Interpersonal Therapists in Cherry Hills Village, CO

Many of us, at some point in our lives, experience stress, struggle with interpersonal relationships, and question our self-worth. I have extensive experience and enjoy working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, experience chronic illness, as well as emerging adults struggling with life transitions through a relational psychodynamic orientation. I believe therapy can provide tremendous relief, increase joy and spontaneity, and allow you to know and experience a deeper sense of yourself. It can be difficult to start therapy. That is why I approach our work together from a place of compassion, genuineness, and authenticity.

Do you struggle to trust people and simultaneously long for connection? Are you haunted by past experiences, and seemingly incapable of letting it go? Have you been treated for depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, sleep difficulties and relationship conflict only to find yourself stuck in the same endless patterns? Are you jumpy, tense, or easily triggered? Perhaps, you’re forgetful, clumsy and disconnected from your experiences. Regardless, you are not alone. When you are ready to process your trauma and reclaim your life, I’m here. You do not need to carry those burdens alone.

My focus is in supporting you in your process as you seek solutions, resolve present/past issues, and reach your personal goals. We will look at what you can do in the present day to improve/cope with your situation, and will also determine if there are any "filters" from past relationships which are interfering with your goals and relationships.

We all want a life filled with love and pleasure but getting there can seem impossible. Many of my clients felt broken or like a failure when we met. Through sex therapy, my clients are able to overcome hangups & barriers to find ease, joy and comfort in sex again. Whether its low desire, erectile dysfunction, pain during sex or wanting to learn to communicate about sex, I work frequently with clients experiencing anxiety, shutting down or avoidance of sex. It's human instinct to try harder when stuck but often it's hard to know where to start or which direction to invest in. You deserve guidance tailored to your needs and goals.

My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.

We grow in relationship with ourselves and each other. How do we connect with people and build a unique, full life? How do we "keep our cool", deflecting media hype, when abrupt decisions disrupt our "in the spot light" careers? How do we achieve our life's highest meaning, and our relational, personal, social and professional satisfaction? Including the sports, medical and mental health professions, I provide consultation and counseling for highly visible, local and national government leaders. My culture and faith friendly, overall wellness, systems supportive, preventive and restorative emphasis is available to individuals, couples, families, groups & supervisees.

My goal as a clinical psychologist is to help children, teens, adults and families develop solutions to their problems so that their lives run more smoothly with less stress. I have worked at Children's Hospital Colorado and National Jewish Health for 15 years, and launched my private practice to add a community based focus. I provide clients with state-of-the-art, empirically-supported behavioral health interventions shown to result in fast and sustainable relief from depression, anxiety and conflict.

If you want to cultivate more freedom in your life, and better understand yourself and your relationships, you've come to the right place. I walk alongside you to explore your inner world. We will discover why you do what you do, and whether you want to keep doing it. Together, we learn how you impact others and yourself. I ask questions that elucidate your deeper motivations. I help you understand what you actually want so that you can get it. If you're ready to go deeper, but you're not sure how to go about it, I can help.

I specialize in helping adults who have not been helped by past treatment, who have problems feeling connected, or who have long-standing struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationships. Currently I have openings for Group Therapy (not for individual or couples). I am happy to refer you to trusted colleagues if you would like to chat about that. All our therapists track how effective we are - and we publish our results. That's what makes The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence different. I invite you to read about my approach, results, fees, articles, and resources at thecoloradocenter.com.

I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out for help when you are feeling overwhelmed, troubled, or just plain stuck in your life. And I believe that making the decision to seek help during those times indicates true strength of character. I offer a therapeutic practice that is based on mutual respect, and is focused on helping you live life to its' fullest by meeting the goals you bring with you to therapy.

My ideal client is one who feels that they are stuck and has found it hard to find a way out. They are seeking purpose and are tired of living an unfulfilled life. They may have made some mistakes and need assistance on the journey of reconciliation. They could be dealing with a loss so detrimental that it has halted any forward progress in life and they now need to understand the new person they will become. They could have suffered tremendously at the hands of others and the pain of the past is still present and they need to find away to make sense of it all. My ideal client has been afflicted with the human condition.

I love helping my clients find their voice, learn to discover and navigate their needs and how these fit into their lives, and helping them discover who they are. My ideal client is motivated and ready to talk through how their current thoughts and perceptions may no longer be serving them. I love helping my clients discover new ways of viewing themselves and in turn, changing the way they allow others to treat them. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues and work on a lot of identify development with adolescent and young adult clients.

I am a psychotherapist with the foremost goal of supporting people who are hurting and walk alongside those who desire to grow in their mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. I offer an integrative approach to therapy balancing active listening, reflection, feedback, problem-solving, homework, and goal setting. I believe understanding our past experiences can help us better understand our present and the decisions we make. My role as a clinician is to cultivate an environment that best allows for you to explore, process, and challenge what is causing distress or preventing you from achieving your goals.

Life throws us challenges, big and small. And sometimes we need someone to help us along the way. Are you someone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, parenting a child with higher needs, fertility issues, or low self-esteem/self-worth? Maybe you're struggling in your marriage/relationship or relationships in general. Or maybe you're going through a life transition that isn't what you expected and/or is challenging. Either way, you deserve brighter days and a quality of life that you are okay with.

I have a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Denver Seminary. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addictions Counselor in the State of Colorado. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults with drug and alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. I currently offer therapy in Aurora, CO through All Points North and Plus by APN.

Does it seems like everyone else got the manual on life except for you? Perhaps you are contemplating a major life change like divorce or a change in career. Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and disconnected you may feel like everything is falling apart. There is a solution. If you have the willingness and you are open-minded, I can help you see things differently so that you can get "unstuck," feel hopeful and confident.

I have been working with adults and adolescents seeking support with navigating challenging experiences for over 15 years. If you are hurt by things that have occurred in your past, unsatisfied with your present circumstances, relationships, or behaviors, or the future seems out of reach, you will find in me a reliable and trusted professional with the skill and care to guide and shape the work you would like to do. I am trained in addiction, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and harm reduction. My goal is to provide client-centered care, that supports you in the direction that allows you to be the best version of yourself.

I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.

Whether trauma and co-occuring concerns has affected you or someone you love, the process of healing can feel overwhelming and even frightening. Regardless of what happened and where you find yourself now, I believe everyone is capable of growth. A safe, supportive, and authentic space is essential for clients to move past those negative thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that keep them stuck in anxiety, destructive behaviors, shame, and sadness. I've found that warm support, while also challenging people to look within, leads to healing and connection with the best version of themselves.