Attachment-based Therapists in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO

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Kimberly M Muhlenbruch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S, MFTC
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
I have formal training/experience in Master Resilience Trainer (MRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), and many more.
Feeling/thinking that your coping skills no longer serve you, alone, out of control, helpless, hopeless, having trouble in your relationship, etc? I’d love to provide support to you, your family, you & your partner, or your child along the way while you work in concert to find the root of the “problem” that is manifesting itself in the symptoms that you're experiencing. I'm, to the utmost, passionate about helping people. I foster a safe environment that's entirely non-judgmental where you can feel free to express yourself. I truly believe that a healthy counseling relationship is instrumental in promoting growth and happiness.
I have formal training/experience in Master Resilience Trainer (MRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), and many more.
Feeling/thinking that your coping skills no longer serve you, alone, out of control, helpless, hopeless, having trouble in your relationship, etc? I’d love to provide support to you, your family, you & your partner, or your child along the way while you work in concert to find the root of the “problem” that is manifesting itself in the symptoms that you're experiencing. I'm, to the utmost, passionate about helping people. I foster a safe environment that's entirely non-judgmental where you can feel free to express yourself. I truly believe that a healthy counseling relationship is instrumental in promoting growth and happiness.
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Shevy Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Relationships get stuck in cycles and patterns. They can feel oppressive, bland, limiting or severe. Sometimes the closest relationships are filled with pain and distance. You might be having the same conversation over and over again without any resolution. It’s becoming disappointingly predictable. The bliss of being together is missing, and you’re not sure anymore if you and your partner are really there for each other. Everything is feeling dull and challenging, instead of bright and exciting.
Relationships get stuck in cycles and patterns. They can feel oppressive, bland, limiting or severe. Sometimes the closest relationships are filled with pain and distance. You might be having the same conversation over and over again without any resolution. It’s becoming disappointingly predictable. The bliss of being together is missing, and you’re not sure anymore if you and your partner are really there for each other. Everything is feeling dull and challenging, instead of bright and exciting.
(720) 594-5075 View (720) 594-5075
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Malyka Paulo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Hello! My name is Malyka Paulo. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families wanting to strengthen their relationships and improve their overall happiness and life satisfaction. My areas of interest include relationships, anxiety and stress management, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.
Hello! My name is Malyka Paulo. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families wanting to strengthen their relationships and improve their overall happiness and life satisfaction. My areas of interest include relationships, anxiety and stress management, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.
(720) 782-8696 View (720) 782-8696
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Animal Talk Therapy
Counselor, EdS, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Equine-assisted sessions are now offered in both Longmont and Lakewood! Are you feeling stuck in your life and relationships? Do you feel like what you're doing just isn't working? Are you looking for a different kind of therapy experience? Whether we are in the office or on the farm, the presence of an animal provides a calming environment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and in working with me, you'll get a non-judgmental therapist with a sense of humor!
Equine-assisted sessions are now offered in both Longmont and Lakewood! Are you feeling stuck in your life and relationships? Do you feel like what you're doing just isn't working? Are you looking for a different kind of therapy experience? Whether we are in the office or on the farm, the presence of an animal provides a calming environment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and in working with me, you'll get a non-judgmental therapist with a sense of humor!
(720) 734-7188 View (720) 734-7188
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Justin Griepentrog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Waitlist for new clients
Change is hard. Growing into the best version of yourself is worth it. I've been practicing for over 20 years and have grown to believe kindness and authenticity are the key to helping people get unstuck. I've worked with clients all over the world as a trauma and relationship specialist. I think it's an honor to help people when they need it most. I love the mentality of Kintsugi, the idea that our vulnerabilities (and sometimes scars) are what make us the most beautiful and unique. Everyone deserves love, however that looks.
Change is hard. Growing into the best version of yourself is worth it. I've been practicing for over 20 years and have grown to believe kindness and authenticity are the key to helping people get unstuck. I've worked with clients all over the world as a trauma and relationship specialist. I think it's an honor to help people when they need it most. I love the mentality of Kintsugi, the idea that our vulnerabilities (and sometimes scars) are what make us the most beautiful and unique. Everyone deserves love, however that looks.
(720) 597-8393 View (720) 597-8393
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Center for Valued Living, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien!
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien!
(720) 262-5859 View (720) 262-5859
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Courage to change recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Stacy has worked in all areas of the behavioral health field and endorses a client-centered, strengths-based model of therapy. Stacy is familiar with multiple modalities of treatment including prior work with adolescents, inpatient facility work, intensive outpatient groups, individual counseling, couples with substance use and codependency and partial hospitalization models. Stacy is also experienced in working with individuals that struggle with anxiety & depression disorders and provides coping skills and tools to manage both.
Stacy has worked in all areas of the behavioral health field and endorses a client-centered, strengths-based model of therapy. Stacy is familiar with multiple modalities of treatment including prior work with adolescents, inpatient facility work, intensive outpatient groups, individual counseling, couples with substance use and codependency and partial hospitalization models. Stacy is also experienced in working with individuals that struggle with anxiety & depression disorders and provides coping skills and tools to manage both.
