Therapists in University, Denver, CO

Welcome! Learning to be in loving relationship with ourselves and others is the greatest gift one can offer the world. When we heal ourselves through improved self-love and self-esteem we are able to cultivate healthier relationships and life gets better. I specialize in relationship issues, especially our most vital relationship, the one with ourselves. I support clients through life-transitions, learning relationship tools, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, co-dependence versus interdependence, boundaries, and addiction issues to name a few. I am PACT Level II certified.

Thank you for your interest. In this rapidly changing world it can be helpful to find a calming space, to be connected, to feel some consistency, stability, and safety. I believe therapy can help to create this. I have over 20 years of clinical experience in fields of Eating Disorders and Trauma. I appreciate that therapy and recovery involve choice and a commitment--both of which can falter. I value your bravery in seeking help and I am therefore committed to creating space for honesty, enhancing skills of willingness and motivation, finding and empowering your voice, and finding ways to reconnect with your life.

By the time most people seek help, they’ve been operating from a place of their own core wounding, hurting themselves and others in the process. All of our behaviors serve a purpose to meet our needs, even if they are harmful to others and ourselves. I work with clients who have experienced trauma around relationships, have attachment issues, codependency, anxiety, depression, and survivors of abuse. Many people do not recognize unresolved grief, and the need to address it to heal current relationships. My expertise is in working with losses which may go back to early childhood, or recent losses that need to be grieved.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, or even hopeless? Do you wonder if things will ever get better? Whether you are experiencing emotional struggles that you just can’t seem to get through, having problems in your relationships, struggling with past trauma, addiction or substance use, experiencing stressful life changes, or stuck repeating the same old unhealthy or destructive patterns and behaviors you just can’t seem to break free of, therapy can help. Seeking help for the first time can be a scary and overwhelming experience. It takes courage to be willing to reach out and open up to someone new.

If you are grappling with people-pleasing, codependency, disordered eating, or difficult family relationships, you're not alone. If you struggle with people-pleasing or codependency, you feel stuck in a negative cycle of relating that you can't seem to get out of. With disordered eating, you similarly feel trapped, yet also hopeless, disillusioned, and disheartened. (If you are struggling with disordered eating, check out my group flyer below). With your family, you vacillate between feeling close to them and feeling like you can't get far enough from them. Whichever of these difficult issues you are facing, I can help.

We all know someone who needs professional help. It is clear to you and others that they are not healthy, they are sabotaging their life through a slow form of suicide. Typically this looks like heavy drinking, and/or drug abuse which then is reflected in their personal and professional relationships. Through an intervention by Belina, a clinician of over 25 years, you can get effective help. When a team of loved ones, plus a facilitator such as a seasoned clinician, gathers, change can begin. Call soon, no time should be wasted.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of modern-day living? Do you feel like you're not coping as well as you could? Have anxiety, substance use, or depression become your go to solution? A path towards peace of mind and a better outlook may feel impossible. You may be craving authentic connection, or you may be looking for a safe place to explore a new perspective. You may need help transforming the way you view your own experience. Whether your struggles are internal or related to the people and events around you, I can offer practical, simple tools to make life seem kinder and more manageable.

Are you struggling in your relationships? Has stress over finances, raising children, or coping with an ever changing world left you feeling hopeless? Do you often feel alone, not supported, not sure how to get things back on track? Therapy can help! I am advanced trained in: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling) EMDR, ACT, DBT, The Gottman Method and Attachment Theory. The evidenced based interventions I utilize in session are designed to get you results and relief quickly! Call me today, let’s begin the process of change together.

The therapeutic work I practice is grounded in a respect for the capacity of individuals to intuitively know where they are, where they want to be, and their resiliency and capacity for change. Sometimes that intuitive knowing is as simple as, not where I am now, or I find myself acting in ways I told myself I wouldn't or saying things to other's that hurt me when I was young. Sometimes it can be noticing things that work in some ways but also cause distress, such as substance use, isolation, or constant need for work or movement. And knowing and striving to feel more at ease and a better sense of well-being.

Does life leave you feeling weighed down by daily stressors and fears? Do you struggle with overthinking, trusting yourself, and accepting how you feel? Do you feel uncomfortable with expressing what you want or need in life? I understand that starting therapy with a new counselor can be daunting, and I recognize the significance of an ongoing relationship shared between a client and counselor. Clients can expect an open-minded, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment in session with me. I intend to create an environment within each session that mindfully sets you in the direction of your goals.