Raving Fans
Denise Tossed Us a Lifeline!
If I could sum up Denise in one word, it would be magical. She was a godsend for me and my family, helping us at all levels — me, my husband, the two of us as a couple, the two of us as parents, and our son. Like I said, magic!!
At 11 months old, my son was diagnosed with a Global Developmental Delay. I hated that phrase because it didn’t give us any insight into what to do next. I was at a total loss of how to help my son, and was desperately searching for any resources I could find. It was just two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and I was in a grief spiral, feeling depressed, isolated, and traumatized.
Denise’s website was one of the only results I found scouring the internet that even mentioned the phrase “developmental delay.” After attending her free parent support group and a consultation call, my husband and I both knew we wanted to work with her.
Denise helped us in a myriad of ways. Through zoom-based coaching, she was able to give us in-the-moment parenting advice custom tailored to our specific situation. She gave us so many tools to help with our son’s development, making us feel more confident and more connected. Read More
Chelsea & Kevin, Proud Parents of an Autistic 5-year-old with Global Developmental Delays, Vancouver, Washington
We Are Grateful for Denise’s Care and Dedication!
Denise is part of our family! We, as parents of two teen/pre-teenage girls, are incredibly grateful for the support she continues to provide for our daughter. We reached out to Denise when our oldest daughter, AS, began struggling with anxiety and OCD-type symptoms. We wanted to help and support her, but we just couldn’t find a way to break through her anxiety and all the problems that it was causing. From the very start, we found that Denise was a patient and empathetic listener who made both our daughter, and our entire family, feel heard and understood.
What stood out most was Denise’s holistic approach. She took the time to meet with us as parents, ensuring that she has a full picture of what our daughter was experiencing at home, at school, and how she was dealing with everything emotionally. Read More
Ganapathy & Ranjany, Parents of Two Girls/One Learning to Successfully Manage Her OCD & Anxiety, San Ramon, California
I Decided… It’s Time to Start Working on Myself – I Have to Be Stronger for My Son!
Before starting my one-on-one work with Denise, I realized that deep down I didn’t feel happy. I looked happy outside, but inside there was a deep sadness. I felt broken inside; I felt like, “I’m not good enough.” I was confused, afraid, lacking in confidence, and missing joy in my life. I was wondering “How is all this going to affect my son?” I WANT to be happy and I know my son WANTS me to be happy too. So, I decided it’s time to start working on myself – I have to be stronger for my son! But I didn’t know how to do it on my own – I tried, but it just didn’t work. It takes somebody, like a Coach, to get you there. Even though the unknown is scary, and I felt nervous at first starting the Empowerment Journey, I was happy to have Denise as my trusted Coach to lovingly guide me every step of the way. Read More
Celia, Founding Mama, Special Needs Connection Membership Group, Milpitas, California
I Feel More Powerful, Happy, and Content
Denise is a very inspiring, knowledgeable, and highly effective Life & Parent Coach.
Before working with Denise, things were very cloudy and murky for me. I felt out of touch with myself; so stressed, anxious and dysregulated, which was affecting everything! I was less patient with my girls, more irritable and guilty, feeling disconnected from my husband, and more like a fraud. I was confused about the direction I wanted to take my business; what I wanted to do, who I wanted to work with, and how to incorporate my book. I knew I had a lot of gifts but was frustrated thinking about how it would all fit together; I was indecisive and not using my talents out of fear.
Since working with Denise, I feel more powerful, happy, and content. I know I’m being who I want to be now, more authentically myself and inspired. Read More
Kristi Crowell Ellis, SLP, Speech Therapist, Author, Mother of Two/One with ADHD, Dallas, Texas
I Came to Denise as a Hot Mess…
Denise Carbon is a special woman who, through her innovative approach to helping people by lifting them higher and extending great compassion along the way, is able to accomplish much for her clients in fast time.
During each session, Denise holds a loving and accepting space for you to be simply you. She is knowledgeable and has a hearty tool bag of creative techniques that she uses to bring her clients to not only a place of feeling like “I got this” but also healed at the same time.
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Jessica & Alonso, Santa Cruz, California
You Can’t Keep Her Down!
