Couples Counseling Therapists in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
As a certified Death Doula and Contemplative Psychotherapist, I have a deep desire to support those moving through loss and life transitions. I am also a certified yoga teacher who loves helping people in all bodies find peace inside and outside of themselves. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, Contemplative Psychotherapy, Grief Counseling, Positive Psychology, and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. I’m currently expanding my training in Gestalt and IFS. I enjoy working with adults who identify as highly sensitive, high-achieving, and/or LGBTQIA+. I support those who long to live more authentically and bravely.
As a certified Death Doula and Contemplative Psychotherapist, I have a deep desire to support those moving through loss and life transitions. I am also a certified yoga teacher who loves helping people in all bodies find peace inside and outside of themselves. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, Contemplative Psychotherapy, Grief Counseling, Positive Psychology, and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. I’m currently expanding my training in Gestalt and IFS. I enjoy working with adults who identify as highly sensitive, high-achieving, and/or LGBTQIA+. I support those who long to live more authentically and bravely.
Samantha Slawson
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, LPCC , LMFT-C
5 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I work with individuals and couples on just about any matter related to sex, pleasure, intimacy and relationships.
When working with individuals, I provide a space to explore who you are and who you want to become. When working with couples or polycules, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other methods to help find communication tools that allow each partner to feel heard and understood.
I work with individuals and couples on just about any matter related to sex, pleasure, intimacy and relationships.
When working with individuals, I provide a space to explore who you are and who you want to become. When working with couples or polycules, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other methods to help find communication tools that allow each partner to feel heard and understood.
As a queer sex and relationship therapist, it is my passion to provide a judgement free space for exploring questions around intimacy, sexuality, relationship, and identity.
I work with clients on a variety of subjects including communication, self expression, sexual exploration, queerness, grief, identity & gender, kinks & fetishes, and relational dynamics. My approach is rooted in somatic, gestalt foundations and I bring a warm, direct presence to the therapy space. I also incorporate art therapy techniques when appropriate.
As a queer sex and relationship therapist, it is my passion to provide a judgement free space for exploring questions around intimacy, sexuality, relationship, and identity.
I work with clients on a variety of subjects including communication, self expression, sexual exploration, queerness, grief, identity & gender, kinks & fetishes, and relational dynamics. My approach is rooted in somatic, gestalt foundations and I bring a warm, direct presence to the therapy space. I also incorporate art therapy techniques when appropriate.
My areas of focus include sexuality, sex, identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions.
I identify as a queer cis woman and I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals. I’m passionate about working with the queer community and honoring the inherent strengths and opportunities that exist across variations of gender, sexuality, and relationships. I primarily draw on Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, and Internal Family Systems.
My areas of focus include sexuality, sex, identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions.
I identify as a queer cis woman and I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals. I’m passionate about working with the queer community and honoring the inherent strengths and opportunities that exist across variations of gender, sexuality, and relationships. I primarily draw on Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, and Internal Family Systems.
Cherry Creek Counseling Services,
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate , MA, LPCC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
With couples and families, I draw from family systems, RLT, & Gottman-inspired frameworks.
I enjoy working with individuals (ages 6+) & couples navigating personal/ professional relationships that may lack satisfaction, have room for improvement, or are a source of significant distress. Anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, & loneliness can feel overwhelming. Thoughts, emotions, & behaviors can keep us from acting or feeling like ourselves.
With couples and families, I draw from family systems, RLT, & Gottman-inspired frameworks.
I enjoy working with individuals (ages 6+) & couples navigating personal/ professional relationships that may lack satisfaction, have room for improvement, or are a source of significant distress. Anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, & loneliness can feel overwhelming. Thoughts, emotions, & behaviors can keep us from acting or feeling like ourselves.
If you're looking for an empowering partner to help you grow, repair your strong bond with your partner, heal your heart after a relationship loss, or get clarity and direction about yourself and your life
From nearly twenty years of experience as a therapist, and clinical supervisor of other therapists, I've learned that real and lasting change require insight + action. You must have both! My positive approach helps you understand new things about yourself and your relationship, and creates clarity that puts you back in control of your life experience.
If you're looking for an empowering partner to help you grow, repair your strong bond with your partner, heal your heart after a relationship loss, or get clarity and direction about yourself and your life
From nearly twenty years of experience as a therapist, and clinical supervisor of other therapists, I've learned that real and lasting change require insight + action. You must have both! My positive approach helps you understand new things about yourself and your relationship, and creates clarity that puts you back in control of your life experience.
My name is DesiRae, and I specialize in supporting Women and Couples, in midlife, who feel stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, disconnected, or are navigating life transitions.
I provide evidence-based therapy for Women, and Couples (of all backgrounds), and provide a compassionate, and safe environment. Using a systemic and attachment lens, I incorporate decades of research on healthy relationships. Whether you're working on your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your family, I'm here to support your journey.
