Gottman Method Therapists in Arvada, CO

If you are reading this, release your shoulders from your ears, unclench your jaw, and remove your tongue from the roof of your mouth. We tend to hold onto stress in the least noticeable ways and subtle changes can help bring awareness to our stress patterns. My overall approach to therapy is emotion-focused and strength-based, while incorporating neuropsychology and somatic interventions. I cater each session to my client’s individual needs, goals, and personality style. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help individuals discover what gets in the way of positive change and increase a deeper connection to oneself.

Practicing in Colorado and California. After more than 50 years in a variety of capacities in the mental health field. I enjoy working with just about anyone that comes through my door. I am always amazed and honored by the wide variety of individuals that enter my office. My strengths are working with adolescents, adults, and couples with all kinds of issues and concerns. I have a long history of working with men covering a wide array of concerns. An important focus of my work over the past 40 years has been work with intimate partners and couples in which one or both are survivors of trauma/abuse.

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.

Anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem making you feel like there must be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? Has your relationship with your partner, spouse, or children left you wanting more from these connections? Sometimes the monotony of life gets in the way of us becoming the people we want to be. I believe each individual, couple, and family have particular gifts and qualities that make them unique and I love exploring and harnessing these strengths with you to become the best version of yourself.

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.

There are times in everyone's lives when counseling can play an important role in working through life's challenges. At times we are faced with circumstances which can be overwhelming or paralyzing. During these times counseling can benefit individual, couples or families as they work to clarify the issues and create a roadmap towards healing. The relationship between client and therapist is the most important element in successful therapy. Therapy is a process where you are safe to explore your values, dreams, and realities, learning to create balance so that you can work towards achieving your goals.

Are you someone who feels that despite several attempts at changing things in your life , you've feel as if you're "running in place" ? Are you having difficulties feeling in charge of your life and enlivened by your relationships? I specialize in therapy and counseling for individuals and couples that assists them in overcoming challenges like these. I work with adults who are experiencing struggles with relationships, ADD/ADHD, Trauma (including difficult life experiences), Anxiety, Depression, Grief and issues of self esteem in order that they may lead joyful and satisfying lives.

There is always hope for restoration and fullness in life. Whether you are struggling in your relationship, experiencing sexual dissatisfaction, or living in confusion and shame, Denver Couples & Sex Therapy will provide the safety, understanding and acceptance to help you in your journey to find wholeness. Life is too short to surrender to unfulfilling relationships, destructive patterns, unsatisfying intimacy, trauma, or shame. My heart is to cultivate the space for you to experience healing and growth so that you may live intimately and securely connected to yourself and others.

Specializing in working with men and couples. Is this you? Relationships are filled with more conflict than caring? Overwhelmed by the stress and anxiety of life's challenges? Stuck in a rut that keeps repeating and stands in the way of living the life you deserve? Muscles are tight, stomach hurts, and headaches - making fun nearly impossible? Your life feels like it is without meaning or purpose? Feeling this way is exhausting. Ready to live life more abundantly? Schedule a FREE consultation today.

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.

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.

Serving Individuals, Families, Couples, Adolescents > 13 years, and older Adults. Also certified in Mind/Body Medicine and trained in EMDR.

Are you experiencing a circumstance that has led you to a crossroads? Oftentimes it may cause stress, anxiety, grief, loss, or even question your self-worth. First thing most of us do is reach out to a friend or family member, but that may not be enough. Taking a leap of faith and contacting a therapist may be the most hopeful thing you can do. No one should go it alone.

I have experience in working with clients with eating disorders, disorder eating habits, eating disorder recovery, athletes in recovery, & body image. I also work with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, complex grief, & adult children of parents with personality disorders. I offer support to people with relational, career, creative, artistic, & personal challenges. As well as individuals who crave deeper exploration & understanding of themselves & their internal world. I believe black lives matter & social justice is of core importance to therapy, as well as taking in consideration cultural & generational contexts.

I respectfully focus on the uniqueness of each individual and how they are experiencing themselves in the present moment, rather than what they have been told in the past. I am a trauma informed therapist, specializing in working with grief, loss, trauma and life transitions. My professional experience includes working in an inpatient psychiatric setting with adults with trauma, substance abuse and chronic mental health issues, working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and working as a bereavement counselor in hospice.

As a fellow human, I help those who are feeling lost, unmotivated, and burnt out in life to reclaim a sense of peace and joy in self and with others. It may seem like you are at the bottom of an insurmountable mountain. You may feel as though you are just surviving. However, it is possible to reawaken a sense of curiosity, openness, and joy within yourself and in your relationships. I utilize a compassionate, strength-based approach that builds on the therapeutic alliance to provide concrete tools that increase the probability for meaningful change to occur.

When did you last feel so alive that you wanted to slide across the room in your socks pantomiming that silly "Risky Business" song? I bet it's been a while. Sometimes things get gray in our lives and we don't notice for a long while. But, I bet you've noticed. I bet you're searching for something that will help you feel the joyful and alive again. Therapy can help. I have seen it again and again and I would love to see if I can help you get your groove back.

You may find yourself asking questions like, “How can I get through this? Do I matter? Will this feeling ever end?” As a therapist, I recognize that life is hard and it’s a beautiful thing to pull towards another person in that hardship rather than navigating it alone. It’s my honor to be able to provide people with the connection of the therapeutic relationship where they can anchor themselves as they grow or rediscover themselves.

Have you had a recent change in your life? Feeling tired and frustrated? Unfulfilled in your personal and romantic relationships? When was the last time you thought about what YOU need or want? Have you ever felt like running away? I offer you an open and compassionate space to come explore all of this and more each week. Together you and I will explore your concerns and find new ways to re-connect with yourself and the important people in your life, and will be a support system for you while you explore the changes you would like to make.

I have over 30 years of experience helping people successfully navigate life's most difficult challenges and realize their dreams. My personal style is warm, supportive, flexible and optimistic. In our work together, we will focus on your individual perspective, unique strengths and personal values as we collaborate in accomplishing your goals. My office provides a secure comfortable place for you to explore issues, solve problems, examine assumptions, change dysfunctional patterns, and learn new coping strategies. I've helped countless teens and adults make lasting changes and lead better happier lives.