel like yourself again.
 
I’m EMDR-trained and work from a trauma-informed lens, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself in a space that feels both tender and luxe. I am dedicated to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for folks navigating systemic stress, with a particular commitment to supporting BIPOC clients.

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You deserve a space where you don’t have to over-explain yourself and can feel genuinely supported. I’m absolutely in your corner.
 

CT License: 014714

Location: 1506 Post Rd, Fairfield CT 2nd Floor 06824

Email: Tenderluxetherapy@gmail.com

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Telehealth offered within CT and in-person sessions offered in Fairfield, CT. Upon request in-person can be within New Haven, CT.

Interested in connecting through peer consultation or clinical supervision?

I work to create spaces for grad students, new therapists, and professionals to ask questions, get real answers, & walk away with practical guidance and confidence. No gatekeeping here!

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