(720) 856-2223 View (720) 856-2223
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Melita L Quance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Are you in an ENM or poly relationship? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are you questioning your relationship? Do you want a therapist who gets it? Are you struggling with your relationship after recently giving birth or adopting a child? Does it not seem like the rosy picture everyone painted for you? Are you afraid that you might never be YOU again? I can help! I am a queer, sex-positive therapist with over ten years of experience working with families in the postpartum time period. If you are experiencing a big change in your life or relationship, I'd like to help you brave it!
Are you in an ENM or poly relationship? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are you questioning your relationship? Do you want a therapist who gets it? Are you struggling with your relationship after recently giving birth or adopting a child? Does it not seem like the rosy picture everyone painted for you? Are you afraid that you might never be YOU again? I can help! I am a queer, sex-positive therapist with over ten years of experience working with families in the postpartum time period. If you are experiencing a big change in your life or relationship, I'd like to help you brave it!
(720) 500-6690 View (720) 500-6690
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Jonathan Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Good--you're ready to take action! Starting therapy is a courageous step. My goal is to walk alongside you and encourage you further. I consider my role as therapist an immense privilege, and seeing people grow and heal through therapy never gets old! I take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach in helping you to achieve results.
Good--you're ready to take action! Starting therapy is a courageous step. My goal is to walk alongside you and encourage you further. I consider my role as therapist an immense privilege, and seeing people grow and heal through therapy never gets old! I take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach in helping you to achieve results.
(720) 650-2566 View (720) 650-2566
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Amanda Cosel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
We are both wounded and healed in relationship. Taking the step to enter into counseling takes great courage and I'm honored you would consider taking this journey with me! I thrive in working with those who hope to heal from relationship and attachment ruptures, disordered eating, anxiety, body image issues, and trauma, all while using a faith based approach, upon request.
We are both wounded and healed in relationship. Taking the step to enter into counseling takes great courage and I'm honored you would consider taking this journey with me! I thrive in working with those who hope to heal from relationship and attachment ruptures, disordered eating, anxiety, body image issues, and trauma, all while using a faith based approach, upon request.
(720) 608-2781 View (720) 608-2781
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Jody Ortman
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LAC
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and addiction counselor. I specialize in supporting adults and couples working through life changes, health concerns, anxiety, depression, and navigating recovery from trauma. Seeking support when things aren’t going well can be incredibly difficult and finding the right fit with a therapist is essential. I am happy to schedule a free video consultation to discuss your needs and ensure that we would be a good fit. Please reach out to me via email with days and times that would work best for you.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and addiction counselor. I specialize in supporting adults and couples working through life changes, health concerns, anxiety, depression, and navigating recovery from trauma. Seeking support when things aren’t going well can be incredibly difficult and finding the right fit with a therapist is essential. I am happy to schedule a free video consultation to discuss your needs and ensure that we would be a good fit. Please reach out to me via email with days and times that would work best for you.
(480) 907-3685 View (480) 907-3685
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Oliver Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! My name is Zari and I am a Licensed professional counselor that will help you identify, understand, and work through whatever problems you are facing. I have worked with a range of populations, more specifically adults, young and old, feeling burdened by a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, mood instability, trauma, low self esteem, identity development, relationships, family conflict, grief, parenting issues, and other life challenges that one may feel is keeping them stuck.
Hi! My name is Zari and I am a Licensed professional counselor that will help you identify, understand, and work through whatever problems you are facing. I have worked with a range of populations, more specifically adults, young and old, feeling burdened by a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, mood instability, trauma, low self esteem, identity development, relationships, family conflict, grief, parenting issues, and other life challenges that one may feel is keeping them stuck.
(720) 636-7246 View (720) 636-7246
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Shaina Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
Shaina specializes in aiding LGBTQIA+ individuals with spiritual trauma healing. Clients address issues like sexual abuse, grief, and childhood trauma, seeking to embrace authentic gender and sexuality. Shaina welcomes those intrigued by kink, BDSM, and ethical non-monogamy, creating a calm and open-minded space for them to express truths and harmonize relationships. Her eclectic, person-centered approach, influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), dismantles pathologizing views.
Shaina specializes in aiding LGBTQIA+ individuals with spiritual trauma healing. Clients address issues like sexual abuse, grief, and childhood trauma, seeking to embrace authentic gender and sexuality. Shaina welcomes those intrigued by kink, BDSM, and ethical non-monogamy, creating a calm and open-minded space for them to express truths and harmonize relationships. Her eclectic, person-centered approach, influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), dismantles pathologizing views.
(786) 998-6295 View (786) 998-6295
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Anna Buchanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
Do you feel disconnected and misunderstood in your relationship? Maybe you feel alone, or perhaps are starting to question whether you’ll ever understand or be understood by your partner. You’re starting to lose hope. One thing is for sure, you’re ready for some relief and to feel more comfortable communicating with your partner. You’re ready to have your partner understand and accept you. You are ready to feel satisfied and secure in your relationship again. I can help. As an experienced relationship counselor who is trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I know all relationships have the potential to be repaired and healed.
