UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Denver, CO

I came to this work originally supporting survivors of sexual assault in crisis and later transitioned to working with youth in schools. I specialize in working with youth and adolescence who have experienced grief, are survivors of sexual assault, are neuro-divergent and those experiencing anxiety, depression, and OCD. I work with LGBTQAI+ community members and am committed to providing an affirming space. My style and approach to therapy is collaborative feedback and making sure I am supporting you and your goals.
I came to this work originally supporting survivors of sexual assault in crisis and later transitioned to working with youth in schools. I specialize in working with youth and adolescence who have experienced grief, are survivors of sexual assault, are neuro-divergent and those experiencing anxiety, depression, and OCD. I work with LGBTQAI+ community members and am committed to providing an affirming space. My style and approach to therapy is collaborative feedback and making sure I am supporting you and your goals.

I have over 20 yrs of providing therapy to individuals. I use a collaborative approach, working with your strengths and needs to achieve healing and growth. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to a successful experience in therapy. I enjoy working with a holistic and mindfulness perspective, joining mind and body to improve quality of life and increase happiness. I believe the most effective therapy is that which balances acceptance and change skills. My goal is for you to not only feel listened to, but feel that you have tools needed to make change.
I have over 20 yrs of providing therapy to individuals. I use a collaborative approach, working with your strengths and needs to achieve healing and growth. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to a successful experience in therapy. I enjoy working with a holistic and mindfulness perspective, joining mind and body to improve quality of life and increase happiness. I believe the most effective therapy is that which balances acceptance and change skills. My goal is for you to not only feel listened to, but feel that you have tools needed to make change.

I believe therapy is essential to understanding how our mental health can improve our everyday life. I take a holistic approach with each client to treat the whole person while using neuroscience to inform my work. I am passionate about building an inclusive and collaborative therapeutic environment to address daily challenges around stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or depressive thoughts. It is also important to address my clients’ identities through an antiracist and multicultural based approach to help create an equal relationship where one feels seen and heard.
I believe therapy is essential to understanding how our mental health can improve our everyday life. I take a holistic approach with each client to treat the whole person while using neuroscience to inform my work. I am passionate about building an inclusive and collaborative therapeutic environment to address daily challenges around stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or depressive thoughts. It is also important to address my clients’ identities through an antiracist and multicultural based approach to help create an equal relationship where one feels seen and heard.

Practice Profile Would you like to have a better relationship with your partner, one that's more cooperative, trusting, and open? Is a past trauma creating current difficulties for you or someone you love? I have two primary specialties: healing trauma and helping couples. In addition, I can help individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety. I work with adolescents and adults and I have more than 30 years of experience. I understand it's not easy to ask for help. I start by getting to know you and your reasons for seeking therapy and then help you set specific goals
Practice Profile Would you like to have a better relationship with your partner, one that's more cooperative, trusting, and open? Is a past trauma creating current difficulties for you or someone you love? I have two primary specialties: healing trauma and helping couples. In addition, I can help individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety. I work with adolescents and adults and I have more than 30 years of experience. I understand it's not easy to ask for help. I start by getting to know you and your reasons for seeking therapy and then help you set specific goals

I work with adults who are looking to create more connected and fulfilling relationships with others and themselves. I specialize in helping people who struggle with relationship issues, anxiety, and complex trauma. Do you find yourself people pleasing, worrying what others think of you, and having difficulty being authentic in your relationships? Do you keep repeating the same relational wounds? Have you experienced relational trauma that is impacting your current relationships? I love working with people who are wanting to feel more secure in themselves and with others.
I work with adults who are looking to create more connected and fulfilling relationships with others and themselves. I specialize in helping people who struggle with relationship issues, anxiety, and complex trauma. Do you find yourself people pleasing, worrying what others think of you, and having difficulty being authentic in your relationships? Do you keep repeating the same relational wounds? Have you experienced relational trauma that is impacting your current relationships? I love working with people who are wanting to feel more secure in themselves and with others.

Meeting each client where they are at with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, I view every individual as the true expert of their own life. My approach is humanistic, relational, and collaborative! This means I believe in the human tendency towards self-actualization and the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I work together with each client to guide them to the light that shines within. Bringing the mind, body, and spirit into session, I work hard to cultivate a peaceful space for holistic healing to begin as I believe this is the first step towards living a joyful life!
Meeting each client where they are at with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, I view every individual as the true expert of their own life. My approach is humanistic, relational, and collaborative! This means I believe in the human tendency towards self-actualization and the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I work together with each client to guide them to the light that shines within. Bringing the mind, body, and spirit into session, I work hard to cultivate a peaceful space for holistic healing to begin as I believe this is the first step towards living a joyful life!

