Anger Management Therapists in Golden, CO

I offer a supportive, encouraging and pragmatic approach, and will partner with you to help you understand how and why you were designed to heal and overcome everything from severe childhood trauma to the everyday struggles of parenting, marriage and interpersonal relationships. Once the how and why are established, then we move on to helping you actively create new patterns in your life that will lead you, and often others connected to you, on the path to becoming everything you and they are meant to be.

As a provider of individual and family psychotherapy for over 26 years, I have a long standing reputation as a caring, compassionate and supportive therapist. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues. I have considerable experience treating the following: family and parenting issues, anger management, blended and stepfamily problems, child & teen behavior issues, conflict in relationships/family, mood problems, depression/anxiety, parenting, co-parenting issues, parent-child relationships, stress/coping.

Clients seek counseling with me for struggles that they are experiencing with depression, anxiety, anger, relationships and transition periods in their lives. I provide them with specific skills and techniques to manage their distress more effectively. My treatment is solution-focused, short-term in nature, and many clients return to me intermittently for times that they get stuck in old and unproductive patterns.

I specialize in working with children of all ages and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem/identity, attachment, emotional/mood difficulties, trauma, opposition/defiance, family conflict, anger, school problems, ADHD, and self-harm behaviors. My strengths-based, integrative, and collaborative approach promotes a child's success across all settings. We will work together to develop a plan that includes realistic goals and evidenced-based interventions to meet your family's needs. I am trained in Synergetic Play Therapy and use specific techniques to introduce self-regulation strategies and address your child's symptoms and possible underlying causes.

Above all, you are welcome here. I offer a trauma-informed, kind, and non-judgmental approach for teen and adult individuals struggling with loneliness, shame, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship troubles. Our struggles can often lead us to feel “broken,” or “wrong,” but I strongly hold that we are never broken or wrong, and instead see wounds that need compassion and healing. Together, we can explore your unique ability to grow from these struggles, and lead the happy, loving, and meaningful life you desire.

As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.

I offer mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy for long-term relief from anxiety and depression. This holistic approach coupled with meditation is a powerful synergy for change and is known to have the highest success rate of all therapies. Between session practice skills expedite & reinforce growth. I specialize in helping clients reduce anxiety, depression, shame, anger, addictions, insomnia, ADHD, and more. I will support, encourage & guide you as you change long-held negative behavior patterns while building a kinder, gentler relationship with yourself. Now accepting new teen, college-age, adult & senior clients.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control when your best efforts to manage are not enough. Sometimes emotions like anger, anxiety, or depression are too intense, making it hard to deal with even the day to day. Sometimes, your support system is not able to meet your needs or perhaps an issue is so impactful it requires expertise to successfully address it. There is support for these tough times. Whether skills and strategies need bolstering or deep hurts healed, you do not have to face this alone.

Are you struggling? Feeling stuck? Are you dealing with PTSD, trauma or have you experienced a painful childhood? Many times with those experiences we develop underlying symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-esteem issues & physical body ailments. I want you to know that life can be so much better. It is possible. I can help. I use a therapy approach that takes place in 2 to 6 sessions and is endorsed by recent neuroscience. You won't have to talk about the event endlessly or relive it. Together we will step you through healing. Clear your mind. Change your world.

Are you feeling angry, disappointed or hurt in relationship to your partner, teen or loved one? Wondering how you can love them but also hate them sometimes? Want to push them away, but also wish they were closer? When we're disconnected in relationships, we can feel lonely even when we're not alone. Or maybe you're an individual facing a huge life change, family conflict, grieving a painful loss or struggling with anxiety & loss of purpose. If you've lost your path, feel stuck or don't know who you are anymore, I can help. I specialize in therapy for pairs & for individuals managing grief, stuckness, uncertainty & loss of identity.

I believe that meeting each person where they are and taking an individualized, client-centered approach is the key to addressing and relieving even the most intense issues. I have over 15 years of experience of working with children, teens and their families, from a diverse set of backgrounds. I also have significant experience supporting young adults, particularly the issues that young women face. I am passionate about helping clients grow and thrive through traditional and play-based therapy. Needing help is normal and I have helped many move through challenges to find stability and joy.

I have 28+ years experience providing effective, sensible, and practical results oriented therapy to fit your situation, diagnosis and personality. I bring a warm, caring and empathic style of relating to my clients. My goal is to establish a solid working alliance with you. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy are my primary methods of treatment. With my vast experience to draw upon, and in-depth knowledge of diagnostics, and a strong knowledge of many therapeutic orientations, I am able to artfully select and effectively integrate various therapy techniques and strategies tailored to meet your needs and desired treatment goals.

As you read this, try releasing your shoulders from your ears, unclenching your jaw, and removing your tongue from the roof of your mouth. We tend to hold onto stress in the least noticeable ways and subtle changes can help bring awareness to our stress patterns. Whether you find yourself struggling with anxiety, sexual/gender identity, relationships, life transitions, or the general stress of everyday life, you are in the right place. My hope is that through collaboration and a safe space to explore whatever it is you may be facing, I can be of support to you along your way.

I enjoy working with those who wish to improve insight, increase emotional engagement, and remove unconscious barriers to their own success. My goal is to partner with you, not simply to alleviate suffering, but to help you get the most out of your life. As a therapist, I empathize attachment, the therapeutic relationship, mutuality, and intersubjectivity. I use an eclectic approach based on each individual’s needs and desired growth, often with an emphasis on psychodynamic concepts and techniques. With over two decades of experience, I come to the table with a seasoned and tailored approach.

Dealing with stress and overwhelm can give us the feeling that things are out of control and it's completely normal to need support at times. Being human isn't always easy. If you're reading this, then you know what I mean. Life can be really challenging and sometimes feel like too much to manage. And we're expected to keep it all together and keeping pushing through. When your life starts to feel out of your control, you may need an experienced therapist to help you develop a path forward. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the state of Colorado through online therapy and mental health counseling.

You are someone who seeks a deeper understanding of yourself. You aspire to develop healthier coping mechanisms and enhance your emotional regulation. Your goal is to heal from past traumas, build meaningful relationships with yourself and others, and align your actions with your personal values and life goals. This pursuit, you believe, will increase your overall satisfaction and happiness. You value truth and understand that despite its potential to cause discomfort, it is the most fulfilling path forward, creating mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical peace.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist specializing in working with school aged children, teens, and adult individuals. As a child therapist I utilize play therapy, expressive art, and sandtray therapy modalities, providing children with developmentally appropriate opportunities to self-direct and “play out” their feelings and inner worlds much as adults “talk out” their feelings in traditional talk therapy. I also work with adult individuals or parents seeking to re-procress traumatic memories. My counseling approach is integrative and proscriptive, relationship-focused, and strengths-based.

The mind is a good servant, but a bad master. Stop being blown around like a leaf on the wind by every thought, feeling, and memory that pops into your head. Mental events arise involuntarily, and the more you try to force them all into the mold of happiness, the more they seem to rebel, like trying to smooth out waves in water with your hands. However, just because you can’t control them directly does not mean that you have to be controlled by them. You can learn to stop touching the water and let the waves settle, and how to stop buying in to every mental event, even when negative ones do arise.

My therapeutic style is an integrated approach. I focus on building the therapeutic alliance and relationship by first practicing Person Centered Therapy which will ultimately evolve into practicing a variety of modalities that best resonate with you and what will best help you accomplish your therapeutic goals. Other modalities that might be a part of the therapy plan with me include, but are not limited to,: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy (NT), Motivational Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy: Art, Nature, Play, Somatic Therapy, Gestalt & more.