Veterans Therapists in Arvada, CO

Now offering video and phone therapy from the safety and comfort of your own home. I firmly believe that we all have the ability to create meaningful, happy lives for ourselves, even in the face of adversity. The quality of our experiences is determined by the meaning we give to them. Our time together will be aimed at fostering insights into your inner world - your beliefs, emotions, thoughts, and impulses - to help you redefine your outlook and create the life you want. This is sometimes hard work, and I have seen people make incredible changes. You can too!

I believe the therapeutic process can be enlightening, challenging, at times uncomfortable, but ultimately transformative and healing. My hope for the relationship we co-create in this process as therapist and client is that you feel affirmed, cared for, safe, and valued. Through a holistic perspective that integrates the mind, body, and spirit, I aim to empower my clients to identify and realign with their values in order to achieve their goals and express their most authentic selves.

Are you disconnected from your life? Do you want more for yourself and loved ones? Are you 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. We work 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.

There has to be more to Mental Care than crisis management, disorders, illnesses, or diagnosis labeling. We are proactive in the maintenance of our bodies, yet, we neglect the "main computer" the mind, the psyche, the CORE of us. We, at CORE, believe in working hard - Mental Health Boot Camp - if you get the drift. Compassion is abundant at CORE but not in the form of soft talk. You are doing hard work and we take it serious. As a team we will discover those aspects of "self" that make us all so amazing. We will walk together sharing life's stories and how they do or do not define who you are at our CORE.

Life has challenges for everyone. Whether you are an individual trying to find direction for your life, relationships, career, or a couple who has found themselves on opposite ends of the couch or compromise, or are a family who is trying to adjust to changes in the family or ongoing challenges. It takes strength and bravery to ask for help; to sit in vulnerability and worry about judgement, acknowledge the shame and guilt, and fear it could only get worse.

I have a passion to help others create powerful relationships FIRST with themselves and then with others. One of the biggest blocks that causes stress, anxiety, depression, & health issues is the constant head trash in your mind. I help others learn to release it & live a peaceful life. I believe that every area of life can be impacted by it. I help others let go of a scarcity mindset , understand your emotions/feelings, gain control over your health and live a life of freedom!

We are living in strange times, and I know you've been through a lot lately. Whether you're feeling lonely, despairing, struggling to find your purpose, or realizing that you've been coping with the help of substances, there is hope. We can work together to make this transitional time an opportunity for growth and meaningful change. I am dedicated to supporting my clients through emotional distress, and helping them discover internal strengths and resources to live the truest versions of themselves.

It takes tremendous courage to admit we need help. To admit that certain areas of our life have become difficult to navigate alone. However, we get to choose how we approach these times. We can choose to see these difficulties as a burden. Maybe we even feel shame and guilt. Or, we can see these difficulties as an opportunity to take a journey on somewhat stormy seas. Navigating life’s changes can be frustrating and overwhelming at first. Whether you are seeking support for the difficulties that have come up in your current relationship, or you are seeking support for yourself, we want to assist you in navigating your way to calmer

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.

I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 111378) and a Registered Play Therapist (T4270) certified by the United States Association for Play Therapy. I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults (18-35) transform their lives and achieve their goals. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, perfectionism, stress management, behavioral issues in children and teens, parenting challenges, cultural and diversity challenges, LGBTQIA+, and overall personal growth.

Telehealth and walk-and-talk available! I am a Transgender addiction counselor and have extensive experience in the addiction and substance abuse field. Through my own torment and struggles with mental health, along with my personal battle with addiction, I fostered a passion for helping others. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life, jails, institutions, and the average person seeking healing. My experiences have only fueled my mission to help others find the same healing power that I did. As a Certified Addiction Specialist I am here to help you with that journey.

Thanks for finding me! I believe that every individual should receive therapy that is centered on one’s own wellbeing and desire for self-importance. My goal is to help individuals accept and trust themselves as well as to feel valued being themselves. I have worked alongside BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, those within the criminal justice system, and intersecting identities. I have a background in supporting individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. I believe culture and identity are key elements to understanding the individual and their relationship within wider systems.

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

Anxiety and depression are so prevalent these days. Romantic struggles are stressful. Conflict with your beloved related to intimacy, infidelity, parenting, 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, a loss, or lack of fulfillment can make you feel powerless; you want to feel alive again! These are all really heavy life challenges that many of us face, but you don't have to face them alone. I am here to help.

All change involves loss. All loss involves change. Even those changes we choose, can be challenging and maybe painful. Yet in nearly all situations, we have the power to choose how we respond. “Every choice we make takes us closer to or further from where we want to be.” Whether the choice has to do with some exciting possibility or tragedy and trauma from illness, death, assault or a failing relationship, it’s all about our choices. Helping people decide where they want to be, and evaluating whether their choices take them closer to or further from that destination, is what my practice is about.

It is entirely natural to feel stuck, overwhelmed and dissatisfied during different phases of your life; in fact, it is an evitable part of being human. Starting a journey that allows you to shake up your routine, learn from your feelings and gain a greater understanding of how you connect with others can be daunting… but also exciting. As a therapist, it is my role to support you throughout this journey in a way that creates positive change. Therapy is entirely YOUR space to explore new ways of achieving your goals, allowing for a more fulfilling life that suits your needs.

Are you suffering? I want you to know that you are not alone. We alI have painful experiences. They are part of the human condition. I believe it’s what we do with these difficulties that determines not only the extent of our suffering, but how we are able to transform our pain and loss into strength, power, and growth. The most impactful experience we can provide each other is to be fully present and listen to one another's stories with open hearts and minds. Through transformative relationships we find hope and effect change.

Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress, grief, or loss? Do you want peace of mind and to enjoy success? I help my clients realign with their integrity and strength to make the changes they want. Using Eastern and Western techniques I help clients 're-story' traumas and anxieties that allow them to achieve their goals. As an ordained Buddhist priest and former Chaplain, I also offer spiritual counseling. Counseling. Training/counseling prisoners in the United States and Indonesia taught me how often we imprison ourselves with our own emotions.

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.