Therapists in Denver, CO
I specialize in working with young adults and college/grad students with anxiety disorders, OCD, perfectionism, skin picking, trauma, relational issues, and depression. My ultimate goal in therapy is to support clients in taking back the power from their distress in order to ultimately live more fulfilling lives and spend more time on the things that are important. In this process, I aim to help clients explore and address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are associated with distress and keep clients “stuck.”
I specialize in working with young adults and college/grad students with anxiety disorders, OCD, perfectionism, skin picking, trauma, relational issues, and depression. My ultimate goal in therapy is to support clients in taking back the power from their distress in order to ultimately live more fulfilling lives and spend more time on the things that are important. In this process, I aim to help clients explore and address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are associated with distress and keep clients “stuck.”
I understand how restricting and potentially debilitating anxiety and OCD can be.
I am a therapist at Anxiety Solutions of Denver specializing in anxiety and OCD treatment. My clients often come to me exhausted and frustrated by the suffering anxiety disorders and OCD can entail. They not only want to be listened to and understood, but want a specialized professional to guide them in exactly what they can do to achieve long-term relief. The treatment my colleagues and I provide is considered the gold-standard approach for anxiety disorders and OCD. If you are looking to break free from the grips of these disorders in pursuit of a more free, fulfilling, and meaningful life, we are here to help.
I understand how restricting and potentially debilitating anxiety and OCD can be.
I am a therapist at Anxiety Solutions of Denver specializing in anxiety and OCD treatment. My clients often come to me exhausted and frustrated by the suffering anxiety disorders and OCD can entail. They not only want to be listened to and understood, but want a specialized professional to guide them in exactly what they can do to achieve long-term relief. The treatment my colleagues and I provide is considered the gold-standard approach for anxiety disorders and OCD. If you are looking to break free from the grips of these disorders in pursuit of a more free, fulfilling, and meaningful life, we are here to help.
Elysia specializes in working with children, teens, and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship or attachment issues.
Elysia Sotiriou, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering both individual and family therapy services as well as comprehensive psychological assessments for both children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Elysia uses a combination of relational and cognitive-behavioral approaches such as ACT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions when working with clients. She believes strongly in including families, teachers, and healthcare providers in the treatment process in order to meet each individual’s unique needs while helping clients achieve their full potential across each domain of their lives.
Elysia specializes in working with children, teens, and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship or attachment issues.
Elysia Sotiriou, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering both individual and family therapy services as well as comprehensive psychological assessments for both children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Elysia uses a combination of relational and cognitive-behavioral approaches such as ACT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions when working with clients. She believes strongly in including families, teachers, and healthcare providers in the treatment process in order to meet each individual’s unique needs while helping clients achieve their full potential across each domain of their lives.
In therapy this means combining an essential foundation of authentic rapport and unconditional positive regard with the expertise to apply psychological science (including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, ERP) to address specific mental health concerns (including OCD, panic/anxiety, depression, trauma).
I know how difficult the search for a therapist can be. It feels like there's a lot riding on making the right choice, but there's so much uncertainty about what the right choice even entails. Of course you want a professional who seems qualified to address your specific areas of struggle, but it seems to me that the most healing aspect of therapy is the experience of feeling comfortable enough to be radically open with a therapist who you perceive to be compassionate, nonjudgmental, and real. Try to find someone you feel you can click with on an authentic human level; otherwise, it's likely to feel transactional and limiting.
In therapy this means combining an essential foundation of authentic rapport and unconditional positive regard with the expertise to apply psychological science (including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, ERP) to address specific mental health concerns (including OCD, panic/anxiety, depression, trauma).
I know how difficult the search for a therapist can be. It feels like there's a lot riding on making the right choice, but there's so much uncertainty about what the right choice even entails. Of course you want a professional who seems qualified to address your specific areas of struggle, but it seems to me that the most healing aspect of therapy is the experience of feeling comfortable enough to be radically open with a therapist who you perceive to be compassionate, nonjudgmental, and real. Try to find someone you feel you can click with on an authentic human level; otherwise, it's likely to feel transactional and limiting.
I specialize in adults with anxiety disorders and OCD, particularly those lacking social confidence, self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties.
I am an energetic therapist who can help you address aspects of your life that you may think are unchangeable or too shameful to even discuss. I take a directive approach that helps you learn how to not allow your fears and anxiety to stop you from living the life you want. l get to the problem quickly and efficiently, and assign homework between sessions to facilitate progress. I work with individuals to live more meaningful lives by helping them approach, rather than avoid, those aspects of their lives and relationships that are most important to them.
