In Person Therapists in Alamo Placita, Denver, CO
I specialize in a type of therapy that believes your problem or issue is external to you as a person. It lives in the world, not in you. In my practice we put that problem out in front of us, then step back and examine it. Looking at the problem as separate from you helps you understand it better and allows you to you experience yourself in new ways. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Narrative therapy to treat survivors of trauma, whether that is Big “T” (profound and debilitating) or Little “t” (smaller “everyday” or less pronounced events).
I specialize in a type of therapy that believes your problem or issue is external to you as a person. It lives in the world, not in you. In my practice we put that problem out in front of us, then step back and examine it. Looking at the problem as separate from you helps you understand it better and allows you to you experience yourself in new ways. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Narrative therapy to treat survivors of trauma, whether that is Big “T” (profound and debilitating) or Little “t” (smaller “everyday” or less pronounced events).
Hayden Schaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
What’s up folks!? My name is Hayden and I’m a therapist and licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, millennials, and young adults. Whether you’re navigating identities, neurodiversity, exploring gender, living with depression or anxiety, or going through life transitions, I’m here to support you. In a world where it can be challenging to show up as authentically you, I see you and I hear you. Sometimes all we need is a welcoming and affirming space where we can truly be ourselves. I’m here to partner with you in creating that space.
What’s up folks!? My name is Hayden and I’m a therapist and licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, millennials, and young adults. Whether you’re navigating identities, neurodiversity, exploring gender, living with depression or anxiety, or going through life transitions, I’m here to support you. In a world where it can be challenging to show up as authentically you, I see you and I hear you. Sometimes all we need is a welcoming and affirming space where we can truly be ourselves. I’m here to partner with you in creating that space.
Ryan Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80203
You have felt pressure your whole life. Maybe it was pressure from your family: pressure to succeed, a parent’s expectations to live up to, a family culture where you never felt good enough, or pressure to be someone you were not. Or maybe you have put pressure on yourself: to make others happy (often sacrificing your own happiness), to never let others down, to always excel and achieve, or to not take up too much space in the world. You’re exhausted and you wish you could just turn off the noise in your head: the self-criticism, the worry, or the feelings of uncertainty. You want to feel free to live life on your terms.
You have felt pressure your whole life. Maybe it was pressure from your family: pressure to succeed, a parent’s expectations to live up to, a family culture where you never felt good enough, or pressure to be someone you were not. Or maybe you have put pressure on yourself: to make others happy (often sacrificing your own happiness), to never let others down, to always excel and achieve, or to not take up too much space in the world. You’re exhausted and you wish you could just turn off the noise in your head: the self-criticism, the worry, or the feelings of uncertainty. You want to feel free to live life on your terms.
Jennifer Kate Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
I have worked with adults of all ages and adolescents in a variety of settings using multiple treatment modalities. I traditionally use psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in gaining skills and meeting their desired outcome goals. Utilizing individual, couples, family, and play therapy I strive to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety and a myriad of disorders, diseases and phobias. My primary objective while working with any client is to create a safe environment to process their journey, and for people to be the center of initiative in their own lives.
I have worked with adults of all ages and adolescents in a variety of settings using multiple treatment modalities. I traditionally use psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in gaining skills and meeting their desired outcome goals. Utilizing individual, couples, family, and play therapy I strive to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety and a myriad of disorders, diseases and phobias. My primary objective while working with any client is to create a safe environment to process their journey, and for people to be the center of initiative in their own lives.
Feeling distracted or impulsive, procrastinating or have difficulty getting motivated? Does depression or anxiety take hold and you can't get anything done? Overwhelmed with job, household, school or relationship aspects of life? Feel like everyone else has it all together and you're just scraping by? Is parenting a child with special needs, or any child for that matter, becoming more difficult and you're unsure if you're doing things "right"? Do you feel your child's school could be doing more to support them? Let's discuss your unique needs, become more mindful, gain perspective and come up with a plan to reach goals together!
