Denine Virgil
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
California therapists accepting new clients
Martina CisnerosLCSW · 10 years experienceParenting issues · Depression · Family conflictsWork with Martina
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About Denine
I am licensed in California with over 8 years of professional work experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist working with children, youth, adults and families that have been challenged with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, life crisis, family conflicts, among others. I also have over 30 years of professional experience in helping clients with managing stress and anxiety, conflict resolution, family conflicts, parenting concerns, parent-child relationships, low motivation, self-esteem building, and confidence building.
My therapy style is welcoming and interactive. I believe in being upfront and honest while treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, client-centered, narrative therapy, humanistic, and psychodynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that you may not have discovered or developed yet. Together I will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you or blocking you from meeting your fullest potential. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
What Denine helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Denine works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I have been to many years of therapy. I’ve seen many therapist during that time. Denine is professional but personable. She has a wonderful insights and great advice. She has made a huge impact in my life. She does not just do her job but she excels past that point into setting a new standard of practice. I am really appreciative to be matched with a therapist that fits my needs so well while also providing a service with care and warmth. I would often feel like therapy was too transactional since it was a paid service but such intimate and personal service. Denine provides that service through safety, listen, caring, accountability, honestly, and support.”
- “Very understanding and kind. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety and depression. She was able to provide me with great advice and action items to better my mental health and my overall outlook on life.”
- “Denine is amazing”
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- “She is awesome”
- “Denine is very empathetic! She really helped me navigate a very difficult period of time! Her sessions helped me tremendously!!!”
- “Denine is very down to earth. I feel comfortable speaking about anything with her. She gives incredible advice and does more than just look for how to respond. It feels like she genuinely cares about her practice. I'm really glad to have matched with her.”
- “I enjoy each session”
- “She gives both or us a chance to be heard, and finds a way to bridge the gaps, which is great.”
- “Denine helped me set goals for myself and keeps me on track for them. She let's me vent what I need to but provides structure and advice where needed. Love working with her!”
- “Therapy with Denine has restored my faith in therapy. She is kind, listens, and she’s honest. She provides a different point of view helping me to see the bigger picture and not just my tunnel vision. Talking with Denine makes me feel like I’ve known her my whole life. While it is just therapy, since I’ve started the week’s that we don’t meet doesn’t feel right. I always look forward to our sessions. Overall, I am happy that I’ve started using BetterHelp and even happier that I was paired with Denine. Thank you so much for helping me to get through my difficult season.”
- “After only 1 session with Denine my husband and I feel very positive she will be able to help us going forward. she asked a lot of the right questions and pointed us in the right direction. we have been in counseling previously and both said after 1 session with Denine we got more out of that 1 hour than we did out of months with our other therapist”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.