Therapists in Arvada, CO

I am a transpersonal psychotherapist and I specialize in PTSD and trauma. The body and nervous system is where trauma gets "stuck" and stored. Therefore, in order for healing to occur, we must work with the body as well as the mind! Through awareness of limiting beliefs and unhealthy thoughts, coupled with the wisdom of the body, healing happens! No matter what, I believe that Healing Is Always Possible!

Staying connected to your partner can be tough - even when there’s a lot of love in your relationship. In fact, being in love can make it that much more painful when you feel far away from or unheard by “your person.” I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples who love one another deeply, yet feel like they are missing each other. My approach is nurturing, compassionate, intuitive, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I love helping parents of young children, pregnant and postpartum couples navigate the challenges that come with life with kids.

Asking for help can feel like a daunting task, yet it is the strongest thing a person can do. Life can be a difficult thing to navigate, but having an advocate in your corner who is willing to help often makes that path more manageable. Things like depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, self doubt and the like impact our daily lives. They can keep us from appreciating the joy and happiness of living fulfilled.

Sometimes, you feel so overwhelmed you wish someone else could step in and live life for you for a while. You're juggling too much and you're worried that if things don't change for you soon, you will hit a breaking point and everything will fall apart around you. The coping skills that have worked for you in the past have stopped working, and now you're wondering if they ever worked that well in the first place. You hope therapy can answer your questions and help you cope. If part of this process for you has been wondering if your anxiety is related to trauma you've experienced in your past, then you have landed in the right place.

I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, families and couples and can help with the following areas: family dynamics/divorce, trauma, school/work struggles, relationships, caregivers (compassion fatigue), body image, self-worth, career exploration, and athletics/performance mindset. Let’s work together to create a new narrative for your life and get you back on the path you were always meant to be on.

Welcome to my office, would you like some tea? Feel free to make yourself comfortable, and start wherever you'd like. As your individual & couples counselor, I am here to delve into the depths of your unique experience. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable and confident exploring your inner-self, nurturing your relationships, expanding your deepest curiosities, and healing any emotional wounds along the way. Therapy doesn't always have to be scary or painful, so take a moment to bring attention to your breath, and when you feel ready, shoot me a e-mail to see how I can help.

It isn't easy to begin therapy, to go to a person you don't know and trust that they will understand and can help. My approach is to provide a safe and accepting space; not to judge or presume I know what you need. Together we can try to understand and adjust what may be getting in the way of feeling happier, more confident, and achieving your goals. There may be patterns you've noticed that aren't working well for you; or intense feelings you don't understand; or act in ways that may be harmful to you or others. You may have negative thoughts or chatter in your brain you can't shut off.

Allow yourself to make time for you. Let’s start working on becoming a healthier you. Although we live busy lives, we can live a balanced and embodied life while creating meaning and peaceful spaces in our daily life. Even if nothing really “bad” is going on, it is ok to seek support in our lives that we feel we “should” have everything under control. You may be experiencing anxious feelings, lack of sleep, overwhelming or irrational emotional responses, or persistent tiredness when engaging in your daily routine, social activities, or viewing social media and news.

Welcome! I specialize in working with adult females who are struggling with depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, grief, and addictive patterns. I also provide counseling for teen females who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or identity development. My goal is build trust and create safety to foster the change we are working towards. You might be feeling anxious or depressed, or working to cope with trauma you have experienced. I use therapy techniques including EMDR to help you connect with your authentic self and create a more balanced life.

Outside of my advocacy and education work with eating disorders, I enjoy seeing adults with a variety of needs such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. My passion is working with friends and family members of loved ones struggling with eating disorders. It is an honor to be present while walking alongside of you in your journey of healing.

Cancer Counseling: If a Cancer Diagnosis has impacted your life, I am the therapist you are looking for! I’m Melanie. I am a Cancer Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and 13 year Cancer Survivor. I specialize in helping people with cancer not only survive, but to THRIVE!

There comes a time in life when you need additional support...specifically, professional support from someone who not only has therapeutic experience but also has significant life experience. Over the years, I have helped many people discover real relief, peace, resilience, strength and healing that comes from facing and processing unimaginable pain due to the loss of a loved one, a relationship, trauma or episodes of anxiety. I help people address the "yuk" in their lives and transform their pain as they develop a new life narrative that is full of meaning, perspective and hope. Let me help you discover your better tomorrow!

The choice to begin therapy can feel daunting. Yet, with the right support, the process can also be empowering. Being seen and heard is the first step towards healing. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, family conflict and parenting challenges. I utilize an attachment-based and systemic lens to examine your inner world and work towards shaping a supportive environment for healing and growth. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you deepen your relationship with yourself, gain copin​g ​s​kills and accomplish your goals.

Dealing with trauma and past hurts, struggling with work, relationships, or addiction, managing depression & anxiety or to better understand one's gender identity or sexuality - it isn't easy to address any of these things. I see therapy as a safe, judgment-free, shame-free, and confidential space, where you are free to vent, confide, cry, discuss, imagine, find strength, and be empowered. Most importantly, therapy is a place for hope to come alive, to learn new coping skills, to achieve personal growth, and to discover you are strong, valuable, and greater than any struggle you might have. Change is possible!

Life's challenges can feel dark, heavy, or even impossible to deal with. Most people who start therapy feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns. Do any of the following resonate with you? You fight all the time with your partner. Your energy levels are at an all time low. You feel dread, fear, strange thoughts, and a pounding heart. You wake up every morning feeling overwhelmed and depressed. It is possible to feel better. Imagine a life where you could...Control how you respond to anxious thoughts. Get to the root of problems and solve them instead of using band-aids. Have the loving relationships you've always wanted.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I offer a variety of behavioral health services and specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I take a positive, solution-focused approach to work with clients and their families. Concerns I most often treat in children, adolescents, and adults with ASD include anxiety, depression, social skill difficulties, emotion dysregulation, adjustment to medical illness, life transitions, and work-related difficulties. I also provide parent support to caregivers struggling with their children’s and adolescents’ behaviors such as excessive use of electronics, toileting difficulties, and outbursts.

Being overwhelmed, feeling unlovable, and disengaged - can seem like the new normal. Stress can cause strong emotions; fear, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, irritability, and physical pain or chronic health issues. Maybe you feel unheard, de-valued and dismissed. Generational and institutional patterns can make it hard to navigate relationships and you feel stuck. You’re avoiding things when you’d like to be thriving. Life feels reduced to exhaustion and stress.