Denise Alba, LMFT, is a Holistic Psychotherapist and proud owner of Brave Wellness Studio, the first Mental Health Wellness Studio in San Diego. Brave Wellness Studio offers Holistic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Community Circles, and International Retreats. Born to immigrant parents from Mexico, Denise found healing from a difficult time in her life through yoga and her own psychotherapy. Her goal was to create a space for all to gain community and support through their own healing journeys.
About Denise Alba
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
In the past, I have worked at different community mental health clinics as well as a local hospital. I found that my work was leaning into more of a holistic approach and the way my clients were finding deeper healing. That’s when Brave was born! I love the healing that I see in my clients, the way they get to know themselves on a different level, and seeing what they do with that. It changes people’s lives!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Really get to know yourself and never stop growing.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself continuing the work, expanding the offerings, and reaching more people.
Denise Alba & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Anything with an excellent vegan option. I love Kindred in South Park
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
About 4 1/2 years in Tierrasanta.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the way the community supports one another here and the friendships we have built.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I’d have to say, Oprah. I’d love to pick her brain over a lunch/coffee date at Industrial Grind.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Eat, Pray, Love. This movie really sparked an itch to get to know myself on a deeper level and my love of travel.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m an introvert to the core. People think that because I own a business and constantly talk with people, I am an extrovert. I very much need my downtime alone to function.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Life… we have an opportunity to make it 10/10 each day and make the changes accordingly if it is not.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My network of supportive family and friends
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Peace, and Acceptance
