Men often experience their mental health in ways that are unique to them, commonly influenced by societal and cultural expectations. For this reason, men in therapy benefit most when working with a therapist who truly understands the challenges facing men in today’s world. As a male therapist, my practice is tailored towards supporting men through relationship issues and trauma, as well as career, stress and other personal struggles. My goal as a therapist is to help men to find their true potential in living happy and successful lives.

It takes more than simply focusing on the mind to help us heal. This is why I use a holistic, mind-body-spirit focused approach to my therapy and holistic health coaching. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you create new pathways for growth, meaning, self-compassion and a better understanding of your life experience. I believe we all possess the strength to overcome life's challenges, but often we need extra guidance, support and new "tools" to get to a more fulfilling place.

Mind. Body. Spirit. I believe that a holistic, integrated model of healing is the most effective way to help you heal and thrive. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every person is innately whole. However, trauma and emotional wounds cloud our natural ability to feel at peace with ourselves. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, guiding my clients to uncover their own wisdom, healing, and aliveness. My approach is direct, kind, non-judgemental and accommodating. I use a present-moment focus that invites my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings in new ways, listening to the messages from within.

"People start to heal the moment they are heard." I am a licensed social worker in Denver, Colorado with training in working with divorcing families, co-parenting skills, damaging relationship patterns, sex therapy and LGBTQ+ issues. Approaches I use include: CBT, Narrative, Structural, Strategic, Solution- Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy, PACT, multi generational. I also love to use spirituality & mindfulness such as meditative & grounding techniques.

Are your old patterns no longer working for you? Do you strive to feel more connected to others? Most people have experiences in life that feel challenging, uncomfortable, painful, and scary. I'm dedicated to holding space for you to explore the challenging experiences and scary obstacles that have occurred throughout your life. Those experiences are opportunities for repatterining and reconnection. You're not alone. I'm passionate in supporting individuals navigate anxiety, stress, perinatal mood and anxiety symptoms, developmental trauma, relationships, relationship with body, women's issues.

Where is your life at? If you feel dissatisfied, anxious, stuck, or unhappy with yourself, then I'm glad you found me. Balancing career, friends, and possibly family can be overwhelming, if not downright impossible. Unresolved relational conflicts keep you from a fulfilling life, experiencing parenting difficulties, and being too focused on your career. As a result, now you feel isolated, angry, and misunderstood. By addressing sabotaging thoughts and damaging behaviors, we can learn to reprogram and establish the foundations for better relationships using warmth, honesty, and a sense of humor.

Are you noticing more ups and downs with your mood and energy levels lately? Are you finding it challenging to set boundaries and navigate the new norms of social distancing? Or are you experiencing intense anxiety or panic, maybe for the first time in your life? If so, I can assure you that you're not alone. The COVID-19 crisis has a lot of us reeling. We are in uncertain times, but it's good to know that you don't have to suffer in isolation. Through our work together, you'Il gain helpful tools for coping. I am offering phone and video sessions during extended hours, to accommodate the new circumstances we've found ourselves in.

Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, loss, or stigma or is your relationship struggling? What would your life be like a year from now if you were still struggling without improvement or attempting to heal? Wouldn’t it be better to start the healing process now? How might your life be better?

You've taken the first step! I believe your choice to engage in therapy is a sign of strength and resourcefulness. As a therapist with over two decades of experience and an educator, I bring compassion, understanding and humor to a therapeutic relationship with children and adults. Whether you have identified a specific issue that is impacting your life or your child's, or if you have identified a feeling of dissatisfaction with life in general and would like support in personal growth, we can work together to realize your goal of living a life that is satisfying.

Life isn’t always easy. No one is exempt from pain and the difficult emotions that inevitably will come our way at one point or another. Seeking out support for your mental health is a sign of strength and courage, and we are here to help guide you through a journey of growth and self-discovery. Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety, or you're not happy with your job. Maybe you're beginning to realize the traumas of your past are affecting you in negative ways, or you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. We are here to offer genuine, authentic guidance.

