Therapists in Arapahoe County, CO

I believe the bravest thing you can do is dive into personal growth and healing. Are you avoidant of your feelings and struggling to be present? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or all of the above? Many people struggle to manage their emotions and be fully present with their loved ones. I want to help you achieve your goals, feel your emotions fully, and be present to truly enjoy life. I want to help you to feel freedom from the emotional pain, manage life’s challenges, and find a sustainable balance for work, family, friendships, and self care.

As Rumi, the ancient Sufi mystic said, "Only from the heart can you touch the sky." Hello and welcome! I am so glad you have made the choice to explore the options of what it takes to live a life of freedom for yourself! Embarking on the journey towards healing takes courage! I congratulate you! The healing has already begun!

South Psychology's mission is to provide evidence based mental health therapy and assessment services that functionally improve the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

I strive to help clients understand the causes of cognitive changes and provide recommendations that are individually tailored to meet their needs. I also aim to help adults understand the normal cognitive changes expected across the lifespan and take action to preserve brain health throughout the aging process.

Getting to know and understand ourselves can be a challenging, yet beautiful, journey. I meet my clients where they are and work together with them to get to where they want to be. I do so with a productive balance of playfulness, research-based interventions, and clinical honesty that holds clients accountable while maintaining unconditional positive regard.

Currently Accepting New Therapy and Assessment Clients! Do you feel ineffective in your life - overwhelmed or stuck? Do you have difficulty making decisions or struggle to follow through with your intentions? Those who are willing to truly look at their psychology can achieve meaningful change they are proud of. Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment offer two different routes that set out towards the same end goal.

I help adults and older adolescents with anxiety, ADHD and trauma to manage stress and navigate healthy relationships, so they can overcome shame, feel more confident, and be more connected with others. If you are on the Autism spectrum or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I will help you embrace your unique identity and strengths. Your anxiety may be causing problems in your personal and professional life. You long for successful, close relationships, but find yourself struggling to put yourself out there, and you wonder if you’ll ever be good enough. I can help!

Sometimes life throws you a curveball. If you are here it means you are hoping to change your life for the better. Maybe you are feeling disconnected from the people and things that are important to you. Maybe you feel like you are only living half a life. Sometimes your problems become the only thing that you can focus on, and the life you want to live seems a distant dream. What if there was a way to get unstuck from your problems and get back into your life? Whatever weight you are carrying, these struggles do not have to become your story.

Therapy should be a safe and comfortable place where you feel accepted, heard, and validated without judgment, where your story and experiences can be honored, where you can move at a pace that feels right for you. When you meet with me, rest assured that I offer a safe space where you can relax, be yourself, and talk about what you need to talk about while knowing that your experiences and emotions will be seen and understood without judgment. With nearly two decades of experience as a therapist, I have the skills and knowledge to guide you as we walk together along your healing journey.

I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years and have experience ranging from early childhood to chronic adult, in a variety of settings including community mental health outpatient clinics, residential treatment homes and day treatment. I enjoy working mostly with children and their families to help them cope with a variety of issues such as behavioral and school related issues, peer relationships, family relationships, grief and loss as well as victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence or other traumatic events. Although I see children of all ages, I specialize in early childhood.

Hi there! I’m Shannon, a Licensed Counselor in Denver, and I’m here to help you navigate whatever life is throwing your way—whether it’s trauma, depression, anxiety, or something else that’s been weighing on you. My goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself and talk through what’s challenging you. I believe in personalizing therapy to fit your unique needs and offering a comforting, nonjudgmental stance throughout our sessions.

I primarily use a Client-Centered approach, which is grounded in the idea that you own your potential for healing and the importance of co-collaboration between the therapist and client. In other words, you have a voice in your therapeutic journey, and I am here to support you without judgment. My own artist identity allows me to be curious and creative in developing an integral individualized approach structured for you based on your own goals and strengths while anchored in relevant research. I also believe in cultivating long-term coping strategies to last beyond your time in therapy.

Do you ever feel like you're running on empty and at a loss for what to do next? You might know you want life to look different, but you're not sure how to get there. Maybe it's your teen who's struggling with depression, anger, or behaviors; your kiddo who can't help but throw fits at the drop of a hat, or can't seem to calm down; or maybe it's you who's struggling with past trauma, overwhelming anxiety, or uncertainty with your relationships. No matter the struggle, you don't have to deal with it alone. I love what I do and I'm here to help. We are currently offering in-person and teletherapy sessions.

I work from a strength and client-based perspective. In addition to working from a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach, I use Trauma-Focused CBT, Advanced EMDR, ACT and other cognitive and brain-based approaches ("Neuropsychotherapy") to help individuals move past difficult traumas into a more fulfilling life. I support clients in their own spiritual beliefs and values in working with their relationship, wellness and adjustment issues. I value clients who are willing to be genuine and work towards their own goals in their personal journey and relationships.

My ideal client is someone who wants to grow and change, hungry for the truth, and willing to do what it takes to press through and be transformed.

Every individual is on a unique path filled with twists, turns, and challenges that shape their life. Sometimes, it can be helpful to walk alongside a companion who is dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals, bring you insight, and empower you to move towards genuine fulfillment. I am passionate about honoring your story and how it shapes your thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs. Because no two individuals are the same, your therapeutic work should reflect your needs and objectives. I blend narrative therapy, Brainspotting, parts work and somatic therapy to help you meet your therapy goals.

“I just can’t seem to connect with the people around me”... “I haven’t felt like I’ve truly cared about anything for awhile”... “How do I live my life now that this has happened?”...

You've heard the saying "everything happens for a reason". I believe this can be true, but there are also many occurrences in our lives that don't always make sense, even if we can still derive some sort of meaning from them. On more of a personal level, I believe our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are happening for a reason and I seek to help you find those answers. Oftentimes, these reasons are connected to past experiences, whether that be from your childhood or other significant moments in time. And depending on how you experienced that event, your perceptions about yourself, others, and the world have been impacted.

In therapy, we learn to see ourselves more clearly through identifying our strengths and weaknesses with more openess, curiousity, and less judgement. It's through this compassionate and conscious way of relating to ourselves that we can begin to make wiser decisions for ourselves and our relationships. In my 34 years of practice, I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups. After working in a hospital system for many years, I'm very comfortable working with people with chronic illness, depression and loss. I've also been dedicated to helping women around body image issues and transitions.