Couples Counseling Therapists in Arvada, CO

Hi there! I’m Kayla, owner and sole therapist of Scenic Heights Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and specialize in sex therapy and therapy for adult individuals and couples /relationships. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy when provided with a safe and affirming space to explore the issues that come with being human. It’s my goal to provide that space for you and to help you get back in touch with your authentic self.

As a therapist I am progressive and forward thinking; I work with individuals, and couples utilizing Art Therapy and Counseling. I believe strongly in self-care and practice a positive type of psychology with my clients. I listen and provide a non-judgmental caring space to your concerns and struggles, recognizing and honoring your inner strengths. Together we can begin on a journey to move forward and to discover what is needed for your personal progress. I work with adults, and the senior population.

We need healthy and meaningful relationships to feel a true sense of fulfillment in life. Therapy can be a transformative space for individuals, couples and families to reimagine the way they they relate to themselves and one another. Deep down, I believe we all want what is best for ourselves, our relationships and our families, but sometimes the pains from the past and uncertainty of life can block us from fulfillment and true connection. Life is difficult and can bring unimaginable pain. Relationships and parenting are complex. Everyone needs support.

I help women of all ages heal from loss, grief and trauma. Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, exhausted or lonely? If so, you have come to the right place. You may have gone through a traumatic experience in the past that continues to impact your daily life and relationships, and wonder how you'll overcome these wounds. You may feel anxious, and wonder how to cope with this new anxiety. You may feel the most depressed and lonely you have ever felt before, and wonder how you'll find happiness again. You may feel trapped in a relationship that is controlling, and wonder how you'd leave this relationship .

I work best with individuals, couples and families on these issues: Couple/ Relationship conflict, Parenting/Family issues, Grief and loss, Life Transitions, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Identity formation, LGBTQI/ Gender Identity, Spirituality, and Meaning Making.

I believe wholeheartedly in the power of families and relationships. When our relationships are thriving we can feel at our best, but when there is tension, loss of trust, trouble communicating, or just something missing we can feel lost, angry, or hopeless. My hope is to help you find joy, strength, and healing and am committed to helping you reach your potential.

Right now, more than ever, people are exhausted and just trying to stay afloat. It is possible to overcome obstacles that create suffering and find more peace in life. We provide a safe and compassionate therapeutic environment where you can develop personalized tools and strategies for positive change in your life. It takes a lot of courage to move forward in healing, so we would be humbled and honored to talk with you to see if we would be a good fit. We are passionate about helping our clients find greater healing and see joy return back to their lives.

As a therapist, I believe we all have the capacity to move toward healing and wholeness. Sometimes we need someone to walk alongside us in that journey to help untangle our thoughts and straighten out the path. I have the privilege and honor to accompany your self-discovery and growth. My approach to therapy involves building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to establish trust and safety, and then to let you guide the direction you would like therapy to go. This will sometimes involve sharing observations or asking tough questions along with a lot of encouragement.

I work with clients to help them understand and heal the parts of their personalities that are causing them pain and problems. Whether it is anxiety, depression, rage, overeating, relationship issues, or any other symptom, our parts are involved. Our parts, ultimately, have positive intentions and are, in their own way, trying to help us. When a part becomes entrenched and extreme, it can force us to act and think in ways that make us feel miserable. By having compassion for our parts and helping them heal, we enjoy more connection, serenity, success, and peace.

I work with adults, emerging adults, and teens who are seeking to deepen their awareness of themselves and engage collaboratively in their healing and therapeutic process. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grappling with spirituality, having difficulty integrating mystical or challenging experiences, navigating any kind of life or career transition, having relationship issues, or living with trauma, I am ready to serve you. I can help guide you to a greater awareness of yourself and your issues. Your increased awareness will prepare you to become the more embodied, aligned, and natural you that you are seeking.

It feels like the walls are closing in on you. You don’t feel like yourself, you don’t recognize your relationship anymore and you’re not sure what will make you feel like you. It sucks. It’s isolating. While you normally have the answers, you don’t this time. You just know that you want to feel close to your partner , again. You want to feel happy and peaceful. No more crying in the shower or fights without resolve. Together, we will sort out your values, emotions, needs and goals. Ultimately, we will create a space where you feel validated, rested and confident. I've been working with individuals & couples since 2015.

Start feeling confident, in control and excited about the future. Stop your life from spinning into chaos. I help stressed out, overworked, women entrepreneurs and other busy professionals get past self-destructive habits that get in the way of achieving success. From procrastination, to obsessing about relationship issues, to chronic worrying. Or maybe it's something more serious like constant self-criticism or habitual drinking that keeps you stuck. You can break free from the bad habits that are limiting your life. There are tools for getting past these challenges and thriving. Let me show you how.

Being a human is not easy! Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, uncertain, struggling, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you on your unique journey. The therapy relationship is a place where you are accepted exactly as you are, so together we can find ways to nurture your inner sources of healing and growth. My goal is to support your ability to increase self-awareness and compassion in order to shift your habitual ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, so we can discover the tools and insights to help you live a life that feels meaningful to you. Inner and outer change are possible!

By now you may feel like you've tried everything. Perhaps your home has become a battleground, filled with fights that repeat over and over without any progress. Maybe you feel like you have hit a wall with your partner and aren’t sure how to move forward, or maybe you feel stuck, watching from the sidelines as your child navigates the many challenges of adolescence. Taking action can help resolve these feelings of helplessness and taking the initiative to seek treatment is the first step forward. If you or your child is struggling to live a fulfilling life—or even struggling to make it through the day—it’s time to seek help.

Hello! I'm Erin, and I've served as a helping professional for 17 years as both an LCSW and as a Couples Therapist. I've seen it all (well, almost), and use my education and experience to serve anyone who comes to see me. I have additional certification in Marriage and Family Therapy, and love helping couples who are struggling to make their relationship work. I specialize in helping couples overcome betrayals, trust issues, and communication breakdowns to achieve better harmony in their marriage.

How can I help? Are you hoping for: feeling better than you do right now, inner peace, emotional healing, an improved outlook, a new paradigm, feeling listened to and a better understanding of yourself and/or others? I come to the therapeutic space with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I trust the therapeutic process will benefit anyone with an open mind and heart and willingness to try.

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.

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!