Desireé B Stephens: Educator | Counselor | Community Builder
I work with individuals and organizations to dismantle systems of harm, fostering healing, wellness, and inclusivity through decolonization and trauma-informed practices.
I’m Desireé B Stephens, an Educator, Counselor, and Community Builder focused on creating spaces where true liberation and wellness can thrive. Through Make Shi(f)t Happen, I guide individuals and organizations on the journey of dismantling systems of oppression and harassment while building inclusive environments rooted in whole self-healing.
My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, with an emphasis on decolonization and practical action. I believe that through intentional work, we can all shift toward a more just, equitable, and healing-centered world—whether in our personal lives or within our communities and workplaces.
My Approach:
Whole Self-Healing and Practical Action Healing is a radical act, especially in systems built to harm. My work focuses on giving individuals and organizations the tools they need to create spaces that are safer, more inclusive, and focused on collective well-being. By combining education, counseling, and community-building, I help guide you from theory to real-world change. Decolonization as Liberation Decolonization is about more than deconstructing harmful systems; it’s about reclaiming our humanity and the power to lead lives free from the weight of oppression. I help you recognize the ways that colonization shapes our thinking, behaviors, and institutions—and teach you how to dismantle these systems from the inside out. Anti-Harassment and Wellness Practices We can’t talk about liberation without addressing the everyday harm caused by bullying and harassment. My approach provides practical strategies to reduce harm, foster safety, and prioritize healing—whether you’re an individual doing inner work or an organization working toward systemic change.
Who I Work With:
Organizations For organizations committed to building safer, more inclusive spaces, I offer courses and consulting to guide you in dismantling harmful systems and implementing wellness-centered, anti-harassment practices. From workplace culture to leadership strategies, my approach ensures that healing and inclusion are at the heart of your transformation.
Individuals
If you’re on a path to healing and self-discovery, I offer courses, tools, and support to help you navigate the personal impacts of systemic harm and start your journey toward whole self-healing. Together, we’ll address the ways oppression has shaped your experience and create new pathways toward freedom.
