Offices in Newport Beach, Los Angeles, & Riverside.
Here to Listen
About Sunrise
About the founder
Dr. Bianca Ranney leads a dedicated team of empathetic and knowledgeable clinicians. After receiving her Bachelor‘s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, she began her graduate training at a men’s addiction rehabilitation facility. Dr. Ranney has obtained both Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology. She has worked within the complex trauma population for the past 17 years and has comprehensive training within inpatient and outpatient substance abuse programs. Dr. Ranney has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy by the EMDR institute. Dr. Ranney's doctoral internship included extensive training in full-battery psychological evaluation and testing. By displaying compassion and empathy, Dr. Ranney strives to create a supportive environment for each client in which they feel safe and comfortable. Dr. Ranney considers herself their number one advocate throughout their journey of healing.
CA LMFT 98453
Meet our therapists
Denise Medina, MA, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Denise holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a specialization in trauma studies from Pacific Oaks College. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, Denise has gained extensive experience across a variety of settings, including homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters for women and children, and both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment programs. Her diverse background underscores her commitment to helping individuals navigate and overcome adversity. Denise works effectively with clients of all genders and has a particular passion for supporting couples through relational challenges. She is highly trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Prior to Sunrise, Denise provided counseling in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) settings, addressing both personal and professional concerns. Dedicated to helping individuals reach their health and healing goals, Denise creates a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and work toward meaningful transformation.
CA AMFT 146916
Dr. Megan Dozler, PhD, MT-BC
Dr. Dozler is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), specializing in treating trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship issues. Dr. Dozler supports children, teens, adults, seniors, and veterans in cultivating emotional wellness and fostering healthy relationships. She will accompany you in processing emotional, and psychological distress that interrupts connected relationships and a healthy, creative, and productive life. Dr. Dozler is committed to building a safe, compassionate, and freeing space to understand your past experiences and empower your present, whole-hearted self. Dr. Dozler takes an integrative approach that includes evidence-based, somatic-based, and creative therapy forms to support individual processing and healing. She values cultural humility and works to understand interpersonal, institutional, and internalized oppression. Dr. Dozler's belief that connections between a person’s mind, body, and spirit can affect physical, emotional, and mental health drives her approach with everyone she works with.
Edith "Lily" Aldrete, BA, M.Ed.
Lily is currently obtaining her second master's degree in clinical counseling from Alliant University. Lily started her career at San Diego City College as a first-generation college student majoring in Liberal Studies-General Education. She graduated with an associate’s degree in liberal studies, then transferred to San Diego State University. Liliy majored in Criminal Justice Administration. Lily then applied to the University of San Diego to obtain a paralegal certificate because she wanted to work in the legal field and law enforcement. Lily then obtained a master’s degree in educational counseling, with an emphasis in psychology. She has continued working in the counseling field and took additional classes in substance abuse counseling. She is credentialed in substance abuse counseling, which enhances her current counseling skills.
Jazmin Eguiluz, BA
Jazmin is a graduate student working on earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Riverside. Jazmin's background includes working within the medical field, psychological research, clinical settings, and within the community. Jazmin conceptualizes client problems through a holistic biopsychosocial lens. She utilizes humanistic and trauma-informed approaches to assist clients in their mental health journeys. Jazmin is passionate about culturally sensitive and holistic care and strives to collaboratively develop an environment of safety and healing for clients.
Cailla Esparza, BA
Cailla is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, San Marcos. Cailla has worked with both adults and adolescents in treatment for eating disorders and comorbid disorders such as substance abuse, personality, and mood disorders. She has experience in both in-patient and out-patient facilities. Cailla takes an integrative approach to therapy, pulling techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and person-centered psychology to treat individuals holistically. She strives to create a safe space where individuals can express and explore their feelings, emotions, and life stressors while gaining skills to help them cope. She is excited to collaborate with you to reach your goals for therapy in a non-judgmental, therapeutic, and empathetic environment.
*All therapist interns are supervised by Dr. Bianca Ranney
CA LMFT 98453
Treatment
Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our experience enables us to offer effective, individualized psychological care. We specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, relationship issues, phase of life transitions, grief and loss, and substance abuse treatment. We work with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples. We have been trained in Mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). Our goal is more than to help aid in symptom reduction. We want our clients to have inner healing and leave therapy with a more connected mind, body, and spirit.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness is a step in emotional healing. Mindfulness is being able to turn toward and acknowledge our difficult thoughts and feelings with a spirit of openness and curiosity. Mindfulness helps us learn how to be more aware of thoughts, feelings, surroundings, and situations to reduce automatic unhealthy reactions. The more mindful people are, the more self-connected they will be. The more self-connected people are, the higher their well-being will be.
CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and reframing distorted ways of thinking and behaving. CBT can improve emotional regulation and developing coping skills that help with current issues.
DBT: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches people how to live in the moment, cope with stress in a healthy manner, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. DBT introduces individuals to acceptance and change - a concept that is difficult and often avoided by many.
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is an interactive psychotherapy technique used to address and relieve psychological stress. It is a treatment tool used for trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that relieves emotional distress, transforms thought processes, and reduces psychological arousal.
Patient Promise
At Sunrise, we promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward in living more meaningful and purposeful lives. Each sunrise brings a new day with new hopes for a new beginning.
More about our services
Victims of Crime
The California Victim Compensation program is designed to help victims pay bills and expenses that are a result from a violent crime. Here at Sunrise, we can assist in applying for victim compensation. Sunrise will also assist if you need help finding a local victim advocate. If you qualify, the California Victim Compensation program will compensate for mental health services.
Department of Children and Family Services
Dr. Ranney has 14 years working with families who have open or voluntary cases with the Department of Children and Family Services - Orange County, Los Angeles County and Riverside County. She has worked with clients providing family court mandated services such as: individual and family psychotherapy, anger management, parenting skills and domestic violence education. Progress letters needed for court hearings are always provided for clients and social workers.
Some of our specialites
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Family Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Psychological Evaluations
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples or families who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with couples or parent and child. It is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship and strengthen parenting skills.
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological evaluations are an important aspect of therapeutic treatment. They provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's mental health. Proper psychological evaluation is needed at the beginning of therapy and throughout an individual's time in treatment. Psychological evaluation can help gain a clearer picture of an indi
Psychological evaluations are an important aspect of therapeutic treatment. They provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's mental health. Proper psychological evaluation is needed at the beginning of therapy and throughout an individual's time in treatment. Psychological evaluation can help gain a clearer picture of an individual's overall functioning, helps clarify diagnosis, and aids in proper treatment planning.
Immigration Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations
Immigration Evaluations
Immigration evaluations are sometimes needed in an individual or family's immigration process. We have 14 years of experience helping clients with these specific evaluations.
Group Therapy
Psychological Evaluations
Immigration Evaluations
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a group of individuals meet together, and generally discuss a specific topic or therapeutic skill. Group therapy can be a powerful tool in healing. Groups can offer a sense of community, interpersonal learning, reduced isolation, and positive feedback.