Denyse Rehfeld

Compassionate therapy grounded in practical strategies

LMFT California

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Denyse

Denyse Rehfeld is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She brings a trauma-informed, culturally aware sensibility to her work, emphasizing practical skill-building and emotional insight to help clients move through difficult transitions and painful memories. Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques aimed at shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

This combination supports development of coping strategies for panic attacks, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem struggles, and communication difficulties. Denyse aims to create an affirming environment where clients can identify strengths, practice new responses, and build resilience.

In sessions she focuses on collaboration and personalized plans, meeting people where they are and adjusting interventions to fit each person’s needs. Located in California, she offers a therapeutic space intended to help individuals gain clarity, reduce distress, and pursue meaningful change in their daily lives.

Practical Approaches for Online Healing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and introducing concrete strategies to shift those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching skills like cognitive reframing and behavioral experiments.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist offers support and reflective listening to help clients clarify their values and strengths. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore emotions and build self-directed solutions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to discuss goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan over time so care aligns with evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from California-licensed professionals regardless of geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Denyse commonly help with?

Denyse works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with areas such as communication problems, panic disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and young adult issues.

What is Denyse's therapeutic style?

She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, offering empathic listening alongside practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, mood concerns, trauma-related issues, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for Denyse?

She is an LMFT practicing in California with license CA LMFT 124212.

Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English