Do you feel disconnected and misunderstood in your relationship? Maybe you feel alone, or perhaps are starting to question whether you’ll ever understand or be understood by your partner. You’re starting to lose hope. One thing is for sure, you’re ready for some relief and to feel more comfortable communicating with your partner. You’re ready to have your partner understand and accept you. You are ready to feel satisfied and secure in your relationship again. I can help. As an experienced relationship counselor who is trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I know all relationships have the potential to be repaired and healed.
(303) 586-7004 View (303) 586-7004
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Allisyn Hollweg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
I have been a therapist since 1996, I founded Shining Through Counseling because I think everyone has a story to tell and needs support on their journey to wellness. Everyone's path looks different, and that is what makes us unique. Walking that path can be scary and hard. I am here to support and you and help you to heal, meet your goals and let your true self shine through. I do this by building a trusting relationship, and working together to address current and past issues or trauma, processing through them, building and strengthening coping skills and supports. I work with individual clients, children, couples, and families.
I have been a therapist since 1996, I founded Shining Through Counseling because I think everyone has a story to tell and needs support on their journey to wellness. Everyone's path looks different, and that is what makes us unique. Walking that path can be scary and hard. I am here to support and you and help you to heal, meet your goals and let your true self shine through. I do this by building a trusting relationship, and working together to address current and past issues or trauma, processing through them, building and strengthening coping skills and supports. I work with individual clients, children, couples, and families.
(970) 292-6941 View (970) 292-6941
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Amy Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
Not many people can say, without a doubt, they know exactly where they are supposed to be. I am lucky enough to be one of the few. My place is walking through the fire with trauma survivors, sitting with people in their deepest pain, and if nothing more, holding space for anything that may come.
Not many people can say, without a doubt, they know exactly where they are supposed to be. I am lucky enough to be one of the few. My place is walking through the fire with trauma survivors, sitting with people in their deepest pain, and if nothing more, holding space for anything that may come.
(720) 605-3860 View (720) 605-3860
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Shauna Scarano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
Shauna enjoys counseling individuals who are considering life change, establishing their sense of self, and are looking to strengthen their mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual parts of their self. She is certified with the Department of Regulatory Agencies, National Board of Certified Counselors, and the Association for Addiction Professionals. She completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Northwestern University.
Shauna enjoys counseling individuals who are considering life change, establishing their sense of self, and are looking to strengthen their mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual parts of their self. She is certified with the Department of Regulatory Agencies, National Board of Certified Counselors, and the Association for Addiction Professionals. She completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Northwestern University.
(719) 497-2786 View (719) 497-2786
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Tom Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Specializing in trauma and attachment wounding, I have over two decades of experience in the mental health field and devoted the past 15 years to developing competency in therapeutic trauma treatment. My unparalleled passion lies in helping individuals recover from life experiences. With expertise in treating post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and attachment wounding, I possess a knack for guiding those in distress, whether it's related to the past or present.
Specializing in trauma and attachment wounding, I have over two decades of experience in the mental health field and devoted the past 15 years to developing competency in therapeutic trauma treatment. My unparalleled passion lies in helping individuals recover from life experiences. With expertise in treating post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and attachment wounding, I possess a knack for guiding those in distress, whether it's related to the past or present.
(720) 687-3091 View (720) 687-3091
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Animal Assisted Interventions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
I am accepting new patients! Animal Assisted Therapy is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is directed, delivered and documented by a licensed health/human service professional with a specific clinical goal for a particular individual in mind. An animal assisted therapist operates from a theoretical foundation and facilitates change in a client through the clients interactions with an animal. Animal Assisted Interventions operates from a cognitive behavioral approach utilizing canines to effectively assist in a clients journey through the stages of change.
I am accepting new patients! Animal Assisted Therapy is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is directed, delivered and documented by a licensed health/human service professional with a specific clinical goal for a particular individual in mind. An animal assisted therapist operates from a theoretical foundation and facilitates change in a client through the clients interactions with an animal. Animal Assisted Interventions operates from a cognitive behavioral approach utilizing canines to effectively assist in a clients journey through the stages of change.
(720) 753-5785 View (720) 753-5785
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Ashley Edwardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO 80014
Whether you need skills to cope better in the present, want support in strengthening your relationship, or need to heal from the past, I want to be a part of your journey. Life, especially right now, can feel unpredictable, and I enjoy helping my clients regain a sense of hope and recognizing where they have power to make long-lasting change. We will use interventions that are going to work best for you based on your individual challenges, beliefs, and values. My sessions are a judgment-free zone and I want to meet you where you're at.
Whether you need skills to cope better in the present, want support in strengthening your relationship, or need to heal from the past, I want to be a part of your journey. Life, especially right now, can feel unpredictable, and I enjoy helping my clients regain a sense of hope and recognizing where they have power to make long-lasting change. We will use interventions that are going to work best for you based on your individual challenges, beliefs, and values. My sessions are a judgment-free zone and I want to meet you where you're at.
(303) 529-7513 View (303) 529-7513

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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.