My name is DesiRae, and I specialize in supporting Women and Couples, in midlife, who feel stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, disconnected, or are navigating life transitions.
I provide evidence-based therapy for Women, and Couples (of all backgrounds), and provide a compassionate, and safe environment. Using a systemic and attachment lens, I incorporate decades of research on healthy relationships. Whether you're working on your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your family, I'm here to support your journey.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or difficulty with a life transition, I will provide a safe & respectful space to support you in resolving the challenges you face.
I bring 25+ years of experience & expertise as a therapist and organizational leader. As well, my approach brings together several evidence-based therapies (EBT’s), such as emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy & present moment-focused practices. I will tailor my work with you to meet your unique needs & goals.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or difficulty with a life transition, I will provide a safe & respectful space to support you in resolving the challenges you face.
I bring 25+ years of experience & expertise as a therapist and organizational leader. As well, my approach brings together several evidence-based therapies (EBT’s), such as emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy & present moment-focused practices. I will tailor my work with you to meet your unique needs & goals.
Perhaps you feeling disconnected in your relationship and want to create meaningful change with you're partner.
I work with individuals to uncover patterns that may be holding them back, using a psychodynamic approach. When working with couples I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy to break unhelpful cycles and deepen connection. I offer a nonjudgmental, reflective space to support growth, healing, and lasting change.
Perhaps you feeling disconnected in your relationship and want to create meaningful change with you're partner.
I work with individuals to uncover patterns that may be holding them back, using a psychodynamic approach. When working with couples I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy to break unhelpful cycles and deepen connection. I offer a nonjudgmental, reflective space to support growth, healing, and lasting change.
I believe that wellness begins with identifying and moving toward meaningful goals within the supportive context of a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I practice systemically and holistically, and integrate all relevant aspects of your life into treatment. I have an attachment-based lens and find significant meaning in reparative and recovery-oriented work and hope for increased insight, expanded awareness, and positive changes for my clients and their families.
I believe that wellness begins with identifying and moving toward meaningful goals within the supportive context of a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I practice systemically and holistically, and integrate all relevant aspects of your life into treatment. I have an attachment-based lens and find significant meaning in reparative and recovery-oriented work and hope for increased insight, expanded awareness, and positive changes for my clients and their families.
Taylor Spaziani With Connected Roots
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, CSE
7 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
My intention is to create a powerful therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients.
I am a LMFT and LPC in Colorado, and received my MA from the University of Colorado Denver in Couples and Family Counseling. I work primarily with adolescents and adults with a focus around relationship dynamics and family systems. I am currently pursuing my certification in sex therapy and am now an AAsect Certified Sexuality educator.
My intention is to create a powerful therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients.
I am a LMFT and LPC in Colorado, and received my MA from the University of Colorado Denver in Couples and Family Counseling. I work primarily with adolescents and adults with a focus around relationship dynamics and family systems. I am currently pursuing my certification in sex therapy and am now an AAsect Certified Sexuality educator.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience in mental health. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and bipolar through individual, group therapy and other various services. I take a client centered strengths-based approach incorporating various treatment modalities to meet the needs of the individual.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience in mental health. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and bipolar through individual, group therapy and other various services. I take a client centered strengths-based approach incorporating various treatment modalities to meet the needs of the individual.
I ground my work in helping clients build mindfulness and regulation strategies to better understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their responses. I encourage deeper awareness so you can act in alignment with your values and desires. In sessions, I’ll support you in reflecting on experiences, exploring how your thoughts and feelings shaped your behavior, identifying connections to the past, and using that insight to respond more intentionally in the future.
I ground my work in helping clients build mindfulness and regulation strategies to better understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their responses. I encourage deeper awareness so you can act in alignment with your values and desires. In sessions, I’ll support you in reflecting on experiences, exploring how your thoughts and feelings shaped your behavior, identifying connections to the past, and using that insight to respond more intentionally in the future.
Nathan Lopez - Couples & Sex Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
In your relationship, are you feeling stuck, unloved, unable to talk to each other without a disagreement or fight, or is something from the past affecting you or your partner?
As a couples and sex therapist, I am passionate about supporting clients in cultivating healthy, fulfilling relationships and embracing your sexual identities without judgment or shame. I approach sexuality from a holistic perspective, recognizing its integral role in being human by impacting overall well-being, personal growth, and connection.
In your relationship, are you feeling stuck, unloved, unable to talk to each other without a disagreement or fight, or is something from the past affecting you or your partner?
As a couples and sex therapist, I am passionate about supporting clients in cultivating healthy, fulfilling relationships and embracing your sexual identities without judgment or shame. I approach sexuality from a holistic perspective, recognizing its integral role in being human by impacting overall well-being, personal growth, and connection.
