Therapists in Denver, CO

Hi, there! Are you experiencing a loss or life transition that seems overwhelming, confusing, or painful? Are you struggling with not knowing where to start, or what to do? Have you experienced a scary or traumatic event, but don't know where to begin to heal? You are not too far gone, or too broken. I believe everyone deserves to feel understood and have a safe space to explore the dark places within. If you find yourself needing support with trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, I'd love to help support you on your healing journey and collaborate in this work together!

I support adolescents, adults, couples and groups in Texas and Colorado who are seeking relief with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, ptsd, trauma, including generational trauma, Parts work, phobias and somatic issues. My focus is to collaborate with my clients to reach their goals of overcoming obstacles, finding comfort and peace in their lives, and relationships.

I work with individuals who want to make a change in their life but solutions and where to start feel far or impossible. We will become a team that will learn what you need and how to get you to where you want to be. Ideally, an individual working with me would be open to bringing nature and or movement into the session, however, that is not required. I simply believe that trauma, anxiety, and other symptoms can get stuck in the body and movement helps as well as nature. Walking creates linear thinking and fresh air can give a sense of calmness.

The Brave Women’s Transformation Project specializes in treating women who are suffering from a wide spectrum of anxiety symptoms, and who are ready to commit to becoming free from fear and moving towards creating a life based in bravery and passionate purpose. Treatments utilized include well researched psychotherapy techniques including CBT, ACT, and ERP, that have been proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety, in combination with expressive arts therapies (somatic and drama therapy) Each woman is provided with experiential/action oriented treatment interventions, and embodied learning so that they may live empowered and brave lives

My goals in therapy are to collaborate with my clients to help them reach their full potential and to improve their quality world. I look at my clients holistically and do not define them by the symptoms that led them to therapy. I am a Certified Sex Therapist recognized through AASECT, and work with clients on topics related to sexual identity/orientation, relationship structures, sexual dysfunctions, and kink/BDSM. I also work with clients addressing concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and older adulthood/lifestyle changes.

Dr. Graves, co-owner of Novis Intitiis Psychotherapy, PLLC, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Jungian Psychotherapist who works with adults, age 18 to 85+, who need psychological healing and who seek to deepen their relationship with the psyche. If you need to build insight, struggle with your identity, or are working on personal growth, then psychotherapy can be of great benefit. If you are trying to manage LGBTQ+ diversity issues, trauma, depression, and/or anxiety, then therapy can be a conduit to living fully again. Dr. Graves holds expertise on any / all of these areas and promotes wholeness and authenticity of self.

By adulthood, we operate on beliefs based on what we learned in childhood from out parents, siblings, friends, teachers. Our way of interacting with others may have worked then, but now don't seem to be effective, or working against us. This can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, frustration and loss of vitality. Address the patterns and beliefs that now lead to conflict with others or yourself, or just don't work. Together, we can identify what's not working and determine your direction for change. My focus is on you, your success, your health and living a richer life.

The experience of life can be dark at times, but it is my sincere belief that with positive intention, dedicated effort, and genuine connection we can brighten your journey. My professional experience in private practice, non-profit agencies, and school settings has given me the ability to comfortably counsel individuals addressing a number of different issues. My primary cliental are individuals struggling with addictions. I am currently operating under a federal contract serving client's who are battling addiction. The clients I work with are facing some of life’s most difficult circumstances including but not limited to divorce, grief from losing loved ones, job loss, homelessness, relocation, financial difficulties, and mental illness. I use a Cognitive Behavioral approach that addresses both the physiological and psychological patterns that underlie addiction, depression, and anxiety.

At times, the pressures of life can cause us to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Feeling our best mentally and physically helps us to be more resilient and successfully navigate life's constant changes. I want to work with you to help you feel empowered and in control of your life. I believe therapy is most effective when we work together to identify and build on your natural strengths while also challenging you to reach and maintain your treatment goals. My therapeutic approaches are grounded in evidence-based practices and my personal style is down to earth and direct, yet compassionate and caring.

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.

I have over 30 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy in addition to supervising other therapists. My passion for helping people in their lives only continues to increase over the years. The feedback I receive is how well understood they feel in the therapy. I have over 18 years of involvement in peer supervision with major emphasis on couples and families. I teach the techniques of mindfulness to assist individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Pain management,habit control or cessation as well a weight loss responds well to mindful awareness which is part of my practice. With many years of using hypnosis as well as EMDR I have found that these tools offer a full range of possible application to PTSD as well as other forms of anxiety disorders. Beyond problem solving in depth psychotherapy is actualizing personal growth which is at the heart of real change and transformation. I have found when people learn the how to of making these changes they have understandings that can last a lifetime.

All of us deserve to feel seen, heard, and known—without this privilege, we are often left feeling uncertain about ourselves and the world around us. This experience can feel paralyzing at times, particularly when we fall out of touch with ourselves and our intuition. I appreciate the strength it takes to ask for help in this process. Many of us desire for life to look differently but feel stuck taking the first step to get there. As a therapist, my role is to support folks in finding the strength and knowledge within themselves to begin working towards these changes.

I know how difficult the search for a therapist can be. It feels like there's a lot riding on making the right choice, but there's so much uncertainty about what the right choice even entails. Of course you want a professional who seems qualified to address your specific areas of struggle, but it seems to me that the most healing aspect of therapy is the experience of feeling comfortable enough to be radically open with a therapist who you perceive to be compassionate, nonjudgmental, and real. Try to find someone you feel you can click with on an authentic human level; otherwise, it's likely to feel transactional and limiting.

“Taking refuge” is a phrase in Buddhism that invites a world-weary self to find relief. From the confusion of life’s dramas and the pull to get swept up in them. Taking refuge requires building trustworthiness through a softening that happens over time in relationship. That is one reason psychotherapy is effective: The trustworthiness built by therapist and client allows for a depth of self to be known and expressed. Such encounters in turn build trustworthiness within oneself, for as our capacities enlarge, we enlarge. In finding solace within, we learn to live less fearfully, participate in relationship with authority and ease.

As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a supportive and understanding environment for my clients to share their emotions and experiences. It is important to me that my clients feel understood and heard in the therapy room; I value collaboration and developing a strong therapeutic relationship. I work to support, empower, and gently challenge my clients in order to help meet their goals and create a life of meaning. I believe that therapy should be personal and individualized, and operate from a cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR framework.

I value and practice from a stance of authenticity, honesty, and thoughtfulness to create an accepting and nurturing environment. I use mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, SFBT, and DBT. I have experience and enjoy working with clients with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD among other disorders. Plus, work with identity/self-image concerns to discover each person’s unique qualities, while reducing fears of self-doubt. I support self-exploration where we can build coping skills, enhance family relationships, and create a sense of community.