Therapists in Central West Denver, Denver, CO

Feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety? Struggling with career challenges or relationship issues? Dealing with ADHD and its unique set of challenges? Or perhaps you're navigating the complex emotions of grief and loss. I'm here to guide you through these moments with empathy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.

When you're in session with Marlee, you'll feel welcomed, heard, and valued in a safe space where you can explore vulnerable parts of yourself. You can show up however you are and will be met without judgement. Whether you are coming to counseling for the first time, need some extra support, or have clear goals in mind, Marlee will partner with you to support your vulnerable process of healing and growth. Marlee supports clients in a variety of life challenges, including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, family conflict, parenting issues, women's issues, and grief.

Life is a roller coaster; full of highs and lows, sometimes we need some help navigating life’s twists and turns. Creating a relationship with a therapist can be daunting and scary; the first step is often one of the hardest. As with life, therapy has ups and downs. My role as a therapist is to provide tools and offer insight. I offer a free 20-minute consultation to provide the opportunity to see if we are a good fit. As I counselor I want each session to feel unique to you. I am trained and certified in may therapeutic modalities in order to provide the most tailored experience.

The world can be a tough place to navigate, and you don't need to feel alone while doing so! I enjoy working with persons from adolescence through adulthood who are interested in exploring and confronting various barriers and emotions that may be negatively impacting their lives. I pride myself in being able to help my clients explore their problematic behaviors and work towards achieving their own individual goals for therapy. Once gaining further insight and self-understanding, my hope for my clients is for them have self-compassion and empowerment to manage stressors while achieving their self-identified goals.

Life can be challenging. What's your story?

I grew up in Chicago where I studied Psychology and Philosophy at DePaul University. It was here that I fell in love with diversity, culture, and sport. This passion took me on adventures around the world to many countries where I continued to grow outside of my comfort zones. Eventually the traveling brought me to CO where I completed my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. Since then I have enjoyed adding diversity to my clinical skills by working in various outpatient and inpatient counseling settings.

Transformations often feel isolating and overwhelming; life-affirming changes may create distance from the people you care about. When we question ourselves, its hard to know where to turn for perspective. I love working with folks who see themselves as outside the gender and relationship mainstream; it takes a lot of courage and can also be painful to navigate. We can dig into what your identity means to you and how to embody it while building a life worth showing up for.

Our stories do not define us, but they are a part of us. I believe your story, feelings, and experiences are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued. It is when people feel seen and accepted by others that they are able to fully embrace themselves and show up authentically in all aspects of their lives. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in understanding how your intersecting identities impact your way of thinking, and shape how you navigate through life and its challenges.

Accepting New Clients. I enjoy helping clients get free from what limits their life and their vitality. Helping you meet your goals is my job. I work collaboratively in an open hearted and clear minded way. I have over 20 years experience. I work with anxiety and depression issues, health issues, loss of meaning issues, and lack of direction, difficult situations, difficult thoughts, difficult emotions as well as positive psychology and wellness. In successful therapy clients can learn to understand their lives better and to overcome patterns which hinder their vitality and aliveness by learning new skills and new insights.

I am an apprentice therapist utilizing various methods to lead clients to healing. I specialize in working with children in search of their center. I adore supporting highly sensitive and gifted children (as well as their parents) in individual, emotional and behavioral growth. I especially love working with teenagers and women discovering their most authentic self and dealing with issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, stress management, and transitions. I hope our paths cross to help further you in your journey to healing. You are seen. You are heard. You have value.

Welcome, you made it! Taking the first step to therapy is courageous and can seem uncertain and unknown. Regardless if this is your first time seeking therapy or twentieth time, you have arrived! Some questions that can start the therapeutic journey might be "am I surviving life rather than thriving in it?" "Do I want to work through grief, anxiety, loss of meaning and purpose, or interpersonal challenges?" "Are my partner and I ready to discover a new phase of our relationship? Or create a new shared vision for our relationship and/or and family?" Whatever your question is, therapy is a safe and supportive place for your inquiry.

My specialty is Autonomic Healing Activation (AHA) and Relationship Therapy. AHA is a brain exercise that activates your brain to normalize stress for the mind, body, and spirit. If you don't believe in a spirit, you can focus on mind and body activation. Neurobiologically, the brain produces a way for you to heal, persevere, and grow by managing physical and/or emotional pain. Yes, this approach also works for physical illness and chronic pain. After I teach you, you can practice AHA on your own every day if you wish.

Have you been looking for a supportive and warm space to explore personal growth, identify unhelpful patterns, or to work through stressors? Have you found yourself unable to fully engage in your relationships, your responsibilities, or your passions in the ways you want? Or, do you ever feel stuck in a memory, a negative thought, or a feeling? My goal is for us to work together to overcome these barriers so you can live a fulfilling life with a restored sense of strength, hope, and empowerment.

Do you thrive on your intellect? Are you typically able to "think" your way out of things? Have your feelings been useless to you up until now? Yet, as much as you've tried to avoid them those pesky emotions keep showing up. You keep repeating the same patterns, even though you really want to change your behaviors. If you struggle to understand your feelings, I can provide the framework for you to become less fearful and more trusting of yourself.

Are you navigating anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, or trauma issues? I offer a safe, inclusive space for kids, adults, and families that is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and genuine connection. I have a deep passion for working with individuals, kids, and families and I utilize an approach that is unique to your needs as I believe no two clients are the same. In our work together, I will ensure that you feel seen, listened to, and supported, as I know therapy can be a difficult and somewhat intimidating journey!

Are you feeling tired, stuck, or losing motivation? Are your thoughts controlling your life and impacting your day to day joy? My goal as a mental health therapist is to support people of all ages in answering the question "what if it could be better?". I work with kids as young as 9 and adults through retirement to help discover purpose, passion, and feel heard as someone struggling in the constantly changing world we are all navigating. If we can learn skills and coping to help in the immediate, then we can dive into the core of what is impacting your life to help you align your values with your day to day. You deserve happiness!

One of the most courageous steps you can take is to delve into your own story. We all face challenges and grapple with roadblocks that can sometimes hinder our self-discovery and purpose. As a guide, I've had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, and adults in navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. I provide a safe space through traditional talk therapy, where we can reflect on the past and set goals for the future. Our journey together is guided by a strength-based, solution-focused approach. As a bilingual therapist (Mexican-American), I can connect with and understand individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Hi. My name is Kate Pauley and I work with individuals, couples, and families. It is my greatest joy to see clients experiencing warmth, love, and bliss in their relationships. This may sound unattainable right now, and that is okay. I will work together with you from exactly where you are right now to get you to where you want to be. Did you know that the average couple waits 6 years after first thinking about therapy before actually coming to therapy? Because I offer affordable counseling, you do not need to wait until things are unbearable before starting. No matter where you are right now, I am here.

Are there mental health challenges keeping you from reaching your dreams? Lets work together to discover your best hopes and then develop the skills to achieve them! I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and those working to understand and embrace their unique, intersectional identity. I have an emphasis in working with a diverse range of persons and thus strive to create particularly inclusive, trauma-informed, kink/sex-positive, neurodivergent-friendly, and ENM/poly-friendly therapeutic spaces.