Offices in Commerce & Newport Beach providing TELEHEATH Video sessions
Here to Listen
About Sunrise
About the founder
Dr. Bianca Ranney is a psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. 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 Doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology. She has worked within the complex trauma population for the past 16 years and has extensive training within in-patient and out-patient substance abuse programs. Dr. Ranney has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy by the EMDR institute. 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.
Meet our therapists
Denise Medina, MA, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Denise holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College. Her degree is specifically in Trauma Studies. Denise’s background includes working within homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters for women and children, and substance abuse - inpatient and outpatient facilities. Denise has extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy while working as an EAP counselor. Denise has a thriving interest in helping people reach their health and healing goals. Her empathy and warmth help to create a safe, non-judgmental space, where clients can process and heal.
Desiree Sanchez-Magana, MSW, Clinical Social Worker
Desiree is a first generation Latinx, college graduate. Desiree obtained a Master's degree in Social Work at California State University, Long Beach. She earned her Bachelors degree in Human Services at California State University, Fullerton. Go Titans! Her undergraduate program required completion of three internships. But Desiree being the overachiever, completed six before graduation. Desiree wanted an enriching experience, so she diversified her placements. She has interned at a domestic violence shelter, a hospice center, at an agency providing group therapy, at a reentry agency, and with the immigrant community while abroad in Barcelona Spain. Desiree's favorite placement was at an agency spending a year facilitating groups. The program fueled her passion for group therapy. Desiree's style is a person-centered and strength-based, empowering approach. Desiree enjoys witnessing clients coming together as a community to learn, heal, and grow alongside each other. Her aim is to continue to help individuals gain insight and feel empowered through her groups.
*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).
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.
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.
Group Therapy
Sunrise is very happy to announce that we are offering support groups throughout the week. All groups are offered in both English and Spanish.
We welcome court mandated clients - progress letters will always be provided. Call to enroll. Space is limited.
In-home services
At Sunrise, we understand the struggle of not always having transportation, which is why we offer in-home therapy - in most areas throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County. Our offices are located in Commerce and Newport Beach.
Department of Children and Family Services
Dr. Ranney has 13 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
Family Therapy
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.