Substance Use Therapists in Arvada, CO

It can be scary when you first realize that your alcohol or drug use has gotten out of control, or when a loved one's use is starting to affect you in negative ways. You see how drug and alcohol use can impact different areas of your life, including things like your job and your relationships with your friends and family. Reaching out for help for the first time can be difficult, fearing that once you share the truth with someone you will be given nothing but judgment in return.

First, may I say if you have made it to these pages you may be suffering or questioning but you are looking for a solution and to that I say, you are brave. Be proud. I myself, am a person-centered, strengths based psychodynamic therapist with a flair for the somatic! What does that really mean? That I am here to focus on you. I am a curious soul and hope to invite you to become curious about what your mind and body are communicating to you through the truth telling of your lived experience. I believe you are the expert of your life and I am here to partner with you to take a safe and healthy dive into what is and isn’t working.

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.

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.

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.

My career has been dedicated to supporting individuals in helping them build more fulfilling and meaningful lives, whatever that may look like for them. As a professional I strive to build a safe space for my clients to explore their wounds, and help them begin to answer life's bigger questions of what fuels meaning and joy in their daily lives.

At this time I only have openings for ADHD or Autism Assessments. Are you struggling with how to identify and process strong emotions, managing current life stressors, or navigating relationships with others? Do you feel like you are stuck in life or need help recognizing and identifying old patterns in your life that are no longer serving you? Would you like to better understand yourself so you can be your true authentic self?

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.

The good news is that you are thinking about making a change. It is ok if you are not sure. I help clients sort through their reasons for making a change and for staying the same. We work together to uncover what is holding you back. In this process there are often images, myths or dreams that show up and that help guide change process. I encourage and support clients to explore the hidden gifts found in the shadow places in their lives and help them shed light on the purpose of old patterns before replacing them with something new and more effective.

It seems like doing life got harder. Stress is prevalent, the room clears out. You feel overwhelmed, patience is low and checking out sounds like a good idea. Tired of trying to make everyone happy? Got friends? Love? Expressing confidence is difficult and you question yourself constantly. All of these can lead to depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships and poor habits and addiction. But they don't have to cause suffering. There are many tools available to you that can help you problem solve, reduce anxious and depressive symptoms, improve relationships and even tools that you can start using right now to find love.

Just a few years ago I was caught up in a cycle of self-doubt, shame, and failure. I was early on in adulthood and already I felt completely worn out; convinced my life would end in ruins. Eventually I was able to seek counseling, and this became a major factor in helping me find a new sense of hope and freedom. I became a counselor out of a desire to share this gift with others. I seek to create a safe space where my clients can find new hope in their journey. When you walk into my office, I want you to know that you are welcome here; you belong, and you matter.

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.