I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist working with children, youth, adults and families that have been challenged with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, life crisis, family conflicts, among others. I also have over 30 years of professional experience in helping clients with managing stress and anxiety, conflict resolution, family conflicts, parenting concerns, parent-child relationships, low motivation, self-esteem building, and confidence building.
My therapy style is welcoming and interactive. I believe in being upfront and honest while treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, client-centered, narrative therapy, humanistic, and psychodynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that you may not have discovered or developed yet. Together I will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you or blocking you from meeting your fullest potential. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 127455
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Very understanding and kind. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety and depression. She was able to provide me with great advice and action items to better my mental health and my overall outlook on life.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Denine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Denine is amazing
Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Denine for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Denine is very empathetic! She really helped me navigate a very difficult period of time! Her sessions helped me tremendously!!!
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Denine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Denine is very down to earth. I feel comfortable speaking about anything with her. She gives incredible advice and does more than just look for how to respond. It feels like she genuinely cares about her practice. I'm really glad to have matched with her.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Denine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I enjoy each session
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Denine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Denine helped me set goals for myself and keeps me on track for them. She let's me vent what I need to but provides structure and advice where needed. Love working with her!
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Denine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd