Therapists in Denver, CO

Are you facing a lack of emotional or physical intimacy in your relationship? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or mismatched sexual desire? Whether you're an individual or couple you don't have to figure out life alone. As a master therapist, with over 15 years experience, I'm here to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, and an EMDR Therapist, I can help you individually or as a couple to get back on track. For faster results I offer in person private Individual or Couples Intensives on Saturdays, personalized just for you! Email me today to create the life you want.

Welcome! I am passionate about helping you become a more whole version of yourself and am honored to work alongside you in therapy. Together we will be curious about your internal world and the experiences that have impacted your story. I can help you process and heal from anxiety, relational wounds, marital conflict, or past and current traumas. We will work together on this journey of self-discovery through looking inward and nurturing your core self!

Trauma blocks love and connection, love heals trauma and restores connection with ourselves and others, healing from trauma creates opportunities to experience the goodness inherent in all of us. Counseling is a great way to access inner resources to permanently heal trauma and suffering we all carry from past and current relationships. As a therapist and scholar with 20+ years of experience, I am a Gottman Level III certified, AEDP Level II certified and IFS Level I certified therapist, I understand we cannot change the past however, I firmly believe we can permanently heal from it.

Are you or have you ever been in a season of life where you feel isolated, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not feeling your best? You are not alone! Everyone has struggles, whether that be in relationships, friendships, marriage, or family dynamics. Facing hardships in life is not uncommon and is something you should never face alone or be ashamed of. Thus, seeking help is not a sign of weakness but instead one of the bravest actions you can take as a human being!

Welcome :) If you have made it here, you are already in the right place. Whether you are in therapy for the first time or looking for a "deeper" experience, this is the space for you. Much of our pain comes through aloneness, misunderstanding, or the neglect of our needs. Our therapeutic relationship will be a safe, empathic place for togetherness and attunement to your values. I am passionate about working with adults, adolescents, and couples to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief, life adjustments, body image, and other concerns. I affirm all gender, sexual, and cultural identities.

My practice seeks to create warm, safe spaces for clients to release emotion and feel heard, seen, and validated. I view individuals as the experts of their own experience, and (rather than judging) my goal is to support clients as a collaborator and ally. I believe whole-heartedly that every person I come into contact with has certain strengths and tools that are useful in achieving desired outcomes. My role will always be to learn from you, identify what makes you strong and unique, and co-create goals and meaningful experiences in therapy sessions.

Asking for help is one of the scariest, and therefore most courageous things you can do. Together, we will explore all the elements of who you are and discover your inner strength, wisdom, and clarity. I am a relationship driven therapist who uses a blend of modalities including AEDP, mindfulness, IFS, and narrative therapy. Whether your goals are to improve your relationship with yourself and others, live a life that is more full of meaning and joy, or to heal from grief and loss, I create an authentic space to support and challenge you in this process.

I have built a specialized practice integrating my clinical skills and credentials with my broad life experiences in corporate communication and product management in a Fortune 500 Corporation, commercial design, teaching, and owning a small business. I focus on young professionals who are facing relationship, social, academic, mental health, and professional issues, to increase self-awareness and make better informed decisions. I counsel with parents of young adults who want to address issues of autonomy, accountability, finances, and boundaries. The goal is to reach a healthy balance of independence while remaining connected.

I believe growth and transformation occur within the context of nurturing relationships. When seeking relief from symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, or overwhelming life changes, it’s important to know you don’t have to face them alone. I seek to foster self-compassion and meaningful impact for positive change. As a somatic (body) counselor, I value the fact that our bodies and nervous systems contain rich information about our experiences, both past and present. Somatic practices that gently track and honor our bodies' responses add in the crucial layers of nuance and physical integration to the therapeutic process.

I am a level 3 AEDP therapist. My goal is to help you develop an inner world with a clear sense of self-love, self-compassion, and courage, as well as an outer life of joy, great relationships, and purposeful work. Though our approach to creating this will be based on your unique needs, goals, and aspirations, there are a few foundational techniques that we will likely be relying on: we will aim to start the healing process from the get-go - this means noticing your unique strengths and gifts and leveraging them for our success. It also means working relationally, so that you feel less alone in the world.

You may feel tense, on guard, overwhelmed, drained, misunderstood, and disconnected from your body, needs, or relationship. You may have learned to appease the emotions and needs of others first and hide or criticize parts of yourself. If you are seeking relief from depression and anxiety, self-criticism or shame, grief, feeling disconnected or misunderstood, or weighed down by trauma or other experiences, I'm here to tell you that compassion for all parts of you is possible and you are so much more than the parts of you that are hurting.

Are you feeling a disconnection between your body and mind, struggling to access your authentic self, or feeling strain in your relationship? Are these battles causing additional states? It's okay, and you're not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of the roots of their attachment, how it impacts the nervous system, and how we can effectively address and unwind these patterns. Through therapy, we can reconnect, heal, and adapt to the challenges we encounter.

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. I use an insight-oriented approach to help clients to understand themselves better and discover new ways to improve their relationships, build confidence, or process difficult experiences. I also work with couples to help improve their communication, build trust, and navigate life changes. Couples will learn skills to work better as a team while building a deeper connection. My clients are thoughtful, curious, and willing to go deep to understand themselves and their troubles from the inside out.

I am an active therapist dedicated to seeing my clients flourish through their journey of self-discovery. As an individual, couple and family therapist, I work with my clients to minimize self-judgment, support them through the challenges of change, and facilitate the development of self-confidence and competence. With over Forty years of practice, I have written, taught, and presented nationally on relationship issues. Informed by a collaborative perspective. My specialty is assisting people to become clearer regarding their unique desires and goals and to help them make adjustments so that they experience more integrity and joy.

When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I identify as a pansexual genderqueer woman and I honor therapy as a space where all of our identities are important. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their defenses hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life.

In my work as a therapist and through my own life experiences, I’ve found that so much of our pain as humans stems from a deep sense of disconnection, both from ourselves and from each other. I know it can feel like you’re in this alone- I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be. Therapy can provide an incredible space to heal and grow through safe & affirming connection with someone else. I’m honored to hold this space for clients and I believe you deserve support.

I believe that curiosity heals, that healing comes from approaching our lives with greater openness & non-judgement. I work with individuals and couples/intimate relationships impacted by trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, & identity exploration. Using a caring and direct approach, I support clients to gain deeper understanding, increase emotional regulation, & use more effective conflict management strategies. I believe that our world often makes it seem like we need to be fixed when really we need trust, connection, and tools to cultivate desired change within ourselves and our relationships.

I love to work with folks who are struggling to make their way in life, who hope that life can be better, but aren't quite sure how. I understand how desperate life can feel, and also how real healing can transform the way you feel in your own skin. There are times when we know something's wrong, and can't figure it out on our own. Maybe you feel "crazy" in relationships, experience debilitating depression, anxiety, or panic, or are relying on unhealthy habits to cope with your day to day life. Maybe all of the above. If this describes you, take heart, because real healing is possible, and I would like to help.

Seasoned psychotherapist... If you are experiencing general anxiety, depression, low-self esteem or relationship difficulty, I offer in-depth psychotherapy to support you in resolving the challenges that you face. Life is hard, and we do our best to adapt. In therapy together, we will explore your personal history, values and beliefs with nonjudgmental curiosity. We will process painful experiences when needed, and identify adaptive patterns that serve you or are in your way. You will experience a warm & accepting environment, so that you can settle into yourself and create the positive, lasting changes that you want.