Therapists in Arvada, CO

Relationships are hard work, and some days are much more overwhelming than others. When we don't feel like we are getting along with ourselves or with our loved ones, we sometimes choose to yell, scream, walk away, or freeze up. Sometimes we drink or take something else. I believe that our relationships are vital and that when we don't feel like they are going well, it can ruin our day or make us anxious. You deserve to feel comfortable with yourself and with your relationships, and exploring unhelpful patterns can start you on a different path.

Romantic struggles are stressful. Conflict with your beloved related to sexuality/intimacy, infidelity, parenting, polyamory etc. can be exhausting. Communication with your partner/family member can feel so frustrating at times. "Getting on the same page" with your partner prior to taking the next step would feel great. Adjusting to parenthood, coping with a difficult transition, or lack of fulfillment can make you feel powerless; you want to feel joy again! Anxiety, depression, and trauma/emotional wounds are so prevalent these days, and you don't have to face these heavy challenges alone. I'm here to help and relieve your stress.

Are you and your partner struggling to communicate? Have you lost that spark in your relationship? Are you a parent who has lost connection with your teenager or child? Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? I decided to be a couple and family therapist because I know how hard relationships can be and that sometimes we need a little help. There is no shame in asking for help. We are all imperfect and are not born with a roadmap on how to navigate troubled relationships and family. I believe all people are capable of meaningful and transformational change. Let me help.

Schedule a free consultation through my website link in my bio today! I'm Grae. My goal is to establish a welcoming environment characterized by genuine compassion, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and profound respect for diversity, ensuring that everyone feels seen and valued. Another goal is to help others heal and overcome life stressors so they can build a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships with others and to build emotional awareness for heightened regulation and increased mental wellbeing.

Indigenous Art Therapy is Native owned and two-spirit operated. Hesci! My name is Merissa. As a queer, bi-cultural woman my approach is trauma informed and intersectional, focusing on compounded challenges such as cultural background, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We will also focus on family systems and attachment styles. Together we will work to change patterns and defense mechanisms that may no longer serve you. We will creatively bring unconscious material into awareness offering a more balanced relationship with your Self, while integrating parts of you that have been abandoned, neglected, or forgotten.

Browsing through these profiles, you are probably looking to begin a journey towards healing, health, personal or relational growth, or, perhaps even, all four. I am here to walk alongside you in YOUR journey, a journey I know is unique and has incredible potential not only to lead you towards a better life, but a life that is both fulfilling and enriching.

I enjoy working with those who wish to improve insight, increase emotional engagement, and remove unconscious barriers to their own success. My goal is to partner with you, not simply to alleviate suffering, but to help you get the most out of your life. As a therapist, I empathize attachment, the therapeutic relationship, mutuality, and intersubjectivity. I use an eclectic approach based on each individual’s needs and desired growth, often with an emphasis on psychodynamic concepts and techniques. With over two decades of experience, I come to the table with a seasoned and tailored approach.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. I enjoy working with people from adolescence to adults, including those who are aging, and specialize in supporting people in relationship work, depression, anxiety, attachment wounds career challenges and emotion intelligence. I love working with people who are curious and ready to build insight in order to deepen their connections with others. I believe that we are meant to be in relationship with one another and when we learn how to be over authentic selfs we deepen our connections and relationships.

I have clients that come to therapy for a wide range of issues. Most often, client goals begin with relief from pain, sadness, guilt, shame, confusion, addiction and many other symptoms related to distress. I have found that many clients who seek therapy are surprised to learn how past and present are related and how someone can influence future through choice, meaning, and intentional use of personal strengths. I am passionate about keeping the therapeutic relationship collaborative and empathic, while striving to weave empirical interventions with hope and perseverance.

Westside Behavioral Care can help you find a therapist who is just right for you or your family. Our qualified and compassionate counselors provide outstanding mental health services in-person and online across the entire Greater Denver Area. For an appointment, please call 303-986-4197 to speak with our receptionist M-F 8:30am-5pm. Alternatively, our website allows you to self-schedule with one of our multi-award-winning therapists 24/7. Our network includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, couples counselors, and certified alcohol and drug counselors.

Do you want to strengthen your relationships? Deepen your connection with your partner and/or children? I work with couples, families and individuals who seek support on issues such as: improving communication, sexual issues, attachment, parenting, conflict resolution, anxiety and/or depression, infidelity and creating healthy boundaries. Also thoughtful separation/divorce and co-parenting. LGBTQ+ friendly.

I am now trained and offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Feeling disconnected from life? Wanting more for yourself and loved ones? Ready to move forward? With over 20 years in the counseling field, I continue to be committed to helping clients create transformation in their lives. Working together to move beyond old patterns and ways of thinking that don't serve you. We co-create your preferred future moving toward your highest and best expression of yourself as an individual, partner, parent, child, and loved one. I offer a compassionate, safe environment for you to talk about what's important to you without fear of judgement.

When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I identify as a pansexual genderqueer woman and I honor therapy as a space where all of our identities are important. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their defenses hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life.

My specialty is Autonomic Healing Activation (AHA) and Relationship Therapy. AHA is a brain exercise that activates your brain to normalize stress for the mind, body, and spirit. If you don't believe in a spirit, you can focus on mind and body activation. Neurobiologically, the brain produces a way for you to heal, persevere, and grow by managing physical and/or emotional pain. Yes, this approach also works for physical illness and chronic pain. After I teach you, you can practice AHA on your own every day if you wish.

I offer individual and relationship counseling. I am affirmative of LBGTQIA2S+, BIPOC, sex workers, burners, mystics, and polyamorous experiences. I specialize in helping clients with struggles in trauma, identity, creative blocks, sex, relationships and integration of spiritual experiences. I help people work with their emotions by relating to their whole body’s processing system, creative outlets, and nature. I help clients to feel more alive, present, clear in their sense of self and place in the world, soft yet resilient to living, and maintain nourishing relationships in their life.

I aim to help clients learn new skills to live their best lives through individualized counseling approaches. I have experiences working with couples and individuals facing sex-related issues, and am passionate about assisting others with intimacy and gender concerns. I am experienced about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome those experiences in order to thrive. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges adjusting to new situations. I am an LGBTQ ally and kink friendly.

I work with adults of all ages to help you manage anxiety, navigate life changes, communicate effectively, improve relationships, reduce stress, build coping skills and learn to resolve problems to manage conflict at home, work, school, and your important situations. I can help with life transitions, loss and grief, relationship issues, anxiety and relaxation, building and sustaining healthy lifestyles.

Esther Perel writes, “The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.” Are you currently struggling in your relationship or within your sex life? Do you often feel stressed out, and unsure of how to get reconnected? Or perhaps you're longing to explore aspects of your unique identity that have yet to be fully expressed. If you feel ready to start exploring change, I am here for you. In therapy we will work together to identify the relational patterns that keep you stuck, and how to create sustainable change for greater intimacy.

Life’s ups and downs can be challenging and sometimes leave us feeling alone and misunderstood. You might be feeling stressed or overwhelmed — or longing for meaningful connections. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Sometimes change is expected, and other times it can surprise us.