Gestalt Therapists in Lakewood, CO

Trusting a therapist with thoughts and emotions we aren't comfortable facing ourselves can seem embarrassing and perhaps even terrifying. Therapy is a difficult process and I work to face those challenges with my clients head on. My mission is to help empower my clients to create positive life changes. I have been called blunt and no nonsense by my clients. Clients also say I have a calm demeanor that provides a balance to this approach. One client described my therapy style as putting puzzle pieces together to gain a clear picture of their thoughts and emotions.

Hi, my name is Laura Amelia Gutierrez, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado and the owner of The Road Less Travelled Counseling Services. I have a wide variety of experiences working with different types of mental health issues but have the most experience helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders or have unresolved trauma. My hope is to provide a safe space for you to process your emotions, develop a deeper understanding of your needs, wants and who you are, and help you make progress in your healing journey. I want to help you reach your fullest potential.

I am a National Board Certified Counselor and a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for guiding others in unlocking their full potential. I approach the therapeutic relationship with genuine intrigue and compassion, as I believe empathy and curiosity are two of the most important human values and essential for an effective therapeutic experience. Through balancing creativity with evidenced-based practices, our collaboration will create sustainable and meaningful progress in becoming the person you wish to be.

NOW Accepting New Clients! We all face obstacles in our lives. It is not the obstacles we face that define us, but how we work through those obstacles. Having coached youth sports for over 15 years Bryce has learned how to help athletes overcome the obstacles they face. He is now bringing those experiences to help people work through their day-to-day life obstacles. Bryce earned his Master's in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Capella University and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology through Colorado Christian University.

It is no secret that the process of finding the right therapist can be difficult and this is why I believe showing up as my true authentic self with you is important. Every one of us has a unique past and unresolved traumas that affect how we show up in our relationships today. This is why the healing journey and therapeutic relationship looks different for everyone. No matter who you are, or what you bring in, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process through these traumas and past experiences. You will receive tools for emotional regulation, enhanced communication and begin creating healthier boundaries.

I believe in your capacity to find the healing you seek and create the life you envision. Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety or depression, grieving the death of a loved one or a painful breakup, struggle with belonging, or just feel stuck and know that you are ready to do something about it. Do you want more intimacy, connection, and joy in your relationships? Let me help you uncover unconscious patterns and beliefs and heal from old wounds that may be keeping you from living from your best self. Together we can bring more love, capacity, skill, and presence into your relationships.

Are you ready to break free from what’s been holding you back in your life and relationships and step into living in confidence, peace and joy instead? I help people heal their hearts so they can thrive in their lives and relationships. Big emotions are part of the human experience. However, sometimes these uncomfortable emotions can take over, wreak havoc in our lives and relationships and it’s hard to find the way out on our own. You don’t have to hold these big emotions by yourself any longer.

I believe that within each of us lies an innate healing capacity, simply waiting to be unearthed. Through my professional and personal experiences, I have seen the deep healing that can come from exploring and deepening the connection to oneself, others and the world around us. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma, grief, anxiety, attachment wounding and other difficulties as they uncover their own health and groundedness. I bring gentleness, creativity and humor in my body-based therapy approach. I borrow from gestalt , transpersonal and parts work lenses in my work with individual of all ages.

NOW Accepting New Clients! Hello, my name is Kiara Faulkner. Kiara has a masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have worked with individuals from adolescence through adulthood, in groups, and individual settings. I want to first say congratulations on your healing journey! As a clinician my goal is to create a safe space for you to be able to work towards achieving your mental health goals.

"I am someone who genuinely cares about my clients and am involved in this work because I want to be there for you. I'd like to congratulate you already on taking the first step in therapy." Colin advocates a well-rounded lifestyle as a professional counselor and in his personal life, and believes that overcoming any life problem requires a lifestyle change. Colin has a wide range of mental health competencies, and uses empirically based - or scientifically proven - methods. Hours are set to most convenience his client's and only a limited number of clients are accepted at one time in order to commit to their progress.

Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.

"Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge." - E. Tolle

Our office strives to help each individual use their visual system (not just their eyes) to gather and process information quicker, more efficiently, with less energy. Our office sees children who have been labelled, adults with head injuries and anyone who wants to perform better. Better performance in the Therapy Room should lead to better performance in the real world.

Our happiness in life is often dependent on the quality of our relationships. Struggles with communication, dysfunctional patterns of relating, and wounds from the past can leave a potentially great relationship in tatters. If you and your partner are struggling or you are recovering from divorce, I’m here to help. With extensive training and experience in couple’s counseling and healing of relationship issues of all kinds, I provide a safe, kind, and insightful approach that will get you back on track to create loving, supportive, and satisfying relationships.

My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and empower you to take the next step through goal setting and skill-building. I hope to help you push through fears and learn healthy ways to cope in your life. Regularly confiding in someone gives us a sense of security and peace of mind.

Kayla (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver. Currently, she is enrolled in the Certification for Sex Therapy program at Sexual Health Alliance based in Denver, Colorado. Kayla specializes in sex therapy, using a nonjudgmental, sex-positive approach to address sex and sexuality-related issues for couples, individuals, and people of all genders

Are you or your child tired of feeling anxious, insecure, depressed, distractable, out of control, or stuck? Do you find your relationships unsatisfying or nonexistent? Would you like to better understand yourself and change the way you think, feel, or behave? Do you long to feel more fulfilled? Therapy and/or neurofeedback can help with your or your child's most daunting personal problems and goals! My name is Ursa and I'm passionate about helping clients just like you get significant and lasting changes! There are many ways to move forward; together we can find your or your child's path to hope and success.