Feeling distracted or impulsive, procrastinating or have difficulty getting motivated? Does depression or anxiety take hold and you can't get anything done? Overwhelmed with job, household, school or relationship aspects of life? Feel like everyone else has it all together and you're just scraping by? Is parenting a child with special needs, or any child for that matter, becoming more difficult and you're unsure if you're doing things "right"? Do you feel your child's school could be doing more to support them? Let's discuss your unique needs, become more mindful, gain perspective and come up with a plan to reach goals together!
Something isn't working and you want to understand what is keeping you stuck. I specialize in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma and disordered eating. Wherever we begin, our first task will be to work together to find stable ground. We can then approach ourselves with curiosity, together exploring the patterns, beliefs, and experiences you have developed to adapt and survive. Ultimately, this work will allow us to interpret the world from a new viewpoint with newly developed knowledge. Through this insight, we can move toward experiencing increased peace and potential.
Something isn't working and you want to understand what is keeping you stuck. I specialize in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma and disordered eating. Wherever we begin, our first task will be to work together to find stable ground. We can then approach ourselves with curiosity, together exploring the patterns, beliefs, and experiences you have developed to adapt and survive. Ultimately, this work will allow us to interpret the world from a new viewpoint with newly developed knowledge. Through this insight, we can move toward experiencing increased peace and potential.
Joan Godbolt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
Is there one or more dysfunctional belief that you believe about yourself that on an intellectual level you know is not true? Would you like to change the beliefs about yourself that are holding you back? Contact me today for a free phone consultation to see if EMDR might help you release what no longer serves you.
Is there one or more dysfunctional belief that you believe about yourself that on an intellectual level you know is not true? Would you like to change the beliefs about yourself that are holding you back? Contact me today for a free phone consultation to see if EMDR might help you release what no longer serves you.
Heather M McPherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
Are you struggling with your relationships and sexuality? Looking for a specialist that can make talking about sex easier? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Issues can include communication, fear of sex, relationship conflicts, constant fighting, desire differences, sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, polyamorous/open or kink relationships, "sex or porn addiction" or problematic sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma or sexless marriages.
Are you struggling with your relationships and sexuality? Looking for a specialist that can make talking about sex easier? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Issues can include communication, fear of sex, relationship conflicts, constant fighting, desire differences, sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, polyamorous/open or kink relationships, "sex or porn addiction" or problematic sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma or sexless marriages.
Brooke Zalis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life change, or facing challenges in your relationships or sexual well-being? You're not alone. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I'm here to offer you a safe space to explore these aspects of your life. Whether you're seeking relief from the grip of anxiety, looking to navigate life's transitions, or aiming to enhance your connections and intimacy, I'm committed to helping you achieve a sense of peace, understanding, and fulfillment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life change, or facing challenges in your relationships or sexual well-being? You're not alone. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I'm here to offer you a safe space to explore these aspects of your life. Whether you're seeking relief from the grip of anxiety, looking to navigate life's transitions, or aiming to enhance your connections and intimacy, I'm committed to helping you achieve a sense of peace, understanding, and fulfillment.
Selena Papaconstantinou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80203
If you're seeking support during challenging times or are ready to make transformative changes in your life, therapy can be a powerful ally. I am a heart-centered clinician who believes in the profound potential of therapy as a vehicle to freedom and a more fulfilling life. Clients often come to me with concerns related to (C)PTSD, depression, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, life transitions, religious trauma, spirituality, identity development, women’s issues, and LGBTQIA-related concerns.
If you're seeking support during challenging times or are ready to make transformative changes in your life, therapy can be a powerful ally. I am a heart-centered clinician who believes in the profound potential of therapy as a vehicle to freedom and a more fulfilling life. Clients often come to me with concerns related to (C)PTSD, depression, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, life transitions, religious trauma, spirituality, identity development, women’s issues, and LGBTQIA-related concerns.
Victoria Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80209
Are you struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs and negative self-talk? Is something keeping you from getting out of your head and being easier on yourself? These thoughts can show up during the times you feel least equipped to deal with them, like when you’re starting a new job, entering a new relationship or becoming a parent for the first time. Big transitions disrupt your normal patterns of coping, and make it harder to talk back to those thoughts or focus on the self-care that you know you need. My goal is to help clients through these challenging times so that you can feel like the best version of yourself.
