1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

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1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

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Available both in-person and online

420 E 58th Ave Denver, CO 80216

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We know finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. We will make that easier. We have appointments TODAY for both in person and virtual. Our clinicians are highly trained in a wide array of specialties from brainspotting and EMDR to grief and loss to eating disorders and addiction. We work with children, couples, groups, and indiviuals. At 1st Priority Institute for Better Living the atmosphere is cheerful and hopeful; optimistic for a better tomorrow. We encourage you to dig deep and text, call, or email today and you can be seen by tomorrow. We take all major insurance and Medicaid (CCHA & CoAccess). Lets talk soon!

We treat all clients with dignity, kindness, and compassion. You will find our sessions emphasize a restoration of well-being aimed to increase functioning and happiness. We weave modern behavioral science with traditional components of compassion and understanding in an environment that fosters creative, personalized growth and treatment strategies.

We are dedicated to providing confidential, professional, and caring help to all. We focus on physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional well-being. We are committed to assisting clients achieve individual and family wholeness. We are dedicated to honesty, compassion and professionalism. We look forward to each and every session. You are important.

Call or Email 1st Priority Institute for Better Living now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 740-8949

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

420 E 58th Ave

Denver, CO 80216 map

(720) 740-8949

Virtual Sessions Offered

Denver, CO 80216

Website

We are happy to offer in-person, face to face, therapy sessions in the office. We also offer HIPPA compliant video or telephonic therapy.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Depression

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (720) 740-8949

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

420 E 58th Ave

Denver, CO 80216 map

(720) 740-8949

Virtual Sessions Offered

Denver, CO 80216

Website

We are happy to offer in-person, face to face, therapy sessions in the office. We also offer HIPPA compliant video or telephonic therapy.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Depression

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $100
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
All in network EAP providers
All Savers
Ameriben
Anthem
Bind Preferred
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Cofinity | First Health
Colorado Access
Core & Main LP
CuraLinc Healthcare
Friday Health
Golden Rule
Gravie
Hawaii Mainland Admin (HMA)
HealthFirst
Humana
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Lucent
Magellan
Medicaid
Meritain Health
MINES and Associates
MultiPlan
New Directions | Lucet
Optum
Oxford
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

We will conduct an insurance verification before your first appt so you will know your cost upfront. We also bill your insurance for you.

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

We will conduct an insurance verification before your first appt so you will know your cost upfront. We also bill your insurance for you.

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor: Amber McGregor

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0013448 Amber McGregor

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 22 years

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies LPC / 2008

At 1st Priority Institute for Better Living, our workplace radiates optimism, fostering an environment that draws in a diverse array of mental health experts. With this wealth of expertise at our disposal, we are fully equipped to address your unique needs with precision and care.

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Depression

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Body Image
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Cancer
Child
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Developmental Disorders
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
DUI/DWAI
Eating Disorders
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Hoarding
Impulse Control Disorders
Infertility
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Polyamory & ENM
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Psychosis
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Testing and Evaluation
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Veterans
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

In our initial sessions, we embark on a journey of exploration, delving deeply into your experiences. Together with your clinician, you will craft a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs, aimed at reclaiming control over your life. It's not uncommon for clients to experience a gradual alleviation of symptoms within the first month of our work together, with sustained progress unfolding.

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

Part of 1st Priority Institute for Better Living

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Amber McGregor

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Dr. Amber McGregor

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdD, LPC

Mo Kasim

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC

Carol Hunter

Counselor, MA, LPCC,, MS, PA

Christina Cohen

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC

Chessie Price

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA, BA

Cara Meglio

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Family / Marital
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Trauma Focused

At 1st Priority Institute for Better Living, we take pride in offering a diverse range of approaches, meticulously tailored to meet your specific needs. Our clinicians bring expertise in various specialties including EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, Animal Assisted Therapy, and more. Your journey to healing is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

1st Priority Institute for Better Living

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 740-8949

Groups

DUI/DWAI

Hosted by

Amber McGregor

State approved DUI/DWAI classes for Level I & II Education and Therapy. Weekly classes with flexible times and days. We can also offer these services individually.