Couples Counseling Therapists in Aurora, CO

I have over 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents , families and couples . Through these years I have learned that therapy is a journey that we will take. I can guide you but you will choose what path you will ultimately take. I have worked with a variety of people from different backgrounds, ages and cultures. I will meet you where you are in your life now and we will work to move forward in your life. I am a very genuine and down to earth person.

Accepting clients! Online sessions only. We accept Medicaid & Insurance - see our website. Is your life at a standstill? Has depression, anxiety or substance abuse stood in your way of finding your purpose? It’s time to make a change. I believe everyone has a purpose in life, but many times their purpose has been sidetracked or disrupted by mental health issues, life stressors or substance abuse. I feel that there is a solution to every problem, it’s just a matter of taking the right steps and asking for help. Let me help you to find your purpose and get you on the right track.

Westside Behavioral Care can help you find a therapist who is just right for you or your family. Our qualified and compassionate counselors provide outstanding mental health services in-person and online across the entire Greater Denver Area. For an appointment, please call 303-986-4197 to speak with our receptionist M-F 8:30am-5pm. Alternatively, our website allows you to self-schedule with one of our multi-award-winning therapists 24/7. Our network includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, couples counselors, and certified alcohol and drug counselors.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Life can be challenging. What's your story?

Do you need help with relationship issues or healing from: depression, pain, codependency, OCD, or substance use disorder/addiction? Are you grieving and starting to wonder if you're getting stuck? I offer a safe place to talk about these things. For those dealing with disturbing experiences, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched treatment for trauma/distress. I am EMDR certified and available to therapists for supervision as an Approved Consultant. For those struggling with OCD, I get the best results using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard of treatment for OCD.

Are you feeling trapped by your anxiety or depression? Do you wonder why it has been a challenge for you to move forward from painful experiences? You may be wondering where to begin, if you will be able to heal, and overcome your obstacles. I believe you can. I started my journey to becoming a therapist as a young man, confronting my own trauma. After coming through that storm, I realized it was my calling to help others. I have helped client’s struggling with anxiety, depression, feelings of worthlessness, relational challenges, trauma and abuse.

With an expertise in medical trauma and couples , I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples , and families going through difficult times.

My philosophy is based on the brain-body connection integrating neuroscience-based therapies to help develop flexible and adaptive emotional strength/resilience. And yes, it is possible to change your brain and therefore your thinking. I believe that we can all make the changes in ourselves we want. My specialties include grief, anxiety and helping couples renegotiate their relationship and marriage using attachment focused therapy.

Clients to have a safe place to unpack whatever is on their heart and foster healing, growth, and change. I’m dedicated to developing a collaborative and authentic therapeutic relationship with my clients. I use an integrative approach to therapy to help client’s journey through depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, life transitions, marriage, and family issues. As a marriage and family therapist I love helping couples and families of all backgrounds discover their unique goals and help families to thrive as a team. I’m passionate about working with individuals, families, couples , adolescents, veterans and military families.

Everyone has a story. Our stories say something about who we are and how we manage life, how we get our needs met and how we relate. We all have the same basic needs for love, acceptance, connection, significance and purpose. Life can be full of joy and laughter, and at other times there can be deep hurt and sorrow when we need someone with an understanding heart and mind to join us in our journey. My heartfelt compassion and commitment to each person I serve, specifically caring for their unique needs makes all the difference.

Relationships can get stuck in cycles and patterns. They can feel oppressive, bland, limiting or severe. Sometimes the closest relationships are filled with pain and distance. I'm passionate about joining you where you're at, trekking with you through the forest, and finding your place to thrive. Through my work with you, I will help you cultivate emotional awareness and identify your attachment themes. My style is compassionate and non-judgmental, I celebrate you!

I have the most success working with clients who are ready to do serious exploration around the problems in living they are experiencing. They do not have to know how they will solve their problems but they are willing to do the intense work that it may require. I am very good at encouraging and supporting folks as they engage in self-exploration. Besides helping folks manage their particular problems in living I also help them take a look at their values and how that matches what they want to get out of life.

I have a passion working with men and women looking for insight and understanding in to their feelings and behaviors. So often we walk through life not really understanding why we feel the way we do or why we are interacting with our loved ones, coworkers, or friends the way we are. We all have been impacted by our families of origin and I believe that when we make meaning of our experiences, we then have the emotional freedom to choose different actions and ways of living. If you want to be an active participant in your life, rather than feeling like life is just happening to you, then I invite you to take this journey with me!

I have always had a passion to work with children, families, couples , and individuals of all ages to help improve ones ability to change unwanted behaviors, build life skills, work through relationship issues, and have a life worth living by learning to flourish, improve well-being, and to be more self directed by enhancing positive emotions, accepting their limitations, self aware and letting go of their fears and conflicts.

Nothing seems to be working, as the day’s pass you noticed a disconnect. The relationship is becoming unfamiliar. Your partner no longer feels like your partner . Arguments are more common than compliments and toxic exchanges seem like the norm these days. The stress is starting to affect other aspects of your life. The relationship with yourself seems more like a distant memory. You could use a vent session with someone who gets it. whether you're arguing more with your partner or constantly yelling at the kids. Do you find yourself wondering what happened to the laughter and love? Where did the relationships take a detour?

Do you feel stuck in negative thought patterns? Having a tough time moving past a traumatic experience? Are you struggling to express and enforce boundaries with others? Sometimes talking with family or friends can help, however, sometimes you may need more. This is where I can help. I'm passionate about working with teens, young adults, couples , and families to find balance and re-establish purpose in their life by using skills-based practices. I have a special interest in helping people learn skills they can use to decrease anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, low self-esteem, school related issues, and trauma impact.

“I know things are fine so why do I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop?” It doesn’t matter how many compliments you get on your performance you feel like a fraud.  You are constantly just trying not to be “found out” for not being good enough.  ​ “Seriously? Am I just that broken?” ​ Your partner is frustrated with you because you are never in a good mood.   Well, of course, you wish you could tell them how hard it is to even get out of bed in the morning– let alone deal with their demands.  If only their requests weren’t so… reasonable.  Damn it.

I have been working in the mental health field since 2012. I am a Licensed Addictions Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from Regis University in 2015 with a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am currently in a Doctoral program for Marriage and Family Therapy. I am also a Certified Motivational Interviewing Therapist, Certified Systemic Play Therapist and Certified Systemic Art Therapist.