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I am an energetic, driven, and effective mental health professional with a passion in trauma informed care. I have a Master's degree (MA) in counseling and 7 years experience providing therapy. I enjoy helping my clients learn strategies to manage everyday challenges and a broad array of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc. I am also trained to treated trauma using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My approach to counseling begins with compassion, empathy, and acceptance. I generally work from the framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I love this framework because it has been highly researched and recognized as an evidenced based practice to treat an array of symptoms. My overall goal is being your therapist is to walk with you providing support as you journey to reach your desired personal goals.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Body image, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tenikka Denard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
This therapist has worked hard to make sure I feel accepted and like our sessions are a safe space. She has great trauma skills and allows me to express myself as well as provides me with healthy ways to cope.
It’s taken awhile to find someone that fits but I’m grateful for Ms. Tenikka. Hang in there if you’re looking, the right fit will come.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Tenikka is an amazing therapist. She is kind, attentive and easy to talk too!
Written on Dec 25, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Tenikka is excellent at explaining new concepts, listening, and offering helpful solutions.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tenikka does a great job making me feel comfortable and listens to me.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
You’re great! In the little time we spent I do think you helped me thank you!!
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love that she repeats back to me what I’m saying. My thoughts are often jumbled, but she tells me what she hears and that lets me know my point is coming across.
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
i love it so far !
Written on Jun 11, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
From the beginning, Tenikka has engaged with and listened to me. She understood how I wanted to move forward with setting my goals and holding myself accountable to those goals. She meets me where I am each session, even if it is not about what we planned. I truly enjoy working with Tenikka. I have grown so much working with her.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Tenikka was great, respectful, kind and attentive during my time with her. I would like to continue to work with her in the future if possible.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Tenikka Denard is is a fantastic therapist that really was thoughtful and listened to me and help talk through the difficulties I was experiencing
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Ms. Denard is very thorough, professional and attentive. She always reflected back to me the thoughts and issues I vetbalized. She took her time and patiently listened to what I was saying. I would recommend her to anyone going through an issue and in need of a councelor.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 5 days on issues concerning parenting issues
Tenikka is kind and gentle with her words and delivery. She listens and offer feed back with options. She’s attentive and patient.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She always listens and gives me confidence that someone is listening.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only been working with Tenikka for 3 weeks and she is nothing short of amazing. I am also new to therapy, and she makes me feel comfortable, seen and heard. I feel very hopeful about the future and I am excited to continue working with her.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tenikka is continuously helpful and has helped me deal with what is going on in my life in a healthy way.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I feel very comfortable with her to share my thoughts and she is super attentive!
Written on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
It is important for me to feel that I have been heard. Tenikka is a great listener. She is extremely aware of and observant of the emotions that I experience during therapy.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Tenikka has been really helpful. She makes sure I know I’ve been heard and has given me great advice on how to deal with things I’m going through.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Tenikka has been a wonderful addition to my life. She listens with empathy, responds with kindness, and allows for collaboration to come up with strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Tenikka is extremely kind and insightful. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tenikka has been nothing but kind and helpful during our sessions together; she is great about summarizing the issue as I’ve explained it and helping me come up with solutions. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking therapy (which should be everyone!)
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues, and anger management
I had one session with Tenikka so far, and she was very attentive and listened to everything I had to say. I look forward to our future sessions!
Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Tenikka for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
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