TRAUMA THERAPY IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA
The power to grow and heal is inside of you
ONLINE TRAUMA THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA
Does this sound familiar? You…
Worry that you are “too much” for others
Feel easily irritated over small things and that’s unlike you
Feel out of control with your emotions and deep shame afterwards
Are terrified of conflict. So much so that your body quivers and shakes, you can’t speak because there is a lump in your throat, and you’re doing everything you can to not cry or lash out
It feels like you’re never quite safe enough to connect in your relationships without altering who you are. You have to dim your light because you are afraid of shining too brightly. Or, you are constantly trying to win approval from others resulting in your own energy being diminished and you only have the capacity to be dimly lit within as a result. Despite all your accomplishments, at the end of the day, a voice still whispers to you “you’re not good enough” and so you push forward again and again trying to obtain the ever-elusive approval you seek.
You’re tired of being held back by pain from your past
You’re tired of waking up in the middle of the night worrying about what to do and that dumb thing you think you said and rehashing every conversation. You want to feel more confident with your decisions rather than being paralyzed by self doubt and shame. You’re sick of looping on things you wish you said to others but don’t because you are afraid of people being mad at you. You’re afraid you’ll have another panic attack.
I know that imagining working on all these things can feel really overwhelming.
It’s okay to be scared as you embark on this journey of freeing yourself from limiting beliefs and overwhelming emotions.
I’m Denise.
Here to provide a warm, compassionate space for you to feel seen, heard and understood.
I believe that a professional therapist can also be an authentic person. This means, you WILL meet my personality and that includes some sass and some cursing (though never at you).
If you are looking for a therapist who isn’t stuffy and knows what it’s like to be on the other side of the couch, you’re in the right place.
My clients come to me looking to finally resolve the impact of their past and step into their authentic self so they can have richer, more connected relationships with others without feeling as though they are sacrificing themselves or their values. Our work together will be dedicated to this every step of the way. Let’s begin.
Specialties
TRAUMA
You can stop looping on those painful memories that cloud your ability to stay present with your loved ones. You can start turning towards others rather than away which is likely what you have done to survive.
ANXIETY
Anxiety can show up in both the mind and body. Learn what thoughts trigger your anxiety as well as what sensations indicate you are experiencing anxiety. It’s time to make friends with your mind and your body again.
SELF-ESTEEM & DEPRESSION
Even though everything feels harder for you than others right now, you can learn how to bring back your energy and motivation and go from seeing everything in shades of grey to being back in color.
THERAPY FOR THERAPISTS
Learn to navigate balancing the empathy you have for others with the needs you have within yourself. Recognize when your personal stuff is being triggered and feel more confident in your work as a healer.
Let’s get started
Step One:
Reach out to schedule a free consultation. This is a free, 15-minute conversation to see if we would be a good fit for each other. If it feels like the right fit, you’ll schedule your first appointment!
Step Two:
Attend your first appointment. This is an Intake Assessment that is about 50 minutes long in which I gather historical information so we can create a clear plan of how to help you achieve the results you seek.
Step Three:
Attend sessions and share what is on your mind. Based on what you share, I will offer you skills or facilitate new learning for you OR together we will make insightful connections. As you feel more sure of yourself and know how to navigate your most important relationships, you will then be ready to graduate with honors from therapy.
