Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Diego
Claire A. Dennis is a licensed therapist with over 18 years of experience in mental health care. Specializing in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), EMDR, and evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, our practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and addiction recovery. We provide personalized therapy for individuals aged 14 and older, combining clinical expertise with compassionate support to help clients achieve lasting emotional wellness.Our virtual and in-person sessions empower clients to explore root causes of distress while developing practical coping strategies. With dual licensure in North Carolina and California, we maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing training in cutting-edge therapeutic techniques. Our mission centers on creating safe spaces for self-discovery, fostering resilience, and guiding clients toward meaningful life transformations through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Parenting Support
EMDR Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Career Counseling
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have been in practice since 2005 with dual state licensure
- Certified in ISTDP and EMDR trauma therapy techniques
- Specialize in adolescent/parent relationship dynamics and addiction recovery
- Offer flexible virtual and in-person session options
- Maintain advanced training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment using evidence-based approaches like ISTDP and EMDR. We help clients address depression, anxiety, and trauma through structured therapeutic frameworks. Sessions focus on developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and life circumstances.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy services specialize in processing traumatic memories and reducing distress associated with adverse life experiences. Using bilateral stimulation techniques, we help clients reprocess traumatic events to achieve emotional healing. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD symptoms, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related mental health challenges through structured eight-phase treatment protocols.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address relationship dynamics and communication patterns within family systems. We help clients navigate parent-child conflicts, improve family interactions, and establish healthy boundaries. Our approach focuses on resolving intergenerational patterns, addressing codependency issues, and supporting adolescent development through collaborative therapeutic interventions that promote systemic healing and improved relational functioning.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Specialized substance abuse counseling addresses addiction and recovery needs through evidence-based interventions. We help clients understand addiction patterns, develop relapse prevention strategies, and address co-occurring mental health disorders. Our approach combines motivational interviewing techniques with trauma-informed care to support sustainable recovery and address underlying emotional factors contributing to addictive behaviors.
Adolescent Therapy
Adolescent therapy services focus on supporting teens through developmental challenges and emotional difficulties. We address academic stress, social pressures, family conflicts, and emerging mental health concerns. Our approach balances skill-building with emotional support to help teens develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and navigate the transition to adulthood while maintaining appropriate family involvement.
People
Claire A. Dennis
Licensed Therapist
Claire A. Dennis is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of clinical experience. Specializing in ISTDP and EMDR, she helps clients address depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you specialize in?
We specialize in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing for treating mood disorders and relationship issues.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide both virtual and in-person therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What age groups do you work with?
Our therapy services are available for individuals aged 14 and older, including adolescents, young adults, and mature adults.
Are weekend appointments available?
We do not schedule appointments on weekends, but offer flexible weekday session times to accommodate various schedules.
What mental health issues do you address?
We treat depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family dynamics challenges, codependency, trauma, and life transition difficulties using evidence-based approaches.
