Substance Use Therapists in Denver, CO
I work with clients managing challenges like depression, anxiety, and substance use.
If you're looking for an empowering ally to support you in (re)processing life's challenges and building skills to cope with them, I'm the one for the job. I firmly believe that every person is capable of healing. When given a safe, supportive environment and an opportunity to build a solid foundation to deal with stressors, this starts to feel more possible.
I work with clients managing challenges like depression, anxiety, and substance use.
If you're looking for an empowering ally to support you in (re)processing life's challenges and building skills to cope with them, I'm the one for the job. I firmly believe that every person is capable of healing. When given a safe, supportive environment and an opportunity to build a solid foundation to deal with stressors, this starts to feel more possible.
There Is Always Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC, CCTP
Denver, CO 80222
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are experiencing emotional struggles that you just can’t seem to get through, having problems in your relationships, struggling with past trauma, addiction or substance use, experiencing stressful life changes, or stuck repeating the same old unhealthy or destructive patterns and behaviors you just can’t seem to break free of, therapy can help.
As a licensed counselor and a licensed addiction counselor, I can accompany and assist you on your journey towards healing. I work to empower my clients using a strength-based approach where I assist you in identifying, developing, and drawing from your unique strengths and skills. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and trained in EMDR.
Whether you are experiencing emotional struggles that you just can’t seem to get through, having problems in your relationships, struggling with past trauma, addiction or substance use, experiencing stressful life changes, or stuck repeating the same old unhealthy or destructive patterns and behaviors you just can’t seem to break free of, therapy can help.
As a licensed counselor and a licensed addiction counselor, I can accompany and assist you on your journey towards healing. I work to empower my clients using a strength-based approach where I assist you in identifying, developing, and drawing from your unique strengths and skills. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and trained in EMDR.
I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar needs, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, cultural matters, substance use, stress, grief and more.
As a therapist, I value supporting people on their journey to creating change and growth for themselves, and I believe that change ultimately starts with you. A great start to your therapeutic journey is working with someone who understands and connects with you, which is why I bring my authentic self to each session to build a lasting therapeutic relationship that feels safe, real and supports healthy emotional processing. I have a trauma focused lens that draws from narrative and person-centered theories.
I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar needs, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, cultural matters, substance use, stress, grief and more.
As a therapist, I value supporting people on their journey to creating change and growth for themselves, and I believe that change ultimately starts with you. A great start to your therapeutic journey is working with someone who understands and connects with you, which is why I bring my authentic self to each session to build a lasting therapeutic relationship that feels safe, real and supports healthy emotional processing. I have a trauma focused lens that draws from narrative and person-centered theories.
I believe healing happens in connection, both with ourselves and with others. Many of the people I work with struggle with identity questions, attachment wounds, trauma, or a deep lack of trust in themselves. They often feel stuck in familiar patterns, are hard on themselves, or feel disconnected from who they are and what they want.
My approach is grounded in warmth, humor, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I draw from parts work, existential, humanistic, and somatic approaches to help clients explore their inner worlds, understand their nervous systems, and reconnect with their strengths.
I believe healing happens in connection, both with ourselves and with others. Many of the people I work with struggle with identity questions, attachment wounds, trauma, or a deep lack of trust in themselves. They often feel stuck in familiar patterns, are hard on themselves, or feel disconnected from who they are and what they want.
My approach is grounded in warmth, humor, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I draw from parts work, existential, humanistic, and somatic approaches to help clients explore their inner worlds, understand their nervous systems, and reconnect with their strengths.
Lauren Doshier
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NMIT
8 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
You may want to understand and befriend your emotions instead of distracting or reacting from them. You may have tried traditional talk therapy, but it didn’t work. You may be highly sensitive and care deeply about the world, making you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. You might identify as a member of the LGBTQ Neurodiverse community and want support in navigating societal challenges while still being authentically yourself. You may feel lost or confused about your purpose.
You may want to understand and befriend your emotions instead of distracting or reacting from them. You may have tried traditional talk therapy, but it didn’t work. You may be highly sensitive and care deeply about the world, making you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. You might identify as a member of the LGBTQ Neurodiverse community and want support in navigating societal challenges while still being authentically yourself. You may feel lost or confused about your purpose.
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.
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.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or emotionally worn down in the context of complicated relationships? You may find yourself repeating patterns you understand intellectually but can’t seem to shift, or feeling unsure how to move forward without betraying yourself or rushing into decisions you’re not ready for. Many of the people I work with want relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of self-trust so they can respond to their lives with more steadiness and choice.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or emotionally worn down in the context of complicated relationships? You may find yourself repeating patterns you understand intellectually but can’t seem to shift, or feeling unsure how to move forward without betraying yourself or rushing into decisions you’re not ready for. Many of the people I work with want relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of self-trust so they can respond to their lives with more steadiness and choice.
