ABOUT ME
I am Denise Takakjy. I am a teen therapist who has been providing mental health services to teens for the past 10 years. My master's degree is in clinical mental health counseling, and I am a specialist in providing trauma services to teens. I am also a licensed behavioral specialist.
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I have worked with many parents and caregivers who struggle with connecting to their teens. I love working with parents to first understand how they became the parents they are today and to they can make a shift in their mindset to bring the joy back to parenting. I help to empower parents to communicate their values to their family in a way that is collaborative and where everyone is heard. This allows the family to communicate effectively, set healthy boundaries, and align the family with common goals, expectations, and values. This is not about how to force your child to behave, it is about creating an environment of alignment within the family.