I specialize in adults with anxiety disorders and OCD, particularly those lacking social confidence, self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties.
I am an energetic therapist who can help you address aspects of your life that you may think are unchangeable or too shameful to even discuss. I take a directive approach that helps you learn how to not allow your fears and anxiety to stop you from living the life you want. l get to the problem quickly and efficiently, and assign homework between sessions to facilitate progress. I work with individuals to live more meaningful lives by helping them approach, rather than avoid, those aspects of their lives and relationships that are most important to them.
Are your or your child's distressing thoughts and worries taking over, making it harder to experience happiness? Does it feel overwhelming and tiring living with complex emotions? Do you or your child feel exhausted trying to find your true self when anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma or life transitions are present? Now more than ever people are feeling isolated and uncertain surrounding navigating life's challenges. You are not alone.
Are your or your child's distressing thoughts and worries taking over, making it harder to experience happiness? Does it feel overwhelming and tiring living with complex emotions? Do you or your child feel exhausted trying to find your true self when anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma or life transitions are present? Now more than ever people are feeling isolated and uncertain surrounding navigating life's challenges. You are not alone.
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths based treatment to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions to include but not limited to, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Dysregulation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conversion Disorders and Psychosis.
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths based treatment to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions to include but not limited to, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Dysregulation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conversion Disorders and Psychosis.
Angelica Onofrio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246
I have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat OCD, anxiety disorders and depression.
Do your obsessions and compulsions impact your daily life, leaving you feeling exhausted? Do you feel dragged down by self-defeating thoughts? Are you struggling to move past those challenging, or even traumatic experiences? I understand that living with the invisible burden of OCD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and even navigating life transitions can be an isolating and scary experience. You are not alone in how you are feeling. My top priority as a therapist is for clients to feel comfortable working with me, and for you to see sustained positive change from our work together.
I have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat OCD, anxiety disorders and depression.
Do your obsessions and compulsions impact your daily life, leaving you feeling exhausted? Do you feel dragged down by self-defeating thoughts? Are you struggling to move past those challenging, or even traumatic experiences? I understand that living with the invisible burden of OCD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and even navigating life transitions can be an isolating and scary experience. You are not alone in how you are feeling. My top priority as a therapist is for clients to feel comfortable working with me, and for you to see sustained positive change from our work together.
Thank you for considering my services. I specialize in supporting adults through life's complexities, helping them navigate thoughts and emotions. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and significant life transitions. If you seek deeper self-understanding, desire balance and inner peace, and are open to practical strategies and self-reflection, we may be a great fit. My ideal clients aim to live authentically, aligning actions with core values, and wish to cultivate holistic well-being. Together, we'll explore your goals, and values, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embrace positive change.
Thank you for considering my services. I specialize in supporting adults through life's complexities, helping them navigate thoughts and emotions. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and significant life transitions. If you seek deeper self-understanding, desire balance and inner peace, and are open to practical strategies and self-reflection, we may be a great fit. My ideal clients aim to live authentically, aligning actions with core values, and wish to cultivate holistic well-being. Together, we'll explore your goals, and values, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embrace positive change.
I have have a lot of experience with anxiety, depression and OCD, as well as helping people with big life changes, self esteem, and relationship issues. Everybody is different, so in working together I will listen to you and what you need from me to help you the best. A big reason I decided to become a therapist due to the belief that if people are more connected and insightful about themselves—and how they impact the world—the world itself will become a better place.
I have have a lot of experience with anxiety, depression and OCD, as well as helping people with big life changes, self esteem, and relationship issues. Everybody is different, so in working together I will listen to you and what you need from me to help you the best. A big reason I decided to become a therapist due to the belief that if people are more connected and insightful about themselves—and how they impact the world—the world itself will become a better place.
Hazel Patel-Krueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204 (Online Only)
I specialize in OCD, mood related disorders, attachment concerns, trauma (I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), anxiety, and Borderline personality.
Welcome! With a dual background in Clinical Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I bring an integrative approach to therapy along with 8 years of experience. My Clinical Psychology expertise allows me to understand the complexities of human behavior, emotions, and mental health disorders. Additionally, my proficiency in ABA empowers me to utilize scientifically validated principles to bring about positive behavioral changes. By combining these two disciplines, this enables me to create individualized treatment plans, fostering sustainable progress, and empowering clients to achieve their therapeutic goals effectively.
I specialize in OCD, mood related disorders, attachment concerns, trauma (I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), anxiety, and Borderline personality.
