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Denise Brady

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Denise Brady is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Long Beach, CA. With 15 years of experience, she specializes in helping people through generational trauma and uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to assist clients in reprocessing traumatic experiences and memories. Denise is the owner of In the Meantime Breathe Family Counseling Services and offers services in both California and Texas, including virtual and in-person therapy sessions. She also offers workshops, including ‘Embracing Empathy and Validation’ and ‘Preventing Parent Burnout’. Denise has previous experience working with the Department of Children Family Services (DCFS) and her practice is trusted and verified by Therapy for Black Girls and Psychology Today.

Education

  • MA, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles

Professional Achievements

  • Denise has been featured in multiple publications, including Essence magazine, the Bump, Los Angeles Times, and The Independent

Favorite Piece of Advice

I encourage my clients to show up as their authentic selves in all aspects of their lives. Healing is a process; don't compare your journey to other people's. Focus on your individual journey.

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Q&A Comments (6)

How do I deal with a difficult sibling?
Dealing with your sibling in the household can feel overwhelming, but setting boundaries is key. You don’t have to be involved in every aspect of their life, especially if their behavior is stressing you out. Try to limit how much access they have to you or how much time you spend in situations that create tension. This doesn’t mean cutting them off entirely, but it’s okay to create space for your own mental and emotional well-being. It’s also important not to take their behavior personally. Sometimes, people have their own issues, and it has nothing to do with you. Keeping this perspective can help you avoid letting their actions affect your mood or self-esteem. Focus on what you need in the relationship, and don’t get caught up in their challenges. If you know you’re about to be in a tense situation with your sibling, take some time to mentally prepare. Have a plan for how you’ll handle the interaction, and remind yourself that their behavior doesn’t define who you are. Finding this balance can help you stay calm while living with them.
What is being asexual? Is it hard to have relationships when being asexual?
Being asexual means a person does not have a sexual attraction, or if they do, is very minimal. People with asexuality can still lead meaningful relationships and experience love and intimacy, but above all, emotional closeness is possible. However, the desire for intimate sexual interaction is just absent from an intimate relationship. There is a wide spectrum of people who claim to be asexual, and some may indeed have that urge to share intimate physical intercourses, while on the other extreme end, others just do not feel that way at all. There is always a stigma attached to being an asexual because society instead thrives on sexual relationships. Being an asexual is, however, another means of experiencing attraction and relationship. Asexuals can have company, love, and intimacy without the pressure expected by society of physical intimacy. It should be clarified that being asexual doesn't mean that a person is wrong or broken—it's only a different manner in which they relate.
How can I tell them that I am smoking?
Telling your parents that you smoke can feel difficult, especially if there are tensions around how they perceive you. Start by recognizing that the conversation may not just be about smoking—it could bring up deeper challenges, like how they still see you as a child or how they react to lifestyle choices that differ from their expectations. It’s okay if you feel like this is about more than just nicotine—it might also be about asserting independence or navigating a complex relationship dynamic. When you approach them, try to be straightforward but considerate. If they respond with frustration or disappointment, acknowledge their feelings without letting the conversation spiral. If they push back or treat you like a child, you can remind them that you’re sharing this because you want to be honest and take responsibility for your actions. You don’t have to defend every decision you’ve made, but you can express that you’re working through things in your own way. Set a calm and respectful tone, even if their reaction feels challenging. 
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