Family Therapy in Denver, CO
My clinical approach utilizes the modalities of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, of which I am Level I certified.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.
My clinical approach utilizes the modalities of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, of which I am Level I certified.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.
We will explore healing through CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR (certified), Internal Family Systems (IFS), wholistic healing.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Work conflict? Pregnancy, postpartum or parenting issues? Are you the adult child or partner of a narcissistic? Do you and your partner want a better connection? You are not alone. It doesn't have to be this hard forever. Together we can help you listen to your intuition, find your own voice, and create the healing and changes you desire in your life. As a licensed psychologist, I use my skills and expertise gathered from my work over more than 25 years, combined with personal experience as a woman, spouse and mother, to help you examine and change the situation with which you are struggling.
We will explore healing through CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR (certified), Internal Family Systems (IFS), wholistic healing.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Work conflict? Pregnancy, postpartum or parenting issues? Are you the adult child or partner of a narcissistic? Do you and your partner want a better connection? You are not alone. It doesn't have to be this hard forever. Together we can help you listen to your intuition, find your own voice, and create the healing and changes you desire in your life. As a licensed psychologist, I use my skills and expertise gathered from my work over more than 25 years, combined with personal experience as a woman, spouse and mother, to help you examine and change the situation with which you are struggling.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
Courage is the foundation to every client's work. Whether you are making a life decision, addressing your or helping your family member/ love ones' with their psychological struggles, or striving to become who you are and do what truly matters to you... Often times, courage may be disguised as anxiety, fear or painful indecisiveness. Reach a better understanding, through testing or mapping out where you are, and really listen to your symptoms/ guides. Then I encourage you to plant courage through forgiveness and compassion so that you can practice, acceptance, confrontation, working through, and letting go.
Courage is the foundation to every client's work. Whether you are making a life decision, addressing your or helping your family member/ love ones' with their psychological struggles, or striving to become who you are and do what truly matters to you... Often times, courage may be disguised as anxiety, fear or painful indecisiveness. Reach a better understanding, through testing or mapping out where you are, and really listen to your symptoms/ guides. Then I encourage you to plant courage through forgiveness and compassion so that you can practice, acceptance, confrontation, working through, and letting go.
Janelle Washburne, Individual, Couples Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CST-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
Are you are struggling with a lack of emotional or physical intimacy in your relationship, or feelings of anxiety, depression or trauma? Let's work together to create health and growth. Whether you're an individual or couple, you're not broken and you don't have to figure out life alone. As a master therapist, with over 17 years experience, it's my honor to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, and an EMDR Trauma Therapist. I look forward to working with you individually or as a couple to help you get back on track to feeling like yourself again.
Are you are struggling with a lack of emotional or physical intimacy in your relationship, or feelings of anxiety, depression or trauma? Let's work together to create health and growth. Whether you're an individual or couple, you're not broken and you don't have to figure out life alone. As a master therapist, with over 17 years experience, it's my honor to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, and an EMDR Trauma Therapist. I look forward to working with you individually or as a couple to help you get back on track to feeling like yourself again.
Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80238 (Online Only)
My practice welcomes clients looking to explore life issues and challenges, as well as existing strengths and assets, in a supportive & safe environment. Developing trust and building a positive relationship serves as a starting point; I then help my clients increase their capacity to ask themselves questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand their family/social environment and try out new thoughts and actions. Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. Call or email me to learn more about getting started!
My practice welcomes clients looking to explore life issues and challenges, as well as existing strengths and assets, in a supportive & safe environment. Developing trust and building a positive relationship serves as a starting point; I then help my clients increase their capacity to ask themselves questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand their family/social environment and try out new thoughts and actions. Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. Call or email me to learn more about getting started!
Foundations Family Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203
anxiety, depression, relationships, life stage transitions, grief and loss, parenting and family, issues of gender and sexuality, spiritual struggles, and trauma.
