Therapists in 80521

Hello! My name is Chris, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I work primarily with teens up to emerging adults. I am a person-centered therapist. I believe in the power of warmth, authenticity, and an understanding that the most helpful spaces are the ones that you can show up in knowing that your identities will be welcomed, and your unique insights valued. I bring a background in school counseling, which I believe gives me unique insight into the challenges adolescents face. I focus on creating a warm and open environment through respect for your dignity and belief in your unique strengths and talents.

Tele-therapy sessions are available throughout Colorado and California. As a somatic therapist specializing in trauma and relationship issues, I am devoted to helping clients heal and integrate the mind/body/spirit connection and to experience the deeper meanings and intentions of their life. I provide a warm, compassionate space for inner exploration so clients feel seen and accepted. Transformation and healing are then possible. I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.

Note:I am seeing couples online only on Tuesdays/Wednesdays, and I am booked one month out. Do you want to be in a happier, healthier, more secure relationship? As a Psychologist and PACT Certified Couple Therapist, I work with couples to develop a closer relationship. My work with couples is attachment based, assisting couples with communication, creating trust and deepening intimacy. My counseling approach is active and warm, based on best practices and over 25 years of clinical experience. I also specialize in trauma and I am certified in EMDR. My training as a yoga teacher brings a mindfulness based approach to my work.

Are you dealing with the death of a loved one? Do you simply wish you had someone to talk to who is impartial and non-judgmental? Therapy is about finding the right "fit" with a therapist, and I pride myself in creating a comfortable environment in which to foster growth. Sometimes all we need is to have a place to talk things out before we can move forward and feel better.

Connection to ourselves and others is essential to our mental health and well-being. Also, feeling like we’ve lost connection to ourselves or others (or both) at points in our lives is common. When this happens we may experience sadness, anxiety, grief, shame, and a range of other emotions. Our relationships may suffer and the cycle continues. Personally and professionally, I believe in the power of connection, relationships, and community. From this lens, I work with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, isolation, grief, shame, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, existential concerns, and men's issues.

I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.

I work from a relationally-based, multi-faceted, systemic approach to counseling that considers each individual's lived experience and environment as key contributing factors to overall wellness. I believe a therapeutic approach that balances acceptance, validation, and challenge is growth-producing. I have worked with a broad range of clients with various presenting concerns. Some of my specialty areas of emphasis include; sex therapy, women's health, gender identity, relationship concerns, substance use, chronic pain, and family of origin trauma. I am also experienced in psychological testing with an emphasis on ADHD assessment.

Life will throw many twists and turns your way, and counseling provides the support to navigate through these challenges in a healthy manner. I believe that counseling is a great way to achieve the life you want and to heal from past and current pain. It is an effective way to foster healthy communication and relationships with yourself and others.

“Love is at the root of everything; all learning, all relationships. Love or the lack of it.” -Mr. Rogers. Who we are and how we function in the relationships we form so often depends on our basic need in feeling safe and secure. So much of our existence has thrived because of the nurturance, love, and connection with others. When a safe and supportive connection is created, you are stronger as a person and family member. In my work with children, teens, and families, I seek to understand not only the sources of struggle; I also invite exploration of resources and resiliency often found in such stressors.

Since 1991 our therapists have provided individualized therapy to a diverse population of clients. We use evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues. Our fees are on a sliding scale and range from $22-$70. Our therapy is brief, strengths-based, and solution-focused. When you call, we will conduct a brief phone intake and schedule your first appointment immediately. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available for your convenience. We welcome all clients regardless of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, ability, family form, relational status, religion or presenting problem.

I believe counseling is a collaborative process and starts in the first session as we work together to understand your concerns. My first intention for you is to feel empowered, nurtured, and strengthened by the work we do together. I will work with you to create a safe and trusting space in which you can explore challenges that have hindered your ability to take full advantage of your potential. Together we will work on resolving difficult issues to promote increased self-awareness, understanding, and connection.

My teacher Brene Brown has said, "Owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do." As a Psychologist with 35 + years in practice, I continue to study discoveries in neuroscience and human behavior, and while I'm glad of that, what I know is that counseling is about talking through the hard stuff - shame, blame, fear, anger, criticism, grief, forgiveness, and all the rest. Tell me your story in all of its messiness, and let's figure out what's to be done about it. I welcome adults 18 and up struggling with most of what life dishes up. I promise to be candid and compassionate.