My name is Dr. Darin Wallis & I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & a Certified Addictions Counselor in Metro-Denver. My practice focuses on helping people in couples therapy, family therapy , & working with individuals, couples and families with their relationships, their mental health, as well as substance abuse problems. I am a compassionate and committed therapist who is dedicated to helping others achieve satisfaction with their relationships. I can help you! Couples therapy, marital therapy, & family therapy are my specialties, along with a unique expertise working with families experiencing paranormal phenomenon.
My name is Dr. Darin Wallis & I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & a Certified Addictions Counselor in Metro-Denver. My practice focuses on helping people in couples therapy, family therapy , & working with individuals, couples and families with their relationships, their mental health, as well as substance abuse problems. I am a compassionate and committed therapist who is dedicated to helping others achieve satisfaction with their relationships. I can help you! Couples therapy, marital therapy, & family therapy are my specialties, along with a unique expertise working with families experiencing paranormal phenomenon.
As a result I have extensive experience with severe mood and personality disorders, substance use and family systems.
Finding the right support shouldn’t be so difficult. It can be really challenging just to identify all of the relevant factors in why we seek treatment. When we are ready to make change because something is not working, there is not always a simple answer or one intervention. Often we need to look from multiple perspectives and approach things in different ways to solve life’s complicated issues.
I have extensive experience working with clients, spouses and family members of those with substance issues, narcissistic or antisocial traits. Internal boundaries, expectations and identifying core values is at the heart of this work.
As a result I have extensive experience with severe mood and personality disorders, substance use and family systems.
Finding the right support shouldn’t be so difficult. It can be really challenging just to identify all of the relevant factors in why we seek treatment. When we are ready to make change because something is not working, there is not always a simple answer or one intervention. Often we need to look from multiple perspectives and approach things in different ways to solve life’s complicated issues.
I have extensive experience working with clients, spouses and family members of those with substance issues, narcissistic or antisocial traits. Internal boundaries, expectations and identifying core values is at the heart of this work.
Often navigating mood and anxiety issues, substance use, or eating disorders.
My specialty is somatic therapy, which focuses on how emotions and trauma live in the body. Together we notice patterns in both thoughts and physical experiences to help regulate the nervous system, increase awareness, and create lasting change especially when talking alone doesn’t feel like enough.
Often navigating mood and anxiety issues, substance use, or eating disorders.
My specialty is somatic therapy, which focuses on how emotions and trauma live in the body. Together we notice patterns in both thoughts and physical experiences to help regulate the nervous system, increase awareness, and create lasting change especially when talking alone doesn’t feel like enough.
I am a clinician with a wide variety of experiences and skills I've gained through dynamic counseling endeavors dedicated to helping others develop their story and empowering them to safely experience and process their emotions, along with the daily challenges they face, both big and small.
I am a clinician with a wide variety of experiences and skills I've gained through dynamic counseling endeavors dedicated to helping others develop their story and empowering them to safely experience and process their emotions, along with the daily challenges they face, both big and small.
Trauma, substance use, and difficult relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
My clients tell me I’m a therapist who is truly present. My hope is to create a nonjudgmental space for us to sift through your hurt together. In our sessions, we will explore your story, experiences, and emotions with compassion and understanding. I love teaching my clients tools to practice self-acceptance and work towards self-love.
Trauma, substance use, and difficult relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
My clients tell me I’m a therapist who is truly present. My hope is to create a nonjudgmental space for us to sift through your hurt together. In our sessions, we will explore your story, experiences, and emotions with compassion and understanding. I love teaching my clients tools to practice self-acceptance and work towards self-love.
I specialize in guiding adults through life's toughest transitions and challenges, including addiction ( substance use, alcohol, cannabis) , anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Do you feel like you're fighting an internal battle no one else understands? Whether it's the pull of addiction, the chaos of racing thoughts, or the weight of intense emotions, I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen. My core belief is simple: every person deserves a judgment-free space to process their life and find their unique path forward. As a neurodivergent therapist, I meet you exactly where you are, helping you quiet the inner "rats"—those impulsive, emotional thoughts—and regain a sense of calm and control. Your unique brain isn't a problem; it's just wired differently.
I specialize in guiding adults through life's toughest transitions and challenges, including addiction ( substance use, alcohol, cannabis) , anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Do you feel like you're fighting an internal battle no one else understands? Whether it's the pull of addiction, the chaos of racing thoughts, or the weight of intense emotions, I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen. My core belief is simple: every person deserves a judgment-free space to process their life and find their unique path forward. As a neurodivergent therapist, I meet you exactly where you are, helping you quiet the inner "rats"—those impulsive, emotional thoughts—and regain a sense of calm and control. Your unique brain isn't a problem; it's just wired differently.
