Couples Therapists in Denver, CO
A lot of my work centers on helping men move toward vulnerability and deeper connection, but I work with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Positive change is always possible no matter how stuck you feel. I want to help you connect to new ways of being that feel better and deeper, so change can actually take hold. I’d love to work with anyone who wants to have deeper and more meaningful connections to themselves and others. My clients seek to explore a range of individual and relational challenges: emotional wellness, communication, sexual functioning, compulsive or out-of-control sexual behavior, differences in desire, and other barriers to intimacy. I strive to collaborate in unique spaces and experiences tailored for your needs.
A lot of my work centers on helping men move toward vulnerability and deeper connection, but I work with people of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Positive change is always possible no matter how stuck you feel. I want to help you connect to new ways of being that feel better and deeper, so change can actually take hold. I’d love to work with anyone who wants to have deeper and more meaningful connections to themselves and others. My clients seek to explore a range of individual and relational challenges: emotional wellness, communication, sexual functioning, compulsive or out-of-control sexual behavior, differences in desire, and other barriers to intimacy. I strive to collaborate in unique spaces and experiences tailored for your needs.
Alexa McElroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My clients typically come to therapy when their survival strategies hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life, despite their original purpose of aiding in survival in oppressive or difficult environments.
I draw from attachment and somatic-focused approaches and enjoy working with creativity in narrative, feminist, IFS and relational cultural interventions. I consider myself neurodivergent-affirming and disability-justice oriented even as I'm always learning how to best support my clients in an ever changing world.
My clients typically come to therapy when their survival strategies hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life, despite their original purpose of aiding in survival in oppressive or difficult environments.
I draw from attachment and somatic-focused approaches and enjoy working with creativity in narrative, feminist, IFS and relational cultural interventions. I consider myself neurodivergent-affirming and disability-justice oriented even as I'm always learning how to best support my clients in an ever changing world.
Couples Counseling - We all bring our personal history and experience to relationship.
I believe in a collaborative healing approach. Together, we identify areas of concern and develop strategies for change. I also believe in exploring the underlying causes of our struggles. My approach is varied, taking and blending techniques from a variety of sources, rather than relying on a single system of intervention. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to explore their world in an authentic way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Colorado.
Couples Counseling - We all bring our personal history and experience to relationship.
I believe in a collaborative healing approach. Together, we identify areas of concern and develop strategies for change. I also believe in exploring the underlying causes of our struggles. My approach is varied, taking and blending techniques from a variety of sources, rather than relying on a single system of intervention. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to explore their world in an authentic way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Colorado.
Are anxiety, depression, and trauma creating roadblocks in your life? Does it feel like there is a disconnect between you and the world around you? It is normal for the trauma stored in your body to create barriers to connection. Unfortunately, these barriers can be incredibly painful and difficult to cope with. You may be experiencing cycles of painful thoughts, days of numbness, or outbursts of anger.
Are anxiety, depression, and trauma creating roadblocks in your life? Does it feel like there is a disconnect between you and the world around you? It is normal for the trauma stored in your body to create barriers to connection. Unfortunately, these barriers can be incredibly painful and difficult to cope with. You may be experiencing cycles of painful thoughts, days of numbness, or outbursts of anger.
I also have experience working with couples.
My theraputic style/approach is direct, warm, open minded. Over 30 years as a therapist and 61 years of lived experience, allows for approaching my clients with compassion, empathy, understanding and wisdom. I utilize evidenced based interventions, believe I can support in building self-esteem, confidence and peace and serenity in people's lives.
I also have experience working with couples.
My theraputic style/approach is direct, warm, open minded. Over 30 years as a therapist and 61 years of lived experience, allows for approaching my clients with compassion, empathy, understanding and wisdom. I utilize evidenced based interventions, believe I can support in building self-esteem, confidence and peace and serenity in people's lives.
What do you value? What do you need right now in order to be able to pursue those values? Sometimes life experiences and stress can make it difficult to focus on what is most meaningful to us. For many, this can amplify feelings of anxiety, depression, and disconnection. You are not alone.
What do you value? What do you need right now in order to be able to pursue those values? Sometimes life experiences and stress can make it difficult to focus on what is most meaningful to us. For many, this can amplify feelings of anxiety, depression, and disconnection. You are not alone.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating disorders, personality disorders, and low self-esteem.
I believe all psychological symptoms serve a function, such as regulating emotions, avoiding distress, or maintaining interpersonal connections. In therapy, we will identify the functions of your symptoms and find healthier ways for you to meet your needs. This often involves exploring the interpersonal contexts in which your symptoms developed and are maintained. In this way, we will identify what's getting you stuck and make way for you to have new emotional and interpersonal experiences. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, curious, and empathic.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating disorders, personality disorders, and low self-esteem.
