Intellectual Disability Therapists in Englewood, CO

“I cannot focus and my thoughts are racing 24/7” “I feel so alone and lost” “I want to grow up to be the person that I want to be, but don’t know how” If these are things that have crossed your mind. We might be a great fit. I want to be here for you. I work with children, teens, and adults. I have worked with children and adults with autism, queer youth and adults, and in any of my work, I bring in elements and connectiveness of the natural world.

If your child is struggling cognitively, academically, and/or emotionally I would like to help by providing a customized evaluation to better understand your child's strengths and possible areas of growth so that they can successful. Testing can help to determine if your child meets qualifications for gifted and talented (GT) services, if they have a specific learning disorder, or if they are struggling with symptoms of Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Additionally, testing can help to determine specific supports and accommodations your child may need, which is based on their strengths and areas of growth.

My work specializes in individual and couples therapy for those experiencing conflict in their relationship. I anticipate sessions with clients speaking from a position of "rightness" early in therapy with a smooth transition to deepened listening while recognizing personal missteps and growth considerations. As a client, you will be expected to be the main character in your narrative and over time place less change demands on the supportive roles in your life. You will speak with purpose and listen with the intention of learning to step into the next chapter of your relationship with yourself and your partner.

Today’s world can be very challenging, sometimes scary, and other times overwhelming. The decision to start therapy and finding the right therapist can also be scary and overwhelming, especially if you are already experiencing feelings of low self-esteem and confidence, anxiety, depression, addictions, or histories of abuse, neglect, trauma, lack of focus and attention, mood swings, sleep issues, food, and weight issues, or are just feeling unhappy. Don’t lose hope, you can have relief from what you are experiencing, change your behaviors or lifestyle and meet your personal goals by participating in therapy.

Traveling through your journey in life is a powerful experience with unexpected bumps in the road, often creating feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt. When we experience thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable such as depression, anxiety, stress, and changes in mood, we tend to also feel it physically in our bodies through lethargy, pain, and changes in sleep and weight. Inversely, what we put in our bodies often times impacts how we feel emotionally, without often times even knowing it. Using a mind-body therapeutic approach allows you to identify skills for a means of transformation in your emotional and physical life.

I believe that the most important factor of success in therapy is the authentic relationship. I have a passion for learning about each client's talents and strengths and using those to increase their life satisfaction. I believe that all people have a desire to live the best lives they can live, and at times need support in identifying and eliminating the barriers that prevent them from doing so. I believe that trauma, whether from watching the daily news or experiencing combat in war, is at the root of many of these barriers.

Lana Gollyhorn specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, families, and children ages 7+. With 17 years of experience, she is a dynamic clinician known for establishing immediate rapport with clients. Lana's treatment approach is supportive, authentic, and evidence-based. She received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, and has extensive experience treating adolescents, ADHD, learning differences, parent-child conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions. Lana offers parent education through dynamic and interactive lectures, and through small group sessions on a variety of parenting topics.

The outside noise can often become so loud that it becomes difficult to find our center. When we lose our center, we often have increased anxious thoughts and difficulty regulating our emotions. Maybe you struggle with feeling connected to yourself and others around you. Maybe you want support in increasing your own sense of purpose, love and belonging. I believe we all have the ability to grow a deeper connection to our inner self. When this happens, our relationship with the world around us transforms.

Our everyday experiences can leave us feeling sad, anxious about our future, or just wanting to find a better me. When we experience this, we move through our days looking for answers to gain control of our lives and make things feel better. We may find that our worries and feeling get in the way of our relationships, jobs, and school. Understanding our experiences, who we are, and learning to be present can help address the issues and overcome those obstacles. At Present Moment Psychology, effective and researched based approaches are used to support your needs and develop a better, more resilient you.