Family Therapy in Arvada, CO

I am a licensed professional counselor with experience working with individuals, families and groups. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, but I have a special affinity for early adolescents and teenagers. My experiences as an educator serve as the foundation for working with these clients and their families. I use a client-centered approach and believe my clients are experts in their own lives. I view my role as therapist as a facilitator who assists clients in discovering their own truths and gaining a deeper sense of themselves.

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.

Welcome to Altitude Behavioral Health. I provide specialized out patient therapy and treatment for adolescents, young adults, individuals, and families. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, addiction, depression or co-occurring mood disorders now is the time to seek new strategies and tools essential to healing oneself and repairing relationships.

In order to heal and grow, feeling safe and secure are fundamental to mental health and overall wellness. Whether you are carrying burdens or pain from your past, feeling anxious or hopeless about the future, or have difficulty staying present and feeling fulfilled in your life today, my intention is to offer a safe space to share your vulnerability and process the heavy things that we sometimes struggle understanding. Using evidence-based interventions and trauma informed care, my goal is to lead you to a non-judgmental, accepting and trusting, self-awareness to recognize your strengths, symptoms, and patterns.

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.

Need a Progressive-minded therapist of color with an understanding of today's complicated issues? Someone who understands urban & rural settings, refugee status, international and/or multiracial family , queer community issues and more? Have been subject to an environmental crisis? Have had an unusually painful upbringing like in a cult or certain oppressive traditions? That's me! I have LCSW in CO & LICSW in Minnesota. Hablo Español/"Spanglish." My solutions are practical, connected to natural wellness, self-care and healthy self-esteem. I have a sliding scale and also in the process of increasing insurance company connections.

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.

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.

I am currently taking insurance and private pay. I have my therapy dog during my sessions. I have worked with clients though a variety of issues including emotional regulation, depression, divorce, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD/trauma, grief, coping skills, peer relationships, and school-related issues.

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.

I am currently a candidate for a Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Regis University and an intern at Alpine Lakes Holistic Counseling and Wellness Center in Arvada. My experience includes working with teens, young adults, adults, individuals and groups in inpatient, outpatient, and wilderness-based programs. I have supported individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and loss.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist , focus on relational, attachment, and childhood trauma issues. I have experience working with children, individuals, couples and families to address relationship difficulty, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, miscommunication and conflict, among other issues.

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.

Duane counsels people of all ages utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques. His passion is helping people be the best version of themselves. He does this by accepting clients for who they are and ensuring they maintain their autonomy. He is interested in helping people develop self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in their lives. In addition, he is skilled at drawing on each person’s resourcefulness. He helps clients connect with their loved ones and unite together to solve problems. With couples and families, Duane identifies core strengths in the relationship(s) and brings clarity to ineffective communication patterns

Discover yourSelf as a fully embodied being; not perfect, always a practice. Together we unpack a lifetime of experiences to see ourselves into a unified whole. Gift yourself with honest dialogue that shows up as deep listening and no bullshit nudging that comes from a personal journey of never ending self discovery and ending abusive cycles. Over three decades as a coach, two decades as a depth psychological therapist, relational trauma specialist trained after childhood and adult experiences of relational trauma, KAP trained and trainer. Autist herself, practicing what she teaches every day.

Serving Individuals, Families, Couples, Adolescents > 15 years, and older Adults. Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Basic trained in EMDR and certified in Mind/Body Medicine.