Therapists in Colorado

I have always loved hearing and telling stories. I believe they are key to appreciating the vast depth of our beautifully imperfect individuality. I acquired my BA in theatre and music, and have worked in professional performance for over 12 years. All my life, I have felt called upon to help others appreciate the inherent worth of their stories. It is my goal to help you feel enveloped in empathy in order to feel heard, valued, and safe in expressing yourself and your feelings as you tell, and sometimes rewrite your own story. I work with adults and adolescents, performing artists, gamers, and individuals with chronic pain.

Do you have a teen with whom you are constantly at odds? Do you feel like every conversation ends up in a fight? Perhaps you see troubling behaviors and patterns emerging (e.g. substance use, pornography, concerning friend choices etc.) and you have no idea how to help. These types of problems demonstrate that nothing can shake a parent's confidence quite like the teenage years. Conversations that once came with ease are now laden with problems and may make you feel you failed as a parent. If you are wondering if there is any hope at all, I'm here to tell you that there is.

Phoenix Ascending Counseling, a beacon of hope for adult women, men, and couples seeking transformative mental health care. I ensure personalized, holistic treatments, integrating somatic experiencing with Brainspotting, a powerful trauma treatment modality. Individuals struggling with identity issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles or couples seeking preparation for a lifetime together will find more than just a counseling service, but a partner in your mental health journey. Those who are already married and wanting to work through difficulties can find repair work as well.

My practice specializes in partners of an emotional or sexual betrayal which may lead to infidelity. If you have recently discovered your husband's excessive pornography use, you may be experiencing trauma from post traumatic stress, anxiety, sadness, or even anger that you doubt you can ever trust him again. Experiencing betrayal in your marriage is often a devastating, overwhelming and lonely experience. As the betrayed spouse, you may be experiencing an identity crisis leaving you doubting your marriage and yourself.

Currently accepting new clients. I am a Gottman Certified Therapist who lives in Denver Colorado. My passion is working with couples! This includes, dating, marriage or premarital counseling. I work with couples, helping them break communication barriers by teaching them to manage conflict. By the time couples contact me, they have experienced disconnection and are feeling lonely in the relationship. Please feel free to go to my website and schedule your appointment for your couples session. I do not take insurance. There are 3 EAP's I take. Please go to my website www.highergroundcounseling.org for any FAQs.

My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.

Are things such as anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, suicidal thoughts or effects from past trauma causing you distress? I have experience helping my clients navigate the complexities of their past experiences to foster healing and promote overall well-being. I specialize in identifying and addressing the root causes of various challenges. Also, I regularly see high acuity clients with an urgent need for stabilization.

Finding peace in a complex world often involves seeking answers to sensitive and sometimes distressing questions. Unexpected loss, childhood traumas, and relationship distress lead to distress and disconnection from others. My therapeutic work is attachment-based and trauma informed to foster kindness, compassion, and respect for the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). I work with individuals, teens, and couples. I have advanced training in infidelity and affair recovery for couples, betrayal trauma, and partner recovery, as well as the use of EMDR with complex trauma. Additionally I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Therapist.

In today’s world there is a great deal of pressure to be perfect. Because of this, it is sometimes easy to feel as if we are failing miserably while everyone else has life pulled together. We spend so much time taking care of everyone around us that we forget to take care of ourselves. With a deep and heartfelt compassion for those I serve, my aim is to help create an environment in which healing and insight can take place. Oftentimes the hardest first step is to reach out for help. Whether you are looking for extra support during a challenging time or wanting a change, I’d love to support you along the way.

Problems with work, marriage, or any relationships. Specializes in trauma, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. Certified for EMDR we brings 40 years of care and compassion for individual and business clients' concerns to the practice. Assists clients to better understand their problems and provides a trusting environment to develop solutions. A Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. Chris possesses a Masters of Arts in Psychology and Professional Counseling, and an MBA in Management and Entrepreneurship, He helps individuals, couples, and business owners and their employees solve all problem.

Do you struggle with feeling unseen or unknown in your closest relationship? Do you struggle to understand one another and find yourself having similar fights time and again? I help my clients learn more about why they do what they do, the patterns that underline the conflict cycles, and help couples communicate more clearly with one another. I help my couples learn effective communication techniques and stay more centered when having difficult conversations.

My approach to life is non-judgmental and open-minded. I enjoy assisting clients to achieve higher goals, be more comfortable with themselves, and connect more in their relationships. Self-acceptance will be more consistent, your past traumas can become stories to tell, you may feel deeper appreciation for relationships, as well as a stronger connection with your family. I work with you gently & efficiently towards your goals & solutions. Unifying conflicting parts of yourself and finding balance in your life creates emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Understanding your emotions allows you to progress in your growth.

Life can be challenging and there are circumstances for many of us where we need assistance to navigate the difficulties we find ourselves facing with a professional. At times the healthiest choice is to ask for help. Counseling people through their personal challenges is a calling and passion for me. I have practiced psychotherapy for 24 years and have worked regularly with life transitions, addictions, acute and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, eating disorders, family issues, loss and grief. Contact me and let's see if working together would be a fit. I offer a 30-minute free consultation with no obligation.

Using evidence-based therapeutic models, clients learn to identify anxious thoughts tied to their core beliefs. By replacing the anxious thoughts with what is true about them, relief from anxiety occurs. I validate people’s experiences while helping them uncover the truth about their inherent value and worth in order to re-frame their problems and discover solutions to them. I focus on what clients believe about themselves and how they shape their behavior emphasizing solutions not problems. Together with the client, we re-frame perceptions in light of discovered truth creating new perceptions that influence our feelings

Everyone can benefit from a healing relationship with a counselor who is safe and trained to facilitate space to verbally process all aspects of life, including counselors themselves. In my experience working with a wide variety of clients, I have observed that people who desire change can achieve their goals in an environment where they can speak vulnerably about their experiences and have the structure to organize and challenge the automatic thoughts that have shaped their lives up till that point. Living by one’s core values is essential to thriving, so it is essential to identify them and evaluate how we abide by them.

All of us face challenging events in our lives, and at times need assistance in finding new insights, new perspectives, and new tools to live a satisfying life. When the stories of our lives no longer meet our needs - it is time for each of us to write a new story leveraging the assistance of a trusted counselor.

Is your personal life, marriage, or organization at a stuck-point? Sometimes, the best thing you can do is reach out to someone who will look at the situation with another set of eyes; come along side you in a caring, professional manner; and guide you to the solutions you need. Often, that perspective comes best from someone with the education, training, and experience who will take you beyond easy, temporary fixes to real strategies for lasting change. You and I can achieve this through one-on-one therapy; marriage counseling; or conferences, seminars, and retreats.

“I am stuck in negative thoughts.” “I have difficulty making sense of or finding my purpose in life.” “My thoughts and emotions control my life.” “I do not feel good enough.” I am happy to support you through struggles with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, work/life balance, and other important areas. I believe that everyone has the potential to live as their authentic selves.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming. I enjoy working with people to develop more coping skills and helping them process what is going on in their lives. I work a lot with teenagers and their families as they navigate through this important phase in life. I also work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes. I want to help others be able to enjoy their lives more and not feel stressed and overwhelmed by what they face. I believe therapy needs to be practical and useful in their daily lives.