Denna Neighbors

Life can be incredibly intense sometimes. Maybe you are anxious, overwhelmed, struggling with perfectionism, or carrying trauma that still lingers. Maybe it feels like no matter how hard you try, it’s never quite enough, and you are just… tired.

Rockwall therapist Denna Neighbors works with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, OCD, grief, mood disorders, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and boundary issues. Many of her clients are high-achieving girls, moms, nurses, first responders, and businesswomen. From the outside, things may look fine, but inside they feel exhausted from holding everything together.

Denna’s approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. She uses evidence-based methods including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, which you can read more about here), CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you understand your story, shift patterns that aren’t serving you, and reconnect with your true self. She also incorporates somatic and mindfulness-based tools to support nervous system regulation and bring more calm into your daily life. 

Before becoming a therapist, Denna spent more than 20 years in the medical field, working in orthopedics and internal medicine. That experience gave her firsthand insight into the stress, burnout, and emotional toll that so many of her clients carry, especially those in caregiving or high-pressure roles. It deepened her empathy and shaped the way she supports others through both physical and emotional healing.

Denna’s own healing journey began after the sudden loss of her husband. That grief changed her and called her into this work with a deeper sense of purpose. Today, she lives in a blended family with her daughter, stepson, and partner. She understands the joys and messiness of love, parenting, and starting over.

Outside the therapy room, you’ll usually find her cheering at volleyball games, exploring nature, riding ATVs, or relaxing with a good book or documentary.

Denna looks forward to welcoming you into a space where you can breathe, let your guard down, and just be you.

Read more about Denna in her profile on Psychology Today!