Deena Pastore, AMFT

Warmest welcome! My name is Deena Pastore, and I am a psychotherapist with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and a deep commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural humility. I believe every person holds within them innate wisdom and the capacity for healing, growth, and transformation. My role is to help you access that inner strength and walk beside you on your journey toward greater peace, meaning, and resilience.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based, recognizing that no two people are the same. Together, we will explore your unique experiences, challenges, and goals in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as parts work, somatic interventions, and EMDR therapy to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and personal empowerment.

I bring extensive experience working with diverse populations, including individuals navigating grief and loss, trauma, hospice and palliative care, Veterans’ issues, Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), and life transitions for challenged athletes. These profound experiences have strengthened my empathy and deepened my clinical focus on helping clients heal from trauma, adapt to change, and rediscover a sense of hope and possibility.

Therapy is not about “fixing” what is broken—it is about creating space to explore, understand, and honor your story. In our sessions, you will find a sanctuary where you are free to process difficult emotions, develop new perspectives, and uncover pathways toward healing and fulfillment. Clients often describe me as warm, attentive, and compassionate, with a gentle yet steady presence that helps them feel safe in doing deep therapeutic work.

I respect and honor the complexity of each person’s identity, culture, and lived experience. It is my privilege to accompany you on your path of healing and self-discovery, nurturing your innate strengths and potential every step of the way.

I am currently practicing under the clinical supervision of Dr. Hedieh Azadmehr, Licensed Psychologist at Pacific Integrative Therapy.