Welcome! With a dual background in Clinical Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I bring an integrative approach to therapy along with 8 years of experience. My Clinical Psychology expertise allows me to understand the complexities of human behavior, emotions, and mental health disorders. Additionally, my proficiency in ABA empowers me to utilize scientifically validated principles to bring about positive behavioral changes. By combining these two disciplines, this enables me to create individualized treatment plans, fostering sustainable progress, and empowering clients to achieve their therapeutic goals effectively.
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Verified Verified
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Denver, CO 80246
I have advanced training and experience in CBT with ERP (exposure and response prevention) for working with anxiety disorders and OCD and related disorders.
Are you or your teen struggling with frequent anxiety or worries you can't seem to stop? Do you experience intrusive thoughts or images that you can't get out of your head? Do you find yourself replaying things that occurred in the past, and ruminating about the future? More than anything, you just want to feel better. Please know that you're not alone. I work with clients who are struggling with OCD and related disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and addictions. I cater my therapeutic approach based on your individual circumstances and goals to guarantee that after a few sessions you'll start feeling better.
I have advanced training and experience in CBT with ERP (exposure and response prevention) for working with anxiety disorders and OCD and related disorders.
Are you or your teen struggling with frequent anxiety or worries you can't seem to stop? Do you experience intrusive thoughts or images that you can't get out of your head? Do you find yourself replaying things that occurred in the past, and ruminating about the future? More than anything, you just want to feel better. Please know that you're not alone. I work with clients who are struggling with OCD and related disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and addictions. I cater my therapeutic approach based on your individual circumstances and goals to guarantee that after a few sessions you'll start feeling better.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety, trauma, and OCD.
You know that you have an important role to play in this world, but maybe something has knocked you off course or is holding you back. Maybe it's become difficult to show up for the people in your life- maybe its difficult to show up for yourself. These are very human problems... Therapy is a very human solution. Whether you're a creative person struggling to find your voice, or an autistic person seeking connection & understanding, you have the right to a fulfilling life. Let's see if I'm the person to walk with you on this part of your journey...
I have specialized training in treating anxiety, trauma, and OCD.
You know that you have an important role to play in this world, but maybe something has knocked you off course or is holding you back. Maybe it's become difficult to show up for the people in your life- maybe its difficult to show up for yourself. These are very human problems... Therapy is a very human solution. Whether you're a creative person struggling to find your voice, or an autistic person seeking connection & understanding, you have the right to a fulfilling life. Let's see if I'm the person to walk with you on this part of your journey...
I am trained and experienced in CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for working with anxiety disorders and OCD and related disorders.
Are you, your child or your teen struggling with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, or feeling weighed down by past experiences? Have the hidden struggles of anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma or navigating a difficult life transition become too much to bear? While these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, please know that you're not alone. I work with adults, children and teens facing these challenges, using a personalized approach to meet their unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll find strategies that bring relief, and after just a few sessions, you’ll start to feel the difference.
I am trained and experienced in CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for working with anxiety disorders and OCD and related disorders.
Are you, your child or your teen struggling with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, or feeling weighed down by past experiences? Have the hidden struggles of anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma or navigating a difficult life transition become too much to bear? While these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, please know that you're not alone. I work with adults, children and teens facing these challenges, using a personalized approach to meet their unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll find strategies that bring relief, and after just a few sessions, you’ll start to feel the difference.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD, anxiety disorders & depression.
Are you feeling weighed down by persistent unwanted thoughts, feeling “stuck”, and unsure what to do next? Do you feel that you have an idea of “why” you engage in certain patterns and behaviors, but want learn the “how” to make sustainable changes? You’re on the right track to pursuing different avenues to navigate the challenges that come with anxiety, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. It is normal to feel isolated and defeated when faced with life’s stressors, but rest assured you are not alone. Together we will create a safe environment to practice new coping skills, bringing peace to your life.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD, anxiety disorders & depression.
Are you feeling weighed down by persistent unwanted thoughts, feeling “stuck”, and unsure what to do next? Do you feel that you have an idea of “why” you engage in certain patterns and behaviors, but want learn the “how” to make sustainable changes? You’re on the right track to pursuing different avenues to navigate the challenges that come with anxiety, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. It is normal to feel isolated and defeated when faced with life’s stressors, but rest assured you are not alone. Together we will create a safe environment to practice new coping skills, bringing peace to your life.
Solana Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
OCD can feel so isolating and scary and you do not have to go through your struggles alone! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out through email to schedule a free, 15 min phone consultation.
