Building Connection and Confidence Through Therapy, Coaching & Workshops
Guidance and strategies that help you create growth and lasting change.
How We Help You
At The Lumina Center, we help people build confidence, connection, and balance through therapy, coaching and workshops that create meaningful, lasting growth. Many people come to us feeling weighed down by stress and anxiety, unhappy with their lives or with themselves, struggling in parenting or in their relationships, or feeling stuck and dissatisfied in work or in life. Our services help you develop awareness, clarity, and practical skills that allow you to feel more grounded, connected, and fulfilled.
Therapy
Therapy brings together guided discussion, emotional processing, and tools that help you navigate daily challenges. You’ll build understanding, reduce overwhelm, and make steady progress with consistent support.
Coaching
Coaching helps you transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Through coaching, you can discover your strongest self and create meaningful transformation in your life.
Workshops
Our workshops blend discussion, hands-on learning, and real-world practice. You’ll leave with practical tools and a renewed sense of connection and progress that comes from learning in a supportive community.
About the Founder
Denise has worked with individuals, children, and families for more than 25 years across a wide range of settings. Her coaching and workshop approach draws on her doctoral training, extensive experience supporting families at every stage of development, and deep knowledge of the psychological research across all areas related to self and family development. She blends practical strategies with compassion and insight, helping people access their strengths and create meaningful shifts in their lives and relationships. She believes that individuals and families deserve the tools that make life more connected and less overwhelming, and that small, intentional changes can transform not only daily life, but the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions before getting started!
Are therapy, coaching, and workshop sessions virtual or in person?
We offer both options for therapy and coaching so you can choose the setting that fits you best. Workshop sessions vary depending on the class.
Is there homework or follow-up between sessions?
Some sessions include simple reflection or practice activities to help you apply what you learn.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not currently accept insurance for therapy, but we provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Our coaching and workshops are private pay and not billed through insurance. However, you may be able to get re-imbursed through an HSA or FSA if your plan covers coaching or mental health support.
Do you offer discounted rates?
Yes. We offer a 20% discount for first responders, veterans, active military, and New England families with a household income of 80,000 or below. This discount applies to all therapy and coaching sessions so support remains accessible when you need it.
Still have a question?
Have a question about our coaching or workshops? Reach out and we’ll be glad to help.