Creating an incredibly comfortable and dynamic environment where you can process your life, collaborate with us, transform and heal.
anxiety, depression, relationships, life stage transitions, grief and loss, parenting and family, issues of gender and sexuality, spiritual struggles, and trauma.
Creating an incredibly comfortable and dynamic environment where you can process your life, collaborate with us, transform and heal.
Fiona Cochran, LMFT: Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80224
Relationships are an essential part of the human experience. I can offer support to help you navigate whatever is happening in your life or in your relationship. We will work together to create positive lasting changes in a supportive and encouraging environment. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and sex-positive therapist, I utilize several methods of therapy based on my client's needs. I am a LGBTQIA+ friendly, Poly, and Kink affirming practice.
Relationships are an essential part of the human experience. I can offer support to help you navigate whatever is happening in your life or in your relationship. We will work together to create positive lasting changes in a supportive and encouraging environment. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and sex-positive therapist, I utilize several methods of therapy based on my client's needs. I am a LGBTQIA+ friendly, Poly, and Kink affirming practice.
Stephanie Dunlap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
Waitlist for new clients
Using first our therapeutic connection, I use psychodynamic theory, CBT, EMDR, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and other modalities to guide my clients toward achieving their goals.
Healing is like the tide. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, identity, and more. Like the tide, as healing and growth take hold in us, they can sometimes appear to recede—but then they advance even further. I walk alongside people moving into their best visions of themselves. Cracks are how the light gets in.
Using first our therapeutic connection, I use psychodynamic theory, CBT, EMDR, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and other modalities to guide my clients toward achieving their goals.
Healing is like the tide. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, identity, and more. Like the tide, as healing and growth take hold in us, they can sometimes appear to recede—but then they advance even further. I walk alongside people moving into their best visions of themselves. Cracks are how the light gets in.
Savana Reuben Meisner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
My practice specializes in couples and individual therapy, encompassing issues from balance, communication, adjustments to major life transitions, fluctuating family dynamics, and intimacy.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
My practice specializes in couples and individual therapy, encompassing issues from balance, communication, adjustments to major life transitions, fluctuating family dynamics, and intimacy.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
Ashley Banister Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
Ashley’s ultimate goal is to help people feel grounded and empowered, so they they can walk through life fully present and awake, Outside of her work, Ashley enjoys gardening, hiking, skiing, playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends.
Ashley believes some of life’s most difficult moments can be processed and healed through the therapeutic relationship. Whether a person is in a difficult life transition, dealing with chronic anxiety, or working on a challenging relationship; therapy can be the vehicle to help them get to the other side. As a therapist, one of Ashley’s greatest joys is to help clients successfully learn and develop practical skills, which will help them live a more fulfilled and joyful life.
Ashley’s ultimate goal is to help people feel grounded and empowered, so they they can walk through life fully present and awake, Outside of her work, Ashley enjoys gardening, hiking, skiing, playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends.
Ashley believes some of life’s most difficult moments can be processed and healed through the therapeutic relationship. Whether a person is in a difficult life transition, dealing with chronic anxiety, or working on a challenging relationship; therapy can be the vehicle to help them get to the other side. As a therapist, one of Ashley’s greatest joys is to help clients successfully learn and develop practical skills, which will help them live a more fulfilled and joyful life.
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I draw primarily from cognitive-behavioral, ACT, family systems, and insight-oriented schools of psychotherapy.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
I draw primarily from cognitive-behavioral, ACT, family systems, and insight-oriented schools of psychotherapy.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
We offer individual, family, and group therapy as we believe all provide a rich environment for change and growth.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
We offer individual, family, and group therapy as we believe all provide a rich environment for change and growth.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
Jamie Woelk - Now Taking New Clients
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
The ones I use most often are EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! I specialize in supporting women to find clarity, courage, and abundance through major relationship transitions. Sometimes you just need to be deeply seen and heard with compassion, acceptance, and empathy. Compassion might not feel like enough, though. Sometimes you’ll want more active help sorting through some of the burdens you’re carrying. I’ll ask questions, offer alternative ways of looking at things, point out and question some of your assumptions, and sometimes suggest resources or strategies.
