Photo of Allison Bratsch - Center for Resilience Strategies, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Center for Resilience Strategies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
(720) 734-7069 View (720) 734-7069
Photo of Higher Sights Counseling (Therapy Emdr Medication Management), LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Higher Sights Counseling (Therapy Emdr Medication Management)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80015
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
(303) 952-1463 View (303) 952-1463
Photo of Thomas J Lewis, DMin, LMFT, LPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Thomas J Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80012
I am a helper. I practice marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling & relationship repair as a ministry. I will help you with what you are experiencing. I know this time is especially challenging for you. You are not alone. I will help you.
I am a helper. I practice marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling & relationship repair as a ministry. I will help you with what you are experiencing. I know this time is especially challenging for you. You are not alone. I will help you.
(623) 208-6016 View (623) 208-6016
Photo of Alyssa Oland, PhD, Psychologist
Alyssa Oland
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80047
I have 19 yrs experience treating a range of conditions and concerns, including difficulty coping with medical conditions, adherence issues with medical recommendations, difficulty adjusting to medical and/or psychiatric diagnoses, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, behavioral challenges in children, ADHD, parenting challenges and stress, co-parenting issues, transitioning from youth to adulthood, academic and job stress, life stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, marital issues, and trauma. I also have experience conducting psychological testing for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
I have 19 yrs experience treating a range of conditions and concerns, including difficulty coping with medical conditions, adherence issues with medical recommendations, difficulty adjusting to medical and/or psychiatric diagnoses, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, behavioral challenges in children, ADHD, parenting challenges and stress, co-parenting issues, transitioning from youth to adulthood, academic and job stress, life stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, marital issues, and trauma. I also have experience conducting psychological testing for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
(720) 702-1693 View (720) 702-1693
Photo of Lindsay Bishop - Higher Sights Counseling (Accepting New Clients!), MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Higher Sights Counseling (Accepting New Clients!)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80015
I specialize in couples/marital counseling and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and past trauma.
We Are Accepting New Clients! Immediate Openings at Our Practice > Book through website in bio! Are you stuck? Do you feel like you have tried multiple approaches, yet your life is not where you want it to be? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and considering separation, or has there been a betrayal? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry. To make choices that leave you feeling happy and confident. To have the relationship you dreamed of having. I can help you change the patterns in your life that leave you feeling lost and alone. A better, happier life starts now.
I specialize in couples/marital counseling and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and past trauma.
We Are Accepting New Clients! Immediate Openings at Our Practice > Book through website in bio! Are you stuck? Do you feel like you have tried multiple approaches, yet your life is not where you want it to be? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and considering separation, or has there been a betrayal? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry. To make choices that leave you feeling happy and confident. To have the relationship you dreamed of having. I can help you change the patterns in your life that leave you feeling lost and alone. A better, happier life starts now.
(720) 340-5881 View (720) 340-5881
Photo of Mary Fisher, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Mary Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80016  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Mary Fisher. I'm excited to meet and help you along your therapy progress. My ideal clients would be adults who are looking for more support to help manage their anxiety, depression, stress, or adjustment to new life circumstances. Clients who are motivated for change and want to work towards goals. Clients who want to better themselves while learning more about themselves and how they interact with the world around them.
Hello, I'm Mary Fisher. I'm excited to meet and help you along your therapy progress. My ideal clients would be adults who are looking for more support to help manage their anxiety, depression, stress, or adjustment to new life circumstances. Clients who are motivated for change and want to work towards goals. Clients who want to better themselves while learning more about themselves and how they interact with the world around them.
(720) 807-9433 View (720) 807-9433
Photo of Keith David Long - Keith Long, LPC, LLC, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Keith Long, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
I have over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families, adults and adolescents.I can assist you if you are feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, distressed in relationships, dealing with, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss or life transitions. My style is collaborative and strength-based focusing on personal accomplishments. I make use of person-centered, cognitive, and brief solution-focused therapy to identify causes contributing to problems in emotions, behaviors, and relationships. This approach helps clients to find solutions to their most concerning personal issues.
I have over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families, adults and adolescents.I can assist you if you are feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, distressed in relationships, dealing with, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss or life transitions. My style is collaborative and strength-based focusing on personal accomplishments. I make use of person-centered, cognitive, and brief solution-focused therapy to identify causes contributing to problems in emotions, behaviors, and relationships. This approach helps clients to find solutions to their most concerning personal issues.
(303) 816-3268 View (303) 816-3268
Photo of Justin Griepentrog, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Justin Griepentrog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014
Waitlist for new clients
Change is hard. Growing into the best version of yourself is worth it. I've been practicing for over 20 years and have grown to believe kindness and authenticity are the key to helping people get unstuck. I've worked with clients all over the world as a trauma and relationship specialist. I think it's an honor to help people when they need it most. I love the mentality of Kintsugi, the idea that our vulnerabilities (and sometimes scars) are what make us the most beautiful and unique. Everyone deserves love, however that looks.
