Trauma Focused Therapists in Lakewood, CO

I work with couples, families and children. I believe that when you are feeling stuck, whether it is with your relationship's security, sexual intimacy, your family's communication, your child's behavior or the confusion you may have with your life's circumstances, seeking guidance is the first step to creating change in your life. My goal is to help create change within relationships that can be maintained long after the therapy process has ended.

As a counselor in practice for nearly two decades, I balance the needs of my clients by utilizing a supportive and empowering therapy style. I believe the act of seeking help, shows an internal strength we don't always recognize in ourselves.

As a queer counselor, I look to empower clients to love and embrace their authentic selves. “Hurt people hurt,” and sometimes that hurt/pain is experienced within the individual, and sometimes that hurt is acted out towards others. My focus is working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults ranging from 12 to 55 years of age who experience Depression, Grief, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, symptoms related to the Autism Spectrum, difficult life transitions, Anxiety, and trauma-related issues. As well as providing one-time evaluations for ESA (emotional support animal) letters.

Mind, body, and spirit are inseparable parts of our whole. When there's imbalance in our lives, we feel it, though we might not always be able to identify its roots. That can be scary! Or evoke feelings of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, stagnation, overwhelm, or a lost sense of self. As a trauma focused counselor, I utilize an eclectic mix of client-centered modalities tailored to address your specific goals and needs- at your pace. With a unique training in contemplative practice, I engage clients with a radical fierce compassion, interventions that challenge the status quo, intuitive insights, and psychospiritual education.

I have worked with victims of crime and trauma since 1989. I had a 15-year career in law enforcement and have worked in the mental health field since 2004. I have a private practice specializing in mental health treatment for victims of crimes and emergency service personnel. I provide EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide trainings around the country about the impact of trauma and how to help people heal. I am the author of The PTSD Workbook for Teens. I have a therapy dog named Hugo.

I provide psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, therapeutic integration of psychedelics, EMDR, and Brainspotting to individuals and couples. Clients come to me for help working through myriad issues, including manifestation, resolving trauma (including complex trauma/childhood wounds), spiritual awakenings, identifying triggers, developing your wise mind, understanding your decision-making process, tapping into your intuition, trusting yourself, resilience building, relational skills, distress tolerance, disrupting cognitive distortions, understanding your personal thought and behavioral patterns, and restructuring patterns of behavior.

Families are facing so many challenges, and taking that step to seek outside help is vital and brave. Before looking for a therapist, you've likely striven to help your child or teen in other ways at home and school. My primary role as your child's therapist is to collaborate with you and your child/teen to clearly identify strengths and struggles, and come up with a game plan to build connection, confidence, and stability. I utilize cognitive-behavioral, DBT, and trauma-focused approaches that are proven to reduce depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal conflicts.

Trauma, by definition, is "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience." Everyone has experienced a traumatic experience at some point. Sometimes we can process those experiences and carry on with our lives without any problem. Sometimes those experiences cause us to feel stuck, have increased anxiety, and irritability, have nightmares and be easily triggered. -It doesn't have to stay that way.- New Foundation Counseling provides trauma-focused therapy to all, regardless of age, gender, race, political or spiritual affiliation. Everyone is welcome. We specialize in working with pre-teens/teens and the LGBTQ+ community/allies..

Your body holds the wisdom to heal. As a contemplative psychotherapist, I blend practices from the East and West, evidence-based and spiritual approaches, movement and introspection. I work with highly sensitive, empathic clients to help them build healthier relationships, let go of substances, improve self-esteem, find freedom from anxiety and depression, and come home to their bodies. I believe in the healing power of embodiment to recover from traumatic and painful experiences. In our work together, you'll find that there is space for vulnerable moments, profound realizations, uninhibited emotions, and deep belly laughs.

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.

Looking for a therapeutic or supervisory experience that is empowering and impactful? I'd be honored to help. Providing services that embrace humanity in a supportive environment is central to my practice. Whether you seek psychotherapy or clinical supervision/consultation, I offer a compassionate place to land. I treat several presenting clinical concerns such as historical, transgenerational, and religious/cultural trauma, and PTSD. I also provide clinical supervision toward LPC/LAC licensure, post-licensure consultation, DORA Practice Monitoring, and organizational consultation.

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.

Let's be honest. When it comes to overcoming your compulsive use of porn and/or sex you feel defeated. You're tired of hearing that more effort and more accountability is the answer. What you're doing isn't working. Right? I get it. For over twenty years I was held captive by a secret porn and sex addiction. I understand the crushing shame and guilt. I understand that feeling that "things will never really change." But you know what? I found lasting freedom. And you can too.

My journey started in Dubuque, Iowa where I went to Clarke University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I completed by Master of Arts in Counseling at Colorado Christian University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, relationships, and trauma. I do also offer some evening availability for more accessibility to seek help. Please inquire regarding schedule questions.

We service the states of Colorado & Montana for OCD Treatment. We do NOT accept Medicaid. We understand looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. With many profiles to browse, it's hard to find one you can trust. Does your anxiety or OCD impede what you want? We know that a life with OCD is tough to manage. It is isolating, scary, full of doubt and confusing for others to understand why you just "can't stop". We know you are having a hard time resisting the compulsions to appease OCD. Together, our team will explore ways to lessen the suffering of OCD, anxiety, and/or addiction and move toward what's important.

NOW Accepting New Clients! Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Nicole pursued a double Bachelors degree in Social Work and Psychology from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. After returning home, Nicole received her Masters in Social Work degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She enjoys working with a variety of ages based on experience with children, adolescents, and adults.

“Your past is just a story, and once you realize this, it has no power over you.”- Chuck Palahniuk Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Higher Sights. She received her bachelor’s degree in general psychology from Fort Lewis College and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Jessica has a passion for working with individuals who are suffering from numerous mental health concerns including grief and loss, LQBTQ+, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and past/current traumas.