About
Denise Gordzica
Hi, I’m Denise. I help children, teens, and families find strength, hope, and new ways forward during challenging times. Over the past years, I’ve worked with youth from many different walks of life—those adjusting to new environments, experiencing family changes, living independently, navigating trauma, or learning to manage emotions and behaviors.
In our sessions, we’ll work together to understand what’s going on, build skills to cope with stress, and create healthy patterns that help you or your child thrive. I use approaches like mindfulness, positive psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I adjust every session to fit each person’s needs, whether that’s through conversation, hands-on activities, or creative exercises.
I believe therapy works best when it feels safe and collaborative, so I involve caregivers whenever it supports the child’s progress. My goal is to make you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Trained in evidence-based care
All Handspring therapists are trained to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. We match every family based on their child’s needs and each therapist’s specialties.
A whole team behind every therapist
Every Handspring therapist is a Handspring employee with:
Ongoing clinical supervision
Regular supervision from our clinical team.
Weekly case consultation
The team meets every week to review cases and share what’s working.
Ongoing evidence-based training
Regular, required training keeps every therapist current on the research.
Want to work with this therapist?
Mention their name when you book. We’ll walk through your child’s needs together to confirm the best fit.