Substance Use Therapists in Uptown, Denver, CO
I have worked as a Substance use therapist for over three years supporting families in reinforcing sobriety and practicing harm reduction.
I know how hard it is to start therapy and the hesitation you may have to talk about your personal struggles with someone you don't know. But I believe, in life, we all need guides to help navigate the chaos and while we love the people closest to us, they have their limitations in how they can support. Life can bring intense, confusing experiences that can leave us struggling with how to cope or find words to describe what we're going through. In my practice, you can create a space to explore and bring awareness to difficult patterns you want to change, stress you don't know how to relieve, or thoughts that keep holding you back.
I have worked as a Substance use therapist for over three years supporting families in reinforcing sobriety and practicing harm reduction.
I know how hard it is to start therapy and the hesitation you may have to talk about your personal struggles with someone you don't know. But I believe, in life, we all need guides to help navigate the chaos and while we love the people closest to us, they have their limitations in how they can support. Life can bring intense, confusing experiences that can leave us struggling with how to cope or find words to describe what we're going through. In my practice, you can create a space to explore and bring awareness to difficult patterns you want to change, stress you don't know how to relieve, or thoughts that keep holding you back.
Hollis Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
Maybe you are struggling with changes in your current relationship or friendships or battling substance use.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space where you can process your experiences and find effective, tangible solutions. My approach to therapy is holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed, utilizing a blend of EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and CBT/DBT to address your unique needs.
Maybe you are struggling with changes in your current relationship or friendships or battling substance use.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space where you can process your experiences and find effective, tangible solutions. My approach to therapy is holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed, utilizing a blend of EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and CBT/DBT to address your unique needs.
Our clinicians focus on a variety of different populations including trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA issues, indigenous populations, sex addiction, substance use addictions, people involved in the criminal justice system, adolescents, and children.
Trauma impacts the way we experience ourselves and our realities and can compound into ways of coping that include more suffering. We support our clients in helping bring stability into their lives while healing trauma, as well as their relationships with themselves. We believe that enhancing your quality of life means enhancing how you experience you. Our clinicians at Gravity Counseling, LLC work with persons across the lifespan with wide-ranging challenges including life transitions, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety, addictions, and more.
Our clinicians focus on a variety of different populations including trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA issues, indigenous populations, sex addiction, substance use addictions, people involved in the criminal justice system, adolescents, and children.
Trauma impacts the way we experience ourselves and our realities and can compound into ways of coping that include more suffering. We support our clients in helping bring stability into their lives while healing trauma, as well as their relationships with themselves. We believe that enhancing your quality of life means enhancing how you experience you. Our clinicians at Gravity Counseling, LLC work with persons across the lifespan with wide-ranging challenges including life transitions, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety, addictions, and more.
Has experience with anxiety, a depressed mood, trying to be perfect, or problematic behaviors been negatively impacting the relationship towards others and yourself? And, does it feel like that no matter what you have tried to do, to fix the difficulties you have encountered, they seem to never truly resolve and they just keep coming back? It can feel extremely frustrating and defeating. I am here to help identify, and enable, a treatment experience that is tailored towards your needs, to help change the relationship you have with difficult experiences and reconnect with what is most important to you in your life.
Has experience with anxiety, a depressed mood, trying to be perfect, or problematic behaviors been negatively impacting the relationship towards others and yourself? And, does it feel like that no matter what you have tried to do, to fix the difficulties you have encountered, they seem to never truly resolve and they just keep coming back? It can feel extremely frustrating and defeating. I am here to help identify, and enable, a treatment experience that is tailored towards your needs, to help change the relationship you have with difficult experiences and reconnect with what is most important to you in your life.
Are feelings of worry, dread, panic, and unwanted intrusive thoughts making living an enjoyable life more difficult? Change and transformation are difficult; it takes courage, work, and patience to heal- but there is hope! I specialize in Obsession Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Panic, and assisting clients with processing and rewiring unhelpful habits. Unwanted intrusive thoughts (Obsessions) can be scary at times. Compulsions and avoidance behaviors can also have a devastating effect both emotionally, interpersonally, and physically,
Are feelings of worry, dread, panic, and unwanted intrusive thoughts making living an enjoyable life more difficult? Change and transformation are difficult; it takes courage, work, and patience to heal- but there is hope! I specialize in Obsession Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Panic, and assisting clients with processing and rewiring unhelpful habits. Unwanted intrusive thoughts (Obsessions) can be scary at times. Compulsions and avoidance behaviors can also have a devastating effect both emotionally, interpersonally, and physically,
Psychotherapy can provide an invaluable space to explore our fears and suffering with a compassionate witness. Over time, we are able to befriend aspects of ourselves that we have suppressed and begin to recognize that our symptoms are coping skills we have used to survive. I seek to provide gentle guidance to clients to help them move into discomfort, expand their insight, and discover previously untapped strength and resources, while also respecting each person’s unique process and pacing. I have a holistic approach, taking into consideration the mind, body, and spirit as integral to healing.
Psychotherapy can provide an invaluable space to explore our fears and suffering with a compassionate witness. Over time, we are able to befriend aspects of ourselves that we have suppressed and begin to recognize that our symptoms are coping skills we have used to survive. I seek to provide gentle guidance to clients to help them move into discomfort, expand their insight, and discover previously untapped strength and resources, while also respecting each person’s unique process and pacing. I have a holistic approach, taking into consideration the mind, body, and spirit as integral to healing.
Empathic Empowering Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
Do you want to be the best version of yourself? Are you looking to feel empowered in order to successfully overcome mood issues, work problems, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, etc.? I believe in the power of positivity and can provide supportive/ evidence-based treatment to help improve one's life. I strive to help each client reach their goals in a strength-based manner. Additionally, I value ALL people, providing a safe place to learn and grow. “Everyone can benefit from therapy, how will your life change?" EET values clients and offers a referral program where one can earn free sessions.
Do you want to be the best version of yourself? Are you looking to feel empowered in order to successfully overcome mood issues, work problems, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, etc.? I believe in the power of positivity and can provide supportive/ evidence-based treatment to help improve one's life. I strive to help each client reach their goals in a strength-based manner. Additionally, I value ALL people, providing a safe place to learn and grow. “Everyone can benefit from therapy, how will your life change?" EET values clients and offers a referral program where one can earn free sessions.
John M Bjerum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I individualize my approach to meet the needs and goals of each client. I have experience and am honored to work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, self-injury, suicidal ideation, gender and sexuality issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, transitional stress, phobias, addictions, and personality disorders. I have specific interest and expertise in treating and resolving complex childhood trauma and the related symptoms of dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.
I individualize my approach to meet the needs and goals of each client. I have experience and am honored to work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, self-injury, suicidal ideation, gender and sexuality issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, transitional stress, phobias, addictions, and personality disorders. I have specific interest and expertise in treating and resolving complex childhood trauma and the related symptoms of dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.
I help clients see that change and growth are an inside job. When people feel unhappy they often look to other people, career, money and substances to make them feel better. This doesn't work long-term and only creates dependencies that harm them. For many, struggles are rooted in childhood experiences with less than ideal parenting and attachment patterns. Helping my clients to resolve and move past family of origin wounds, identify and eliminate destructive beliefs from their childhood and the behavior created from these beliefs, allows clients the ability to embrace their own lives and opens the door into joy & personal freedom.
I help clients see that change and growth are an inside job. When people feel unhappy they often look to other people, career, money and substances to make them feel better. This doesn't work long-term and only creates dependencies that harm them. For many, struggles are rooted in childhood experiences with less than ideal parenting and attachment patterns. Helping my clients to resolve and move past family of origin wounds, identify and eliminate destructive beliefs from their childhood and the behavior created from these beliefs, allows clients the ability to embrace their own lives and opens the door into joy & personal freedom.
The world is full of suffering. When it seems like you’re out of alternatives in life you may develop symptoms like depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts or behaviors, addiction, relationship problems, or even flashbacks and dissociation. Or maybe you don’t understand why a certain type of problem keeps emerging in your life despite your best efforts. My goal is to help you face these problems with gentleness and precision, whether we’re doing mental health maintenance or diving deep into the psyche.
The world is full of suffering. When it seems like you’re out of alternatives in life you may develop symptoms like depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts or behaviors, addiction, relationship problems, or even flashbacks and dissociation. Or maybe you don’t understand why a certain type of problem keeps emerging in your life despite your best efforts. My goal is to help you face these problems with gentleness and precision, whether we’re doing mental health maintenance or diving deep into the psyche.
Bill Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
I offer person centered therapy and coaching to decrease stress and accomplish healthy goals. Developing ourselves through changing perspective, behavior and healing is capable with the proper approach and support. Shifting how we look at problems, emotions and transitions has a major impact on anxiety, anger, attachment wounds from difficult childhood experiences and improve relationships. I use CBT, Mindfulness, DBT work with couples. Comprehensive wellness: emotional, physical, and relational health are interrelated and a positive change in one area affects the whole system. website: billsnydertherapist. com
I offer person centered therapy and coaching to decrease stress and accomplish healthy goals. Developing ourselves through changing perspective, behavior and healing is capable with the proper approach and support. Shifting how we look at problems, emotions and transitions has a major impact on anxiety, anger, attachment wounds from difficult childhood experiences and improve relationships. I use CBT, Mindfulness, DBT work with couples. Comprehensive wellness: emotional, physical, and relational health are interrelated and a positive change in one area affects the whole system. website: billsnydertherapist. com
My core value is compassion, which means that when we are hurt we must find ways to stay in the moment, to not leave ourselves. Compassion for ourselves leads to strength and confidence that is needed to heal. I model comedic empathy for our shared human condition and the sometimes too serious processes in our lives . I bring a wealth of information and expertise to help identify and successfully address the problems that come with divorce, relationships, grief and loss, marital infidelity, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, communication with your partner, and generally feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
My core value is compassion, which means that when we are hurt we must find ways to stay in the moment, to not leave ourselves. Compassion for ourselves leads to strength and confidence that is needed to heal. I model comedic empathy for our shared human condition and the sometimes too serious processes in our lives . I bring a wealth of information and expertise to help identify and successfully address the problems that come with divorce, relationships, grief and loss, marital infidelity, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, communication with your partner, and generally feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
Blackbird Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. For the past nine years, I have helped adult individuals and groups heal from mental/behavioral health issues and substance addiction utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices. My approach focuses on cultivating self-acceptance & self-love, learning how to heal through traumatic and difficult experiences to find strength and resiliency. In a therapy session with me, you will find a direct and non-judgmental approach, with humor and warmth. My goal is to empower you to manage difficult emotions & find purpose, passion, and connection in your life.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. For the past nine years, I have helped adult individuals and groups heal from mental/behavioral health issues and substance addiction utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices. My approach focuses on cultivating self-acceptance & self-love, learning how to heal through traumatic and difficult experiences to find strength and resiliency. In a therapy session with me, you will find a direct and non-judgmental approach, with humor and warmth. My goal is to empower you to manage difficult emotions & find purpose, passion, and connection in your life.
J Katie Graber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, LAC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
I believe in hope and I believe in everyone's ability to grow and change to become the best versions of themselves. In a collaborative effort, I can assist in your journey to ensure you have the opportunity to experience your own greatest happiness. I specialize in addictions, trauma, couple counseling, & sex therapy. I live in Colorado and am also fully licensed in the state of Washington and can provide teletherapy ONLY to Washington residents.
I believe in hope and I believe in everyone's ability to grow and change to become the best versions of themselves. In a collaborative effort, I can assist in your journey to ensure you have the opportunity to experience your own greatest happiness. I specialize in addictions, trauma, couple counseling, & sex therapy. I live in Colorado and am also fully licensed in the state of Washington and can provide teletherapy ONLY to Washington residents.
Welcome, I am Eliza Kienitz, a psychologist here in Denver, CO. Starting the process of therapy can be daunting. I want to help you find the right fit with a therapist, even if that is not me. I am passionate about the ethics of my role and want you to feel empowered to ask questions and clarify your goals. The folks I work with are often experiencing life transitions, are connected to the medical community, or are first responder or frontline workers. I specialize in adults and older adults. If you have found yourself at the point of seeking out a therapist, you have already done some hard work. I would be honored to help as I can.
