Psychiatry near Orinda, CA

Biography: Denine has over ten years of experience and is passionate about the destigmatization of mental illness. She guides her patients to learn about their motivations and core beliefs and encourages them to improve their connections with others. Denine embraces family and personal history, biology, social environment, and support when caring for each patient’s unique needs. She has experience working with incarcerated individuals with chronic mental illness. Denine enjoys working on home improvement projects, hiking with her rescue dog, Milton, and skiing in the Sierras.

Biography: Satoko has over 20 years of experience in mental health care. She has a patient-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family dynamics, and mindfulness. Satoko believes everyone should feel heard, safe, supported, and understood. She empowers patients to explore difficult situations and is dedicated to helping them learn skills to be resilient and gain more insight, balance, peace, and happiness in their lives.