Licensed to practice in California and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
I’m a trauma-informed, client-centered therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach combines evidence-based methods with deep compassion, tailoring therapy to your unique needs rather than following a “one size fits all” model. I am also trained to use Attachment Focused EMDR .Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to explore and finally process the tough stuff and move toward feeling more grounded, clear, and in control of your life.
Our first session is all about creating a space where you feel safe and heard. We’ll take time to get to know each other — you can share what’s been going on in your life, what’s bringing you to therapy, and what you’re hoping to get out of our work together. You don’t need to have all the answers or tell your whole story right away — we’ll go at your pace. I’ll also ask some questions to get a fuller picture of your experience, including your current struggles, history, and what support looks like for you. Together, we’ll start identifying what you want to work toward and how therapy can help. Most importantly, this first session is about making sure you feel comfortable and supported. My goal is for you to leave feeling a little more grounded — and with a sense that you don’t have to navigate the mess alone anymore.
What sets my work apart is the balance of heart and strategy. Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and supported — and also leave with practical tools they can actually use. Together, we’ll move at your pace, with care and curiosity, toward healing, clarity, and lasting change.
I’m best positioned to help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by emotional chaos. Whether you're facing old wounds, painful memories, or a life that just doesn’t feel like your own anymore, I’m here to walk alongside you — not to "fix" you, but to help you untangle the mess and reconnect with your authentic self.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Every person is so unique, I find taking a one size fits all approach makes no sense! it is my job to be as well versed as possible in different modalities to best match the needs of what is being presented. I take a psychodynamic, attachment based and trauma informed approach with all clients and adjust as necessary
3 ratings with written reviews
March 10, 2026
Denise is amazing! I have never connected with a therapist as much before. Intelligent, caring, warm and friendly. I am so glad I found her
January 21, 2026
After just one session, I feel uplifted now that there is a plan. She helped me create a plan and goals. Through our first session, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I have hope again.
November 11, 2025
Denise is great! I wanted someone with experience in personality disorders and childhood trauma and she has been so helpful and real. She has a perfect blend of sitting with difficult feelings and keeping things light when appropriate. We laugh a lot and I feel comfortable sharing difficult things with her. She's awesome!