Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Our center is dedicated to providing accessible and attainable mental health services to individuals, families, and children navigating life's challenges. At Gentle Giants, we believe that everyone deserves the support they need to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our mission is to foster resilience, strengthen family connections, and guide our clients toward achieving their fullest potential through evidence-based therapeutic practices tailored to each unique need.
In addition to therapy, Gentle Giants offers consultation services for individuals, families, and professionals seeking expert guidance. Whether you’re navigating complex family dynamics, working through challenging cases in family court, seeking clinical supervision, or looking for advice on trauma-informed approaches, we're here to support each unique need
Call or Email Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center now for a free 15 minute consultation - (866) 261-0933
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Colorado Access
- Health First Colorado
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Victims Compensation
Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (866) 261-0933
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / CSW.09930915 Shelby Ann Opel
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Masters In Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2021
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Shelby Ann Opel
Education and Years In Practice
Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (866) 261-0933
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- First Responders
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (866) 261-0933
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Equine Assisted Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (866) 261-0933
Location
Additional Location
Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
3489 West 72nd Avenue
Suite 102
Westminster, CO 80030
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Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (866) 261-0933