Denise Tordella
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Denise Tordella is a psychotherapist based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in integrated, trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. She is an experienced workshop presenter who provides training and consultation to universities, nonprofit organizations, and municipal mental health and substance abuse treatment service providers at both local and national levels.
Denise has completed advanced post-graduate training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Her clinical expertise includes supporting individuals in healing from domestic violence, emotional and narcissistic abuse, and coercive control in relationships. She integrates mindfulness and body-oriented therapies to help individuals manage the neurobiological effects of trauma and traumatic relationships, addressing challenges such as emotional dysregulation and dissociation. Denise firmly believes that movement is an essential component of healing.
For over 20 years, Denise has been deeply involved in community work, particularly supporting women transitioning back into the community after incarceration. Her goal is to empower these women to reconnect meaningfully with their families, recover, and achieve the fulfilling lives they deserve.
Denise's exceptional contributions to her field have earned her recognition as one of the Top 200 Therapists in Washington, DC, as selected by her peers.
This workshop equips therapists with trauma-informed skills to recognize and address the profound effects of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and interpersonal violence, empowering survivors to heal, reduce stigma, and reclaim their rights to safety and healthy relationships.