I work with primarily adults in individual therapy struggling with mental health concerns and/or substance use; however, I also do group therapy and couples counseling. The clients that I currently work with have a wide range of mental health concerns, which can include complex trauma histories and grief and loss. My work with my clients is built around my theoretical basis for my therapy style, which is person-centered. I believe that my clients are the experts on themselves. Through my knowledge of various tools and coping mechanisms I can help get them through the hardships and obstacles that they are encountering in their lives.
I work with primarily adults in individual therapy struggling with mental health concerns and/or substance use; however, I also do group therapy and couples counseling. The clients that I currently work with have a wide range of mental health concerns, which can include complex trauma histories and grief and loss. My work with my clients is built around my theoretical basis for my therapy style, which is person-centered. I believe that my clients are the experts on themselves. Through my knowledge of various tools and coping mechanisms I can help get them through the hardships and obstacles that they are encountering in their lives.

You’ve done the yoga. You’ve read the books. You’ve talked yourself into “gratitude” a thousand times… and still, something’s stuck.
That’s where we come in.
We work with people who are emotionally intelligent, self-aware — and exhausted. You’ve tried to fix it on your own. You’ve analyzed every thought. You’re really good at functioning through chaos. But functioning isn’t the same as thriving.
You’re ready to stop performing and start feeling. You want healing that’s deep, not decorative.
You’ve done the yoga. You’ve read the books. You’ve talked yourself into “gratitude” a thousand times… and still, something’s stuck.
That’s where we come in.
We work with people who are emotionally intelligent, self-aware — and exhausted. You’ve tried to fix it on your own. You’ve analyzed every thought. You’re really good at functioning through chaos. But functioning isn’t the same as thriving.
You’re ready to stop performing and start feeling. You want healing that’s deep, not decorative.

Hello, I'm Nicole Alper-Ramos! I'm excited to meet you and start working towards your therapy goals. I am a Master's level clinician, licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and orientations and have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have extensive experience related to career exploration and selection, and early adulthood transitions.
Hello, I'm Nicole Alper-Ramos! I'm excited to meet you and start working towards your therapy goals. I am a Master's level clinician, licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and orientations and have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have extensive experience related to career exploration and selection, and early adulthood transitions.

John M Bjerum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, LCAC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I individualize my approach to meet the needs and goals of each client. I have experience and am honored to work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, self-injury, suicidal ideation, gender and sexuality issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, transitional stress, phobias, addictions, and personality disorders. I have specific interest and expertise in treating and resolving complex childhood trauma and the related symptoms of dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.
I individualize my approach to meet the needs and goals of each client. I have experience and am honored to work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, self-injury, suicidal ideation, gender and sexuality issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, transitional stress, phobias, addictions, and personality disorders. I have specific interest and expertise in treating and resolving complex childhood trauma and the related symptoms of dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.

When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.

You're feeling stuck in life, even though objectively things are pretty good. You spend more time than you'd like to admit overthinking and spiraling about all of life's uncertainties. You feel like things aren’t “bad enough” for therapy, but you are still navigating some big life transitions and would love a thoughtful space to process what these changes mean for you. Whether professional or personal, big or small, life transitions tend to stir up deeper questions of identity, purpose, and belonging.
You're feeling stuck in life, even though objectively things are pretty good. You spend more time than you'd like to admit overthinking and spiraling about all of life's uncertainties. You feel like things aren’t “bad enough” for therapy, but you are still navigating some big life transitions and would love a thoughtful space to process what these changes mean for you. Whether professional or personal, big or small, life transitions tend to stir up deeper questions of identity, purpose, and belonging.

I specialize in a type of therapy that believes your problem or issue is external to you as a person. It lives in the world, not in you. In my practice we put that problem out in front of us, then step back and examine it. Looking at the problem as separate from you helps you understand it better and allows you to you experience yourself in new ways. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Narrative therapy to treat survivors of trauma, whether that is Big “T” (profound and debilitating) or Little “t” (smaller “everyday” or less pronounced events).
I specialize in a type of therapy that believes your problem or issue is external to you as a person. It lives in the world, not in you. In my practice we put that problem out in front of us, then step back and examine it. Looking at the problem as separate from you helps you understand it better and allows you to you experience yourself in new ways. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Narrative therapy to treat survivors of trauma, whether that is Big “T” (profound and debilitating) or Little “t” (smaller “everyday” or less pronounced events).

