Substance Use Therapists in Wheat Ridge, CO

For as long as I can remember, human connection has been a passion and priority in my life. I have been working in the mental health field since 2017 and have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations including: young children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, premarital and marital couples, and families. I have experience working at different levels of care including outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient facilities. I work from a collaborative and systemic perspective considering all of the inter-moving parts that may be impacting what is going on and together, we decide on the best course of action.

Whether you are new to therapy, have found yourself stuck in previous therapy or are somewhere in between, welcome. I work to support and nurture those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, trauma, substance use, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, or a lack of sense of self. Many of us have felt a sense of invalidation in our lives and currently struggle with reaching our goals or becoming our true potential selves. Through my 18 years working in the field, I've developed a style that is balanced between being validating and nurturing along with being direct and challenging.

Hello and welcome! The human journey is inevitably messy at times. Despite the chaotic and confusing, there is always beauty to be discovered. I believe that every individual is deserving of connection, compassion, healing, and growth - even you! Sometimes it's hard to believe this for ourselves - oftentimes it's even more difficult to know where to start. It may be relieving to hear that you already have the resources within you waiting to be accessed. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that creating a safe space for authenticity and collaboration will help us to explore and navigate your unique path to healing.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing Trauma or other Trauma related disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (dual diagnosis). Therapy is a way of exploring current struggles and past issues to set us up for a successful future and subsequently enrich life. By integrating the mind, body, and spirit, my goal is to help others reach their individual potential and achieve a greater sense of purpose and meaning. I believe that clients who are encouraged, acknowledged, validated and held accountable can vastly improve their lives through psychotherapy.

Hi there! My name is Kristy Gustavson, and I am the sole owner of Table for One LLC. I have been a practicing therapist for over 7 years. I take a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe you are the expert on yourself, and my role is to go along side you as you explore, heal, and embrace all sides of yourself. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship support, addiction, and identity exploration.

Welcome! My name is Katherine Longley. I'm excited to work with you to build resources, develop skills, and assist you in taking any necessary steps toward achieving your goals. I work with teens and adults, and my style is relational, holistic, empathetic, and collaborative; I believe that you are the expert of your experience. I enjoy working to understand where you're coming from so that we can explore your roadblocks in life together. I use a combination of approaches that will be catered to your individual needs. Give me a call, text, or email to see if we're a good fit!

My ideal client is someone who is ready to take action to make changes in their thoughts and behavior. They are open to learning different perspectives and techniques to address symptoms directly. They would be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, ocd, ptsd, and/or personality disorders. My ideal client could be anyone 18 to 90. I have worked as a psychologist for 15 years and have extensive experience working with a population diverse in cultural and ethnic identity, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status. I value each person has a unique experience and perspective.

Trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions significantly impact our lives and functioning. If unaddressed, these challenges can feel unmanageable. They can cause you to feel hopeless, misunderstood, ashamed, and isolated. They can cause you to feel trapped in patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, patterns you adapted to cope and survive, but which may no longer serve you. I believe all humans have an immense capacity to heal and grow. I also know that sometimes we get stuck and can benefit from some extra support. If you are feeling stuck, I am here to support you with finding your way out.

I am eager for the opportunity to help you create the change you wish to see in your life. I have assisted many clients with setting new life goals, creating healthy boundaries, build coping skills,provide deep insight, self-awareness and reflection. I want to be your next big support system, I want all my clients to look back ten years from now and remember how my therapeutic services greatly impacted the quality of their lives!! The goal of my services is to provide a non-judgemental, empathetic and safe environment for my clients and assist clients with anything that may be troubling them.

Are you someone who is in a committed relationship where you are co-existing but are struggling to deeply connect or work through conflict? Have you lived through a difficult challenge that has put stress on your family (i.e. loss of a parent or job, substance abuse problem, etc.)? Or are you a new parent and you’re having difficulty adjusting to the demands that come with this new life stage? You are not alone. And these are all issues and challenges that can be addressed in therapy where we explore your needs, identify your strengths, practice new skills, and work together towards your goals.

After 18 years in practice, I know that you likely have been dealing with your concerns for some time. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate space for you to gain insight and understanding, and to find healing and resolution. My style is relaxed, conversational, nonjudgmental, and patient. I will listen as you put words to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will believe in you and the emotional work you are brave enough to take on, knowing that you are exactly where you need to be and are moving in the direction intended for you.

I am passionate about helping people heal in their relationships. I have a passion for working with couples and families. I help couples increase communication, obtain conflict management skills, build trust, heal from infidelity, reignite passion and much more. I help families increase communication, process grief and loss, and increase connection. My work focuses on co-creating long-term solutions.

Did your family trigger the hell out of you over the holidays? Maybe you noticed things about your family dynamics you never noticed before. Perhaps they even brought out some of the traits you don't like so much about yourself. Maybe some of the trauma you've been through feels super edgy and close to the surface right now. We can help you. Trauma resolution is about moving the stuck gunk of trauma out of your body, mind, and heart. Getting relief from the constant state of anxiety... or a state of being totally checked out. We can help you face the hard stuff to bring peace and safety back to your nervous system.

Are you and your partner struggling to communicate effectively when there is an issue, and you end up lashing out or withdrawing? Often time, when a partner has an unexpected reaction to a request or a comment, this will trigger feelings of being a burden, unloved, not good enough, or that you’re too much. I imagine when you feel this as a result of your partner's response, you respond by either pursuing your partner for answers to why they behaved that way or you withdraw from them. This is a typical cycle in relationships and can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and distrust and can lead to unwanted behaviors.

Everyone faces challenges and difficult times in life. Asking for help can be hard, but getting the support you need from an experienced and compassionate therapist can make all the difference!

I work with adults, teens, transition age youth, and their families. I help them manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. This includes high achievers struggling with perfectionism/anxiety, depressed clients where brushing their teeth in the morning was a success, those going through or post a divorce, families who are struggling to get along or function, and anyone experiencing a change in life that causes stress. It is my aim to help clients understand both themselves and their relationships more fully.

Present-moment awareness -- mindfulness, are generally the missing pieces in the field of general psychology. I am interested in working with individuals dealing with addictions, compulsions, irrational thinking and/or general life problems. I strive to engage the human spirit of each individual in a joint effort to identify and manage or overcome problems. Each person has a vast background and different experiences. Each treatment plan must be tailored to the individual. I offer insight, energy, structure, and support. It is exciting and rewarding to me to be part of your journey toward health and happiness.

Relationships evoke our deepest longings and fears, and touch on wounds that may have been long hidden, wounds which we’ve often lived a lifetime without recognizing. The pain of disconnection we feel in relationships, the heated arguments and periods of distance or alienation, can leave us lost and confused, stuck in emotional knots, with our desire for closeness vying against our protective reactions. Cycles of conflict may escalate, and with them, the pain. All the while, deep down, we quietly long to share ourselves more honestly and fully with those whom we are closest to.

I specialize in providing support for adults dealing with a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, burnout, stress, anger, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns. I have a particular focus on maternal mental health, addressing issues related to pregnancy, the postpartum period, pregnancy loss, infertility, and the various stresses and burnouts associated with motherhood. Another area of focus is drug and alcohol addiction. I enjoy helping you find the underlying root of addiction and will help you move towards the life you want to be living.