Individual & Couples Therapy in Orange County, CA
Whatever you're struggling with, there's a way through
it, together.
For the One Who Takes Care of Everyone Else
Are you the strong one? The capable one, the one who's always had it together, even when you haven't? Maybe you're exhausted from carrying everyone else's needs on your shoulders. Maybe your faith still grounds you, or maybe it's left you with wounds you've never had a safe place to talk about. Or maybe you're in a relationship that feels like it's stuck in the same painful pattern, no matter how hard you try to fix it. If any of this sounds familiar, therapy is a space where you don't have to perform, have all the answers, or hide the parts of yourself that are struggling.
A Few Specialities I Offer
Codependency & Addiction
If you've lost track of your own needs while taking care of everyone else, or you're caught in patterns you can't seem to break, this is a space to untangle those roots and build a life that feels like yours again.
Faith & Identity
Whether your faith is something you want to deepen or something that's become complicated and painful, this is a space to explore it honestly, wherever you land.
Couples & Relationships
Whether you're navigating conflict, distance, or simply want to grow closer, this is a space to build practical tools and feel like a team again.
About Denise’s Journey
Therapy Session Formats
Telehealth Sessions:
Experience deep, transformative care from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Using secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual technology, I provide flexible therapy sessions tailored to fit your busy lifestyle without sacrificing connection or depth. Available to adults and couples residing anywhere in California.
Best For: Busy professionals, parents, or anyone seeking high-quality therapy with zero commute time.
Requirements: A private space and a stable internet connection. I’ll handle the rest to make your session seamless and confidential.
Flexibility: Effortlessly fit intentional self-care into your daily routine with adaptable scheduling options.
In-Person Sessions:
Step into a calm, grounding space designed to help you slow down and reconnect. I offer individual and couples therapy in my Placentia office, creating a quiet sanctuary away from daily distractions. Here, you have the room to unpack life’s complexities, process deep emotions, and build meaningful paths forward with face-to-face, embodied support.
Best For: Individuals and couples looking for a dedicated physical space to focus on healing, growth, and deeper connection.
Location: 101 S. Kraemer Blvd, Suite 230, Placentia, CA 92870
What to Expect: A warm, comfortable environment equipped with organic, peaceful elements tailored for your privacy and peace of mind.
The Therapy Modalities I Use:
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Psychodynamic
Therapy
Helps you understand how past experiences and relationship patterns are shaping your present challenges.
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Attachement-Based Therapy
Explores how your early attachment experiences shaped the way you connect, trust, and show up in relationships today.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Provides practical tools and skill-building when structure and strategy will move you forward.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
Helps you understand and reshape the emotional patterns driving conflict and disconnection, whether in a couple or on your own.
EMDR
Helps process difficult or traumatic experiences so they lose their grip on your present.
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Gottman Method
(Couples)
Strengthens communication and connection, and helps partners navigate conflict more effectively.
Welcome to My Office
Let me show you around before you arrive.
Ready to Get Started?
01. Reach Out —Fill out the brief consultation form below to take the first step.
02. Connect —We’ll have a free 10-minute consultation call to discuss what you're experiencing and address any logistics.
03. Begin the Work — Begin sessions in-person or via secure telehealth in a space that meets you exactly where you are.
This contact form is for non-urgent scheduling inquiries only. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or feeling unsafe, please call 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