I also work with couples and families on building family intimacy, structure, and communication skills.
I utilize humor, metaphors, and experiential activities to help you develop the ability to engage in the present moment so you can decide whether a behavior is consistent with your values. Through acceptance and mindfulness practices, I identify "how" you think about experiences to help create flexibility in moving toward personal growth and development.
I also work with couples and families on building family intimacy, structure, and communication skills.
I utilize humor, metaphors, and experiential activities to help you develop the ability to engage in the present moment so you can decide whether a behavior is consistent with your values. Through acceptance and mindfulness practices, I identify "how" you think about experiences to help create flexibility in moving toward personal growth and development.
Michael Simms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, NMIT, CSAT, CIFST
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I have worked with individuals who have struggled with trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles for the last 10 years. I have seen the damage that can occur when we attempt to carry these burdens alone. I hope to help. To support you in building connections, addressing trauma, and finding more adaptive ways to get what you want and need out of your life. As a licensed addictions counselor (LAC) and certified sex addictions therapist (CSAT), I understand how we may have come by coping mechanisms that may be hurting more than helping. I can work with you to address the core issues and build new ways to take care of yourself.
I have worked with individuals who have struggled with trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles for the last 10 years. I have seen the damage that can occur when we attempt to carry these burdens alone. I hope to help. To support you in building connections, addressing trauma, and finding more adaptive ways to get what you want and need out of your life. As a licensed addictions counselor (LAC) and certified sex addictions therapist (CSAT), I understand how we may have come by coping mechanisms that may be hurting more than helping. I can work with you to address the core issues and build new ways to take care of yourself.
I help both individual and couples.
Open doors to a better future, reconcile with doors left open from your past. Think of therapy as the opportunity to make the desired changes in your life to increase your overall well-being. I'm here to help you unlock your unique capabilities & strengths for maximizing your success in all the important areas of your life. This means: learning how to take better care of yourself; being a better friend, family member, and lover; having a greater impact on your community, whether that be at work or at home; taking your dreams and making them a reality.
I help both individual and couples.
Open doors to a better future, reconcile with doors left open from your past. Think of therapy as the opportunity to make the desired changes in your life to increase your overall well-being. I'm here to help you unlock your unique capabilities & strengths for maximizing your success in all the important areas of your life. This means: learning how to take better care of yourself; being a better friend, family member, and lover; having a greater impact on your community, whether that be at work or at home; taking your dreams and making them a reality.
My approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you create a life and relationships that are fulfilling and meet your goals, with a communications style that is straightforward while nonjudgmental and gentle.
I am working towards certification in sex therapy and offer a safe, confidential space to work through potentially taboo topics regarding sexuality, including issues of desire, performance anxiety, trauma, and exploration. Kink and non-monogamy affirming. I am EMDR trained and help individuals to put traumatic events to rest in order to finally move forward.
My approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you create a life and relationships that are fulfilling and meet your goals, with a communications style that is straightforward while nonjudgmental and gentle.
I am working towards certification in sex therapy and offer a safe, confidential space to work through potentially taboo topics regarding sexuality, including issues of desire, performance anxiety, trauma, and exploration. Kink and non-monogamy affirming. I am EMDR trained and help individuals to put traumatic events to rest in order to finally move forward.
Together, we’ll navigate your path towards healing from sexual, relationship, religious, or medical trauma, improving communication, and building the intimate life you desire.
My practice is deeply informed by a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing the unique experiences of sexual, gender and relational minorities, sex workers, and those from varied racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Together, we’ll navigate your path towards healing from sexual, relationship, religious, or medical trauma, improving communication, and building the intimate life you desire.
My practice is deeply informed by a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing the unique experiences of sexual, gender and relational minorities, sex workers, and those from varied racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
As a couples therapist, I work affirmatively with all relationship structures, including non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, and other forms of relational diversity.
I am a therapist committed to helping clients heal from trauma, build self-worth, and foster more authentic connections. My work with individuals is grounded in a deep understanding of sexual, medical, and religious trauma, and I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support trauma processing and nervous system healing. I also work extensively with individuals navigating body image, diet culture, and shame, through a Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed lens. I understand the healing power of feeling heard, understood, and validated, and do my best to bring warmth and authenticity into every session.
As a couples therapist, I work affirmatively with all relationship structures, including non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, and other forms of relational diversity.
I am a therapist committed to helping clients heal from trauma, build self-worth, and foster more authentic connections. My work with individuals is grounded in a deep understanding of sexual, medical, and religious trauma, and I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support trauma processing and nervous system healing. I also work extensively with individuals navigating body image, diet culture, and shame, through a Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed lens. I understand the healing power of feeling heard, understood, and validated, and do my best to bring warmth and authenticity into every session.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.