Art Therapy in Littleton, CO

As an intuitive trauma and grief counselor, I am deeply committed to helping my clients find true healing from complex PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. I am passionate about providing solution focused and lasting results on your journey to a happy life you truly deserve. I am an EMDR certified, DBT, IFS, Sandplay and Expressive Arts, Somatic Experiencing trained clinician with 15 years of experience in depth counseling. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices. I continuously seek opportunities for professional development and stay up-to-date with latest research and therapeutic techniques.

At Jana Briggs Counseling & Associates, we work with children, individuals, couples & families who are experiencing difficulty resolving problems, making decisions when conflicting objectives are issues, & seeking ways to reduce the stresses encountered in daily life. Our group views the counseling relationship as a partnership, & we see our roles as: assisting people in understanding their life-patterns; helping them recognize & use their strengths; encouraging them to take responsibility for their feelings, thoughts, & behaviors; and guiding them in making & implementing sensible decisions about their situations.

Meggan Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) who earned her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy with an emphasis in Counseling from Mount Mary University. Her core values stem from the philosophy that the creative process can develop a deeper understanding of self, aiding in connection, healing and transformation. Meggan has years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families, joining with clients to provide integrative and effective care, being mindful of keeping the client at the center of treatment.

I love working with clients from childhood through adulthood(women). I believe that children and adolescents are amazingly creative and resilient and I strive to foster these traits as we face their mental health struggles together. And because mothers also need support, encouragement and insightful care, I offer maternal mental health services as well. In addition, I'm so excited to announce that I am offering Creative Cognitive Therapy Method to older adolescents and adults! This method combines CBT and Art Therapy for an incredible experience!

Hi! It takes a lot to ask for help, and I am glad that you are here. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel like you have lost sight of your goals and who you are? Are you having trouble communicating? Is the pain from your past pervading your current relationships? Do you feel like you “should” be happy, but you just don’t have the energy anymore? You are not alone. In the confidential, judgment-free space of therapy, we can embark together on your authentic journey of self-discovery. All are welcome. Bring the whole of who you are—your culture, beliefs, and dreams—into the room with you.

The decision to seek therapy in times of turmoil is courageous and wise. Often we spend so much time caring for others and giving of ourselves, that we forget to attend to our own needs - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. At times a heartbreaking loss, illness, divorce, or other event is the catalyst for turning our attention inward. Other times the cause may be a need to gain better interpersonal skills, learn ways to reduce anxiety or trauma symptoms, or simply a desire to know ourselves better. Whatever reason has brought you to this place, I am here to help you.

The common saying ‘It’s about the journey, not the destination” certainly has its time and place. However, if there’s anything I’ve learned over more than a decade working with the havoc wreaked by trauma and relationships in crisis, it’s that the therapeutic journey ought to lead to a destination…and quick! When we spend years of our lives wrestling with the challenges of relationship distress, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and a whole lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms, in my humble opinion, this journey need not take until we’re old and gray or our most precious relationships have fallen apart.

I obtained my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University. I specialize in youth and family therapy, in Lakewood, CO. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I hold certificates in systemic Art, Play, and Sandplay therapy. I earned my Bachelor's in Human Services with an emphasis in Rehabilitative Counseling and minors in Art and Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. I have a passion for providing an outlet for individuals to have a safe place to grow and reach their full potential.

Are you looking for freedom to show up differently in your relationship with yourself, including your relationship with food, your body, and the way you relate to the natural world? Hello! I'm Sara (she/her). I can help you reconnect with your needs, break free from your behaviors, and meet yourself with more compassion as you journey home to your authentic self. By gaining a deeper understanding of who you are, we will begin to help you move from a place of connection and desire, rather than a place of fear. Together we will uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, learning the old story to make space for a new one to unfold.

My ideal client is one who is open to healing and a time of personal growth. I do not believe that a person who desires counseling is broken. My job is not to fix you, but to come alongside you in the process of your healing. Oftentimes, what we need most is a safe place. I can provide that. Feel free to call me. Meet & Greet always free. I look forward to working with you! Licensed Professional Counselor, Open and Affirming.

My ideal clients are parents who are struggling with their own trauma and triggers while trying to parent their children more compassionately and consciously than they were parented. They are working on building joy and connection in their families by addressing the ways they can change their patterns of responding to triggering events or big feelings. They are working on reducing the yelling and disconnection in their home by modeling healthy self regulation skills and teaching those skills to their family members.

I believe; gaining insight and understanding, feeling more hopeful, knowing someone is there to listen, and being in a safe and non-judgmental environment, are just some of the important keys to therapy. One of the most difficult and courageous things someone can do is to walk into a clinician's office and ask for help. Sometimes people may hesitate to seek help because they feel alone in their pain or that no one will understand them. I work with clients ages two and older, from diverse cultural groups, and foster an atmosphere of understanding across these various age and cultural groups.

The decision to seek counseling is often a difficult one as well as an all-important first-step toward healing. I believe it's crucial that prospective clients weigh their options when deciding on a therapist. I encourage you to call me with any questions so that you can feel confident that I can provide the right fit for your needs. My goal is to collaborate closely with you, to offer respect and expertise and to guide you through the challenging process of improving your life, attaining life goals, or helping your child to thrive.

I work with children, teens, and young adults. I believe the most important first step to meaningful counseling is building an authentic therapeutic relationship with my clients. I want you to feel safe, heard, understood, encouraged, and hopeful. You deserve counseling that is firmly rooted in the most effective theories, yet creatively customized especially for you. My goal is to be authentic, attentive, honest, trustworthy, empathetic, unconditional, and fully present.

I work with adolescents and adults that struggle with a number of issues that include depression, anxiety, self-worth issues, and family conflict to name a few. I have a great deal of experience working with male adolescents, but I am not limited to this population and have had success working with adults of all kinds. A young adult struggling with where they fit into this world, an adult who is still processing though their past while looking to better their present and future, or just someone that is ready to open up and learn about themselves, I am here to process it all with you and collaborate on the growth and progress ahead.

I work with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, children, teens, families and much of the in between. I also specialize in working with individuals that struggle with addictions, those who have been impacted by trauma and/or crisis, and first responders or members of the military. I have a client-centered therapeutic approach that values gaining insight around the unique experiences and considerations brought to session. Primary modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma-focused modalities.

My ideal clients include caring individuals in search of a desire to be known, seen, and supported. I aim to work alongside deeply loving and caring clients, focused on healthy growth and connection for them and their families. If you or your child are feeling unseen, missed, alone, or stuck in the midst of difficult life circumstances, I would love to be a source of connection and support for you. Seeing you or your child experience the deep aliveness of being seen and valued brings me joy and a deep sense of purpose.

If you are struggling and feel helpless in knowing how to best support your child, there is hope. Whatever your situation--whether your child has anxiety, recurring outbursts, or he/she is exhibiting physical symptoms like an upset stomach or bed wetting--I can help by creating a welcoming space for your child to communicate via play therapy. Play is the language of children and by using research informed methods & building authentic relationships, I can help your child (and you) learn to regulate through challenging emotions, process painful experiences, and learn new ways of relating and becoming his/her authentic self.

COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!