Compassion Focused Therapists in Commerce City, CO

It’s easy to get stuck and confused about who you are and how to find meaning in life. Do you want to know yourself better? Would you like to explore the things impacting your relationships? Are you curious about the people, places, things, and experiences that helped define your thoughts, feelings, fantasies, and attractions? These conversations are complex and not often a prioritized part of life. Many have not found the words for these parts of themselves. We are often bound by cultural conditions, traumas, and obstacles that hold us back from connecting to an aliveness that promotes healing and moves us forward in life.

I work with clients to establish goals, reduce symptoms and find more joy in their life. Therapy can include building insight, addressing concerns, developing coping skills and improving self-acceptance. Therapy with me typically includes tools to use in between sessions.

I work with individuals struggling with the effects of unresolved trauma, which can look like experiences of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as challenges in relationships and sex life. My counseling incorporates a mind/ body approach that is based on an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and that is highly attuned to cultural and societal context so as to promote more possibilities for healing. My aspiration is to support my clients to feel keenly aware of their sense of empowerment, agency, and wholeness in the present moment rather than feeling defenseless against overwhelming emotions and bodily states.

Brightside Counseling Services has licensed and certified mental health providers that are able to treat individuals, couples, families, and groups. We are best able to support individuals who are ready to work through their emotions, create goals for themselves, and address their needs. While there are a lot of unknows in the world, we are able to help you make sense of your circumstances, and create ways for you to thrive that are beneficial for your overall wellbeing.

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.

Welcome to your transformative therapy journey. I blend an easy-going demeanor, humor, and a solution-oriented approach to nurture growth in each person I work with. My counseling style is built on empathy, respect, and compassion. We form a partnership that supports you through life's highs and lows. It's not just about sessions; it's about forming a true partnership that supports you through both life's triumphs and challenges.

I work with individuals who want to make a change in their life but solutions and where to start feel far or impossible. We will become a team that will learn what you need and how to get you to where you want to be. Ideally, an individual working with me would be open to bringing nature and or movement into the session, however, that is not required. I simply believe that trauma, anxiety, and other symptoms can get stuck in the body and movement helps as well as nature. Walking creates linear thinking and fresh air can give a sense of calmness.

I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate working in Colorado and offer both in person and telehealth options for my clients. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma therapy - areas that I am deeply passionate about. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, and EMDR. I'm passionate about working with my clients where they are in their life and helping them create their absolute best life. Whether you are a veteran with a trauma history or a non-monogamous couple trying to navigate boundaries, you will find a non-judgmental space of compassion and growth.

Our approach utilizes the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation and treatment; this means we strive to understand the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the health and wellness of our clients. Our services are often referred to as "behavioral medicine" or "medical psychology;" this is due to taking a holistic approach in our treatment considering the whole person - physical, mental, emotional, and social. We often work collaboratively with other professions such as primary care physicians, occupational therapists, social workers, chaplains, and others who are important to one's individual network of care.

Dr. April Young has nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental health. She utilizes an integrative psychiatric treatment approach to provide care. Dr. Young personalizes each patient’s treatment plan based on history, desires, and expectations. She specializes in individual and marriage therapy, utilizing psychotherapy, meditation, education, and empowerment. Her goal is to find solutions to your challenges, restore hope, and create a healthy and happier you. She is currently accepting new clients in person in Albuquerque, NM, or virtually. Visit my website at www.dryoungcounseling.com to learn more.