Art Therapy in Englewood, CO

My approach is practical, open and straightforward while maintaining warmth and respect. I believe every person has the capacity to grow and change, given the internal resources and the courage to make the attempt. Together we can enhance self reflection, stimulate self renewal, and guide introspection. I use a family systems approach, with psychoanalytic and humanistic techniques. I also apply art and play therapy techniques with children and adults. Often I will give homework assignments and offer reading resources. I am trained in the use of EMDR and use EMDR techniques and processes.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who specializes in working with children and adolescents with the use of play, art, animal assisted play, and talk therapy. The mission of PlayTherapy4Kids is to provide a safe and serene environment for children and adolescents to share their inner most thoughts and feelings and provide the tools of communication, self esteem, and self awareness in order to establish therapeutic goals.

By centering personal values and a self-compassion practice, I work to help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want. I approach therapy through a relational lens informed by attachment theory, though utilize other modalities like ACT, IFS, and DBT. I incorporate mindfulness to promote a nonjudgmental inquiry into the negative core beliefs that hold us back. All of that said, YOU are the expert on YOU, and I aim to be a witness to your process, providing nudges and maybe even some laughs along the way.

Therapy should captivate and transform you. When you are struggling to move past conflicts or getting stuck in all-too-familiar patterns, there should be something so direct, personal, and real about what you discover and practice in therapy that it should dramatically change how you think, feel, and act with others. That's my specialty. Yet, even though therapy is serious work, there should be room for play: for trying things on, for practice, for being human. As a family therapist I care about the quality of your relationships. My approach? Connecting. Pragmatic. Thorough. Creative.

COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. 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!

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, a challenging relationship, or you've lost your sense of self? Do these struggles IMPACT your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your career? Do you feel exhausted and defeated under the weight of trying to live up to someone else’s standards, just going through the motions wondering if life is as good as it is going to get? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and even overwhelmed about life stressors and quite simply, they are looking for change and hoping for healing. At The Mend, we see you, hear you, and empower you to facilitate the change you seek.

Afternoon and evening appointments available. Are you feeling stuck? We get more and more things added to our plates and it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. As your therapist, I will help you create a toolbox of coping strategies, build resiliency, shift perspective, and analyze the external/societal influences affecting your experience. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to figure out the messiness of life while being culturally sensitive, and trauma and neuro-informed.

COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. 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 provide personality, relationship 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 toward mastering life to its fullest!

I am a strong believer that there is not a single person that is unlovable once you have heard their story. Our stories and our experiences are the building blocks of how we understand and interpret the world we live in. Along the way, we as humans all learn skills that have helped us to survive and it is my job to help my clients to understand and determine which set of skills are going to be the most helpful to utilize moving forward.

Many things can impact our lives and relationships from stress, anxiety, and depression, to trauma, substance use, sexual difficulties, life transitions, and unresolved childhood attachment injuries. My hope is that together we will cultivate new corrective experiences that bring you closer to your true needs and desires. Together, we will identify your goals and set you up to achieve them. Through therapy we will develop better communication and connection skills that will foster deeper connections with the people in your life. I will strive to help you regain confidence in your innate strengths and abilities, hopes, and dreams.

“I cannot focus and my thoughts are racing 24/7,” “I feel so lost and alone,” “I want to grow up to be the person that I want to be, but don’t know how." You are not alone. If you've felt this way, we may be a great fit. I have worked with children, teens, and adults with autism, as well as queer youth and adults.

Lana Gollyhorn specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, families, and children ages 7+. With 17 years of experience, she is a dynamic clinician known for establishing immediate rapport with clients. Lana's treatment approach is supportive, authentic, and evidence-based. She received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, and has extensive experience treating adolescents, ADHD, learning differences, parent-child conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions. Lana offers parent education through dynamic and interactive lectures, and through small group sessions on a variety of parenting topics.

I believe that the most important factor of success in therapy is the authentic relationship. I have a passion for learning about each client's talents and strengths and using those to increase their life satisfaction. I believe that all people have a desire to live the best lives they can live, and at times need support in identifying and eliminating the barriers that prevent them from doing so. I believe that trauma, whether from watching the daily news or experiencing combat in war, is at the root of many of these barriers.

Realize your potential! Address conflict in your relationships without feeling guilty or stepped on! Find peace and security in the midst of stressful situations! My practice is dedicated to partnering with clients to re-assess their lives and priorities, inventory their skills and create a safe environment for individuals to expand their current vision and achieve their greatest potential. I offer individual, couples and families a safe environment to address issues that are getting in the way of your happiness! See my website for more information on my divorce related specialties, specifically reintegration/reunification therapy.

Throughout my training as a therapist there were two phrases that impacted my understanding of the therapy process: "You are the expert on the process and your client is the expert on their story, pain, thoughts, and feelings" & "The client is the key to their own success." With these two phrases I continuously reminded myself that I'm responsible for guiding my clients in the direction(s) that are beneficiary and to collaborate with them throughout the therapeutic process. My training was specifically geared toward individual counseling and addressing various challenges that can occur throughout life.

Do you sometimes feel like you are walking on egg shells with your teenager, and are wondering what has happened to the child you once knew? You are not alone. Many parents feel like they are unable to control their children; and are experiencing extreme stress, shame, anger, and isolation. I can help your family reunite, strengthen bonds, and heal from the chaos you have been living through. I specialize in working with families and children who are suffering; and with children who continue to act out with dangerous and disruptive behaviors. Please reach out to accept help and understanding.

Opening up to a therapist may not always be easy or comfortable for a new or existing client. I try to put my clients at ease and meet them with supportive, nonjudgmental, positive regard. I am an active listener that captures the nuances behind the words and holds great regard for each person’s story. I enjoy assisting clients in finding new ways to live happier, more fulfilling lives.

Schedule instantly through my website! Do you struggle with anxiety, trauma or really anything else that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work and/or career? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or potentially lost? Do you question how to make change in your life? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain and overwhelmed with how to move forward in life and work through the past. Let me be there to assist. I accept all walks of life with an open mind and an open door. I'm here to listen and to learn about you. It's your journey and your life. Allow me to be a person to walk beside you.

My approach to supporting clients relies on the neurobiological and systemic processes at work when challenging and traumatic events occur. I have been providing therapy and coaching services in Colorado for over a decade and specialize in delivering therapeutic care to complex trauma survivors of all ages. I have extensive knowledge in working with those who have a desire to increase their ability to navigate and process traumatic experiences, connect more meaningfully with their loved ones, and be more present and satisfied in their lives. Trauma isolates us; I believe that connection is our most powerful tool to fight back.