You DON'T have to feel worse BEFORE feeling better! Most clients see me two to five times, and leave our first session saying, "Wow! I feel better already." You aren't choosing to think, act or feel in the way that's brought you here, so how could you possibly choose NOT to? Psychological problems are caused and maintained by forces that, until we expose them, have been beyond your control. It's normal to feel angry, anxious, traumatized. But if these feelings are keeping you back, then you are ready! I want your mind to work optimally! "Optimally" means free of preoccupations that have been keeping you down.

Are you tired of feeling disconnected from life and those around you? Do you wonder if there is more? Do you long for deeper connections, purpose, and joy? You are here for a reason -- trust in that voice that brought you here, trust that a vibrant full life is possible. I’m here to help in your process of releasing harmful beliefs, stories and patterns that are holding you back. The process of healing. Together, we will navigate the journey of discovering your inner wisdom and implementing it, so that you may live a full and meaningful life out of YOUR truth.

I received my Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I completed a two year post-graduate training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse at Wardenbrug Health Center at CU-Boulder. I have additional specialized training in the treatment of chronic neurological illnesses-MS in particular-through my work with the Rocky Mountain MS Center. I coordinated the eating disorder program at CU-Boulder and I have undergone additional trainings in DBT, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.

I work with couples and individuals who are struggling to overcome habitual patterns of behavior that are preventing them from experiencing a satisfying connection with each other and themselves. If you and your partner have experienced betrayal, addiction issues or have simply allowed your relationship to become stagnant, I can help you find your way back to a secure and fulfilling bond. I use a blend of emotionally focused and experiential therapy techniques including Brain Spotting to help you first understand and then have a new experience of yourself and your partner.

You are not alone. Life can be overwhelming especially if you are carrying old wounds from trauma, loss or lack of support. Maybe you're stuck in unhealthy ways of coping with this pain. You may feel not good enough, that you can't cope with life's challenges and you cannot stop repeating old unhelpful patterns/behaviors. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional overeating, perfectionism, insecurity, poor relationships, I can help. Together in a safe, collaborative space we can make sense of your emotions, behavior and thinking to discover what is keeping you stuck so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

It is an honor working with clients to help support their process of self-discovery and healing. I have a spiritual and holistic approach to therapy and believe that through the support of counseling we can experience wholeness and wellness in our lives. I strive to create a safe and compassionate space for clients to address challenges they are facing and to inspire the process of self-exploration and growth.

Through support and encouragement, everyone can have the ability to create positive change and find a balance in their lives. A strength-based approach can allow for the opportunity to identify your successes, reestablish healthy patterns and learn new ways to deal with everyday life.

**PLEASE NOTE MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL** Whether your traumatic experiences occurred in childhood, adulthood or periodically over the lifespan, I am here to help. Please know that everyone’s experience with trauma is different and so is the healing process. Trauma can be both big and small and we may not even identify our experiences as trauma. However, trauma can happen at any time in ones life and the impacts can slowly take over your ability to see the world in a clear and comprehensive way. I am passionate about providing a safe and judgement-free space to help you process your experiences so that you can take back control.

Hello! My name is Jessie Read (he/him) and I am a queer trans therapist in Denver, Colorado. I work mostly with other trans, nonbinary, and questioning folks. My focus in therapy is helping people write their own authentic story with an anti-oppressive lens. My work is informed by people's lived experiences in community more than theory. My practice is justice-oriented, connecting those I work with to an experience of agency, empowerment, and community support. I work with all ages, including little ones and community elders. I am also passionate about supporting white clients unpacking the impact of white supremacy on their lives!

Together, we focus on healing, resilience, and reconnection. Feeling ashamed, inadequate, or unacceptable can be scary and overwhelming. These feelings are more common than we might admit and stem from a variety of factors. It makes sense to respond to these unpleasant emotions by burying, ignoring, or resisting them. If unprocessed, these emotions and beliefs impact our feelings, behaviors, and lives--leaving us repeating painful patterns and thus, shaping our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world.