Family Systems Therapists in Cherry Hills Village, CO

New Reflections Counseling, Inc was founded in 2012 by Lisa Abrotsky who is committed to providing a better tomorrow for all individuals and families. A knowledgeable therapist providing assistance to individuals suffering from a variety of relational issues, such as anxiety, depression, family issues, and marital distress.

Miranda Bortmas is a Licensed Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about helping individuals so they can heal and live the life they envision for themselves. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, major life transitions, grief, interpersonal conflicts, and work stress. Miranda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Pittsburgh in 2018.

Are you, your teen, your partner, or your family experiencing ongoing struggles that create frustration, disconnection and dissatisfaction? Are your relationships characterized by fleeting moments of connection amidst day-to-day busyness? Perhaps you want to build skills to communicate better with others, while learning to be less hard on yourself and those around you. Or maybe you feel like you are having the same fight over and over with your partner, family, or loved ones with no resolution. Although you try to work through conflicts, you keep coming back to the same central issues, experiencing gridlock & disappointment.

I work exclusively with Men and with Couples. My work is focused on creating the relationship in which feelings can be shared fluidly, where the space itself that we all have created together fosters the communication and honesty that will be the bedrock of the work that will follow. All is welcome, there is no judgement and no criticism. The power for change exists within all of us and together we can find, fostered and or reveal that power.

My ideal client is one who feels that they are stuck and has found it hard to find a way out. They are seeking purpose and are tired of living an unfulfilled life. They may have made some mistakes and need assistance on the journey of reconciliation. They could be dealing with a loss so detrimental that it has halted any forward progress in life and they now need to understand the new person they will become. They could have suffered tremendously at the hands of others and the pain of the past is still present and they need to find away to make sense of it all. My ideal client has been afflicted with the human condition.

I am a psychotherapist with the foremost goal of supporting people who are hurting and walk alongside those who desire to grow in their mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. I offer an integrative approach to therapy balancing active listening, reflection, feedback, problem-solving, homework, and goal setting. I believe understanding our past experiences can help us better understand our present and the decisions we make. My role as a clinician is to cultivate an environment that best allows for you to explore, process, and challenge what is causing distress or preventing you from achieving your goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to get started with therapy? Our website or phone intake will point you in the right direction for your goals. At Relate we know there are lots of options. Therapy can be done through a sense of shared experience, providing understanding, humor, direct exploration, and by just being present for someone to allow a deeper connection. We don't pick our families, but we decide how to interact with them. You, your kids, spouse, and parents all have therapy options at Relate. Our team recognizes therapy takes a commitment of time and money. Let us find the right option to meet your goals.

I love helping my clients find their voice, learn to discover and navigate their needs and how these fit into their lives, and helping them discover who they are. My ideal client is motivated and ready to talk through how their current thoughts and perceptions may no longer be serving them. I love helping my clients discover new ways of viewing themselves and in turn, changing the way they allow others to treat them. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues and work on a lot of identify development with adolescent and young adult clients.

Whether trauma and co-occuring concerns has affected you or someone you love, the process of healing can feel overwhelming and even frightening. Regardless of what happened and where you find yourself now, I believe everyone is capable of growth. A safe, supportive, and authentic space is essential for clients to move past those negative thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that keep them stuck in anxiety, destructive behaviors, shame, and sadness. I've found that warm support, while also challenging people to look within, leads to healing and connection with the best version of themselves.

I approach each session with an open mind, a genuine sense of curiosity, and a bit of humor (when the time is right, of course). Whether you’re seeking individual treatment or treatment with your partner(s), your situation is unique. I will support you, your identities, and your experiences throughout our work together. Whether you're an individual struggling to manage your anxiety, a new parent learning to navigate your postpartum life, or a couple trying to level out your desire discrepancy, these are examples of goals I work toward with my clients regularly and welcome the opportunity to help you!

I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.

With the passing of Proposition 122/SB290 (also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022), many individuals are utilizing their rights to personal use to explore, learn and grow with natural psychedelic medicines.  In my practice, I focus on Psychedelic Integration and offer support to those that are ready to explore a deeper level of consciousness. I work with those who are struggling with trauma, relationship difficulties, feelings of being stuck and grief & loss. I also have advanced knowledge in giftedness and enjoy working with parents and young adults.

Change is hard. Either change happens to us (as with the Covid pandemic) and adapting can be difficult and painful, or we want change and making that happen can be overwhelming and challenging. I have several years of experience helping clients create change in the ways they are hoping for. I have worked with clients from various age groups, teens through older adults, and have assisted them with a wide range of presenting difficulties including: depression; anxiety; relationship struggles/couples; family dynamics; life transitions; parenting challenges; postpartum depression; and trauma.

I help individuals who are experiencing suffering and who want to experience healing and lasting change. Maybe you've experienced human-induced trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, relational conflict, feeling lost, alone, stuck, or simply feeling like some part of your life isn't working. Maybe you're struggling to feel your emotions, or you're confused about how your behavior and emotions are connected. I will work with you to help you understand the root of the issue and how your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and we'll work together to create greater awareness, freedom, and health in your life.

Change is hard for most of us, especially when dealing with transitions (think birth, death, relationships, jobs, moving, illness, coming out, etc). Few humans navigate these with ease. Many people benefit from help at these times. I act as a guide on your journey to help make the changes more manageable. My goal is to help you through challenges and set you free. I do not believe most people need to be in therapy long term. I look forward to meeting you. I have been in therapy off and on throughout my life so realize it can be hard to ask for help. I'm glad you are here. Please reach out, you have nothing to lose.

Sometimes life can leave the best of us feeling helpless, unlovable, and lonely. While Western culture promotes emotional independence as a strength, attachment science is discovering the opposite: humans are wired to experience vulnerability in connection with one another. From this evidence-based approach, my first priority is to build a genuine connection with you that fosters openness, trust, and compassion - to provide a safe haven where you can begin to develop curiosity and awareness around patterns that no longer serve you while helping you uncover a more authentic story of you and your place in the world.

Is your child struggling to control their emotions or reactions? Has their behavior changed and you’re not sure why? Maybe their grades have dropped; you've started getting calls from the school; they may have withdrawn into themselves, or begun lashing out at others. While children and teens are incredibly resilient, even under the best of circumstances, they may need support from someone outside of the family in order to recover from a major change, or unlock their full potential & thrive. That is where therapy comes in, and I would love to be the one to help.

With advanced practice and research in relationships, my client is someone who recognizes the intricate tapestry of their own experiences and seeks a compassionate therapist to navigate the complexities of their inner world. They may come to me with a multitude of issues, but at the heart of it, they are persons yearning for understanding, acceptance, and meaningful connections. In their quest for healing and growth, my clients often grapple with challenge such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress.

True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!