That was an awesome Parent Empowerment Session! I’m feeling so at peace and certain, and like I want to celebrate my family. WE get to choose our own future, and we get to define success for ourselves. It doesn’t matter what Faith’s assessments say because any gaps in her development are only temporary.
YOU CAN’T KEEP HER DOWN! She will bloom into an awesome badass butterfly one day!!! And I get to watch it happen! You have made such an awesome impact on my life, Denise. Today made me realize I’m not an expendable and obsolete person now that my kids are here to replace me – I’m actually the most important piece of the puzzle!! My new mantra is, “You can’t handle this much AWESOMENESS!” I guess the subconscious (NLP) work is taking effect!
Chanlee Sutoyo, Badass Awesome Mother & Home Schooler of 2, Alhambra, California
She Helped Me Step Into Confidence and Empowerment!
Thanks to guided inner work with Denise, I was able to shift the limiting beliefs, values and behaviors that were keeping me stuck in life. She helped me step into confidence and empowerment so I could make successful steps forward towards financial freedom and the abundance of life.
I realized it was time to come out, to be visible, to get out of my own way and stand in truth. It is freeing to have action items towards success and Denise was instrumental in my personal evolution.
Now I know I can do anything! It’s a relief that I can trust my intuition and heart. I’m being an open, loving, connected person who is approachable and who people want to connect with.
Barb Magee, Entrepreneur and Founder of The Local Dish, Ashland, Oregon
Definitely One of the Best!
When we first got the diagnosis of autism, it was overwhelming. Not just the knowledge, but dealing with the regional center, insurance, and therapies. Denise was incredibly helpful in navigating those mazes. She told me about services I didn’t even know were available. Over the course of nearly three years, my son encountered dozens of therapists, and Denise was definitely one of the best! She is knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. Toby had a confusing tangle of sensory issues, and she was able to untangle his various needs and show me how to help him. In addition to my son, I got to see Denise work with many other children, and she understands how to bring out the best in a wide range of children with different struggles and different personalities. Not only is Denise good for children, she’s also good for parents. Sometimes I fell into the trap of only seeing my son’s deficiencies, and Denise was excellent at gently reminding me of his many wonderful qualities. Plus, we just spent so much time laughing together, which is an excellent way to cope with the stress of parenting a special needs child.
A Very Grateful Mom, Redwood City, California
He Has Improved in So Many Ways!
Denise is very experienced and I consider her a phenomenal expert in working with children who have developmental needs. Self-feeding was a big challenge for my 4-year-old son. Before working with Denise, he would only drink water from a syringe or spoon. Since working with Denise, he has made significant improvements in this area. She has introduced and recommended a number of different cups to help my son drink. He is now able to drink from a special straw cup Denise recommended.
Denise has opened my eyes on so many ways to help my son develop communication through everyday activities. Watching how quickly she can come up with ideas to get my son engaged in preferred and non-preferred activities has taught me how much more I can help my son.
Denise, it was so wonderful to work with you and we are so glad we proceeded with it. I agree, he has improved in so many ways since you have been working with us—thank you!
Tricia Yonemitsu, San Mateo, California
Bye-Bye Diapers!
Adam is doing amazingly. For weeks now, he has not wet his pants ONCE. Not. Once. Poop is still an issue for him since he struggles with constipation and mild CP but he obviously “gets it.” The one big poop he has had recently was in the potty! He’s doing really well at saying he has to go to the potty, waiting till we get to one, sitting on the john and peeing.
You were right and he’s SO proud of himself! So happy to finally potty train our son. Thanks!
Jenny & Mark, Redwood City, California
The Tools to Express Himself
I can’t recommend Denise highly enough for the help she gave our family. She helped our little guy out of his shell, gave him the tools to express himself, handle a toddler’s life challenges, and connect better with us and his peers. He’s maturing a lot, we (and he) are much better able to handle his apprehensions now, his tantrums have decreased tremendously, and we’re getting ready to enroll him in Transitional Kindergarten. Denise helped us to get to know and understand our son better, and for that we’re eternally grateful!
Thanks so much for everything!
Ted & Jennifer, Redwood City, California
He’s Really Listening & Following Directions
I’m setting the boundaries now and he’s doing so beautifully! Things are not a big deal anymore and he’s listening all the time. He’s like a different kid now – he’s more calm – I can’t believe it’s only been a month! And he’s proud of himself. He’s such a different boy now. He seems more grown up and he’s really listening and following directions. Thank you for being so professional and so sincere.
