Dena Ehrlich

I'm a licensed therapist with a background in somatic psychotherapy, offering sessions to pre-teens, teens, and adults. My practice weaves together talk therapy with body-based awareness, creativity, and mindfulness, supporting clients in connecting more deeply to themselves. I hold a Master's in Counseling Psychology and have advanced training in trauma-informed care and embodied modalities. I currently work with clients virtually throughout California and in person at the Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center in Santa Cruz. I also offer group experiences, workshops, and retreats.

My approach is warm, intuitive, and collaborative. I often incorporate somatic awareness, creative expression, and relational insight to help clients explore and integrate their experiences. Sessions may include talk therapy, guided body-based practices, and playful or imaginative elements when appropriate. I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, and the impact of trauma. I aim to meet each person with presence, curiosity, and care.

Clients often describe feeling more grounded, connected, and empowered after our work together. In session, I hold a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, listen inward, and discover what’s ready to emerge. Together, we can build your capacity for self-awareness, regulation, and choice. Whether you're navigating a challenge or seeking a deeper sense of meaning, my hope is that therapy feels like a space of refuge, reflection, and possibility.