Spirituality Therapists in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO

There are a lot of beautiful things in this world, but there is nothing I have encountered more beautiful and complex than human beings. There is so much depth, mystery, beauty, pain, and meaning in each person's story. I became a therapist because of my longing to hear people's stories and meet them exactly where they are. My greatest passion is caring for people through empathy, understanding, listening, and interceding into life's painful moments. I am committed to offering my clients acceptance, compassion, and unconditional positive regard in the midst of struggle.

It takes tremendous courage to reach out for help. To honor this courage, I strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment that empowers clients to share their stories, heal their trauma, and reignite their vigor for life. I am honored to partner with each client throughout their healing journey. I employ an integrative approach that considers the unique needs and qualities of each client. I work with clients of all ages with an emphasis on kids, teens, and college students.

Life is full of hard choices, difficult experiences, and challenging people or relationships. The struggle is real, but you need not struggle alone. As a therapist, I believe the beauty of our human experience is embedded in the fact we are designed as relational beings. Relationships create the core of the stories that make up who we are and understand ourselves to be. These relationships hold enormous power to grow and heal but also to harm and disconnect. Whether relational wounds have led to cracks, craters, or canyons, healing and movement towards wholeness emerges in an environment where a person feels known and nurtured.

Re: Mary Ann Van Buskirk, M.A., M.Div., LPC (CO). I specialize in relationships - with others, self and God. I have over 30 years experience integrating spirituality , theology and psychotherapy in my clinical practice with couples, individuals and families.

Are you feeling over-whelmed, worried, stressed, confused, or conflicted within relationships to the point where it feels tough to manage everything by yourself? Are these feelings impacting your daily life, possibly causing you to struggle with how you see yourself and your choices? Oftentimes life's abundance of challenges and opportunities can interfere with our vision of ourselves and our lives. I'll work with you to develop a therapeutic plan to reach your goals and ultimately feel better and more confident now and in the future no matter what obstacles or distractions may arise.

I help men and women dealing with trauma and substance use disorders/addiction to heal, recover, and create fulfilling lives. I have clinical background and experience empowering clients to overcome a wide variety of challenging issues including anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/addiction, depression, grief, and involvement with the criminal justice system. Although I don't believe it's a necessary for effective psychotherapy, I enjoy incorporating a client's sense of spirituality into treatment if that is of interest to them.

My role as a counselor is to be a catalyst for positive life change. I believe people are naturally inclined towards health & happiness and that life crisis can be an opportunity for growth and for people to uncover and develop hidden strengths. My style is collaborative, down to earth and empathetic, with a touch of humor. I strive to provide an atmosphere of non-judgmental acceptance, respect and understanding. I use Reflective Listening, education on Healthy Relationships and encouragement of insight along with Client-Centered, CBT and Strength-Based methods. I enjoy helping clients wanting to live happier, more fullful lives.

I see life as a story, and we hold the pens to our next steps. Some chapters of our stories are wonderful, some are more difficult, and all of them combined make us who we are. I believe that everyone has much to tell, and I'd love to hear your story. I am passionate about helping people live the lives they desire, holding space for mystery and wonder as each person’s path unfolds, and integrating mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health into a holistic approach. I often use a narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and existential lens in session.

I support couples and individuals in creating deeper meaning and connection in their lives. I will help you integrate skills to cultivate self-awareness, so you can take action and show up in your life consistently. Together, we can navigate the feelings and emotions that have been weighing you down, and release past experiences that have accumulated over time. We will rewrite old thought patterns through mindfulness practices. I will provide tools that you can incorporate throughout your life - helping you feel more grounded, connected, and physically at ease. Therapy is a healthy place to begin creating the life you want.

Now accepting Kaiser and Humana through WestsideBehavioralCare.com. I blend a traditional approach with a strong background in holistic and spiritual orientation. I work both short and long term, specializing in relationships, life meaning and personal fulfillment, midlife crisis, divorce, and blended families. I'm fascinated by the life transitions people make, their personal growth,and how we use creativity to overcome depression. I have trained as a life coach and help people shift from a place of being stuck. I also focus on helping those with a history of abuse to learn the steps of building healthier relationships.

Have you ever felt better after a having a deep conversation? I view psychotherapy, which is largely a talk-therapy, as just that--having a deep conversation with someone. Only here, within the confidential confines of the consulting room, you are having said deep conversations with a licensed mental health professional, such as myself. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, so I place primacy of mental health on interpersonal relationships. I also received my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, which had an emphasis on what is known as Depth Psychology.

Do you find yourself trying to make sense of loss, transition or change? Such times can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, alone and exhausted. Maybe you are struggling to find yourself, what you care about, who you really are, what you want to be in this world and how to go forward. Sometimes life just has a way of undoing us and sometimes we need a little help to get on track, to find our center and to not feel so alone. I believe each of us has our own wisdom, desires growth and healing, and wants to make a difference… and sometimes we loose our way.

More and more people are having trouble knowing who they are or where they belong in life. What we were taught growing up or what we learn from society doesn't make sense or apply any longer. Because of this, we have difficulties from depression to questioning our own belief system. It may appear as confusion, anxiety, anger, or anything that disrupts our day-to-day life. When we feel this way it is a hurt or loss that is almost impossible to describe. My type of counseling presents people with an opportunity to understand why and how they think and feel the way they do and to go deeper than they could have possibly imagined!

I believe that each of us has the ability to heal from the experiences in our lives that caused suffering or left us feeling wounded. However, exploring this pain and sharing our stories can feel both scary and intimidating. I create a safe, compassionate container for you to draw upon your courage to look inward and explore the wounds that bring you to therapy. My holistic approach to therapy tends to the whole person, incorporating the mind, body, and spirit to support the healing process. Drawing upon my mindfulness-based skills, experience, and clinical expertise I accompany each person on their journey of growth and discovery.

Are you feeling disconnected with yourself? Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, and depression. Are you having relationship problems? As a Jungian oriented Intern, I aim to help seniors, adults, and adolescents with issues that may be hidden from oneself. These can be issues and symptoms that are underlying and affecting your sense of self and interactions with others. Using collaboration, communication and genuineness can help you to find the real you and a sense of alignment with yourself and others.

The question, "why now?" is one of the most simplistic, yet deeply profound questions to ask when deciding to enter therapy. Discovering your "why" is one of the first steps of moving towards what therapy is ultimately about: self-awareness. As a therapist, I don't claim to have all the answers or a magic cure. In fact, I think the most lasting changes in therapy occur as clients come to a deeper self-awareness of their own lives. I view my role as a therapist as being able to partner with clients and walk alongside them as they journey towards greater self-awareness.

Self discovery, personal growth and a clear idea of your life's purpose are what you will achieve during your sessions. You will leave your emotional pain behind and discover ways to fully and deeply participate in life. Depression, anxiety, feeling lost or any of our other struggles reflect that our lives are out of balance. Create the life you deserve. The answers are not complicated. The journey is fun. Sometimes hard. Always rewarding. For over 35 years I have helped my clients step into their power, live fully from their heart and embrace their true self as they experience all that life has to offer. Thank you.