The ones I use most often are EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! I specialize in supporting women to find clarity, courage, and abundance through major relationship transitions. Sometimes you just need to be deeply seen and heard with compassion, acceptance, and empathy. Compassion might not feel like enough, though. Sometimes you’ll want more active help sorting through some of the burdens you’re carrying. I’ll ask questions, offer alternative ways of looking at things, point out and question some of your assumptions, and sometimes suggest resources or strategies.
Kamara Therapy Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209 (Online Only)
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
Sharon Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80239 (Online Only)
Sharon provides trauma-informed therapy for clients of diverse backgrounds via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other strategies.
Finding your path as an individual or as a couple is a process. Sometimes it helps to express your thoughts and feelings in order to look at them from another perspective and decide if the current direction is working for you. Sharon is an experienced mental health therapist providing telehealth therapy for individuals and couples, ages 12 and up.
Sharon provides trauma-informed therapy for clients of diverse backgrounds via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other strategies.
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Alexander K Andersen, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206
Currently I highlight trauma-informed care and work with many of my clients utilizing EMDR or Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Serving Wyoming and Colorado, my practice aims to provide healing for the mind, body, and spirit. With the use of evidence based practices and over a decade of experience, we can pursue the positive life changes you are looking for. My approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. Together we will create a treatment plan that is client centered, efficient and solution focused. Previous populations served include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, residentially placed, adjudicated, and cognitively impaired.
Currently I highlight trauma-informed care and work with many of my clients utilizing EMDR or Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Serving Wyoming and Colorado, my practice aims to provide healing for the mind, body, and spirit. With the use of evidence based practices and over a decade of experience, we can pursue the positive life changes you are looking for. My approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. Together we will create a treatment plan that is client centered, efficient and solution focused. Previous populations served include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, residentially placed, adjudicated, and cognitively impaired.
You Are Worthy Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202
Are you struggling to find your place or purpose within society or in life in general? Are you ready to work on your relationship? Perhaps you are ready to break free from those social norms and are hoping to build your own confident identity? Maybe you are ready to break from the generational or multigenerational trauma that has been normalized in your life? Yamel can help you heal from the effects of various traumas in a culturally-competent, affirming manner. As a first generation Latina in her family, she is well versed in the struggles and difficulties of finding your voice and reclaiming or reconstructing your identity or life
Are you struggling to find your place or purpose within society or in life in general? Are you ready to work on your relationship? Perhaps you are ready to break free from those social norms and are hoping to build your own confident identity? Maybe you are ready to break from the generational or multigenerational trauma that has been normalized in your life? Yamel can help you heal from the effects of various traumas in a culturally-competent, affirming manner. As a first generation Latina in her family, she is well versed in the struggles and difficulties of finding your voice and reclaiming or reconstructing your identity or life
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Denver, CO 80208 (Online Only)
Nothing in life has to be in vain- whether through opportunities for healing and growth, insights, and strengths development, the trials and tribulations that come against us can be transformed from weighing us down into stepping stones for moving forward through healing. Counseling offers a unique type of human interaction- unlike speaking with friends and family, the session is solely focused on you and helping you reach your goals in life. I offer a collaborative approach in treating you as the expert on yourself and your world while I use my expertise and training to assist you in reaching your goals.
Nothing in life has to be in vain- whether through opportunities for healing and growth, insights, and strengths development, the trials and tribulations that come against us can be transformed from weighing us down into stepping stones for moving forward through healing. Counseling offers a unique type of human interaction- unlike speaking with friends and family, the session is solely focused on you and helping you reach your goals in life. I offer a collaborative approach in treating you as the expert on yourself and your world while I use my expertise and training to assist you in reaching your goals.
Now accepting new patients! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), parts work inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic techniques. This personalized approach ensures our work together is effective and meaningful.
Now accepting new patients! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), parts work inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic techniques. This personalized approach ensures our work together is effective and meaningful.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.