Therapists in 80235
Lacie Killion
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMFT, LAC , RPT, CSST, CSPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80235
I obtained my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University. I specialize in youth and family therapy, in Lakewood, CO. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I hold certificates in systemic Art, Play, and Sandplay therapy. I earned my Bachelor's in Human Services with an emphasis in Rehabilitative Counseling and minors in Art and Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. I have a passion for providing an outlet for individuals to have a safe place to grow and reach their full potential.
I obtained my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University. I specialize in youth and family therapy, in Lakewood, CO. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I hold certificates in systemic Art, Play, and Sandplay therapy. I earned my Bachelor's in Human Services with an emphasis in Rehabilitative Counseling and minors in Art and Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. I have a passion for providing an outlet for individuals to have a safe place to grow and reach their full potential.
Lifelong, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CTRS, DVOMB, CAC III, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80235
Lifelong specializes in mental health and therapeutic services to clients with disabilities of all ages. An ideal client will be someone who desires change, but has not had success with previous approaches or providers. Someone who is ready to do the work and is motivated to do things differently than before. A person, couple, or family who is open to understanding how they learn best and willing to be adaptive and creative along with us during the therapy process. Lifelong has multiple therapists to choose from with a diverse set of specialties and expertise. Our services are listed on our website for your review.
Lifelong specializes in mental health and therapeutic services to clients with disabilities of all ages. An ideal client will be someone who desires change, but has not had success with previous approaches or providers. Someone who is ready to do the work and is motivated to do things differently than before. A person, couple, or family who is open to understanding how they learn best and willing to be adaptive and creative along with us during the therapy process. Lifelong has multiple therapists to choose from with a diverse set of specialties and expertise. Our services are listed on our website for your review.
Michela Raciti
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, RBT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80235 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is committed to their personal growth and development, and who recognizes that seeking support is a sign of strength. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions in a safe and non-judgmental space, and are willing to engage in the therapeutic process. They want to feel heard and understood, to gain insight into their patterns of thinking and behavior, and develop strategies to manage their symptoms. Their goals include reducing symptoms, improving their relationships, building resilience, increasing their sense of self-worth, or developing a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to their personal growth and development, and who recognizes that seeking support is a sign of strength. They are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions in a safe and non-judgmental space, and are willing to engage in the therapeutic process. They want to feel heard and understood, to gain insight into their patterns of thinking and behavior, and develop strategies to manage their symptoms. Their goals include reducing symptoms, improving their relationships, building resilience, increasing their sense of self-worth, or developing a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.