If you're reading this I want to encourage you to keep the momentum! Reaching out to a therapist is one of the most difficult and hopeful things you can do and it’s worth it! I work with anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues. I've been a psychologist for over 35 years and I still love the work. My approach incorporates a spiritual orientation; this is due to working with people who are in recovery, and my own journey. Spiritual based psychotherapy is not about religion, but about accessing the Power that surrounds us, the power of Love. I am an active, engaging therapist with a sense of humor, it’s good to laugh.
If you're reading this I want to encourage you to keep the momentum! Reaching out to a therapist is one of the most difficult and hopeful things you can do and it’s worth it! I work with anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues. I've been a psychologist for over 35 years and I still love the work. My approach incorporates a spiritual orientation; this is due to working with people who are in recovery, and my own journey. Spiritual based psychotherapy is not about religion, but about accessing the Power that surrounds us, the power of Love. I am an active, engaging therapist with a sense of humor, it’s good to laugh.
As a therapist, I am committed to helping others feel understood and appreciated for who they truly are. I view the process of therapy as a collaborative partnership, guiding individuals to uncover their own deep wisdom and power to create a life of purpose. I place an emphasis on rapport building by providing therapeutic support rooted in curiosity and compassion. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community as well people with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, and substance abuse.
As a therapist, I am committed to helping others feel understood and appreciated for who they truly are. I view the process of therapy as a collaborative partnership, guiding individuals to uncover their own deep wisdom and power to create a life of purpose. I place an emphasis on rapport building by providing therapeutic support rooted in curiosity and compassion. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community as well people with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, and substance abuse.
My ideal clients may be individuals or partners who feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by shame around parts of themselves, their relationships, or their desires. They may be navigating grief, identity shifts, disability or illness, addiction or recovery, or changes in how they relate, love, or communicate. Often, they are seeking relief, clarity, or deeper connection, and they want support that honors both their personal experiences and the relational systems they are part of.
I offer a sex positive, relational, and trauma informed approach grounded in Narrative Therapy and guided by an intersectional, systemic lens.
My ideal clients may be individuals or partners who feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by shame around parts of themselves, their relationships, or their desires. They may be navigating grief, identity shifts, disability or illness, addiction or recovery, or changes in how they relate, love, or communicate. Often, they are seeking relief, clarity, or deeper connection, and they want support that honors both their personal experiences and the relational systems they are part of.
I offer a sex positive, relational, and trauma informed approach grounded in Narrative Therapy and guided by an intersectional, systemic lens.
I work with goal-focused, action-oriented clients navigating career transitions, substance use, stress, and trauma.
I work with people navigating life changes, retirement from collegiate and professional sport, and exploring their relationship with substance use and addiction. You can expect a space to openly explore your thoughts and feelings. Together we will identify your strengths and values, explore thought patterns, and develop strategies for positive change. I offer in-person sessions in Denver, CO, and virtual sessions throughout Colorado.
I work with goal-focused, action-oriented clients navigating career transitions, substance use, stress, and trauma.
I work with people navigating life changes, retirement from collegiate and professional sport, and exploring their relationship with substance use and addiction. You can expect a space to openly explore your thoughts and feelings. Together we will identify your strengths and values, explore thought patterns, and develop strategies for positive change. I offer in-person sessions in Denver, CO, and virtual sessions throughout Colorado.
I am a Christian counselor/coach and I am passionate about helping men experience freedom from compulsive behaviors and, as a result, a deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
After more than 20 years of experience, I have found that true lasting healing does not happen in isolation. Weekly recovery groups provide the accountability, honesty, and brotherhood required for lasting transformation. That is why I now fully focus on the power of group work.
I am a Christian counselor/coach and I am passionate about helping men experience freedom from compulsive behaviors and, as a result, a deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
After more than 20 years of experience, I have found that true lasting healing does not happen in isolation. Weekly recovery groups provide the accountability, honesty, and brotherhood required for lasting transformation. That is why I now fully focus on the power of group work.
Over 12 years of experience in mental health, trauma, substance use, and domestic violence.
Sometimes we experience judgment, isolation, and shame due to our identity or past experiences and the ways we have learned to cope. We might use substances to numb from emotional pain and once able to stop or change our use, we are left wondering what to do with the feelings that remain. We set boundaries with an unhealthy or abusive partner or family member, but have difficulty processing all that happened in that relationship and how it escalated to the point that it did. Or we experience a traumatic event and our worldview completely changes and leaves us wondering if things will ever feel like they did before.
Over 12 years of experience in mental health, trauma, substance use, and domestic violence.
Sometimes we experience judgment, isolation, and shame due to our identity or past experiences and the ways we have learned to cope. We might use substances to numb from emotional pain and once able to stop or change our use, we are left wondering what to do with the feelings that remain. We set boundaries with an unhealthy or abusive partner or family member, but have difficulty processing all that happened in that relationship and how it escalated to the point that it did. Or we experience a traumatic event and our worldview completely changes and leaves us wondering if things will ever feel like they did before.
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Substance Use Therapists
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.