Psychodynamic Therapists in Washington Park, Denver, CO

Do you feel stuck in your current life situation? Do you feel like mental health issues and physical health issues are holding you back from living your life the way you want to? Whether it is dealing with a difficult season of life, emotional issues, or another mental health issue, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples as they journey through their concerns. The counseling relationship is a powerful conduit for change and in my sessions clients feel safe, heard, and empowered through their interactions with me.

The ways in which we view ourselves and understand our stories shape how we think and feel. We each come into therapy with unique experiences that inform our current ways of thinking and being; by understanding the experiences that shape us, we can shift them into narratives of empowerment, growth, and change. I am a therapist with specific experience working with people from marginalized communities, including around issues of gender and sexual identity. I work with people of all backgrounds who want to feel better, overcome trauma and shame, understand how the past still affects them and strive to be better versions of themselves.

I take a non-judgmental, empathic, compassionate, and insight-oriented approach to therapy. Current research, as well as my experience and training help me to determine the treatment strategies from psychodynamic, relational, humanistic, existential, cognitive and behavioral approaches that will be most effective in addressing your concerns. I work to create a supportive environment that facilitates reflectiveness, creativity and that helps you increase insight into your present struggles. I believe that your view of yourself and the issues that have lead to their seeking therapy are influenced by your unique life experiences.

You know how it goes. Life gets hard, things happen, and we develop creative strategies to protect ourselves from real, perceived, and/or anticipated threats of suffering. These strategies, accumulated overtime, suddenly seem to shape much of how we interact with the world. Some are useful and their cost outweighs the pain they help avoid. Others seem so random you can’t even tell how they started; although, you suspect they no longer serve you. A third kind are the strategies you don’t know you’re using, their cause, cost or benefits. After a while, you may feel less connected, less whole, and may not feel and experience as deeply.

My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.

I am a mindfulness based therapist, passionate about interweaving multiple healing modalities for more holistic healing from trauma, anxiety, and grief, among other things. Many of us have wounds from our past or present that hold power over us. I aim to help my clients build skills to reconnect with their mind, body, and life, so they are equip to give attention to those wounds. We will work together to identify these sore points and untangle from the power they hold, so you can move closer to a value driven life.

As a counselor, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount and creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable and seen is my priority. I understand that making the decision to come to therapy can often be difficult. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my role to provide guidance and encouragement as we make sense of your story. I will support you with care and intention as we move towards accomplishing your goals together.

Life is (blank). How do you fill in the (blank)? We are all striving to feel heard, understood and connected, but all too often this business of being human – our personal histories and our entangled thinking – brings struggle and suffering. We can lose our purpose, passion and vision. We can feel unsteady, and disconnected from our true self. I can help. My counseling approach is not about discipline, hard work or grit. It is about stilling the mind, seeing clearly, removing barriers and realizing your innate capacity. Capacity for wisdom, love, and resiliency. Capacity to realize your full potential.

I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, negative thought patterns, work-related stress, perfectionism, life transitions, low self-esteem, complex family dynamics, and more. My approach combines psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques, focusing on understanding the patterns in your life, uncovering unconscious motivations, and supporting you in making meaningful changes.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. I also offer EMDR for those interested. I work with adults and teens experiencing mental health issues, trauma, relationship issues, and those going through life transitions. Maybe you feel dissatisfied with life, directionless, or unsure what to do to feel happier. I can help! My clients have told me I make therapy feel comfortable and they actually look forward to therapy. I am easy-going, caring, and patient. I will be your biggest cheerleader and ally so you can live according to your values and build a life worth living.

I'm Cassie (she/they), and I would describe myself as a nurturer who strives to create a therapeutic space in which children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe and seen. I am trained in Art Therapy, as well as Play Therapy (yes, online works too!). I believe the capacity to heal is within us already, and the therapeutic relationship can reminds us of our own strength.

If you struggle and remain unhappy I'm glad you'd consider letting someone help. Suffering is a serious matter. People suffer from many different and individual reasons such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, or histories of abuse, neglect or trauma. Many people suffer with issues related to sexuality (being gay, lesbian, sexually-addicted, HIV+, etc.) Shame is a damaging experience for anyone (gay or straight) and needs to be addressed head on for change. There is hope. Together, we can figure out the best road ahead. Happiness matters. That is true for everyone, including you.

Do you feel like issues from your past are making it so you can't connect with others? Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. When we are stuck in protection mode it prevents us from connecting with others and puts us at risk for further hurt. When this happens we may feel broken and stuck repeating patterns that hurt our relationships. Together we will work towards healing and discovering how to connect in a healthy safe way. I specialize in trauma, sexual intimacy after trauma, attachment, relationship concerns, couples, social anxiety, and career issues/life transitions

"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do." ~Brene Brown~ Have you found life hasn't turned out the way you expected? Sometimes that can be a wonderful thing, and other times that reality can be frustrating to accept or work through. I believe those frustrations, when left unaddressed, can and often do lead to feelings of depression and/or anxiety, and can also put a strain on relationships. I believe therapy should be a safe space to give voice to those frustrations and an opportunity for healing.

Do you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you've tried telling yourself that if you just ignore what is troubling you it will go away. Or maybe you've tried to numb the pain by using alcohol. drugs. food. exercise. Even throwing yourself into work. Unfortunately, these strategies only last so long before your body starts to shut down. Maybe now you your mind won't shut off. You can't relax. Your sleep is disrupted. Maybe now it's time to talk to a professional. I specialize in treating high achieving adults suffering from mild to severe anxiety, clinical depression and/or a problematic relationship with food or alcohol.

Are you feeling a disconnection between your body and mind, struggling to access your authentic self, or feeling strain in your relationship? Are these battles causing additional states? It's okay, and you're not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of the roots of their attachment, how it impacts the nervous system, and how we can effectively address and unwind these patterns. Through therapy, we can reconnect, heal, and adapt to the challenges we encounter.

Do you feel like you lose your sense of self in relationships? Do you want to feel more sure of yourself and confident in who you are and your choices? When you do not feel grounded in yourself you can feel lost in your relationships. This can lead to feeling helpless, insecure, or like you are spiraling. Together we will help you towards feeling assured in yourself and your decisions. You deserve to have relationships where you feel confident, empowered, and secure. I specialize in couples, premarital counseling, new parents, childless by choice, gender identity, and non-monogamy.

Whether you are in a bit of a rut or are looking to do some deep soul searching work, you have come to the right place. I see each client as a whole person rather than as a collection of symptoms and want to work with you to understand how you got to where you are and how to get you to where you’d like to be. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ related issues, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Agoraphobia, ADHD, ASD, Depression, and Life Transitions. Additionally, I am currently accepting clients in search of stand alone Gender Affirming Care Evaluations for Gender Affirming Surgery (GAS) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

I'm so happy you're exploring my practice. I can imgine there are a lot of emotions running through you; anxiety, worry, hope. I've heard all of these and more in my practice. These thoughts and feelings are so normal. Therapy is a big, important step for any couple or individual and one that will transform your life. It takes so much courage to take this step and be hopeful for something better!