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Denise Dugan, LMFT

Denise Dugan, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
4.95
“The sessions that I have had with Denise is just the best. She is just an all around great person that points out the why. And helps me realize things I never saw before. Truly a mama bear”
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars

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4.95
“The sessions that I have had with Denise is just the best. She is just an all around great person that points out the why. And helps me realize things I never saw before. Truly a mama bear”
More than 1 year ago
“I appreciate Denise’s kindness and patience as I share my journey toward healing and emotional growth. I also value her willingness to provide the resources I need to strengthen my mindfulness and confidence in myself and others.”
More than 1 year ago

About Denise Dugan

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused
Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Denise Dugan

My name is Denise Dugan, your Whyscounselor. Are you feeling like something has to change? Have you ever thought that if only this person would change or if you could stop feeling so anxious, frustrated, and sad? Life can be hard, and challenges can steal our hope for change to take place. What if I told you that there is one thing you can change that will affect everything else in your life-and that is the way you see yourself? I am passionate about providing help and healing to people dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. In other words, real life. I help people find tools they can use to manage symptoms, cope with challenges, and make the necessary changes in their behaviors and lives that reflect how they want to show up in the world. Our work together will be discovering and developing pathways to a healthier relationship with yourself first, in order to have healthier relationships with others and to make the necessary changes you need to make. My educational background includes a Master's in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor's in Psychology, both from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. I am trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

What should a new client know about working with you?

In our first session, I endeavor to understand the person not the problem. I look for the things you already do well and expound on those strengths to help guide you to the place you want to be. I help my clients to develop the person they want to be so they can show up as their authentic self in every area of their lives.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Racism Issues
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
  • California Baptist University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1225582711

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.95
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Denise therapy practice is centerer around self compassion and no judgement she is highly intelligent and cares for people
She is so easy to talk to. Very kind and funny. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
The sessions that I have had with Denise is just the best. She is just an all around great person that points out the why. And helps me realize things I never saw before. Truly a mama bear
I appreciate Denise’s kindness and patience as I share my journey toward healing and emotional growth. I also value her willingness to provide the resources I need to strengthen my mindfulness and confidence in myself and others.
I appreciate Denise’s help and hard work along the way I couldn’t have done it without God first and then her helping me. She keeps an open mind, a positive attitude, warm, sweet and kind gentle therapist. Instead of 1 to 10 it should be 1-20
Denise is also solution oriented. She is great at teaching me ways to help manage my anxiety. I feel very blessed to have her as my therapist.
She is a great listener and when she hears a place to interject, she does so effectively to help me understand my own feelings and responses.
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Denise Dugan frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Dugan on their profile.

What languages does Denise Dugan speak?

Denise Dugan speaks English.

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