Change is hard. Growing into the best version of yourself is worth it. I've been practicing for over 20 years and have grown to believe kindness and authenticity are the key to helping people get unstuck. I've worked with clients all over the world as a trauma and relationship specialist. I think it's an honor to help people when they need it most. I love the mentality of Kintsugi, the idea that our vulnerabilities (and sometimes scars) are what make us the most beautiful and unique. Everyone deserves love, however that looks.
(720) 597-8393 View (720) 597-8393
Photo of Michelle R Simmons - Michelle Simmons Counseling Group, PLLC, LPC, LAC, ACS, Counselor
Michelle Simmons Counseling Group, PLLC
Counselor, LPC, LAC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
Let me encourage you! Life is to be enjoyed! I believe that everyone deserves healing from that which troubles them and stops them from living life to the fullest. I use a collaborative approach with traces of humor to help accomplish your therapeutic goals. Whether it is for you or your loved one, expect to be treated with dignity and respect. You will be heard, challenged and encouraged to take mental risks along the healing journey.
Let me encourage you! Life is to be enjoyed! I believe that everyone deserves healing from that which troubles them and stops them from living life to the fullest. I use a collaborative approach with traces of humor to help accomplish your therapeutic goals. Whether it is for you or your loved one, expect to be treated with dignity and respect. You will be heard, challenged and encouraged to take mental risks along the healing journey.
(303) 732-6881 View (303) 732-6881
Photo of Alex Boyko, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Alex Boyko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80015
Waitlist for new clients
It is my belief that In order to feel happy and fulfilled, every person should excel in the following areas: be in good health, feel loved/accepted in personal relationships (partners, children, family), be successful in what he/she does (education, job, hobbies), and feel needed socially (belong to a group, be part of the community).
It is my belief that In order to feel happy and fulfilled, every person should excel in the following areas: be in good health, feel loved/accepted in personal relationships (partners, children, family), be successful in what he/she does (education, job, hobbies), and feel needed socially (belong to a group, be part of the community).
(303) 647-1124 View (303) 647-1124
Photo of Veronica Joyce Villanueva - Roaring Courage Counseling, LLC, LCPC, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Roaring Courage Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80013  (Online Only)
I am a person-centered, gestalt therapist. I use an eclectic approach to connect with each client individually. I work with all members of the community. I work with the LGBTQ community and people experiencing racial disparities. I provide support to allow you to identify the growth you want and am with you along the way.
I am a person-centered, gestalt therapist. I use an eclectic approach to connect with each client individually. I work with all members of the community. I work with the LGBTQ community and people experiencing racial disparities. I provide support to allow you to identify the growth you want and am with you along the way.
(720) 792-3964 View (720) 792-3964
Photo of Desiree Lurie, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Desiree Lurie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
I work with tweens, teens, adults and couples seeking to manage anxiety, improve daily coping skills at school, work or college and/or a desire to discuss stressors affecting them. Clients may be self referred or referred by their medical providers or friends. My experience includes assessment for depression, ADHD, anxiety and other untreated mental health difficulties. Due to the mind-body connection, I firmly believe that getting mental health care is equally as important as physical health care. By decreasing stigma and increasing access, so many more people could benefit from mental health support.
I work with tweens, teens, adults and couples seeking to manage anxiety, improve daily coping skills at school, work or college and/or a desire to discuss stressors affecting them. Clients may be self referred or referred by their medical providers or friends. My experience includes assessment for depression, ADHD, anxiety and other untreated mental health difficulties. Due to the mind-body connection, I firmly believe that getting mental health care is equally as important as physical health care. By decreasing stigma and increasing access, so many more people could benefit from mental health support.
(720) 915-2715 View (720) 915-2715
Jor'rdan L Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
There is no such thing as normal life- there is just life. It is up to us to define what life is like for us now and how we want life to be. We will differentiate wants from needs, address issues that lack understanding, and realign our goals for the betterment of oneself, lifestyle, and overall mental health. How you feel matters and will always resonate with you. Creating different techniques to help you externalize issues, understand your core self, and disrupt unhealthy patterns will help to transform you, your family, and your outlook on life as you see it. Let's work together to create the best impeccable version of yourself.
There is no such thing as normal life- there is just life. It is up to us to define what life is like for us now and how we want life to be. We will differentiate wants from needs, address issues that lack understanding, and realign our goals for the betterment of oneself, lifestyle, and overall mental health. How you feel matters and will always resonate with you. Creating different techniques to help you externalize issues, understand your core self, and disrupt unhealthy patterns will help to transform you, your family, and your outlook on life as you see it. Let's work together to create the best impeccable version of yourself.
