Welcome to the Los Angeles area family therapy practice of Dr. Wendy Denham, North Star Families.
Helping Families find their way.
Dr Wendy Denham and team are a neurodivergent affirming therapy practice offering child therapy, family therapy, adult therapy, and EMDR. Using a collaborative, reflective approach, we develop personalized plans that help individuals and families build stability, deepen connection, and experience more ease in daily life.
Therapy for Individuals and Families in Los Angeles
Years of specialized family therapy
Hi! I’m Dr. Wendy Denham (she/her), a licensed psychologist, supervisor, and researcher with over twenty years of experience supporting children, adults, and families. I am deeply committed to helping people feel seen, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions.
As the founder of North Star Families, I have thoughtfully built and mentored a team of therapists who share her passion for compassionate, neuro-affirming, and culturally responsive care. I have carefully handpicked each clinician and provide ongoing weekly supervision, ensuring that every client benefits not only from their individual therapist’s expertise, but from the collective knowledge and support of the entire team.
At the heart of North Star’s approach is the understanding that every family’s path is different—and that with the right support, clarity, and care, each person can find their way forward.
The North Star Family Therapy Journal
As part of our commitment to advocacy, transparency, resourcing and education we will be posting articles and resources about our work, as well as the work of other pediatric specialists.
A Gentle Way for the Brain to Heal When something scary, confusing, or too big happens, a child’s brain can…
When Your Child Needs Help, But Words Are Hard When parents first hear the recommendation for play therapy for children,…
As a parent and child psychologist of 20 + years, I have seen rates of anxiety and depression in children and parents climb dramatically. What I have also found is that with mental health support, children can have profound shifts in well-being, learning to ‘sit beside’ their feelings with compassion, ask for help, and practice self-care.
Why the Back-to-School Transition Can Increase Stress for Families As the summer winds down, we know the changes that are…
Neurodivergent refers to individuals whose brain functioning differs from what is considered “typical.”
Though there are cultural frameworks for understanding transitions across the span of a child’s life — ‘terrible twos,’ teenage rebellion,…
I was 36 when I saw March of the Penguins, and this sweet documentary inspired some life force within me to bring…
One afternoon, I received an email from a doctor with a therapy request for a mother/daughter pair: “Self-esteem issues, anger, and resentment towards mother’s…
As a practice, we sometimes partner with a neuropsychologist when we feel like a there is more to understand about…
Working with a learning specialist is transformative for neurodivergent learners. Science based educational programming helps your child unearth their learning style and…
Occupational therapy, otherwise known as OT, can look very different depending on the setting. You may have heard of OTs…
It’s understandable to feel nervous about this conversation. However, after helping many parents through it to the other side, these…
