Denae Takemoto
Hi, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, and have been practicing for 8 years in the Central Valley. I believe your words and stories have the power to heal. I’m a trauma focused therapist that integrates somatic techniques with a trauma-narrative approach.
I believe your words and stories have the power to heal. I’m a trauma focused therapist that integrates somatic techniques with a trauma-narrative approach.
My approach focuses on empowering individuals to reshape their life stories, focusing on their strengths, and building safety within themselves. I utilize somatic techniques to help others build safety within the body as they process their life stories and trauma narratives.
First session
I enjoy using the first session to get to know one another. I believe our therapeutic relationship is the foundation to your healing journey, and I understand this relationship requires trust from you. I focus on building trust by learning more about you, you learning more about me, and working together on creating a plan on where we're headed in therapy.
Strengths
My flexibility and creativity allows for me to truly meet people where they're at when they enter therapy. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation to the healing process, and I focus on building trust to create a solid foundation in our relationship. I enjoy using your strengths to promote your healing.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma and are ready to share their stories. I enjoy working with neurodiverse individuals who are navigating ways to thrive outside "the box" society has created. When working with neurodiverse individuals, I focus on building self empowerment to help safely unmask. I have a heart for working with first responders and their families as they navigate their unique life experiences. I have family who are first responders and have worked alongside my community's first responder agencies to provide trauma focused mental health services.
Treatment methods
Narrative
I utilize narrative therapy approaches to help empower others as they reclaim their life stories.
Trauma-Informed Care
I'm a trauma informed therapist and have multiple years and training in trauma informed care.
Somatic
I'm trained in integrating different Somatic practices with Trauma focused therapy.
Location
In-person sessions2001 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704