I believe all psychological symptoms serve a function, such as regulating emotions, avoiding distress, or maintaining interpersonal connections. In therapy, we will identify the functions of your symptoms and find healthier ways for you to meet your needs. This often involves exploring the interpersonal contexts in which your symptoms developed and are maintained. In this way, we will identify what's getting you stuck and make way for you to have new emotional and interpersonal experiences. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, curious, and empathic.
My passion in psychotherapy is working with adults who struggle with behavioral and mental health issues, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD and a variety of personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and addictions. My therapeutic approach is drawn from mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and a humanistic approach. I also offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), EMDR and Prolong Exposure (PE) sessions for trauma treatment. I have a Doctor degree of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
My passion in psychotherapy is working with adults who struggle with behavioral and mental health issues, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD and a variety of personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and addictions. My therapeutic approach is drawn from mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and a humanistic approach. I also offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), EMDR and Prolong Exposure (PE) sessions for trauma treatment. I have a Doctor degree of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
I also provide couples therapy and family therapy as well as interventions.
YOU have to connect with your therapist. No matter the therapist's specialty, YOU have to feel it, that they understand and respect YOU. Its been my passion for 20 years to support people in their quest to live their best life. I'm strengths based, all have inherent strengths and the ability to live a fulfilling life. I specialize in mental health, addictions, and work from a holistic approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from an eclectic angle seems to most benefit my clients. See many video testimonials at A-Womans-Way-to-Recovery.com for more details. For an intervention please see YourIntervention.com
I also provide couples therapy and family therapy as well as interventions.
YOU have to connect with your therapist. No matter the therapist's specialty, YOU have to feel it, that they understand and respect YOU. Its been my passion for 20 years to support people in their quest to live their best life. I'm strengths based, all have inherent strengths and the ability to live a fulfilling life. I specialize in mental health, addictions, and work from a holistic approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from an eclectic angle seems to most benefit my clients. See many video testimonials at A-Womans-Way-to-Recovery.com for more details. For an intervention please see YourIntervention.com
Life offers us all challenges, and sometimes those challenges may seem unbearable or especially unique. Some of us experience difficulties from the time we are little children- trauma, abuse, neglect. We each have unique abilities and strengths. Sometimes, we have trouble accessing our strengths, but you have gifts in your being that are your gifts and strengths alone. My goal in working with you is to act as a catalyst -to encourage you to find your talents, abilities, and strengths that will serve you in coping with whatever difficulty life has given you.
Life offers us all challenges, and sometimes those challenges may seem unbearable or especially unique. Some of us experience difficulties from the time we are little children- trauma, abuse, neglect. We each have unique abilities and strengths. Sometimes, we have trouble accessing our strengths, but you have gifts in your being that are your gifts and strengths alone. My goal in working with you is to act as a catalyst -to encourage you to find your talents, abilities, and strengths that will serve you in coping with whatever difficulty life has given you.
Brooke specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Brooke understands that reaching out for help can be daunting, and clients don't have to face their challenges alone. In her sessions, clients find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where they can work together on their journey toward healing and growth.
Brooke specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Brooke understands that reaching out for help can be daunting, and clients don't have to face their challenges alone. In her sessions, clients find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where they can work together on their journey toward healing and growth.
I specialize in working with adults, ages 18 and up, who struggle with body image distress, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and eating disorders who are looking to heal their relationship with themselves and food.
In order to break these self-destructive patterns, I work with my clients to challenge their inner critics, to establish a sense of self-worth and safety, and to create better methods of coping. I also collaborate with health care providers, family members, and loved ones to help create an informed and supportive environment, optimal for sustainable growth.
I specialize in working with adults, ages 18 and up, who struggle with body image distress, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and eating disorders who are looking to heal their relationship with themselves and food.
In order to break these self-destructive patterns, I work with my clients to challenge their inner critics, to establish a sense of self-worth and safety, and to create better methods of coping. I also collaborate with health care providers, family members, and loved ones to help create an informed and supportive environment, optimal for sustainable growth.
I have a true passion for helping people experience health and wellness in their relationships and in their lives overall.
Though I specialize in couple's therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I also provide individual therapy to help you navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relational disconnection. I have advanced training in EMDR to help you move beyond the lingering pain from difficult experiences in your past.
I have a true passion for helping people experience health and wellness in their relationships and in their lives overall.
Though I specialize in couple's therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I also provide individual therapy to help you navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relational disconnection. I have advanced training in EMDR to help you move beyond the lingering pain from difficult experiences in your past.
I love working with LGBTQIA identities and relationships, as well as neurodivergence, and how these parts of my clients are aiming to flourish in their lives.
