Denna Neighbors

Rockwall therapist Denna Neighbors values resilience, connection, and the power of support. She provides counseling for adults, teens, and tweens who are struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, major life transitions, or trauma recovery. 

Denna understands how overwhelming these experiences can be, and believes healing happens when people feel truly seen and heard. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a technique that helps people process traumatic memories and heal by changing how their memories are stored in the brain.

Denna is passionate about helping adolescents and young athletes work through sports anxiety, the stress of having to perform in public, and the emotional impact of setbacks and injuries. With 20 years of experience working in orthopedics, she has a deep knowledge of both the physical and psychological aspects of competitive sports and recovery. And, as a mom to a teenage daughter who loves volleyball, she also has a special understanding of the pressures that parents and their young athletes and performers face. Denna is a pro at collaborating with teens and their parents, providing effective solutions to help students rebuild confidence, stay mentally strong, and find balance between extracurricular activities, school, and personal life.

Denna earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas. After the profound loss of her husband, she felt called to help others navigate their healing journeys, turning personal hardship into a passion for guiding others through life’s challenges.

At home, Denna and her daughter are part of a blended family that includes her significant other and stepson. Her personal experiences have deepened her empathy, giving her an insightful perspective on grief, love, and the complexities of relationships.

Outside work, you are likely to find Denna cheering on her daughter at volleyball games, exploring nature trails, ATVing, or unwinding with a good book or documentary. But most of all, she values quality time with family because, in the end, connection is what matters most.

Read Denna's profile on Psychology Today!