Therapists in 95008

I am trained as a psychologist and psychotherapist in both California and Sweden. I am an appointed Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, and I have over 30-years of experience in providing mental health treatment. I am a board certified specialist (ABPP) in both forensic psychology and psychoanalysis and a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). I provide treatment as well as psychological and forensic evaluations. I know how to help you effectively without judgement or blame. You have the right to feel better about yourself and your life.

Do you feel sad, upset, or "on edge?' Are you feeling stressed over the pressures and expectations everyday life is throwing at you? Do you have trouble liking yourself?

I specialize in anxiety disorders and psychological assessments for ADHD and ASD. My ideal client is someone grappling with anxiety's grip, whether it's generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, OCD, or specific phobias. They seek relief from worry and irrational fears, desiring a life unburdened by anxiety's limitations. Additionally, clients may need assessments for ADHD or ASD, wanting clarity and strategies to navigate life effectively. My role is to provide tailored support, evidence-based interventions, and a safe space for clients to reclaim control over their lives. Together, we navigate the path to a brighter future.

As a therapist, I enjoy traveling alongside my clients to help them navigate the many complexities of transitional times. Pregnancy, motherhood, starting a new job or moving through divorce are significant stressors for people, even when the transition is one you have chosen. These times of intense change bring with them an opportunity for growth and for deepening our understanding of ourselves. I strive to foster a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore their unique lives, inclusive of births and deaths and joys and wounds. I believe that change can occur when clients feel truly accepted.

You’re looking for a safe space to process and talk about addiction or substance use issues as well as the high demands you face everyday. You’re a stressed out high achiever trying to get sober or maintain sobriety and find mental balance. You’re feeling insecure about whether or not you're going to be able to stay sober. Maybe you've been sober for a while and you're already plugged into a 12 step or other sober community but you need a little "outside help" for your mental wellness..

I integrate all my training in helping clients heal and transform their lives in the direction which honors living one's full potential/purpose. I work with individuals and offer women's expressive arts groups. The areas I have worked with include: mild - moderate anxiety, mild - moderate depression, stress reduction, communication skills, codependency, low self- esteem, relational issues, grief, social skill building, marital/divorce/relationship issues, women's issues, racial/ethnic/cultural concerns, meaning of life, life transitions, life purpose, identity questions, BIPOC issues, spiritual issues, and eco-related issues.

Do you have unhappy relationships? Does conflict come out of nowhere and never get resolved? Have sex, romance and passion disappeared? Do you want to make sure that your relationships are healthy and stay that way? I know how frustrating and painful it can be to have relationships that don't work.

My approach to therapy includes building awareness of distressing thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns that are part of this autopilot process and replacing them intentionally with more adaptive patterns. This helps create and strengthen new neural pathways in the brain. The majority of our day-to-day behaviors can be best described as being on autopilot which means they occur more so automatically without our conscious effort. This process can be efficient but some parts can also cause us distress.

If you have visited this website, I imagine that you are hoping to find a therapist who can help you make sense of that which is troubling you. Perhaps you feel stuck and frustrated because you can't seem to get your needs met despite your best efforts. Maybe you feel sad and empty even though you have many successes. Maybe you feel alone, disconnected and misunderstood, and you want relief from your pain. Or you might be considering taking an important step toward better self-care, focusing more on you and your needs.

My therapy overall is humanistic and I meet the client where they are at. I utilize different modalities of therapy, such as Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Relational, Somatic, creative art and psychodynamic therapies, and positive psychology. My experience has been with all ages up to 93 years old in home, school, clinical, and hospital settings. I have worked throughout LA County largely in trauma and parenting.

I am an experienced and seasoned clinician. I help people overcome difficult life changes and transitions so that they can regain their balance, feel better, and live fully once again. We may not always be able to make painful situations go away. But, we can learn productive and meaningful ways to manage them. I strive to enable my clients to develop skills that will serve them well and that will enable them to manage life’s challenges, beyond the therapy room.

We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.

People often look into therapy because they feel stuck. Life may have been working before, but now you cannot move forward. Do you find yourself facing the same challenges over and over? Maybe you have a sadness that lingers. Or persistent worries have begun to narrow your life. Do you struggle to maintain satisfying relationships? Possibly you look good on the outside, while inwardly you find yourself suffering. It could be as vague as feeling empty or alone.

¡Hola! I'm Denisse. I am the Founder of Ancestral Therapy- a relational, non-pathologizing, liberation centered, and culturally affirming therapeutic lens for first gen, children of immigrants, bicultural identifying folk, and black or brown bodies that want to break cycles of generational trauma & reclaim to the wisdom of their bodies, culture, and ancestors. Reconnecting to my own Latinx culture, ancestors, roots, and motherland in this last year has been medicine for me and a core part of my development as a psychotherapist that has influenced by journey of decolonizing mental health care.

Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, success and failures. Sometimes, the emotional weight of these experiences can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost or stuck. I am here to help you navigate through these difficult times and guide you toward healing and resilience. In my practice, I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families in healing from life's emotional experiences. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, struggling with anxiety or depression, or facing relationship conflicts, I provide a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and find inner strength.

Do you feel stuck? Are you having trouble managing day-to-day worries and fears? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Saying yes when you want to say no? Often this creates anxiety, resentment, and dissatisfaction in our lives and relationships and can leave us feeling stuck and unfulfilled. We will work together to create insight to shift old patterns and behaviors that are keeping you from living the life you want. We will develop reliable tools to manage and improve painful emotions and stressful situations. If you are ready to find a new sense of confidence and meaning in your life then I am here to help you get there.

Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.

First, I want to honor and acknowledge your courage in seeking therapy. I believe that all individuals have the ability to seek growth, connect to their values, and are generally trying to do their best with the cards that life has dealt them. My hope as a therapist is that I can provide you with an authentic and safe connection that provides a space for you to tap into your ability to heal. In therapy I will work as your ally from a non judgmental stance and respect your own individual sense of agency.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.