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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Chris Pagley

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC (they, them)

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4 Endorsed
190 East 9th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
Available both in-person and online
190 East 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80203
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I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and commitment to your mental health journey. This may feel like a holistic and person-centered approach that explores bodily consciousness, emotional processing, belief systems, social supports, cultural upbringing, and past trauma. You can also expect to develop practical tools for managing stress and building resilience as well. Above all, therapy should leave you feeling empowered, capable, and heard. My goal is to foster a safe environment where you feel free to open up without fear of judgement and the accountability to progress towards your goals, both within and beyond our sessions.
Therapy with me feels like a collaborative process meaning I will always respect your intuitive wisdom and ask for clarifying questions along the way where we find a solution together. Whether you prefer a talk therapy approach or wish to incorporate EMDR, mindfulness, parts work/IFS, or a spiritual integration, I will work with you to make this space yours.
I teach people how to let go of lingering negative emotions that have outlived their purpose, creating a clearer distinction between our challenges and who we truly are. As unique as we all are, everyone experiences hardships, but those hardships do not define our worth or identity. Feel free to send me a message to see if we are a good match.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cairn Counseling, LLC

190 East 9th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203 map

My website
I specialize in Addiction, ADHD and Polyamory & ENM 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Chris Pagley
Connect with Chris Pagley
Photo of Chris Pagley, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cairn Counseling, LLC

190 East 9th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203 map

My website
I specialize in Addiction, ADHD and Polyamory & ENM 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Chris Pagley

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • CCHA
  • Colorado Access
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0022816 Chris Pagley
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Polyamory & ENM

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Love/Sex/Intimacy Addiction
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory and Non-Traditional Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs?

4 Endorsements

Rhea’s Resolution’s, LLC
Rhea’s Resolution’s, LLC
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWLACCADCIIIQMHP
Chris is a very compassionate and empathetic therapist. He is quite knowledgeable and personable. He is someone I would definitely go to for therapy as he gives all of his mental and emotional being to the process and cares deeply for your well being.
Lucy Heller
Lucy Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor CandidateMALPCC
Chris is dedicated to supporting others in personal growth and genuinely cares about those he works with. His directness helps hold clients accountable using fierce compassion and insightful presence, while always remaining approachable and kind.
C.J. Malament
C.J. Malament
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
Chris brings a rare blend of kindness, warmth, and passion to their work. Their dedication to clients is so apparent in everything they do, and their presence makes others feel both cared for and empowered. They lead with both heart and conviction.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transpersonal
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Cairn Counseling, LLC

190 East 9th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203

Photo of Chris Pagley, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Photo of Chris Pagley, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Chris Pagley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC