Relationship Issues Therapists in Lakewood, CO

Are you stressed, anxious, depressed, experiencing grief/loss, fighting with your spouse, battling with your kids, or going through major life transitions? Now is the time to make changes. It's never too late. There's always room to grow. There is hope.

One of the most challenging steps in making a change is reaching out for help, so I’m glad you’re here. Women I see often tell me they "feel stuck" in unhealthy life and relationship patterns, and that no matter how hard they try, they find themselves repeating cycles they just can’t seem to get out of. These experiences often impact their self-esteem, friendships, relationships, and how they navigate the world- which can be so hard. With the help of EMDR and IFS therapy, I feel confident our work together can unveil a more authentic version of you.

Our happiness in life is often dependent on the quality of our relationships. Struggles with communication, dysfunctional patterns of relating, and wounds from the past can leave a potentially great relationship in tatters. If you and your partner are struggling or you are recovering from divorce, I’m here to help. With extensive training and experience in couple’s counseling and healing of relationship issues of all kinds, I provide a safe, kind, and insightful approach that will get you back on track to create loving, supportive, and satisfying relationships.

We provide counseling services to couples, families, individual adults, teens, adolescents, and children. We can help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, food or eating related problems, exploring career and educational goals, family, couples, and relationship issues, and more.

Being human is complicated, and the world around us can be confusing and messy. Whatever you are dealing with, whether it’s relational conflict, a crisis of faith, or moving forward after trauma, know that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. As a therapist, I believe that each human is good inside and worthy of meaningful connection. My hope is to create a space in our therapeutic relationship where every part of you feels safe and welcome.

This strange time in our world has highlighted the importance of healthy relationships for our overall happiness and health. What it’s also highlighted is that most of us don’t have the relationships we desire—the depth and authenticity, the playfulness and sense of connection are lacking for so many. Let me support you in developing your most important internal resources & using this time to not only protect but strengthen the relationships that are most dear to you. Learn to use the heightened stress of what is NOT working to train your nervous system and strengthen your hearts capacity for greater resiliency and rewarding love

I'm a Personal Growth Consultant with 45 years experience as a former clinical psychologist. I assist couples, individuals and families maximize their potential. Relationships is my main specialty. In a friendly, highly active and compassionate fashion I personalize guiding you based on research and what works best with your personality. In addition to private sessions, I offer 2 different types of ongoing evening groups. I've created and written about the Structured Marital Therapy (SMT) approach. It collates the last 25 years of couples therapy research with the well regarded work of H. Hendrix, Jon Gottman and Terry Real, .

Co-existing between multiple worlds for those who are bicultural or in multicultural couples can be exhausting, and leave you unsure about who you are and where you belong. No matter how hard you try, you feel like you’re never enough and that nobody on any ‘side’ really gets you. You’re ready to dial down your anxiety and navigate your worlds with greater ease. You’re ready to build bridges across divides in your relationship, and be better resourced to navigate work stress so you don’t burn out. Above all, you’re ready to discover a more solid sense of self and self-worth - I'm here to help you get there.

It is my honor to provide clients with a safe space for personal growth and exploration. I aim to encourage clients to unpack and go into the experiences that may be affecting their daily life. With the hope that through collaboration, curiosity, and empathy clients leave with a healthier and happier relationship with themselves and their loved ones.

I love hearing people's stories, diving into understanding the reasons behind their behaviors and helping them to make meaningful change in their lives. So many of us struggle to live according to our values and hold ourselves back from pursuing out best self and I am here to help you along that growth journey. I have a passion for helping people overcome past trauma, confront and change relational issues and grow more fully into their authentic selves. My favorite people to work with are those that are insightful, motivated and willing to put in the work to achieve their goals.

Welcome! My name is Erica (she/they). I specialize in working with both individuals and couples who have a desire to transform their life and their relationships. I support my clients with healing from the past and letting go of harmful patterns or limiting beliefs, so that they may grow into their most authentic, fully-expressed, and embodied self. I work with my clients in identifying the barriers that are in the way of having the life, friendships, community, and/or romantic relationships they want. Topics we'll discuss include sex & intimacy, communication, and shadow work.

You’ve been trying your hardest in relationships but still feel the pain of aloneness or not finding lasting connection/s. Or, you find yourself stuck, not able to approach life with forward-moving energy or clear direction. I get it. Trauma, a difficult childhood, and/or life's inevitable disappointments, often create barriers to feeling solid within yourself & to attaining what you hope for in life. I use mind-body approaches that go beyond talk therapy to create lasting change. Together, we can identify & mend what is getting in the way of you having safe, authentic relationships or crafting a life that is more of what you want.

Schedule today through my website! > Link in bio. There are many reasons people seek out therapy. Often life can seem out of control, chaotic, and impossible to navigate. Other times people may feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed with the turns life has taken. Life struggles are inevitable and sometimes people need additional support. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has worked with diverse populations ranging from children, adolescents to adults and families within settings such as outpatient facilities and clinics. I utilize a client centered, strength-based approach.

Is anxiety or past trauma making it feel like life is out of control? Maybe you’re caught in a spiral of worry or stress you can’t seem to stop, constantly second-guessing yourself or can’t seem to get motivated. Maybe you’re frustrated and exhausted by it all: feeling like you’ve done everything you know to do to get ‘over’ it, but still feeling stressed or on edge all the time. You might be seeing patterns in your relationships that you want to change or wondering what’s going on under the surface that’s causing you to continue to feel this way.

My work with clients focuses on emotional distress, relationship issues, and spiritual conflict. I also support individuals struggling with their core sense-of-self, grief, and loss of desire and pleasure.

Sometimes being in the world and in relationships can be so challenging and feel like too much to bear alone. It can also feel overwhelming to reach out for help or to even admit you are struggling. Whatever may bring you to therapy, I recognize the bravery and strength required to start the process. My goal is to provide a space where you will experience peace and a sense of belonging. I would love to have the opportunity to partner with you on your search for a deeper understanding of yourself and your story.

My personal philosophy revolves around the belief that counseling is a profound and transformative journey rooted in the establishment of a strong and empathetic relationship. At the core of this philosophy is the conviction that individuals thrive in an environment where they feel genuinely loved and safe. This secure foundation serves as a catalyst for personal exploration and growth. Everyone enters into therapy with different needs and concerns. I believe therapy is the process of deep wounds turning into scars. Hope can seem like a distant aspiration in that process. I am prepared to hold that hope until we can find it together

Relationships are an essential and critical part of the human experience. I specialize in working with all types of couples and individuals working on relationships, and I relish in the fact that I get to help couples with things like greater intimacy, stronger communication, and a true sense of partnership. Couples or relationship-oriented therapy, like any therapy, takes work, and I’m grateful to be part of that process for so many.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, insecure, depressed, distractable, out of control, or stuck? Sick of the same old patterns showing up and ruining your relationship(s)? Is it hard to find a sense of meaning sometimes? Are you ready to change the way you think, feel, and/or behave? There are REAL solutions to your most daunting personal problems and goals! My name is Ursa and I'm passionate about helping clients to both feel and function better in significant and lasting ways. I use a variety of approaches tailored to each unique client. Please visit the website for more info. Together, we can find your path to peace and success!