Meet your therapist

Hi!

I’m Denzel Sumlin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

⭐ About Denzel

Hello, my name is Denzel Sumlin and I am from Bakersfield, California. I am currently a Director of Clinical Services for an inpatient hospital. I have approximately 18 years in mental health experience, including corrections, child therapy, and inpatient treatment.

🙂 Style

  • Unconditional positive regard

💬 Why did you become a therapist for kids and families?

I feel that working with families provides perspective on the family system and relationship framework. The family is interconnected and all the parts of the family interact with one another. The therapist becomes the "mechanic" for the "engine" of the family.

👍 Fun facts about Denzel

  • Proudest moment ❤️
    Having healthy daughters

  • Superpower 🦸
    Working with patient's emotion, injecting logic, and the balancing of both.

  • Free Time ☀️
    I like to spend time with my family and catch up on movies that we've missed.

📚 Specialities

  • Anxiety, Adjustment, ADHD, Autism, Transitions, Grief + Loss, Developmental Disabilities, Depression, Co-parenting Conflict, Defiance/Aggression, Identity Development, Learning Disabilities, School Issues, Social Skills Training, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict, Separation Anxiety, Phobias. Trauma, PTSD

👥 Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused

🤝 Works with

  • All Ages

🎓 Credentials

  • Masters in Social Work at California State University, Bakersfield

  • Licensed in CA

📺 Watch Denzel’s welcome video

What families are saying about Denzel

“Denzel, you have been wonderful— despite the challenges of having to do virtual therapy with a 4 year old! We have made great strides with the techniques and tools you have taught us. I am confident that you made a difference and huge impact.”

— Manatee mom

““I just want to say how thankful we are to Denzel for his time and support. He has really been outstanding - super consistent and thoughtful in guiding kiddo and mom and me as parents.”

— Manatee dad