“When we are no longer able to change a situation, 
we are challenged to change ourselves."   
   ​– Viktor Frankl
Welcome
My name is Denise Berkes-Sanchez I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California.
All Associate Marriage and Family Therapists work under the supervision of a licensed MFT who is also registered in the state of California.

The hunt for a therapist

If you are currently scouring the internet looking for a Therapist I want you to know I've been there, or here rather, myself.

There are issues going on in your life that are too intense to go at it on your own.
You know it's time to get some help but having to find a therapist can feel like another ordeal. You don't need additional distress.
You want to find a person you can trust and listen to you without you feeling judged.
You want a therapist that will really listen while you explore your thoughts, a person that will challenge you when you need to be challenged and support you as you create and achieve personal goals.

​Don't be afraid to ask questions when looking for a therapist. For therapists, your success and growth is our goal so whatever you need, just ask.

Specific Areas of Interest

  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Issues related to Chronic Pain
  • Issues related to Physical Disability and/or llness
  • Issues related to being a Caretaker
  • Issues related to having a family member with severe mental illness
  • Issues related to working in the “helping professions” **
  • ​Pre-Marital/Pre-Cohabitation
  • Bullying/Harassment (school or workplace)
  • Grief
  • Past Trauma​​
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The clients I work with are; couples, individuals (adults, teens, tweens), groups, and families.

Please take a look around to find out more about both what I do and about psychotherapy.

**Helping professions refers to any health and/or safety
​field. There are hundreds of jobs that could apply.