Therapists in Washington Park, Denver, CO

As a Counselor, I am proud to have the privilege to step into the therapeutic space with a warm heart, playful spirit, and open mind. Having worked in a variety of settings over the past 10 years from school-based counseling to county-wide Crisis Response, I have witnessed the full spectrum of the human experience across the lifespan. I am aware how jarring transitions can be, how trauma shatters our sense of self and security, and how disruptive and painful depression and anxiety are in one’s daily life.

"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do." ~Brene Brown~ Have you found life hasn't turned out the way you expected? Sometimes that can be a wonderful thing, and other times that reality can be frustrating to accept or work through. I believe those frustrations, when left unaddressed, can and often do lead to feelings of depression and/or anxiety, and can also put a strain on relationships. I believe therapy should be a safe space to give voice to those frustrations and an opportunity for healing.

Are you and your partner trying to understand your patterns and find new ways of relating? Are you personally feeling stuck or lost? I offer compassionate, social justice informed individual and couples therapy. I hope to create a space where we can collaborate and let the process unfold at your pace.

For thirty years I have counseled adolescents and adults. I firmly believe that our capacity for creativity and joy depends on connecting well in our important relationships.

If you struggle and remain unhappy I'm glad you'd consider letting someone help. Suffering is a serious matter. People suffer from many different and individual reasons such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, or histories of abuse, neglect or trauma. Many people suffer with issues related to sexuality (being gay, lesbian, sexually-addicted, HIV+, etc.) Shame is a damaging experience for anyone (gay or straight) and needs to be addressed head on for change. There is hope. Together, we can figure out the best road ahead. Happiness matters. That is true for everyone, including you.

You (or a loved one) may be facing a variety of life’s challenges, including relationship difficulties, stress in transitions, family conflict and/or stress at school or in the workplace. You might be looking to work with a genuine, nonjudgmental professional who can help you find ways to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Together, we can work towards clarifying personal values and goals as well as developing tailored strategies to help you get where you want to be.

Teaching you how to rise and flow on the journey of parenthood is my passion. I help you learn tools to support yourself so that parenting feels connected and joyful. My own entry into motherhood was a journey in itself—miscarriage, medical complications and postpartum anxiety. It was this experience that inspired me to work with others on their journey of parenthood. I'll work with you to manage challenges, build greater awareness of thoughts and feelings and improve balance in your life. I love to take an individualized approach to therapy based on your needs, and I see myself as a guide along a journey where you are the expert.

Welcome! I believe that therapy is an experience in which we will work together, rather than one in which a clinician treats a patient. While the methods I use are evidence-based, my approach is heart-centered and mindful. Whether you are wanting help with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, divorce/end of a relationship, or overcoming a block in your personal growth, you are in the right place. I practice EMDR Therapy and received my EMDR Training from the Maiberger Institute, an EMDRIA approved provider of EMDR Trainings.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of yourself? Are you trying to gain your footing after a recent life transition? Are you curious about how your past is influencing your present? Is your inner critic in overdrive during this season of life, telling you to "stop being so sensitive!" This is where I come in! You don't have to do this alone.

Greetings! My name is Shaun Fossett and I am an LPC with eight years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. I specialize in working with adults dealing with concerns related to interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and trauma. By embracing a multicultural orientation in my counseling practice, I aim to create a safe and empowering space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and identities without fear of judgment or discrimination.

While I work with a variety of clients with diverse concerns, including a variety of sex-related concerns, I am particularly passionate about helping parents and parent relationships.Parenthood can be so many things all at once: rewarding and challenging, joyous and overwhelming, and so much more. I seek to help parents navigate parenthood in their own unique way, gain confidence in their parent role, reclaim their sexuality, reconnect with their partner(s), and deconstruct unrealistic dominant culture narratives related to parenting.

I believe each person, couple, and family has incredible resilience to heal and develop into who they want themselves to be or create the relationship they want. We have all experienced times where things in life feel “off” and are seeking something different for our lives or relationships. I can help you explore and discover new insights and knowledge to create stronger confidence in who you are and enhance your relationships with those around you. I want to support you in identifying and building upon your unique qualities and strengths to create better connections with yourself and in your personal relationships.

Do you feel like your strategies for managing issues in relationships are no longer working? Are family and relationship issues from your past making it difficult to feel safe and secure in current relationships? When this happens you may feel anxious, lost, and lonely. In therapy we can help you understand patterns and cycles you are stuck in, why they were useful, why they may no longer be useful, and how to find better ways to cope. Together I hope we can create a space where you feel deeply connected and understood.

I strongly believe in the human capacity for resilience, healing, and transformation and I am passionate about tailoring therapy to fit the individual and their strengths. Most of all though I genuinely care and invest myself in the people I serve, I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of conditions such as panic disorder, sexual/physical abuse, anxiety/depression, disturbing memories, trauma, stress reduction, and addiction. I am however particularly passionate in providing therapy to the LGBTQ+ community, a population in which individuals are statistically more likely to experience a mental health condition.

Are you tired of being stuck in past trauma? Tried talk therapy and it hasn't helped with the anxiety? I practice a type of neurofeedback that directly influences the Autonomic Nervous System, allowing your brain to "rewire". My work helps to facilitate emotional regulation and a sense of balance and relaxation in a comfortable, supportive setting. It is important to me that each client feel heard and understood, and that the work we do brings about improvements in one's overall level of functioning.

Searching for a therapist who can help you to improve your relationships? Seeking individual or couples therapy? Do you: 1. Want to connect with a therapist who provides support over the long term (not looking for a quick fix) 2. Plan to attend therapy weekly at first, & perhaps every other week, once we reach more of a 'maintenance' stage 3. Feel willing to take an honest look at yourself & 4. Hope to grow as an individual &/or as a couple? **I enjoy meeting with clients like you, & want you to know it's my hope that you (& your partner) quickly begin to experience noticeable results.**

Welcoming New Clients! I'm passionate about helping others feel understood and appreciated for who they truly are. I support individuals and couples by guiding them in the journey of discovering their true feelings and needs, and teaching them how to express them in ways others can receive and honor. I help my clients become more in tune with their emotional experience, and, if applicable, their partner’s, so they feel more deeply connected to themselves and their loved ones. My main goal is to help grow a version of you that feels more secure, confident and empowered, and to partner with you to create a more truly fulfilling life.

I take a non-judgmental, empathic, compassionate, and insight-oriented approach to therapy. Current research, as well as my experience and training help me to determine the treatment strategies from psychodynamic, relational, humanistic, existential, cognitive and behavioral approaches that will be most effective in addressing your concerns. I work to create a supportive environment that facilitates reflectiveness, creativity and that helps you increase insight into your present struggles. I believe that your view of yourself and the issues that have lead to their seeking therapy are influenced by your unique life experiences.