Are you struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs and negative self-talk? Is something keeping you from getting out of your head and being easier on yourself? These thoughts can show up during the times you feel least equipped to deal with them, like when you’re starting a new job, entering a new relationship or becoming a parent for the first time. Big transitions disrupt your normal patterns of coping, and make it harder to talk back to those thoughts or focus on the self-care that you know you need. My goal is to help clients through these challenging times so that you can feel like the best version of yourself.
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Let’s face it, life is difficult. While many people eventually find ways to manage their problems one way or another, working with an experienced and trained professional will likely get you the best results in a much shorter amount of time. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO with over 20 years of experience helping pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings, such as private practice, community mental health, and public & private schools. I focus on clients' strengths and past successes to help them build upon and develop new and effective solutions for how they operate in life.
Let’s face it, life is difficult. While many people eventually find ways to manage their problems one way or another, working with an experienced and trained professional will likely get you the best results in a much shorter amount of time. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO with over 20 years of experience helping pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings, such as private practice, community mental health, and public & private schools. I focus on clients' strengths and past successes to help them build upon and develop new and effective solutions for how they operate in life.
Christopher Loeffler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80203
Today's confused, often over-stimulating times can be depressing, certainly anxiety provoking. Core questions surface. Who am I? My "image" aka my socially acceptable self?
Yes, but much more. How do I find out? Become the most creative, productive individual I can be? How do I get beyond the apathy and life's daily frustrations, step into the fire of my meant-to-be self? A "foray" is an excursion into the unknown, a stretch and reach for the new and undiscovered. Employing "emotional courage" as the fulcrum, we work hard together to make recovery and growth the adventures they are meant to be.
Today's confused, often over-stimulating times can be depressing, certainly anxiety provoking. Core questions surface. Who am I? My "image" aka my socially acceptable self?
Yes, but much more. How do I find out? Become the most creative, productive individual I can be? How do I get beyond the apathy and life's daily frustrations, step into the fire of my meant-to-be self? A "foray" is an excursion into the unknown, a stretch and reach for the new and undiscovered. Employing "emotional courage" as the fulcrum, we work hard together to make recovery and growth the adventures they are meant to be.
Veronica Beer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
Whether you’ve experienced complex trauma, are worried that your issues aren’t “big enough”, or fall somewhere in between, therapy is for you. I use a strengths based, trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach rooted in a safe, secure therapeutic relationship to help you become conscious of the patterns and cycles that are impacting your life. I am committed to exploring the fit of each therapeutic relationship and approach as it connects to your process and goals, and trusting you as the expert of your experience.
Whether you’ve experienced complex trauma, are worried that your issues aren’t “big enough”, or fall somewhere in between, therapy is for you. I use a strengths based, trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach rooted in a safe, secure therapeutic relationship to help you become conscious of the patterns and cycles that are impacting your life. I am committed to exploring the fit of each therapeutic relationship and approach as it connects to your process and goals, and trusting you as the expert of your experience.
Katie Kershenbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
I believe that we all have important stories to tell. Sharing those impactful stories while working through the emotions and self beliefs tied to them can bring clarity, ease, and a sense of understanding. In my practice, I vow to hold a space of warmth, empathy, and unconditional acceptance for my clients to allow their stories and vulnerabilities to be heard and nurtured. I enjoy working with individuals who want to build awareness of patterns that they feel stuck in; and together, we will explore avenues of change.
I believe that we all have important stories to tell. Sharing those impactful stories while working through the emotions and self beliefs tied to them can bring clarity, ease, and a sense of understanding. In my practice, I vow to hold a space of warmth, empathy, and unconditional acceptance for my clients to allow their stories and vulnerabilities to be heard and nurtured. I enjoy working with individuals who want to build awareness of patterns that they feel stuck in; and together, we will explore avenues of change.
Laura Travisano
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, ADDC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80203
I believe true connection and healing are possible, and that therapy holds the capacity for profound transformation. We'll work within a supportive and accepting environment navigating areas relating to belonging, past trauma, owning the strength of sensitivity and confidence in self expression. I specialize in supporting identities and interests such as high sensitivity, low self esteem and self worth, spirituality, codependency, childhood emotional neglect, addiction, adult children and siblings of substance users, life transitions, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and Bipolar disorder.
