What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dorothy is very competent, she has a lot of knowledge about psychology, she is a great listener and provide competent tools in order to help the patient to improve self-knowledge”
More than 1 year ago
About Dorothy Husen
Focus areas
Anxiety
Dissociative Disorder
Relationship Struggles
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Emotional Disturbance
Stress
Childhood Trauma
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Feminist
Brainspotting
Humanistic
Compassion Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dorothy Husen
Hi there, I'm Dorothy!
My name is Dorothy Husen, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California, MFT #85611. I earned my Master's in Counseling from California Baptist University. I specialize in helping adults who have suffered childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect-both physical and emotional. In sessions, I teach mindfulness breathing skills, self-regulation, and body resourcing techniques so clients can learn to lower their anxiety. I also use mind/body psychotherapy and teach Re-parenting skills.
My approach
I provide each client with unconditional acceptance of who they are today, and together we work toward healing. I use somatic mind/body therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Attachment-Based Relationship Building, and Breathwork to help clients connect to their bodies and stay present during sessions.
My focus
My style and approach are especially helpful for adults who have tried talk therapy with limited success or who find it difficult to talk about their past. I work with adults suffering from Childhood Post Traumatic Stress Disorder who experience shame, dissociation, and isolation as ways to avoid painful memories and feelings. Many of my clients have experienced childhood sexual abuse that they struggle to discuss.
My communication style
I communicate in a welcoming, warm, nurturing, and nonjudgmental way. Having healed my own childhood trauma, I deeply relate to the difficulties and the ongoing process of healing childhood wounds.
My journey to therapy
My journey to becoming a therapist began later in life. At 48, I went back to school to pursue therapy. I was unaware I had PTSD until my first therapy session, where I discovered I could not speak about my past. Once diagnosed, I began my own healing journey, which continues today.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1477949949
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She is indeed knowledgeable about her techniques and work well with patient
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She's been really helpful
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Dorothy is very competent, she has a lot of knowledge about psychology, she is a great listener and provide competent tools in order to help the patient to improve self-knowledge
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What practice does Dorothy Husen work with?
Dorothy Husen works with Rula Health - San Jose.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dorothy Husen?
Dorothy Husen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dorothy Husen on their profile.
What languages does Dorothy Husen speak?
Dorothy Husen speaks English.
How do patients rate Dorothy Husen in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Dorothy Husen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.