In Person Therapists in Arapahoe County, CO

Emotional pain can be the most stifling and difficult pain to endure, yet it can also be the catalyst for tremendous growth and insight. I specialize in helping clients of all ages who are struggling with trauma, complex trauma, depression, stress, self-esteem and interpersonal difficulties. My ideal client is one who is ready to be free from the impact of trauma, be it old or recent trauma, and is desiring growth and healing within themselves and their relationships. I also enjoy working with clients who are interested in looking at their issues through the lens of their spirituality.

Many of us experience difficult roadblocks throughout life. Learning the tools to cope with these barriers is possible and achievable. Although it may seem daunting, change is always within arm's reach. Using many forms of Cognitive Behavioral Treatments, Kathy helps her clients examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are perpetuating struggle. Together, they identify new choices and practices that help clients transform the way they show up in life.

Specializing in trauma and attachment wounding, I have over two decades of experience in the mental health field and devoted the past 15 years to developing competency in therapeutic trauma treatment. My unparalleled passion lies in helping individuals recover from life experiences. With expertise in treating post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and attachment wounding, I possess a knack for guiding those in distress, whether it's related to the past or present.

I am passionate about working with individuals working on developing a health self/body image, family issues, blending families, life transitions, fertility struggles, among many others. Goals of our time together may include integration (matching your outsides to your insides, so to speak), embodiment (feeling at home in your body), freedom, living truthfully, growth, self awareness, and peace. These goals may feel lofty, but each is possible for YOU, wherever you are now.

Do you find yourself feeling frustrated, alone, and that no matter what you try doesn't work with your partner? Is it difficult to have tough conversations with a loved one? Do you want to feel like you have a partner and not just a roommate? You do not have to struggle alone with these issues or wait until a crisis. There is hope! It's possible to change how you communicate and connect so both partners feel more seen, heard, and understood.

I work with clients who are experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression and relationships. This include “people pleasing”, difficulties with self-compassion, navigating relationships that may be clouded by the tendency to highly value harmonious relationships, struggling with issues related to Narcissistic abuse, trying to “fit in” to a world that often feels draining and overstimulating, having difficulty speaking up in their relationships because they’d rather avoid conflict, and who are wanting to explore what the invitation of their symptom(s) or problem might be.

Life can get crazy sometimes, it can feel lonely, confusing, and like being lost down a road that first had an exciting glimmer of hope. I'd like to offer compassion in these moments of need, to help take a look at strengthening coping strategies to help navigate through difficult moments, relationships or big life decisions. With over 17 years of experience I have a large collection of coping strategies to help cater to each client. Special focus on assisting young adults with big life decisions, refueling energy and personal care to therapists and caregivers, and increasing satisfaction with aging and life changes.

I work with adolescents and teens to identify and change negative thought patterns, develop effective coping skills, and achieve their goals. I am a full-time school counselor at a public high school in the Denver Metro Area with a history in domestic relations litigation, where I gained firsthand knowledge of legal and familial complexities. I have extensive experience working with adolescent with developmental and educational challenges, which continues to inform my therapeutic approach today.

Is there a part of you that is tired of doing the same things that hurt you in the long run and another part that relies on those same things that seem to work in the moment? I can help by offering therapy online so you can work on issues in the privacy of your own space and accommodate your schedule.

Are you overwhelmed with relationships (ambivalence, low sexual desire...) and life (stress, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD/executive functions, chronic health issues...)? Can you imagine how nice it would be to no longer feel so preoccupied? What would you do with that extra energy and time? I can help you figure out how to improve these areas in your life.

Welcome! I commend you for having the courage to seek support to make something better in your life. I've found that it can make a life-changing difference to feel heard, understood, and empowered as we face fears, painful circumstances, and daunting challenges all while pursuing our greatest hopes. I tend to help my clients with issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues and major life transitions. I also want to help expand access to counseling so I partner with organizations that allow me to accept multiple insurance plans.

Maybe you’re saying, “I can’t do this anymore!” And you mean it. Can’t pretend life is okay. Can’t sleep at night. Can’t fight that awful feeling. Whatever you’re facing, I want you to have a plan for how you will get through this season and move forward. I provide a safe place for your story to be heard and understood, so you can gain perspective and learn from it. As with woodworking or planting a garden, the choice to engage in counseling stirs up dust and dirt. But it’s for the sake of creating a life that is meaningful and fruitful. Often, it’s not easy, but it is rewarding. And you don’t have to struggle alone.

I see a client as a caterpillar in a cocoon, searching to find themselves, growing within, wanting to break free, cracking the shell, spreading their wings, and taking flight into enlightment. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of my client's journey through the therapeutic process. When a client commit's themselves to being vulnerable and exploring new and heathier ways to function, they can experience transformation of self. Each person is a unique individual who possesses the ability to discover their true self that is capable of love, peace, and success.

I am deeply committed to assisting you in navigating life's complexities, helping you discover a harmonious balance where you can flourish and develop. Whether you are facing personal challenges such as life transitions, stress, or trauma, or seeking to enhance your relationship as a couple, consider me your ally in personal development.

While I have experience providing individual therapy to a range of adult clients, I am particularly passionate about serving queer and trans clients, women, and those who have experienced trauma and stigma.

Support, encouragement, help, belief, new hope, greater understanding, overcoming obstacles, facing change... Life happens in many ways sometimes by our choosing and sometimes without choice. Either way it can be a challenge to navigate. My hope is to help you find balance and control and to achieve a level of peace, happiness and accomplishment. As a result of my 23 years working in mental health and through my own experience,these things combined have laid the groundwork for a positive experience for your journey in finding healing, personal growth and direction.

Have you thought about going to a mental health professional and you keep putting it off? Tired of feeling depressed and overwhelmed? I am a licensed professional mental health counselor. I am empathetic and compassionate and my goal is to provide a place for you to deal with whatever is troubling you, and to help you move on to a happier life. My work with you is important to me and I want your counseling experience to be a rewarding one. I will do my best to make that happen.

Whether you have trauma with a big "T" or trauma with a little "t", it has impacted your nervous system and the neuropathways in your brain. Often times this may look or feel like general anxiety, maladaptive patterns of behavior, or negative core beliefs. I believe my job is to support you though the exploration of the areas in your life you want to change so that you can make the connection between your experiences and behavior and ultimately have a sense of growth and self-acceptance.

Deciding whether or not to seek counseling can resemble a root canal I once had - embarrassment about not brushing properly, pain of the procedure, and the cost all made me wonder if it was worth it. Counseling can seem like this. If you're like me, though, you may also feel stuck or hopeless as problems come up again and again. Will anything really change? Life just is not supposed to be like this... Let me say, you are not alone and there is so much hope!