About Dena Hein Therapy
Dena's style is warm, open, accepting, friendly, and collaborative. She seeks to offer a comfortable space for your unique story to emerge. Whether you are feeling stuck or facing challenging life experiences, Dena will work with you to find the tools to empower you to heal and thrive.
Meet Your Therapist
Dena's life journey has been rich with diverse experiences, from raising children in a long-term marriage, going through a challenging divorce, and overcoming health issues, to working as a social worker, university lecturer, and yoga teacher. These personal and professional experiences have shaped her compassionate approach to therapy, allowing her to connect deeply with clients. Dena understands firsthand the complexities of life and is passionate about helping others navigate their own unique paths toward healing and fulfillment.
Dena's parents were "hippies" who instilled in her a deep appreciation for social justice, service to others, and a love of diversity which helped shape her inclusive approach to therapy. Dena is LGBTQIA+ allied.
Dena's Approach
Dena sees each person as unique and works with clients to discover their own individual path to the change and growth they desire. Her education and training is based in psychotherapy and family systems theory. She is trained to use a variety of method when helping clients move toward more secure relationships and satisfying life circumstances. The foundations of her practice include Narrative therapy, Restoration therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Bowen Theory.
EDUCATION
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy
Christian Theological Seminary | 2022
MALS, English and Creative Writing
Valparaiso University | 2008
BA, Sociology
Indiana University Bloomington | 1990
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Health and Life Coach
Health Coach Institute | 2021
500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga Alliance | 2021
Registered Y12SR Group Leader
Yoga for 12 Step Recovery | 2020
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga Alliance | 2013