Photo of Amy Moore Interventionist A Drunk Whisperer, Registered Psychotherapist in 80005, CO
Amy Moore Interventionist A Drunk Whisperer
Registered Psychotherapist, NLC, NCIP, NCPRSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80005
I take a non confrontational approach to facilitate a family meeting to talk about the hard stuff.
As an Intervention specialist, I use the Love First model of intervention. I am trained in the healing model as well as the spiritual approach of intervention, I use a combination of all to be most effective with the family I'm working with. I help the family plan every aspect of the journey through Detox, treatment and after care planning. I work mostly with drugs, alcohol, and other addictions. I am a certified peer coach through NAADAC as well. I do a great job with relapse prevention plans, emergence or reemergence into a support community, sponsorship suggestions and accountability.
I take a non confrontational approach to facilitate a family meeting to talk about the hard stuff.
As an Intervention specialist, I use the Love First model of intervention. I am trained in the healing model as well as the spiritual approach of intervention, I use a combination of all to be most effective with the family I'm working with. I help the family plan every aspect of the journey through Detox, treatment and after care planning. I work mostly with drugs, alcohol, and other addictions. I am a certified peer coach through NAADAC as well. I do a great job with relapse prevention plans, emergence or reemergence into a support community, sponsorship suggestions and accountability.
(720) 410-9296 View (720) 410-9296
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Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80005
Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.
Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.
(720) 288-0966 View (720) 288-0966
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Oak Tree Behavioral Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80005
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.
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.
(303) 622-5676 View (303) 622-5676
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April Zink
MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80005
I enjoy working with couples and individuals in all walks of life. I work with couples to understand feeling/expressing love, improving communication and working on relationship skills. This can be for new relationships or long marriages with challenges. I am also a Licensed Addiction Counselor and work with individuals struggling with all forms of addiction; including alcohol, substances, pornography, sex, gambling, cigarettes, and electronics.
I enjoy working with couples and individuals in all walks of life. I work with couples to understand feeling/expressing love, improving communication and working on relationship skills. This can be for new relationships or long marriages with challenges. I am also a Licensed Addiction Counselor and work with individuals struggling with all forms of addiction; including alcohol, substances, pornography, sex, gambling, cigarettes, and electronics.
(303) 835-6996 View (303) 835-6996
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Stephen J Westra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80005
Are you experiencing repeated conflicts with a child, spouse, or partner and would like some help with communication problems? Have you experienced childhood or adult trauma or abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual)? Do you experience episodes of depression, hyperactivity, mania (decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, more talkative, unusually more productive)? Maybe you have concentration and/or attention difficulties, don't seem to be able to finish projects, or have good organization skills. Have you or someone close to you noticed issues related to addiction or dependence (compulsive behaviors) on alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, internet or computer games, or even work or sex?
Are you experiencing repeated conflicts with a child, spouse, or partner and would like some help with communication problems? Have you experienced childhood or adult trauma or abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual)? Do you experience episodes of depression, hyperactivity, mania (decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, more talkative, unusually more productive)? Maybe you have concentration and/or attention difficulties, don't seem to be able to finish projects, or have good organization skills. Have you or someone close to you noticed issues related to addiction or dependence (compulsive behaviors) on alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, internet or computer games, or even work or sex?
(303) 835-9484 View (303) 835-9484
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Chris Saxon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80005
Chris Saxon, M.A., LPC, LAC Chris' passion is helping people as they struggle with life choices, changes, and experience. Chris tailors therapy to meet clients' needs and offers cognitive behaviorial, existential, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches. .
Chris Saxon, M.A., LPC, LAC Chris' passion is helping people as they struggle with life choices, changes, and experience. Chris tailors therapy to meet clients' needs and offers cognitive behaviorial, existential, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches. .
(720) 606-6750 View (720) 606-6750
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.