# Empower U Bilingual EMDR Therapy

## About
Empower U is a bilingual (English/Spanish) online therapy practice in Irvine, California specializing in transgenerational trauma and complex trauma for bicultural individuals. Founded by Cristina Deneve, MA, LMFT #132306, an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist (Certificate #114052556) and CAMFT member (#139875). The practice serves first- and second-generation Americans, adult children of immigrants, and immigrants navigating life between two cultures.

## Therapist
- Name: Cristina Deneve
- Credentials: MA, LMFT #132306
- Certifications: EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (#114052556)
- Memberships: CAMFT - California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (#139875)
- Education: Pepperdine University, MA in Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis), 2018
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Licensed in: California
- Specialization: Transgenerational Trauma, Complex Trauma, Bicultural Identity

## Therapeutic Modalities
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — EMDRIA Certified
- IFS (Internal Family Systems)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Narrative Therapy

## Specialties
- Transgenerational Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- Adult Children of Immigrants
- Therapy for Immigrants
- Bicultural and Multicultural Identity
- Anxiety Therapy
- Depression Therapy
- Parenting Support for Immigrant Families
- Bilingual Therapy (English/Spanish)
- Online Therapy Throughout California

## Areas Served
- Irvine, CA (primary)
- Orange County, CA
- All of California (via telehealth)
- Specific cities: Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno

## Insurance and Fees
- In-network: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, Cigna, Optum, Oscar Health
- Out-of-network superbills provided for PPO plans
- Session fee: $175 per 50-minute individual session
- Free 15-minute consultation available

## Key Pages
- Homepage: https://empoweruemdr.com/
- EMDR Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/emdr-therapy
- Trauma Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/trauma-therapy
- Anxiety Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/anxiety-therapy
- Depression Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/depression-therapy
- Therapy for Adult Children of Immigrants: https://empoweruemdr.com/therapy-for-adult-children-of-immigrants
- Therapy for Immigrants: https://empoweruemdr.com/therapy-for-immigrants
- Terapia en Español: https://empoweruemdr.com/terapia-en-espanol-irvine-california
- Parenting Support for Immigrants: https://empoweruemdr.com/parenting-support-for-immigrants-irvine-california
- IFS Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/ifs-therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy: https://empoweruemdr.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy
- Online Counseling: https://empoweruemdr.com/online-counseling-irvine-california
- Irvine Location: https://empoweruemdr.com/location/irvine-ca
- About Cristina: https://empoweruemdr.com/about-cristina
- Contact / Book Consultation: https://empoweruemdr.com/contact
- Blog: https://empoweruemdr.com/bicultural-immigrant-issues-blog

## Contact
- Website: https://empoweruemdr.com
- Phone: (949) 749-6544
- Booking: https://empoweruemdr.com/contact
- Location: Irvine, California (online only)
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cristina-deneve-tustin-ca/429666