We all carry moments that shape us—some that serve us well and others that no longer fit. We all develop strategies for connection and safety, which often serve us well until they longer do. Together, we’ll explore the strategies you’ve developed to navigate life, understand how they’ve helped you, and identify where they may be holding you back. We’ll work collaboratively to uncover new ways of being that align with your goals and values. I work to help folks find safety within themselves, so they can experience life more fully, with greater awareness of their internal landscape.
We all carry moments that shape us—some that serve us well and others that no longer fit. We all develop strategies for connection and safety, which often serve us well until they longer do. Together, we’ll explore the strategies you’ve developed to navigate life, understand how they’ve helped you, and identify where they may be holding you back. We’ll work collaboratively to uncover new ways of being that align with your goals and values. I work to help folks find safety within themselves, so they can experience life more fully, with greater awareness of their internal landscape.

What if today was the day you started to transform your trauma and grief into growth and discovery? I am glad you found me. I’m here to help you. I might be the therapist for you if: you're struggling after experiencing traumatic events or loss, professional burnout or compassion fatigue are getting in the way at home and work, or if you find yourself struggling to get through the day because of low energy and little interest or too much anxiety.
What if today was the day you started to transform your trauma and grief into growth and discovery? I am glad you found me. I’m here to help you. I might be the therapist for you if: you're struggling after experiencing traumatic events or loss, professional burnout or compassion fatigue are getting in the way at home and work, or if you find yourself struggling to get through the day because of low energy and little interest or too much anxiety.

I believe in a holistic focused approach to therapy. I incorporate mind, body and spirit to achieve a regulated emotional state and balance in one's life. I believe that client's are the experts in their own life and I have a variety of therapeutic techniques in my toolbox to accommodate each individual to find their unique healing path.
I believe in a holistic focused approach to therapy. I incorporate mind, body and spirit to achieve a regulated emotional state and balance in one's life. I believe that client's are the experts in their own life and I have a variety of therapeutic techniques in my toolbox to accommodate each individual to find their unique healing path.

I'm passionate about walking alongside people who have a sense that, "Maybe, just maybe, it doesn't have to always be this way." Perhaps you're feeling stuck in the same relational dynamics, holding beliefs and ideas about yourself, others, and the world that no longer seem helpful, or wanting to figure out what it might look like to be a more healthy, whole, and honest person. Many of us often have a desire for life to look different, but we might not be sure how to get there. I view therapy as a process that can help us discover more about where we've been, who we are becoming, and how we want to live.
I'm passionate about walking alongside people who have a sense that, "Maybe, just maybe, it doesn't have to always be this way." Perhaps you're feeling stuck in the same relational dynamics, holding beliefs and ideas about yourself, others, and the world that no longer seem helpful, or wanting to figure out what it might look like to be a more healthy, whole, and honest person. Many of us often have a desire for life to look different, but we might not be sure how to get there. I view therapy as a process that can help us discover more about where we've been, who we are becoming, and how we want to live.

Do you ever feel like your emotions are imbalanced, and you can't put your finger on why or how to manage them? Sometimes, when our feelings are unpredictable, it can lead to added stress, panic attacks, and personal reactions that may catch us off guard. Trauma, anxiety, and significant life changes, like a move or new job, can affect the way we respond in sensitive circumstances. You may want to discover the why, or you may just want to figure out a solution to regulate the turbulence and navigate the uncertainty.
Do you ever feel like your emotions are imbalanced, and you can't put your finger on why or how to manage them? Sometimes, when our feelings are unpredictable, it can lead to added stress, panic attacks, and personal reactions that may catch us off guard. Trauma, anxiety, and significant life changes, like a move or new job, can affect the way we respond in sensitive circumstances. You may want to discover the why, or you may just want to figure out a solution to regulate the turbulence and navigate the uncertainty.

Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you.
Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you.

As a Licensed Social Worker, I believe in the power of genuine connection for well-being. I provide expertise while honoring my clients as the true experts in their lives. My experience with paralysis informs my understanding of trauma, resilience, and adapting to challenges. As a queer disabled therapist, I offer a unique perspective, embracing diverse identities and fostering inclusivity.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I believe in the power of genuine connection for well-being. I provide expertise while honoring my clients as the true experts in their lives. My experience with paralysis informs my understanding of trauma, resilience, and adapting to challenges. As a queer disabled therapist, I offer a unique perspective, embracing diverse identities and fostering inclusivity.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
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