Marriage Counseling Therapists in Frisco, CO

I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. My therapeutic approach is humanistic, strengths-based and attachment-focused. I am a culturally-sensitive clinician, who emphasizes working transparently and collaboratively with clients of all backgrounds and orientations. In an effort to synthesize my love for music with my passion for mental health, I also co-founded Backline Care, a nonprofit organization providing mental health and wellness resources to those in the music industry.

I have worked with many individuals and couples, and what separates those who benefit from therapy are the people motivated and courageous enought to peek into their blind spots, and as well as committed to learning from sometimes painful trial and error experiences of being human. I feel honored to lead people through this powerful process.

Annie provides services to individuals, adolescents, couples and families. She utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, helping clients tap into their emotional and cognitive experiences to encourage growth and change. Some of her therapeutic approaches stem from Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as various experiential modalities. Annie utilizes genuineness, humor, and unconditional acceptance to create safety and to nurture positive relationships.

I provide safe and compassionate ketamine infusion therapy for clients to treat several different diagnosis including: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar, and Chronic Pain disorders. When traditional medications are ineffective, slow to respond, or have unwanted side effects, ketamine may be a valuable option. Our space is calm and inviting and does not resemble a sterile medical office setting.

I was born and raised in Argentina. I'm a bilingual, cross-cultural and international therapist and supervisor. My background allows me to navigate the challenges and benefits of being in one place and experience more than one culture at the same time. I have always held a profound curiosity about human psychology, relationships, child development, and the intricate tapestry of family and social dynamics. I am committed to guiding and supporting clients on the profound journey of understanding and embracing their family dynamics, recognizing their place within it, and learning how to take what they need from it to thrive in life

Beginning therapy takes courage. Take this moment to acknowledge that you’re taking the leap to create a more empowered life. It takes a lot to get here, which is why I’m here to hold space for all the parts of you: the parts that have suffered, the parts that have been invalidated, and the parts of you that are inspired and hold onto the dream that it can be better. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and all that has brought you to this point.

I provide services to individuals, couples, and families. I practice a relationship-based psychodynamic approach to therapy. I am certified in EMDR and trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). I also offer clinical supervision and EMDR  consultation services for practitioners. From a range of evidence-based practices, I tailor therapy sessions to the needs of individual clients, finding creative solutions to match a client's unique challenges. I have been working in the mental health field since 2002, in wilderness therapy settings, community mental health systems, hospitals, palliative care, and private practice.

Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviors despite how hard you try to change? Do you feel like the way you are living is holding you back from your happiest, most joyful life? Perhaps you worry that you don't deserve it, or you don't have what it takes to make lasting change. But deep down, you just want to feel better, stop struggling, and start living. You can imagine your life not being ruled by relationship issues, low self-worth, addiction, trauma, or self-destructive patterns. A life where you can reach your full potential and learn to love yourself in the process. This is available to you and I can help.

As a therapist I want to help you achieve the goals that you set. To accomplish this we will work together to form a plan that can help you achieve your goals. It is my belief that having a clearly defined plan including goals and the steps to get you there will help you feel better. We will discuss your thoughts, emotions, and actions and how these effect your days. We will move at a pace that you feel comfortable with. I am a nationally certified counselor and licensed with the state of Colorado as a Psychotherapist.

Malina provides services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Her therapeutic approach leans heavily on psychodynamic theory while using other modalities based on the unique and specific needs of her clients. She engages through elements of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Family Systems Therapy, among others.

I have over 30 years of experience and training. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to heal, grow, learn and move through your challenges. I help you listen to your body and your heart. I enjoy and consider it a privilege to do this work. My philosophy is that the journey toward wholeness is sometimes hard but nevertheless worthwhile. To be truly alive one must learn to feel it all. We need to know how to respond to our pain and figure out what we need.

I have a specialized interest in the treatment and recovery process of those suffering from relational trauma (complex-trauma) that often begins with the family of origin and continues to appear in adult relationships in the form of codependency, love addiction/avoidance, infidelity, betrayal/trauma bonds, attachment disorders and generational trauma. I am certified in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Post-Induction Therapy (Pia Mellody's PIT) and Eye-Movement-Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also very much a proponent of the late John Bradshaw (Healing the Shame That Binds You).

Young and middle-aged adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, history of substance use disorder, and self esteem issues who wish to get to the root of their struggles, and are seeking a warm and person-first therapist, will feel comfortable in my office.

I work with those who believe that relationships (with ourselves, others, and our environments) are what make life meaningful. If you’re struggling to feel fulfilled or consistent, I can provide support while we work to identify and address the contributing issues. I have a special interest in the intersection between ADHD and self-esteem issues, but I work with individuals, couples, and families around a variety of issues. Whether your priority is to facilitate concrete changes, or to simply feel seen and understood, therapy with me will be centered around you and your unique needs and preferences.

I offer a compassionate approach to psychotherapy that works through the body to bring unconscious information (often held as tensions,chronic illness, nervous system disorders, anxiety, depression, nightmares, low self-esteem and inabilities to function at full capacity)into conscious awareness, facilitating deep and lasting changes. Our childhood wounds and traumas become blocks to the manifestation of our purpose/gifts. I honor the inherent wisdom of my clients and help them find authentic expression of their gifts. My strengths are my ability to use my intuition to help clients "put the pieces together," and my own personal experience with resolving trauma.

Everyone's journey in life is filled with challenges that often help us to understand more fully who we are. Sometimes it is helpful to have another perspective, a guide, or tools to navigate these difficult stretches of the journey. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in counseling for the past 20 years and was an educator prior. I work with a wide variety of clients, but have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, divorce, parenting, life transitions, personal discovery, and spiritual issues.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery & sexual empowerment? I assist individuals, couples, & diverse relationships in cultivating authentic connections, exploring pleasure, and navigating the complexities of intimacy & the human experience. With expertise in trauma, sexuality, nervous system regulation, & healthy attachment, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to thrive. Addressing challenges such as libido differences, relational conflict, greif & loss, sexual shame, perinatal issues, religious trauma, chronic pain, & more, I help you overcome barriers to your desired connection to yourself & others.

I specialize in synergetic play therapy with children, yet also see individuals and couples. I am trained in an experiential, neurobiological and attachment based approach to therapy. I believe when a client implements self care and emotional regulation, they discover much of their answers and what they are looking for within themselves. I see myself as a guide in this process.

If you believe that knowing yourself in a deep way can open up potential space for repair and healing, I could be the right therapist for you. There is so much to grieve and love in this world of ours: our personal stories and family histories, the troubles of loved ones, our social and political pain, and the crisis facing our planet. All of this can feel exhausting or impossible to do alone. I work with patients who are creative, innovative, have unique perspectives on the world and are curious to open up to what is stuck in them in order to repair, heal and become more vital inside and within their relationships and the world.