Therapists in Denver, CO

Hi, my name is Shawna Kaneshiro. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I've also completed additional training for Prepare/Enrich Marriage and Premarital assessments, perinatal (conception to a year after birth) mood and anxiety disorders, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1, military culture, and suicide intervention skills. I am also a National Certified Counselor. My area of focus is on relationships, intimacy, postpartum, prenatal, parenting, premarital, and marital counseling. However, I do work with other clients too.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families, adolescents and teenagers, facing a variety of challenges. I have a variety of therapy experience including facilitating traditional therapy sessions, working with children in a school setting and supporting family therapy sessions. I am passionate about providing a safe space for people to share thoughts and feelings about what they are experiencing. I use a variety of approaches to help support and guide you through this process depending on what your needs are. I am also fluent in Russian.

As a warm, compassionate, direct, and supportive clinician, Dr. Miller believes the client is the expert in their life and their experience, while looking to assist the client's understanding, processing, and evolution to their next goal. Her approach is rooted in attachment theory, utilizing the client-therapist relationship to listen, coach, and impart a curated skill set to meet a client where they are at this moment in time and walk with them towards their next chapter, goal, and incline.

I have have a lot of experience with anxiety, depression and OCD, as well as helping people with big life changes, self esteem, and relationship issues. Everybody is different, so in working together I will listen to you and what you need from me to help you the best. A big reason I decided to become a therapist due to the belief that if people are more connected and insightful about themselves—and how they impact the world—the world itself will become a better place.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” (Rumi). As a trauma survivor who went on a personal healing journey, I learned how to help others simultaneously. Healing was hard work, but finding the right therapist was a huge piece of the puzzle. Traditional therapy fails so many trauma survivors. I aim to go beyond talk therapy to find the right modality for each unique client.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience, I fully appreciate the importance of finding the right match with a therapist who can offer a compassionate and professional approach to navigating life's challenges. I embrace what may be very painful difficulties as opportunities for positive growth and problem solving, while holding sacred the courage and curiosity it takes to embark upon a very personal therapeutic journey.

I address all issues in life including Pain Management and Life as it unfolds/exists/all dimensions/all aspects that include stress, work, relationship challenges, sleep disturbance, grief, life transitions/adjustments, depression, and anxiety to name just a few. My purpose is to help find the key to restoring health and well-being that serves you best. Engaging in Behavioral Health services is brave and an important element of a comprehensive life plan... YOU DESERVE IT!

The people I work with often come to me because they are looking to gain insight into emotional patterns, address difficult dynamics, and develop more balanced relationships with themselves or others. Together we paint a picture of their life stories, work to integrate the various aspects of themselves, and move towards the life they want to be living. We take the time to explore the context and history of the problem or symptom they are experiencing in order to better address it. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds and promote authentic expression and reflection in the therapy room.

Relationships, meaning, and personal and professional growth are all rooted in a strong mental health foundation. To succeed is to honor the evolution of the human experience by constantly looking in the mirror and understanding the nature of the self. Everyone has the power to live their best life, and perform optimally in their relationships and careers. You are the leader, and I am your guide. The secret is within yourself.

Many of us live with higher levels of stress than we desire, experience unfulfilling relationships, and arguments full of miscommunication and we are so hopeful that there is another side to all of this. You may have already tried many things to relieve the stress, worry, and burdens of your life…and yet still find that you are struggling, but believe that relief is possible, and it is. ​ I have experience working with children, adults & couples who are interested in a powerful exploration of what is currently

I help my clients find their way to more authentic and fulfilling lives. Whether it's through improving personal relationships, increasing individual self-awareness, or building upon pre-exisiting resiliency, I assist my clients in finding positive and pragmatic solutions to the relational and sexual difficulties in their lives. I tend to approach my interventions in a collaborative and humanistic way. Empathic support, unconditional acceptance and gentle challenging guide my therapeutic process. I offer support to individuals and couples and aim to enhance each client's insight, resiliency and hope.

There may be times when you feel you can benefit from having an objective, nonjudgmental, and caring person help you move forward. I work with many individuals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, sadness, or just feel confused or uncertain about the path they are currently taking. You may be in a difficult relationship or feel that your anxiety and fear are preventing you from getting what you really want out of life. Sometimes support and clarification can really empower and motivate you to make changes that lead to better mental and physical health. Therapy is a an incredible opportunity to believe in the power of yourself.

Our typical clients are children and adolescents who are struggling with a specific change, transition, trauma incident, loss, or other stressor that is causing behavioral and emotional concerns, like defiance, anxiety, depression, self-harm, which interferes with school, home-life, and other relationships. Clients have goals to decrease behavioral concerns at home and school, improve emotions, coping skills, communication skills, and school performance. A lot of parents want their children to listen, respect, and connect and communicate with them. We also work with individual adults, families and couples.

You are unlike any other being that exists. You are a creative force. You go against the grain and it might feel like you don't fit in. Society has tried to box you in for so long that you've pushed away and hidden little parts of your soul. You may have numbed your feelings and ignored your heart's desires as a trade for comfort, stability, acceptance, and normalcy. I understand, because I've been there too, but this is what I know for sure. Our soul is crying out for true freedom.

Are you looking to deepen a healthy relationship, rejuvenate a worn-out one, or save one before it ends prematurely? How do you know if you need help? Contact me for a free phone consultation and we can discuss your concerns. We all want a safe, secure loving relationship but sometimes we need help. I can help you work through a difficult situation. Whether you are suffering from mild depression or more complex challenging problems we will work together as a team to identify and solve problems

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in community mental health. I have had the privilege of working with individuals and couples facing a wide range of mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative and tailored to the unique needs of each person. Throughout my career I have developed expertise in treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, life transitions and trauma.

At Luna Counseling Center we specialize in reproductive concerns such as; infertility, baby loss, traumatic birth, and perinatal mood disorders. Reproductive issues often cause feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and devastation. You do not need to struggle alone in silence. We at Luna Counseling Center are here to walk with you on your path.

I am accepting new patients! Animal Assisted Therapy is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is directed, delivered and documented by a licensed health/human service professional with a specific clinical goal for a particular individual in mind. An animal assisted therapist operates from a theoretical foundation and facilitates change in a client through the clients interactions with an animal. Animal Assisted Interventions operates from a cognitive behavioral approach utilizing canines to effectively assist in a clients journey through the stages of change.

I only meet online and I accept insurance for individuals but not for couples. I work best with clients who are dedicated to developing new skills that are proven to help with couples issues, anxiety, depression, borderline, bipolar, and addiction. I'm highly competent with and welcome clients of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to LGBTQ+, non-monogamous, sex positive, kink aware, and type 1 Autism (Asperger's). My clients learn how to develop healthier thinking patterns and integrate new behaviors that effectively improve relationships and manage difficult emotions.