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Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Carla M Kruse

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204
Let's Connect (720) 799-2838
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Updated 9/30/25: Are you feeling stuck between who you were raised to be and who you want to become? Do old family wounds keep showing up in your work, dating life, or friendships? You’ve worked hard to succeed — but self-doubt or past hurts still get in the way. I have a passion for working with young adults navigating early adulthood build confidence and direction as they launch careers, form healthy relationships, and heal unprocessed childhood wounds. My approach blends evidence based practical tools with insight-oriented therapy so you can show up as your best self at work, in love, and in life.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening in your mind and body. I specialize in all things relationships — family, partners, dating, or your relationship with yourself. Using advanced training in the Gottman Method, I offer up-to-date, practical tools to help you build healthier connections every day.
I received my Master's degree from AAMFT accredited Marriage & Family Therapy program at Northern Illinois University. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. I am licensed as an MFT in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida & Texas. Reach out today for a free consult to see how I can help.
Call or Carla M Kruse now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 799-2838

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Denver, CO 80204

(720) 799-2838

Dallas, TX 75201

I offer virtual therapy from my cozy home office in Denver with my snoring corgi making appearances every once in a while.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Family Conflict and Relationship Issues 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and maybe a little scary. I work hard to make the process feel welcoming and judgement free.
Carla M Kruse
Let's Connect (720) 799-2838
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Denver, CO 80204

(720) 799-2838

Dallas, TX 75201

I offer virtual therapy from my cozy home office in Denver with my snoring corgi making appearances every once in a while.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Family Conflict and Relationship Issues 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and maybe a little scary. I work hard to make the process feel welcoming and judgement free.
Carla M Kruse

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135
  • Couple Sessions $165

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Out of Network
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I am private pay only for couples and family therapy. I am credentialed through Headway to take insurance for individual therapy sessions. The insurances noted on my profile are active as of 8/1/25. I am in network with Anthem BCBS of CO, BCBS of AZ and Blue Shield of CA.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 799-2838
"
I am private pay only for couples and family therapy. I am credentialed through Headway to take insurance for individual therapy sessions. The insurances noted on my profile are active as of 8/1/25. I am in network with Anthem BCBS of CO, BCBS of AZ and Blue Shield of CA.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 799-2838

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / MFT.0001046 Carla M Kruse
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Northern Illinois Univeristy, Graduated 2010
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: State of Florida TPMF582 / 2022
  • Certificate from Clinical Military Counselor Certificate CMCC / 2022
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Active MFT licenses to see clients located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, & Texas. I'm n the certification process for Gottman method for couples. Specialty certifications for couples impacted by infidelity, trauma and addiction. Advanced ACT training.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 799-2838
"
Active MFT licenses to see clients located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, & Texas. I'm n the certification process for Gottman method for couples. Specialty certifications for couples impacted by infidelity, trauma and addiction. Advanced ACT training.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 799-2838

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Family Conflict
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (720) 799-2838
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (720) 799-2838

2 Endorsements

Katherine O'Sullivan
Katherine O'Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWCEDS
Carla is an incredible therapist that is consistently able to improve professionally for her clients. She is excellent with individual work and trauma-informed care, family therapy and really works to understand someones full environment to best help them

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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I utilize cognitive based approaches like CBT, CPT for trauma, and ACT. Gottman method is a researched evidence based approach to couples therapy. For parent/child relationships, I utilize emotionally focused family therapy to address past wounds and opportunity for healing. I assess clients and system's through an attachment lens and helps my clients utilize tools to create a secure attachment.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 799-2838
"
I utilize cognitive based approaches like CBT, CPT for trauma, and ACT. Gottman method is a researched evidence based approach to couples therapy. For parent/child relationships, I utilize emotionally focused family therapy to address past wounds and opportunity for healing. I assess clients and system's through an attachment lens and helps my clients utilize tools to create a secure attachment.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 799-2838

Location

Primary Location

Denver, CO 80204

(720) 799-2838

Additional Location

Dallas, TX 75201

(720) 799-2838
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I offer virtual therapy from my cozy home office in Denver with my snoring corgi making appearances every once in a while.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 799-2838
"
I offer virtual therapy from my cozy home office in Denver with my snoring corgi making appearances every once in a while.
Photo of Carla M Kruse, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Carla M Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 799-2838