Christine Denstaedt, LMFT

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

My foundational approach focuses on how your experiences have shaped your beliefs and how those beliefs influence your choices. As you become more aware of how you have outgrown or no longer agree with former beliefs that once controlled your life, you gain greater ability to make choices that lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, and treatment is tailored to your specific needs. My work emphasizes your unique experience, a focus on the present, the environment, and our therapeutic relationship. I specialize in Gestalt therapy and am also trained in EMDR trauma therapy. My clients come from diverse backgrounds and have benefited from my support as they explore obstacles keeping them from the life they desire. I have a strong interest in working with mental health providers and am committed to understanding your unique challenges. You can expect to be greeted with a sincere desire to connect with someone who cares and is eager to partner with you to experience change. True growth happens in an atmosphere of safety and support, where humor is welcomed. I am genuinely curious about your needs and what you hope to achieve.

Education & Experience

I earned my Clinical Psychology degree from California Baptist University in Riverside and have pursued extensive advanced training throughout my career. My postgraduate work includes specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, which forms the foundation of my relational approach—emphasizing curiosity, attuned listening, and understanding the lived experience of others. I am EMDR trained in and actively completing EMDRIA Certification. My clinical experience includes school‑based services for children, trauma‑focused therapy across the lifespan, and leadership as a clinical supervisor for a twelve‑therapist team. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are and support meaningful change.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Spirituality

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna