Therapists in Arvada, CO

As your counselor, my goal is to provide professional care that inspires real-life changes for your mental health and wellbeing. I create an open and safe space to best support the vulnerability and strength that comes with sharing your story. My foundation of trauma-informed care allows me to recognize the effects of trauma in your life and provide a healing path to recovery. I incorporate techniques of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build skills of mindfulness and emotional regulation. Together, we can understand the influences of your past and plan for a positive future in all aspects of your life.

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.

There has to be more to Mental Care than crisis management, disorders, illnesses, or diagnosis labeling. We are proactive in the maintenance of our bodies, yet, we neglect the "main computer" the mind, the psyche, the CORE of us. We, at CORE, believe in working hard - Mental Health Boot Camp - if you get the drift. Compassion is abundant at CORE but not in the form of soft talk. You are doing hard work and we take it serious. As a team we will discover those aspects of "self" that make us all so amazing. We will walk together sharing life's stories and how they do or do not define who you are at our CORE.

Accepting NEW clients! It can be a daunting task to find a new therapist. Are we going to get along? Will they understand my problems? Will therapy actually be helpful? I have been in your shoes. And I am here to say, that you know what works best for you. I believe finding the right therapist is one of the most important components of meaningful change. I approach my work with warmth, compassion, and humor. I enjoy diving deep with my clients and getting creative in our sessions. I am here to walk alongside you as you move towards the change you desire. I will support you, challenge you, and always meet you where you are at.

If you have found yourself in the midst of feeling lost, anxious, depressed, grieving a loss or just needing to talk to someone, please call me and make an appointment today. I believe one of the purposes in my life is to sit with those suffering through their humanity and to let them know they’re not alone but a part of a larger self. I believe grace meets us where we are but doesn’t leave us there. I want my clients to be able to embrace and learn from their weak days to help them get stronger and transform into the best versions of themselves. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” -Carl Jung

One of the most important things we can share is our story. I believe we are the experts of our stories and our stories can be heavy. I focus on having a collaborative relationship with clients, so we can navigate through the heavier parts of your story together. I offer a warm and non judgemental space to provide support, guidance, clarity, and growth. Whether you are looking for a confidante to explore past and present challenges or you have a specific goal for therapy, you can trust I will support you with knowledge, empathy and compassion.

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.

Relationships evoke our deepest longings and fears, and touch on wounds that may have been long hidden, wounds which we’ve often lived a lifetime without recognizing. The pain of disconnection we feel in relationships, the heated arguments and periods of distance or alienation, can leave us lost and confused, stuck in emotional knots, with our desire for closeness vying against our protective reactions. Cycles of conflict may escalate, and with them, the pain. All the while, deep down, we quietly long to share ourselves more honestly and fully with those whom we are closest to.

Most of my clients live in fear around how much food they eat or do not eat. Their relationship with food has evolved into one of pain and hiding versus pleasure and health. I use a Gestalt approach which gives voice to a person's conflicting two parts: the part wanting to hold onto the eating disorder and its benefits, and the part wanting to let go for permanent growth and healing. Clients ultimately can reach a place where they discover choice, freedom and inner peace.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with substance use/addiction, disordered eating, self-esteem, depression or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

Hi, thanks for your interest in looking for a counselor. I hope you find someone who will support and encourage you to be the best possible offering of yourself in this life. Maybe that person is me. If so, I'd like to share that my approach is truly about growth and healing. Growing into our fullest potential and healing (acknowledging and letting go of) parts of the past that hold us back from that. In my humble opinion, this work is most essential in living a life of authentic Joy, Peace, Love, and Connection.

Life's journey can often feel overwhelming and lonely. However, I am here to walk beside you, supporting you to discover the keys to your healing that already reside within you. My presence is dedicated to hearing your stories and providing you with a space where you feel understood.

Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.

Accepting - NEW - Clients! I work with couples and individuals dealing with relationship conflict, sex/gender and intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, spirituality, and more. My approach to therapy is compassionate, holistic, and solution-focused. Instead of focusing solely on the problem, we focus on what it is you truly want and how to get there. I have healed from severe trauma, addiction, and loss, and now live a life of deep peace and joy. I can help you do the same.

Our badass team helps clients reclaim the joy in their relationships, schooling and careers and go from struggling to thriving. Our clients go from faking their way and just getting through the day to becoming the shining authentic beings they are meant to be. Perhaps you have survived, now it is time to shine. We have an amazing team of folks ranging from clinical interns to senior therapists, but we all specialize in helping clients dive deep and share tools that allow clients to sustain measurable and meaningful change. Most of our team also accepts Medicaid.

Hello, My name is Alyssa Meyer. I am a licensed clinical social worker, registered play therapist, and founder of Mighty Minds Therapy. I believe that we all have the power to adapt, heal, and grow from our experiences. I enjoy learning about neuroscience and how to incorporate what we know about the brain and body connection in my work with individuals and families. I offer a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual needs. I am passionate about developing safety in our therapeutic relationship and believe this is the foundation of the therapeutic process.