I believe true connection and healing are possible, and that therapy holds the capacity for profound transformation. We'll work within a supportive and accepting environment navigating areas relating to belonging, past trauma, owning the strength of sensitivity and confidence in self expression. I specialize in supporting identities and interests such as high sensitivity, low self esteem and self worth, spirituality, codependency, childhood emotional neglect, addiction, adult children and siblings of substance users, life transitions, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and Bipolar disorder.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is designed for people that struggle with over-thinking, obsessional thinking, trouble relaxing, rigid or inflexible responding, excessive self control, avoidance of feelings or expressing emotions, maladaptive perfectionism, and high levels of loneliness. People with overcontrol (OC) report "seeing the threat everywhere." They tend to mask emotional expressions, sometimes without even knowing they are. Many OC's have a high-attention-to-detail focus (other's behaviors or household or work tasks), and find they ruminate when things are uncertain or unexpected.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is designed for people that struggle with over-thinking, obsessional thinking, trouble relaxing, rigid or inflexible responding, excessive self control, avoidance of feelings or expressing emotions, maladaptive perfectionism, and high levels of loneliness. People with overcontrol (OC) report "seeing the threat everywhere." They tend to mask emotional expressions, sometimes without even knowing they are. Many OC's have a high-attention-to-detail focus (other's behaviors or household or work tasks), and find they ruminate when things are uncertain or unexpected.
My focus has been on Anxiety and Mood Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I am particularly interested in problems that have been resistant to treatment - I'm helpful with difficult problems. I am happy to apply my clinical skills to a variety of areas, including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, mood problems and general problems in living. I have also run the Autism Lab where I am a Professor and Chair of Psychology - so more than willing to consult on Autism and related problems.
My focus has been on Anxiety and Mood Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I am particularly interested in problems that have been resistant to treatment - I'm helpful with difficult problems. I am happy to apply my clinical skills to a variety of areas, including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, mood problems and general problems in living. I have also run the Autism Lab where I am a Professor and Chair of Psychology - so more than willing to consult on Autism and related problems.
Jenn Jordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80218
Now accepting new clients! Sometimes we get stuck in cycles that are confusing and painful and keep us from living a joyful and fulfilling life. Wherever you're at in your journey, I want to meet you there. I work with adults who are looking for help with trauma recovery, anxiety & depression, relationship struggles, grief & loss, and life & role transitions. If your goal is to not only make sense of your story but also to take meaningful steps toward a life of fulfillment, I may be a great fit for you. You don't have to do this alone!
Now accepting new clients! Sometimes we get stuck in cycles that are confusing and painful and keep us from living a joyful and fulfilling life. Wherever you're at in your journey, I want to meet you there. I work with adults who are looking for help with trauma recovery, anxiety & depression, relationship struggles, grief & loss, and life & role transitions. If your goal is to not only make sense of your story but also to take meaningful steps toward a life of fulfillment, I may be a great fit for you. You don't have to do this alone!
Juliana Vergaray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamo Placita, Denver, CO 80203
Approaching 20 years of experience, I know these initial steps seeking support can be tense and uncomfortable. Rest easy knowing that when we meet for your initial session, you will enter a safe space you can relax into, free of judgement. Along with traditional psychotherapy approaches (psychodynamic, evidence-based and somatic therapies), I offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (ketamine assisted therapy), integration consultation, and psychedelic harm reduction care at my downtown Denver office suite. I work with individuals 14+ y/o into elderhood, who are seeking support in managing anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Approaching 20 years of experience, I know these initial steps seeking support can be tense and uncomfortable. Rest easy knowing that when we meet for your initial session, you will enter a safe space you can relax into, free of judgement. Along with traditional psychotherapy approaches (psychodynamic, evidence-based and somatic therapies), I offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (ketamine assisted therapy), integration consultation, and psychedelic harm reduction care at my downtown Denver office suite. I work with individuals 14+ y/o into elderhood, who are seeking support in managing anxiety, grief, and trauma.
