What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“My therapist is very knowledgeable about PTSD & childhood trauma. She has the gift of making you feel heard & understood. Additionally, she has a great knowledge of various “tools” to help me work on my mental health issues. She is a gift to whoever is given the opportunity to be seen by her.”
More than 1 year ago
About Denise Chmiel
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Anxiety
Life Transition
Adoption Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stress
Anger Management
Behavioral Problems
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Denise Chmiel
Hi there, I'm Denise!
Hello, my name is Denise Chmiel. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California. I earned my Master’s in Counseling from California State University, Northridge. My work with clients is client-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. I approach clients respectfully, warmly, and with a sincere desire to assist them in gaining insight, achieving their therapeutic goals, and feeling better.
My approach
I believe everyone does the best they can, and people seek therapy to feel better and do better. A warm, trusting therapist-client relationship is essential so clients can develop tools to address complicated feelings and situations and find peace of mind.
My focus
I work with adults, older adults, and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, sadness, loneliness, or feeling stuck in hopeless situations.
My communication style
I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space where I encourage clients to talk about their lives, process thoughts and feelings, and work toward clarity and peace of mind to move forward and be their best selves. Clients appreciate that I am direct, genuine, and empathetic.
My journey to therapy
Life can be challenging, and people often need help meeting those challenges. I believe in the therapeutic process and enjoy helping people make meaningful changes that enable them to maximize their potential and feel comfortable in the world.
My goals for you
I meet people where they are and help clients identify what is important to them and how to approach changes that provide relief, setting realistic and achievable goals.
My first session with you
The initial session is a time for us to get to know one another.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Northridge, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1205045317
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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My therapist is very knowledgeable about PTSD & childhood trauma. She has the gift of making you feel heard & understood. Additionally, she has a great knowledge of various “tools” to help me work on my mental health issues. She is a gift to whoever is given the opportunity to be seen by her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Is Denise Chmiel accepting new patients?
Denise Chmiel generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Denise Chmiel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Denise Chmiel work with?
Denise Chmiel works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.
What are common reasons for patients to see Denise Chmiel?
Denise Chmiel frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Chmiel on their profile.
What languages does Denise Chmiel speak?
Denise Chmiel speaks English.