Domestic Abuse Therapists in Denver, CO

Madison strives to create a warm, comfortable, and dynamic space for clients to express themselves and feel validated in their experiences. Madison is certain in her belief that that each client holds inherent strengths and abilities that are called upon throughout their healing. Madison treasures the experience of learning from her clients and working alongside them as they create goals and meaningful understanding in each therapy session.

I know sometimes it feels like no one can help you. That you are too much, too dark, and too broken to be helped. Sometimes trauma can manifest by cutting, eating disorders, depression, chaos, and a real struggle to maintain friendships. It can be hard to even picture what a stable and consistent life would look like, but it's still something you want. Chaotic feelings feel like they take over you and you struggle to make it through each day. You want to live but still feel suicidal. This is all normal for someone with trauma, someone who has been through abuse , someone who has experienced broken relationships and even toxic ones.

If you find it difficult to put yourself first and make time to sort through mental clutter I may be able to help. I work with clients that have been let down or hurt by broken systems and individuals. I provide safety without judgement in order to empower my clients towards their goals. I have been known to blend empathy and humor in sessions by utilizing creative and narrative techniques including literature, sandtray, and music therapy. I am socially just, gender affirming and navigate neurodiversity with understanding.

Mavis Salazar is an interactive, solution-focused registered physiotherapist. Using traditional methods her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Using traditional and transitional methods, I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, grief counseling, trauma release to parenting support, adolescent support, domestic relationships, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.

I have experience working with adolescent and adult survivors of relationship abuse and family violence . Trauma can get us stuck in harmful beliefs and habits that – while useful for survival – may not serve us in healthy relationships and a safe environment. I recognize that creating a safe, non-judgmental space to identify and process these complexities is essential for healing; and I believe much of this healing can take place as we learn to practice self-compassion and courage.

The fact that you are visiting this page implies that you have been through and are going through some very difficult, confusing, and painful life experiences. I understand how difficult it is to share these intimate experiences with someone you do not know and I am honored to be the person who is able to partner with you as you strive to heal. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, relationship problems, or suspect that past experiences may be impacting your life, it would be my honor to help you find insight, healing, and joy as you heal. I am fully telehealth and licensed in both Oregon and Colorado.

Relationships are a skill that require practice. Most of us have been exposed to, or surrounded by, poor models of relating. Whether you've observed or been involved in relationships characterized by avoidance, passive-aggression, people-pleasing, dishonesty, or abuse ...there is hope. Can you be present with an open mind, spirit of curiosity, and a willingness to try new things? New patterns can be learned, and these patterns can replace the ones that cause disconnection and misunderstanding. Healing isn't always comfortable, but that's why they call it "growing pains" :)

I use a combination of EMDR and IFS, Internal Family Systems, guided meditation and relaxation techniques to help clients explore their feelings and needs so they can find the happiness they desire. Both EMDR and IFS are evidence-based, transformative therapies for treating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse . Rooted in neuroscience, these approaches allow clients to access inner resources and self-compassion for healing emotional wounding at its core. I teach clients a new way to identify with their "wise, healthy self", separating the person from the symptom, so they can heal.

I exclusively offer weekend appointments in order to make therapy more accessible to busy professionals and families. You might find you are reliving the same patterns and cycles over and over again in your family, your relationships, your career, or your behaviors. Likely this has caused worry, hurt, anger, or feelings of sadness. Through exploring these patterns or themes, we will work together to gain insight and understand their cause. New skills and strategies will be gained as well, so that you, or your family, can move forward towards happiness.

“We are all just walking each other home.” -Ram Dass. I am a firm believer that with the right supports at our fingertips we can weather almost anything. For this reason, it is important to me that we build a safe space where you and I partner together, to understand your journey AND work toward getting you the tools you need to honor yourself, honor your needs and become your best with each passing day. I value building trust and working as a team with you so that we can help you courageously heal, fall back in love with the life you have right before your eyes and proudly be your full and authentic self no matter where you are.

Over the past sixteen years, I have worked with a vast and diverse group of people in the field of human services. My work has been informed by a deep value of service to others and a consistent striving to improve the quality of life of my clients. My goal is to provide high quality psychotherapy for couples, families, and individuals because I believe that strengthening relationships is one of the best avenues to mental health. My attention to the unique circumstances of my clients, my networking other professionals, and my hard work lead clients to feel supported and hopeful that real change is possible.

Honoring mind, body, & spirit, I use a heart-centered, intuitive, holistic approach to therapy. We are living in challenging times. You may feel overwhelmed with your feelings of fear, loneliness, depression, anxiety and more. With 30 years of experience, I am skilled at identifying core issues quickly, without months or years of therapy. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal and to thrive. Together we can help you find inner strength, resilience, and new perspectives even when living in the most dire of circumstances. My warm, direct, and compassionate style can help you feel comfortable, understood, and safe.

I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration and affirmation of one's life path, including the experiences and wisdom gained along this journey. This is just the beginning point for the psychotherapeutic process of healing and identifying one's pathway to continue the journey of personal growth, transformation and achieving balance (mind, body & Spirit). I see my role as a therapist as that of a witness and source of support and knowledge, joining with you to help facilitate the individual process of developing a deeper sense of self-awareness, achieving personal growth and transformation: to create the life you want.

I am a psychotherapist based out of the Denver Metro area (credentialed through DORA) and a DVOMB Full Operating Level Approved Provider in the state of CO to provide domestic violence treatment services. I have extensive experience, both personally and professionally, with addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. I bring 10+ years of recovery to my work and, where appropriate, integrate it into my evidence-based practice and approach. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and, per client needs, integrate additional practices (i.e. solution-focused, family systems, motivational enhancement, rational-emotive behavioral therapies).

Seeking counseling can be a difficult first step. It's hard for us to acknowledge our pain, and often we feel guilty about it. Feelings aren't good or bad, they just are--the consequences of those feelings are what we can influence. Counseling is important because it can provide a safe place to speak the truth about what we are going through. Our truth is powerful and can be a motivator for making changes to how we feel and what we do. Counseling can help us identify our values, goals, & beliefs and to harness them to help us heal.

I believe clients play an expert role in their life. My job is to listen and make observations that will help you gain perspective for a positive change in your life. I value the combined effort between client and counselor. Together we will explore how you see the world and construct a treatment plan based on your specific goals. My approaches to counseling include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered and solution focused therapy. Counseling can be intimidating. I am here to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathize

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.

Hi! My name is Joni. I am a compassionate, down-to-earth individual who has over 17 years working with individuals facing stressful life events. People come to see me because they are having troubles dealing with histories of abuse , neglect, or trauma, overwhelming anxiety, sadness, grief, or low self-esteem, and/or relationship issues. Please email me if you would like to schedule a time to connect!

Everyone wants to feel better, but I want to know: how does that look for you? My style is compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered, integrating concepts of somatic work, DBT, existential psychotherapy, parts work, EMDR, Neurostimulation and Neurofeedback. I specialize in working with adult survivors of childhood sexual assault, domestic violence , emotional abuse and neglect, grief and loss, and other traumas. My clients are living with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and existential questions.