Gentle Connection
A brief 15 minutes of relaxed conversation. No clinical pressure, interrogation, or homework. Denise listens warmly to clarify fit and alignment.
A Safe, Grounded Space for Healing & Clarity
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Denise Dugan, LMFT
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Denise Dugan, LMFT — Private Practice
“A thoughtful, unhurried space where your story is received with reverence.”
Orange County, CA & Virtual
CA BBS LMFT #127910
WA MFT #MFT.LF 70020681
WA MFT #MFT.LF 70020681
The WhysCounselor Experience
What to Expect & Practice Fees
Transparent Investment
- Individual Therapy (50m) $220
- Couples & Gottman (55m) $260
- Strategic Coaching $980/mo
Private Sanctuary
256-bit encrypted video consultations. Zero-wait telehealth waiting rooms with straightforward scheduling, invoicing, and messaging.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Begin
Sessions are private pay, and superbills are provided for PPO out-of-network reimbursement. Many plans reimburse a significant share of the session fee.
Therapy is offered by secure telehealth to clients located in California. Strategic coaching is available worldwide by video.
It depends on what you are working through. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within eight to twelve sessions, and we review progress together as we go.
Therapy treats clinical concerns and heals what shaped you. Coaching is forward-facing performance work — mental fitness, boundaries and decision-making — and is not clinical treatment.