Dolly, Emerald Hills, California
Gift from the Heavens!
Dear Denise – you were a gift from the heavens! Thank you so much for your support. Without even realizing it, my husband and I are really talking about many things and this happened after we both talked with you. Who would have thought that talking together with someone else (who has an impartial view) would bring us closer together. The kids are doing better and little by little “Sam” is learning to keep his tantrums away while “Mikey” is trying to do things faster. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart!
Eva, Redwood City, California
Always Understanding, Caring and Very Sensitive
I was extremely lucky to have the chance to meet and work with Denise. As a new parent of a child with Special Needs, I was very stressed, sad and confused much of the time. Denise always had a smile and encouraging words. She was always understanding, caring and very sensitive to the needs of all parents in her group and classroom. While she doesn’t have a special needs child herself, she was somehow able to put herself in our shoes and see through our eyes. In my experience that is a very unusual gift. She was always very patient, compassionate and never judgmental or pitying. She was very attuned to our emotions in group and was able to move the topic elsewhere, as needed.
Windy Twelves, Sunnyvale, California
Early Intervention is the Key
My son, Alexander, is a 5 yr. old boy with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, and global developmental delays. He is not able to walk independently, he can only pronounce a few words, and he has a g-tube. We noticed that something was not right shortly after his birth. Since then, it has been an ongoing battle, from learning about his current and future needs, to learning how to cope with the community around us. It has changed our lives forever. My son has to face special challenges and needs extra help.
After working with Denise our lives have changed forever. We now know the best ways to care for Alexander, how to support and promote his development. Read More
Jessenia Solorio, East Palo Alto, California
A Constant String of Challenges
I have a son that suffers from extreme behaviours and violent tendencies. His childhood has been a constant string of challenges. Thank God for Denise. She was able to help me learn ways to help keep him safe, me safe and bring some calm to our chaos so we could feel more like a family again! I would have gone out of my mind! Thanks Denise!
A Grateful Mom, San Mateo, California
On the Autism Spectrum?
When we learned that my grandson might be ‘on the spectrum,’ we were devastated. Then we were put in touch with Denise. We enrolled in her Early Invervention Classroom and were so pleased and relieved. Denise provided us with models of behavior that helped him come out of his shell and participate. When things got hard, Denise was there to give us both advice and encouragement. Now he’s an amateur “birder” living in Tokyo, speaking fluent Japanese, and keeping detailed records of birds in both languages! This gramma is so grateful!
Diane Means, San Jose, California
Your Search is Over
Inevitably you are reading this because you are considering Ms. Denise Carbon in some capacity related to early childhood developmental issues. In sum, your search is over. Ms. Carbon is not only a professional, well-educated specialist but she is a wonderful, caring, loving person.
I had the privilege of working with Ms. Carbon for 2 years while I was caring for a little boy. I was his nanny and his parents were not able to participate in his every day issues as much as they would have liked. So they left me in charge to make sure that their child was getting the best of care. After 2 years of services, he had grown and matured into a well developed little boy.
If I had the means and the need to use Ms. Carbon on a private basis, I would not hesitate to hire her. You will never find any better in the field.
Cheryl Bissey, San Jose, California
Group Facilitator
Denise mediated our discussion group of parents of toddlers receiving early intervention services as the perfect group facilitator. She was easy to talk to and helped families as well as children. We especially appreciated her empathy, respect, and thoughtful contributions, which made the group a comfortable place to share our successes and discuss our challenges. She was also knowledgeable about and helpful in guiding us toward the resources available to us as parents.
Marco and Rachel Matta, Menlo Park, California
Devoted Child Advocate
Denise Carbon is a caring and devoted child advocate. She has given me great advice, direction and support as my kids have grown over the years. I’m so grateful to have her in our lives!
Laura Cazalet, Campbell, California
Every Day was a Struggle
Before meeting Denise and getting connected to other families facing similar obstacles, every day was a struggle. I didn’t know what I needed, but Denise was able to help me, and our whole family by guiding us to resources and ensuring our son was getting the services he needed to grow and develop into the amazing little boy he is today!
Jana, Santa Clara, California
