Dena Chappell, MS, LMHC, NCC
509.601.4335 | dena@grassrootstherapy.com
WA State License #:LH61468306
- Pediatric Trauma
- Attachment
- Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
- Child Development-Ages & Stages
Dena is a National Certified Counselor who received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2021 and her Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relationships from the University of Idaho in 1993. Dena has partnered with children and families for over 28 years working within a variety of areas, including child development, education, social services, parent education, child abuse, neglect and trauma. Dena is a long time, well known child advocate and has volunteered for 17 years on the Our Kids: Our Business coalition which works toward improving the lives of all children and families in Spokane. Her area of clinical specialty is working with children and adolescents where she uses a strengths-based approach centered on the unique needs of each individual. Her method of therapy includes Attachment Trauma Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior therapy and she utilizes elements of play to engage young clients in addressing problems and working towards solutions. Dena is a certified provider for Promoting First Relationships. Dena is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling.