Denise
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (909) 639-3401
I'm Denise, LMFT, The WhysCounselor. If you're a high-achieving professional struggling with anxiety, relationship conflicts, or the deep pain of betrayal trauma, you need specialized support to find sustainable resilience. Your inner critic and persistent stress don't have to define you.
I guide motivated clients to invest in lasting change. My approach uses proven methods to strengthen your ability to respond to challenges with self-kindness (your "Soothing Gear"), not self-judgment. We develop adaptive coping to restore inner safety and high performance without exhaustion.
I work with high-achievers ready to invest in lasting transformation. Using effective methods, we replace your harsh inner critic with supportive coping and clear direction. We process betrayal trauma and reduce professional stress by building inner safety and powerful adaptive strategies, ensuring you gain sustainable resilience and genuine fulfillment.
Imagine trading your inner critic for genuine self-support. You deserve to stop navigating stress and emotional pain alone. I provide the expertise and safe space to make that transformation possible. Take the next step: Contact me today to begin your journey toward resilience and fulfillment.
Call or Email Denise Dugan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (909) 639-3401
Let's Connect (909) 639-3401
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $300
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Optum
- Out of Network
Denise Dugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 639-3401
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 127910 Denise Francine Dugan
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended California Baptist University, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from BBS PCCA2639 / 2016
- Certificate from California Baptist University Masters of Science Psychology / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Denise Dugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (909) 639-3401
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Boundaries
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Denise Dugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 639-3401
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Denise Dugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 639-3401
Location
Additional Location
San Diego, CA 92130
(909) 639-3401