Have you lost touch with who you are? Are you struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or anxiety that keeps them from fully living? Are you simply exhausted from masking to get through the day? You deserve to understand yourself better, learn to speak up for your needs, and stop feeling like you have to perform or hide. Deep down, we all long to feel at peace with who we are—to stop chasing worth and start believing in it. You deserve to experience a sense of freedom, clarity, and a sense of wholeness. I help clients find, free, and love their authentic selves.
I love working with LGBTQIA identities and relationships, as well as neurodivergence, and how these parts of my clients are aiming to flourish in their lives.
Have you lost touch with who you are? Are you struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or anxiety that keeps them from fully living? Are you simply exhausted from masking to get through the day? You deserve to understand yourself better, learn to speak up for your needs, and stop feeling like you have to perform or hide. Deep down, we all long to feel at peace with who we are—to stop chasing worth and start believing in it. You deserve to experience a sense of freedom, clarity, and a sense of wholeness. I help clients find, free, and love their authentic selves.
Higher Sights - Therapy, EMDR, & Med Management
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LAC, APRN
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship issues, ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients! Immediate openings, book instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship issues, ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients! Immediate openings, book instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
Or maybe you've started wondering if you'll ever feel like partners again instead of roommates.
I help couples move beyond blame to understand what’s beneath the conflict. Together, we’ll identify patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and create a path toward deeper connection and trust. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your relationship so both partners feel heard and understood.
Or maybe you've started wondering if you'll ever feel like partners again instead of roommates.
I help couples move beyond blame to understand what’s beneath the conflict. Together, we’ll identify patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and create a path toward deeper connection and trust. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your relationship so both partners feel heard and understood.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve tried it before, I offer a down-to-earth, collaborative space where you’ll feel comfortable—but also challenged—to grow and heal. I work best with clients who are ready to do the work: building self-awareness, getting to the root of what’s keeping them stuck, and creating real, lasting change. If that kind of deeper work feels exciting or even just right, you’re likely in the right place.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve tried it before, I offer a down-to-earth, collaborative space where you’ll feel comfortable—but also challenged—to grow and heal. I work best with clients who are ready to do the work: building self-awareness, getting to the root of what’s keeping them stuck, and creating real, lasting change. If that kind of deeper work feels exciting or even just right, you’re likely in the right place.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, or a sense that you don’t quite belong?
¿Estás lidiando con ansiedad, depresión, dificultades en tus relaciones, identidad o la sensación de no pertenecer? Trabajo con niños, adolescentes y adultos para explorar cómo las relaciones, la cultura, la identidad y las experiencias del pasado influyen en la vida actual.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, or a sense that you don’t quite belong?
¿Estás lidiando con ansiedad, depresión, dificultades en tus relaciones, identidad o la sensación de no pertenecer? Trabajo con niños, adolescentes y adultos para explorar cómo las relaciones, la cultura, la identidad y las experiencias del pasado influyen en la vida actual.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns shaped by addiction, trauma, or relationship struggles?
I take a multidimensional approach to treatment, recognizing each individua has unique needs. I integrate trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered practices to provide compassionate, personalized support. This approach is shaped by several years' experience in community mental health.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns shaped by addiction, trauma, or relationship struggles?
I take a multidimensional approach to treatment, recognizing each individua has unique needs. I integrate trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered practices to provide compassionate, personalized support. This approach is shaped by several years' experience in community mental health.
We often feel shame or embarrassment when talking about sex, even with our romantic and sexual partners.
Many of the strategies I use are based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also believe our social identities (e.g., gender identity, race, religion) and upbringings can subconsciously impact the expectations we develop about sex. When those expectations cause harm, I help you build new, healthier narratives about sex.
We often feel shame or embarrassment when talking about sex, even with our romantic and sexual partners.
Many of the strategies I use are based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also believe our social identities (e.g., gender identity, race, religion) and upbringings can subconsciously impact the expectations we develop about sex. When those expectations cause harm, I help you build new, healthier narratives about sex.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
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.
What can a couples therapist help with?
A therapist can help a couple navigate a wide array of challenges, including balance in the relationship, communication and conflict, boundaries, intimacy and sex, parenting and conflicts with children, family dynamics, life transitions, stressors, job losses, deception, affairs, grief, alcohol or substance use, mental or physical illnesses, general unhappiness, and separation or divorce.
What therapy types are most suitable for couples counseling?
Couples counseling encompasses many effective techniques, including emotionally focused therapy (changing emotional responses to improve attachment), the Gottman method (solving problems and building intimacy), Imago relationship therapy (unearthing childhood experiences), narrative therapy (exploring narratives about the individuals and the relationship), solution-focused therapy (creating a plan for change), and cognitive behavioral therapy (targeting problematic thoughts to change behavior).
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.