Welcome-I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed therapist in Denver specializing in working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and past trauma. You deserve the space to heal and understand patterns in your life that might be causing stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression or strains in relationships. Life is not meant to just be survived, it is to be experienced to the fullest potential aligned with your values and needs that can be discovered in therapy.
OCD can feel so isolating and scary and you do not have to go through your struggles alone! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out through email to schedule a free, 15 min phone consultation.
Welcome-I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed therapist in Denver specializing in working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and past trauma. You deserve the space to heal and understand patterns in your life that might be causing stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression or strains in relationships. Life is not meant to just be survived, it is to be experienced to the fullest potential aligned with your values and needs that can be discovered in therapy.
I provide exposure-focused therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety due to OCD, PTSD, school/social phobias, or other distressing factors (change of country, employment, family, etc.
My practice draws upon the concept of the lotus flower, which blooms out of muddy water. Although life brings unexpected difficulties and challenging experiences, I believe any individual can grow and develop practical skills to manage their mental health. Everyone is capable of change and growth, no matter their past or current circumstances. My desire is to help each client heal, grow, and learn skills to manage their wellbeing.
I provide exposure-focused therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety due to OCD, PTSD, school/social phobias, or other distressing factors (change of country, employment, family, etc.
My practice draws upon the concept of the lotus flower, which blooms out of muddy water. Although life brings unexpected difficulties and challenging experiences, I believe any individual can grow and develop practical skills to manage their mental health. Everyone is capable of change and growth, no matter their past or current circumstances. My desire is to help each client heal, grow, and learn skills to manage their wellbeing.
My career in OCD treatment began at the first OCD-specific residential
treatment center, the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, of Harvard Medical
School.
Do repetitive thoughts or habits preoccupy you, consume valuable time, or
alienate you from others? If so, you may have Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder, or OCD. If you have questions about OCD or its treatment - for yourself or someone you know - please contact me. I have specialized in
helping people with OCD since 2002. OCD 'triggers' are often more severe in someone's home environment, and symptoms can make it especially difficult to attend outside appointments, so I work with people in their own homes and communities in addition to meetings at my office.
My career in OCD treatment began at the first OCD-specific residential
treatment center, the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, of Harvard Medical
School.
Do repetitive thoughts or habits preoccupy you, consume valuable time, or
alienate you from others? If so, you may have Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder, or OCD. If you have questions about OCD or its treatment - for yourself or someone you know - please contact me. I have specialized in
helping people with OCD since 2002. OCD 'triggers' are often more severe in someone's home environment, and symptoms can make it especially difficult to attend outside appointments, so I work with people in their own homes and communities in addition to meetings at my office.
Alex Boyce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
I work with issues ranging from children/teens who have experienced trauma, attachment issues, anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, separation anxiety, and generalized worries), and emotional dysregulation.
Are you looking for a therapist who can help your child or teenager learn to manage their emotions instead of engaging in all-out temper tantrums? As a caregiver, are you wondering what the best approach is to manage these difficult moments and to deepen your relationship with your child at the same time? In a therapy session with me, your child will learn techniques to encourage self-awareness in order to prevent acting-out behavior and you will learn strategies to support your child on this journey. A typical therapy session may include play therapy, yoga poses, breathwork, and/or creative arts.
I work with issues ranging from children/teens who have experienced trauma, attachment issues, anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, separation anxiety, and generalized worries), and emotional dysregulation.
Are you looking for a therapist who can help your child or teenager learn to manage their emotions instead of engaging in all-out temper tantrums? As a caregiver, are you wondering what the best approach is to manage these difficult moments and to deepen your relationship with your child at the same time? In a therapy session with me, your child will learn techniques to encourage self-awareness in order to prevent acting-out behavior and you will learn strategies to support your child on this journey. A typical therapy session may include play therapy, yoga poses, breathwork, and/or creative arts.
Hannah has received training to work with kids and adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, grief, loss & trauma.
Hannah Hemming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. Hannah has been practicing evidenced-based individual, group, and family therapy, as well as diagnostic assessment since 2016. Ms. Hemming is trained in and utilizes a variety of interventions to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Behavior Management, Parent Management Training and Strengths-based approaches to treat an array of mental health conditions.
Hannah has received training to work with kids and adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, grief, loss & trauma.
Hannah Hemming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. Hannah has been practicing evidenced-based individual, group, and family therapy, as well as diagnostic assessment since 2016. Ms. Hemming is trained in and utilizes a variety of interventions to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Behavior Management, Parent Management Training and Strengths-based approaches to treat an array of mental health conditions.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.