View
Photo of Jessica Jimenez, LCSW, MSW, MA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Jessica Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80013
Collaboratively, we focus on healing, resilience, and reconnection. Feeling ashamed is scary and overwhelming. These feelings are more common than we admit and stem from a variety of factors. It makes sense to respond to unpleasant emotions by burying, avoiding, or resisting. If unprocessed, these beliefs impact our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and lives--leaving us repeating painful patterns and shaping our perceptions and relationships with ourselves, others, and the world.
Collaboratively, we focus on healing, resilience, and reconnection. Feeling ashamed is scary and overwhelming. These feelings are more common than we admit and stem from a variety of factors. It makes sense to respond to unpleasant emotions by burying, avoiding, or resisting. If unprocessed, these beliefs impact our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and lives--leaving us repeating painful patterns and shaping our perceptions and relationships with ourselves, others, and the world.
(720) 770-3555 View (720) 770-3555
Photo of Angela Clark, MA, LMHC, LPC, Counselor
Angela Clark
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80015
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.
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.
(720) 513-1078 View (720) 513-1078
Photo of Brandy Dunn - Silver Lake Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor
Silver Lake Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor
Not Verified Not Verified
Aurora, CO 80014
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(720) 702-1978 View (720) 702-1978
Photo of Mariya Dvoskina, PsyD, DAAETS, Psychologist
Mariya Dvoskina
Psychologist, PsyD, DAAETS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
If you are looking for a direct, no-nonsense approach, you've come to the right place. I want therapy to be a productive space where we can work towards your goals.
If you are looking for a direct, no-nonsense approach, you've come to the right place. I want therapy to be a productive space where we can work towards your goals.
(720) 783-3231 View (720) 783-3231
Photo of Dr. Lori Kucharski, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CEDS-C, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Lori Kucharski
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80013  (Online Only)
Hello! I provide virtual EMDR Therapy for residents of Colorado and have been a therapist for over twenty years. I have created a successful, comprehensive wellness program that incorporates all aspects of health. I specialize in complex trauma, disordered eating and body image concerns, attachment & family systems, religious-based & generational trauma, and dissociative disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder. I enjoy working with adults & teens using EMDR Therapy, and I incorporate other therapy models like "Parts Work" and IFS as well. For more information on my practice, please visit www.emdrcenterofthepikespeakregion.com.
Hello! I provide virtual EMDR Therapy for residents of Colorado and have been a therapist for over twenty years. I have created a successful, comprehensive wellness program that incorporates all aspects of health. I specialize in complex trauma, disordered eating and body image concerns, attachment & family systems, religious-based & generational trauma, and dissociative disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder. I enjoy working with adults & teens using EMDR Therapy, and I incorporate other therapy models like "Parts Work" and IFS as well. For more information on my practice, please visit www.emdrcenterofthepikespeakregion.com.
(719) 631-8160 View (719) 631-8160
Photo of Dr. Jennifer Stanga, MSW, LCSW, DBH, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dr. Jennifer Stanga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBH
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80015
You don't need to suffer in silence. I am here to guide you through whatever life challenges come. Clients with a variety of disorders are welcomed in a judgment-free environment. I am here to support you and find your voice to reach your goals. I work with a variety of clients including service members and their families, domestic violence survivors, first responders, and other trauma survivors. I work within the LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, active-duty/veterans and their families, and other resilient groups.
You don't need to suffer in silence. I am here to guide you through whatever life challenges come. Clients with a variety of disorders are welcomed in a judgment-free environment. I am here to support you and find your voice to reach your goals. I work with a variety of clients including service members and their families, domestic violence survivors, first responders, and other trauma survivors. I work within the LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, active-duty/veterans and their families, and other resilient groups.
(720) 949-1707 View (720) 949-1707
Photo of Jennifer Bugg Wright, PsyD, Psychologist
Jennifer Bugg Wright
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014
Let's focus on your strengths to create the life you want to be living! No matter what ails you: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma... even simpler things, such as relationships, work stress, or finding a more meaningful life... I can provide education, emotional skills, coping strategies, and a compassionate ear. As a CBT and ACT therapist, I use therapy and skill building, looking at the interplay between our beliefs and ideas, our experiences and environment, and our values and choices in life. I also address biopsychological concerns such as sleep, neuropsychological functioning, breathing, and fight or flight responses.
Let's focus on your strengths to create the life you want to be living! No matter what ails you: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma... even simpler things, such as relationships, work stress, or finding a more meaningful life... I can provide education, emotional skills, coping strategies, and a compassionate ear. As a CBT and ACT therapist, I use therapy and skill building, looking at the interplay between our beliefs and ideas, our experiences and environment, and our values and choices in life. I also address biopsychological concerns such as sleep, neuropsychological functioning, breathing, and fight or flight responses.
(720) 575-3268 View (720) 575-3268
1
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.