Stephanie Denzer
- Position
- Associate Therapist
- Location
- West Los Angeles
- License
AMFT, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #165441
Supervised by Brege von Bleicken, LCSW #125103
Credentials & certifications
Undergraduate degree:
B.A. in Sociology, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Graduate degree:
M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Specialties
- Children and Teens
- Parenting
- Family Systems
- Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Child Development
- Anxiety & Stress
- Self-Esteem
- Life Transitions & Trauma
- Social Difficulties
- Depression
- Behavioral Challenges
- Spirituality / Religious Trauma
- Neurodiversity
- Mindfulness
Trainings
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
- Grief and Loss Training, Our House Grief Support Center
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Training, Danette Montiel, Ph.D.
- Yoga and Mindfulness Training, Smiling Calm Hearts Open Our Learning (SCHOOL)
- Counseling Children and Adolescents Class, Julie Lowe, LPC
- Certificates in Foundations in Counseling, Topics in Counseling, and Counseling Skills, CCEF
- Telehealth Training for Mental Health Professionals, Benjamin Caldwell
- Trained in play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, bibliotherapy, and sand tray clinical interventions
Bio
Being present, engaged, and attuned is imperative for any therapist, especially those who work with children and teens. I believe children want to grow for the better and can do so when they learn the right tools in a compassionate and supportive relational environment. And when it comes to children, the primary medium by which they learn, communicate, grow, and heal is play. I deeply enjoy providing children with a reprieve from our often frantic and disconnected culture by creating a dedicated space for them to slow down and experience relational connection.
As a mother, I have personally experienced how challenging and rewarding caring for a child can be. Parenting has cultivated in me a deeper love and appreciation for children and a deeper compassion and appreciation for parents and caregivers. One of my goals in child therapy is to closely collaborate with caregivers so that, as their children grow, they too can better understand, care for, and connect with their child.
I structure every session with each individual child’s specific needs in mind. I aim to help them develop skills that enhance their natural potential for growth, personal agency, and emotional healing. Through this child-centered therapeutic approach, I have seen children grow in confidence, resilience, and ability to relate to themselves and others with more compassion and awareness, resulting in a healthier self-image and stronger bonds with their caregivers.
I have over twelve years of professional experience providing care and counseling in nonprofit settings. I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families of diverse cultures in school settings, groups, in-home, and one-on-one. I have worked with children with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment disorders, and those who have experienced adoption, divorce, and domestic abuse.
I believe a person’s childhood experiences have a tremendous impact on their future, and I am thankful for the opportunity to provide children and teens with early intervention, prevention, and helpful tools they can carry with them for the remainder of their lives.
In my free time, I enjoy going on adventures with my husband and daughter that often end up at the beach or zoo, grabbing coffee with friends, playing tennis, and treasure hunting at yard sales.
