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Denise Brady

Therapist(She/Her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Trauma, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Denise Brady, LMFT— a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping people reconnect with their truest selves by healing the emotional wounds left by childhood and parental relationships. Whether you’re navigating the pain of emotional neglect, unmet needs, or complex family dynamics, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, process, and grow. My work is rooted in the belief that healing the inner child is not about blaming the past, but about understanding it — and learning how to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your power in the present.

My approach to therapy

I use a blend of trauma-informed care, inner child work, somatic practices, and attachment-based therapy to gently guide you toward emotional clarity and wholeness. We'll work together to: - Identify core wounds and unmet needs -Reconnect with the inner child and foster self-compassion - Set boundaries and reparent yourself with love and strength - Break generational cycles and shift limiting beliefs

What you can expect from me

Warm, intuitive, and deeply collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who truly sees and honors your story. Populations I Work With: - Adults healing from childhood emotional neglect - Adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents - Individuals seeking inner child and reparenting work - People-pleasers, perfectionists, and those struggling with self-worth Let's Work Together: If you're ready to explore the roots of your pain and move toward emotional freedom, I’d be honored to walk that path with you. Healing is possible — and it begins within.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University, Los Angeles
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Family Systems
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2892 North Bellflower Boulevard Unit 2024
    Long Beach, CA 90815