Reclaim Your Identity. Rebuild Your Life.
therapy for women who have lost themselves in anxious attachment and people-pleasing patterns to support them in build self-trust and reconnect with their true identity.
My approach
I help women reclaim their identity and build a life aligned with what they truly want. My approach is integrative and rooted in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic practices. I believe many of the patterns and protective parts that create challenges today once served an important purpose. Together, we work to understand them with curiosity rather than judgment. We move at your pace; wherever you are in your journey!
Do you keep losing yourself in relationships? People-pleasing, anxious attachment, and years of putting everyone else first can leave you disconnected from who you actually are. I am here to help you understand these patterns and reconnect with your authentic self.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel scary, especially when you’ve spent years putting everyone else first. But you deserve to connect with your true self. If you’re ready to stop disappearing and start living, therapy is a great start.
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A little bit about me
Hello!!! I am Denise, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida, specializing in helping women who have spent years putting everyone else first, and are finally ready to come back to themselves.
I work with women across Florida via telehealth, and I offer sessions in both English and Spanish.
I offer compassion and validation, and I am not here to simply passively affirm. I will gently challenge patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. I share observations, reflect what I notice, and invite you to consider new perspectives and possible outcomes. My goal is to help you deepen self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and make choices that align with your values and the life you want to create.
I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida, an MBA from Georgia State University, and a law degree from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana — a background that shaped my analytical mind, but it was therapy that finally led me home to myself and to this work.
I love nature, movement, and connecting with others. I am grounded, authentic and curious about new experiences. Learning new ways to support my clients and my own journey drives a lot of what I do.
I am a member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association and committed to cultivating a space of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness.
“I wish I could show you the astonishing light of your own being.”
— Hafez
I work with adult women who experience
Depression
Grief & Loss
Disconnection From Yourself
Low Self-Worth Anxious Attachment
Losing Yourself in Relationships
Life Transitions
Trauma & PTSD
Complex Trauma
ADHD
Anxiety & Overthinking
Feeling Lost or Stuck
People-Pleasing Patterns
Inner Child Wounds
Difficulty Setting Boundaries
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My Services
Individual Therapy — $170
You've spent years showing up for everyone else. This is your space to finally show up for yourself. In our work together we'll untangle the patterns keeping you stuck — people-pleasing, anxious attachment, losing yourself in relationships — and help you reconnect with who you truly are. Sessions are available via secure telehealth across Florida in English or Spanish.
EMDR Intensive — $185/hour | 6 hours over three days
You're ready to go deep, immerse yourself, and break free from the patterns that have followed you for years. EMDR Intensives are designed for the busy, go-getting woman who can't always commit to weekly sessions but is serious about doing the work. In three focused days we'll target the roots of your anxiety, people-pleasing, and attachment wounds.
Couples Sessions — $200
Already doing your individual work and want your partner to understand your journey? I can support that conversation. Couples sessions are available as a complement to your individual therapy — keeping you at the center of the work while creating space for your partner to show up for you differently.
Payment Accepting cash, Venmo, Zelle, and all major debit and credit cards. I accept the following health insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare. Out of Network Superbills available upon request.
You've spent enough time putting yourself last.
I offer a 15-minute conversation to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.
Call or email me to schedule your free consultation:
📞 904-474-4970 ✉️ denisevj@denisevjcounseling.com
Currently accepting clients across Florida via telehealth in a secure and HIPAA compliant platform.