Therapists in Lakewood, CO

I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, families and couples and can help with the following areas: family dynamics/divorce, trauma, school/work struggles, relationships, caregivers (compassion fatigue), body image, self-worth, career exploration, and athletics/performance mindset. Let’s work together to create a new narrative for your life and get you back on the path you were always meant to be on.

Let me pour you a cup of tea, and let's talk. I believe that there are not enough places in the world where a person is free to be their truly authentic self without fear of judgement. In practice, I create a safe space for my clients to access and unravel stories ingrained in the psyche. Life is too short to be held back by bad relationships, to let trauma control us or to be anxious/ angry all the time. I'm excited to get to know the real you and to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you're looking for, all while enjoying the process.

My central focus is providing compassionate support to children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulty in relating to others in their lives, be it with parents, siblings, peers, or other adults. I believe that relationship is the catalyst for any change. Together we will work to establish a relationship characterized by safety, trust, and compassion so that we can do the important work of moving past the fear, anxiety, or sadness that is blocking you or your child.

Do you or your teen need support and a trauma-informed approach to mental health and wellness? Do you struggle with traditional counseling approaches where you're stuck inside or glued to a screen? My nature-based and experiential approach to counseling is designed to support adults and teens struggling with addiction, attention deficits, hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and similar dysfunction. Clients who suffer from an over-dependence on technology are better able to activate themselves in the world around them with my techniques. An experiential treatment plan can help clients get in nature to learn, grow, and heal.

My name is Michael Heckendorn, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado and a nationally certified counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings, e.g., community mental health, universities, schools, and private practice. I specialize in adolescent and young adult complexities, helping people find their footing in often difficult times. Whether it be navigating anxiety or depression, or deciding what to do after a major life transition, I want to walk alongside my clients on their journey.

Life is a winding, beautiful, and charged journey. Sometimes we find ourselves in the shadows craving the light and need someone to join alongside us while we make sense of it all. I am passionate about working with people who are curious, insightful, and ready to pursue honesty and healing. I believe we are dynamic beings and integrate wellbeing practices so that wellness can be pursued in a holistic way. I recognize that therapy is a deeply personal experience and I never take for granted what a privilege it is join with you as you tap into and deepen your insight, grow, and pursue healing in dignified way.

NOW Accepting New Clients! Sara is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Higher Sights. Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Sara earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Ferris State University in Michigan and worked as a pharmacist for many years. After taking time off professionally to raise her 4 children, Sara earned a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University. Sara has a passion for helping people to make changes that benefit them both physically and emotionally, as these experiences are often connected yet overlooked in traditional medicine.

I have worked for 14+ years with a diverse population of all ages. I have worked in outpatient, inpatient, home-based, residential, and group settings both as a therapist and supervisor. I still enjoy the diversity of clients from a variety of backgrounds. My clients have shaped how I practice.

Fighting your chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma, can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I want to support, guide, and empower you through your healing journey. I use a strengths-based, trauma-focused approach to client care. I also tailor my therapeutic approach to each client by creating treatment plans around the client's needs and goals. Every client is unique and experiences life in different ways, and I want to make sure that my therapeutic approach respects and honors that.

Feeling stuck? Defeated? Unmotivated? You're not alone, and help is here. In my practice I specialize in working with those struggling with life transitions (school, relationships, breakups, a big move, a career change), addiction, anxiety, and codependency. Not only do I work with individuals with these concerns, but also all who are impacted by the effects of these issues such as partners, parents, siblings, children, and friends. If you or someone you love is struggling with a major life event, mental health and/or substance abuse issues, you may feel that there is no hope. Healing is available to you and I would love to help.

Addiction, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety can be crippling to experience. But even worse, they can be lonely and stigmatizing, causing those who suffer to feel distant and disconnected from everyone else - even though these disorders are very much a part of human existence. In fact, science tells us that most of us suffer through at least one of these disorders at some point in our lives. As you review my pwebsite, the central message I want you to hear is that you are not alone, and I can help you deal with these overwhelming and isolating issues.

Are you depressed or anxious? Perhaps burnt out on taking care of others and putting others' needs before your own? Are you stressed and overwhelmed with all the demands of work, life, children, a partner, among everything else? Are you trying to develop healthier habits or coping skills but having difficulties getting anything to stick? You can develop effective strategies for decreasing your anxiety and depression and find more balance in your emotional life. I look forward to supporting you in understanding your own emotional needs, setting healthy boundaries with others, and thinking in more positive, balanced ways.

If you aren’t living the life of your dreams and find yourself in repeating patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, know that there is a way through to a better life. I will help you identify and address barriers between you and being the person you know you can be. I am a Colorado native and have a love for the outdoors. I have been in practice since 2010 and specialize in Internal Family Systems and EMDR. My areas of expertise are trauma, PTSD, and high demand/high control organizations and relationships such as cults and domestic violence.

Emily earned her masters degree from Regis University and is a Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate who specializes in working within a systemic/relational framework with individuals, couples, and families. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, she received her bachelors degree in human physiology from the University of Iowa and is passionate about combining the worlds of mental and physical health to promote overall well-being. Emily incorporates EFT in her couples work to identify underlying emotions, address attachment wounds, and promote understanding and communication to end negative cycles in your relationship.

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.

The beautiful thing about Counseling is that there are a number of reasons why you may seek guidance to feel unstuck, such as concerns about Anxiety, Depression or learning a better way to manage life’s transitions or to have space to address post traumatic stress. Regardless of why you contact me, the goal is to help you feel more like you again.

I love hearing your story, we all have one but has anyone taken the time to really listen to yours? I enjoy working with clients from all different backgrounds, struggling with different issues or just needing a safe place to talk about your thoughts and ideas. I have worked with addiction and substance abuse for over ten years as well as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, veterans, children, couples/family & trauma. I am someone who enjoys watching my clients' journey and show them a different perspective. I am real and down to earth and love getting to know people. I do a free consult so we can make sure that we are a good together.