Welcome, I am Eliza Kienitz, a psychologist here in Denver, CO. Starting the process of therapy can be daunting. I want to help you find the right fit with a therapist, even if that is not me. I am passionate about the ethics of my role and want you to feel empowered to ask questions and clarify your goals. The folks I work with are often experiencing life transitions, are connected to the medical community, or are first responder or frontline workers. I specialize in adults and older adults. If you have found yourself at the point of seeking out a therapist, you have already done some hard work. I would be honored to help as I can.
Nikki Eisenhauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.
I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.
Abby Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’re human. Your therapist should be, too. Welcome to Mind Health Counseling – where therapy is as real as it gets. This is a place where you’re safe to show up exactly as you are. Quirkiness is celebrated here. I’m here for the underdogs; the black sheep; the othered. I’m Abby Simon, the founder of Mind Health Counseling. I’m also a licensed therapist (LCSW), licensed addictions counselor (LAC), certified ADHD coach, and neurodivergent, imperfect human. I’ve been in the game for over a decade, and I use neuroscience and innovative evidence-based practices to help adults and teens with even the most severe mental health concerns
You’re human. Your therapist should be, too. Welcome to Mind Health Counseling – where therapy is as real as it gets. This is a place where you’re safe to show up exactly as you are. Quirkiness is celebrated here. I’m here for the underdogs; the black sheep; the othered. I’m Abby Simon, the founder of Mind Health Counseling. I’m also a licensed therapist (LCSW), licensed addictions counselor (LAC), certified ADHD coach, and neurodivergent, imperfect human. I’ve been in the game for over a decade, and I use neuroscience and innovative evidence-based practices to help adults and teens with even the most severe mental health concerns
Research shows that the most impactful therapy sessions are not rooted in one specific type of therapeutic intervention, but instead the rapport you are able to build with your therapist- do you feel understood, validated, and safe to be yourself. I work with both children and adults struggling with various challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, suicidal ideation, relationship or parenting challenges, identity exploration, and school disruptions. Healing, while rarely linear, does not have to be isolating and my hope is that together we can create a relational space to address each complex life circumstance.
Research shows that the most impactful therapy sessions are not rooted in one specific type of therapeutic intervention, but instead the rapport you are able to build with your therapist- do you feel understood, validated, and safe to be yourself. I work with both children and adults struggling with various challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, suicidal ideation, relationship or parenting challenges, identity exploration, and school disruptions. Healing, while rarely linear, does not have to be isolating and my hope is that together we can create a relational space to address each complex life circumstance.
Mckenna Joosten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
Not accepting new clients
Through therapy we are able to start at the goal of how we want to feel and/or behave and work backwards by creating specific steps to get there. I hold a few beliefs through my practice and these include: 1.The person you spend the most time with is yourself so how we talk to and about ourselves matters. 2. We get the best results when we look at all aspects of health including physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, social, and all others. and 3. We can not stop all bad things and pain from happening in life. We can work hard to cope with them in a way that is effective for us. I look forward to hearing your story.
Through therapy we are able to start at the goal of how we want to feel and/or behave and work backwards by creating specific steps to get there. I hold a few beliefs through my practice and these include: 1.The person you spend the most time with is yourself so how we talk to and about ourselves matters. 2. We get the best results when we look at all aspects of health including physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, social, and all others. and 3. We can not stop all bad things and pain from happening in life. We can work hard to cope with them in a way that is effective for us. I look forward to hearing your story.
Kim McManus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHC, CPT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Kim McManus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer with over thirty years of experience. Kim enjoys working with adult individuals and couples using an integrative approach which focuses on assessing the client's situation from a holistic approach and then providing evidenced based interventions that will work best for each client based on their individual needs and preferences. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, personal wellness, addictions, self-esteem, occupational stressors, and challenges related to life transitions.
Kim McManus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer with over thirty years of experience. Kim enjoys working with adult individuals and couples using an integrative approach which focuses on assessing the client's situation from a holistic approach and then providing evidenced based interventions that will work best for each client based on their individual needs and preferences. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, personal wellness, addictions, self-esteem, occupational stressors, and challenges related to life transitions.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.