Therapists in 80124

Hi, I’m Whitney Cavanah (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Mental Health Clinical Associate at Spectrum Connections Therapy. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I have worked with a number of populations including couples (premarital, conflict, and divorce), families, children and teens, mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, developmental disorders, neurodivergence, elderly and end-of-life stages, trauma survivors, addiction, chronic illness and autoimmunity, LGBTQIA+, and persons experiencing grief or loss.

COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!

Do you feel overwhelmed? Are relationships frustrating? Are your kids driving you nuts? Are you having difficulty adjusting to changes in your life? Are you depressed, anxious or fearful?

Are you experiencing relationship/family problems? Are you tired of experiencing the same pain over and over? Using an integrated solution focused approach, individuals and families will gain resources for healing and growth. Working together we can uncover your true purpose while addressing current stressors, past trauma, and future goals. While we can't change difficult past situations, we can better understand and resolve challenges negatively affecting our current situation.

Do you find yourself frequently fighting with family members or friends? Are you stressed, depressed, or frustrated about your teen or adult child's attitude or behavior? Has pregnancy or motherhood brought unexpected adjustments that make you worried or sad? Finding answers and solutions during some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. I would like to help you! I can provide a safe and confidential place for you to share your thoughts and feelings, find support, look at what's working and what's not, and learn new strategies to deal with negative emotions and situations.

I understand that your emotional health and relationships are important, and you deserve to receive quality assistance with these vital aspects of your life. The cornerstone of my practice is the belief in the importance of each client's perspective, their wishes and needs. I believe every client with whom I work deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe opening up and trying new ways of approaching life's challenges. Whether you seek individual, couples, or family therapy (or perhaps some combination of these) I invite you to call.

Being a teen can be tough, so many ups and downs and feelings that seem out of control. Sadness, stress, negative thoughts, and overwhelming struggles can sometimes be too difficult to fight on your own. Sometimes it takes someone else's support to make changes for yourself. You don't have to do it alone because I am here to help. My goal in therapy is to work with you to explore what brings you down and to help and support you in finding what makes you whole.

In life, there are many obsticles that we have to face. Sometimes we just need to find different coping strategies to help us change the things that aren't working in our life. My belief is that everyone has the innate capacity for personal growth. Fostering individuals to obtain a healthier understanding of themselves and their emotional world is part of my job. Counseling offers us the opportunity to identify the factors that contribute to difficulties and to deal effectively with the psychological, behavioral, interpersonal and situational causes of those difficulties.

I work with clients to untangle what is holding them back, utilizing a straightforward approach to help them learn practical skills to move through their life feeling more self confident, improve communication and boundaries, and feel overall more in control. I approach each client with curiosity and empathy, supporting their personal goals in therapy.

As an LPC, I enjoy working with many different types of clients. As a licensed school counselor as well as having my LPC, I have extensive experience working with students of all ages, families, staff and parents. I thrive on creating a therapeutic environment focusing on listening and understanding to help you be the best version of yourself. I like to use several therapeutic modalities when we meet, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Family Systems Therapy, Grief Therapy, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I am person-centered and narrative in my approach.

Do you and your partner have communication issues? Do you and your partner have constant misunderstandings and arguments? Do you struggle with conflict resolution after a fight? Has infidelity occurred in your relationship, and now you have no idea how to navigate the complex emotions or rebuild trust? Have a significant life change such as marriage, parenthood, moving, or career challenges caused stress in your relationship? I can help; as a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, I am passionate about helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationship and find the path to deeper connection.

I help children (8-12), adolescents (13-17), and young adults break the stigmas of mental health during their journey through therapy. I work to break barriers of communicating thoughts and feelings while educating on coping skills that uniquely work for each client. I help bring awareness to mental health, while instilling confidence and hope in those I am serving.

I am passionate about supporting clients to discover and live into their most authentic, true selves. As an insight-oriented and person-centered therapist, I strive to create meaningful connections with clients and believe warmth, understanding, and care are at the foundation of each therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, and primarily work with clients experiencing trauma & PTSD, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.

We exist to invest in you, so that you are empowered to cultivate wholeness and hope. At Southeast Counseling Center, our team of seasoned professional counselors believe in the ever-continuing growth and development of all people toward the best versions of themselves--in a safe, confidential, and caring environment. Sometimes when we are most vulnerable and in the greatest need, we can feel the most lonely and misunderstood. You know your pain better than anyone, and we look forward to joining you in the midst of it.

Are you currently struggling with disordered eating or negative body image and looking to find relief? Through a collaborative treatment approach that offers a combination of somatic and cognitive tools, we will work to individualize our approach to target YOUR goals of therapy.

Sometimes you feel like no one gets it; no one knows what it feels like to always feel on edge and constantly aware of your surroundings, with your mind always racing. But you know it all too well. You often wonder if it will ever get better, if the pain will ever go away, or if you'll be plagued with anxiety and self-doubt forever. What does better even look like? You have such a hard time letting yourself trust other people because you've been hurt so many times, but that's left you feeling alone and scared.

Are you tired of feeling confused, lonely or defeated? Are you wanting a better relationship with your teenager, your spouse or God? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or the pain of your childhood? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then let me walk with you and guide you to living with Joy and fulfillment. Let me help you break free from the negative thought patterns that lead to destructive behaviors. I believe with guidance you will identify what hinders you and how to remove the roadblocks to begin living a life with meaning.

I provide individualized & solution-oriented clinical therapies in a caring, safe, supportive & nurturing environment. Additionally, I utilize TF-CBT and am a trained Phase I Brain Spotting Practitioner. Together, we work to achieve the best version of you. Prior to therapy many of my clients struggle with uncomfortable symptoms which isn't something to fear but rather an invitation for positive change. Recovery and personal empowerment are central to the therapy provided.

Now accepting new telehealth clients! Stay home & get counseling you need! I specialize in working with tweens, teens, and young adults who have anxiety or an eating disorder. Many of the people I work with feel like they don't have control of their lives and are trying to gain control. They have trouble sleeping at night. They can't seem to turn their brains off and worry about the future. They tend to go to worst case scenario in their minds. They struggle in their relationships, which often also feel out of control. Body image issues, self-esteem difficulties.