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Lauren Pollema
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Hi there! I'm the owner of Pollema Counseling Center, and I'm dedicated to fostering healing and promoting a culture of health and well-being in our community. I approach my work with compassion, intentionality, and directness. I believe people come to therapy to be challenged and encouraged to make change. I aim to create a secure therapeutic space for you to address challenges and promote mental health. I am a big advocate for therapy homework and often collaborate with my clients on unique ways to implement their therapeutic work.
Hi there! I'm the owner of Pollema Counseling Center, and I'm dedicated to fostering healing and promoting a culture of health and well-being in our community. I approach my work with compassion, intentionality, and directness. I believe people come to therapy to be challenged and encouraged to make change. I aim to create a secure therapeutic space for you to address challenges and promote mental health. I am a big advocate for therapy homework and often collaborate with my clients on unique ways to implement their therapeutic work.
(720) 868-9597 View (720) 868-9597
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Christopher A. St. John
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
More and more people are having trouble knowing who they are or where they belong in life. What we were taught growing up or what we learn from society doesn't make sense or apply any longer. Because of this, we have difficulties from depression to questioning our own belief system. It may appear as confusion, anxiety, anger, or anything that disrupts our day-to-day life. When we feel this way it is a hurt or loss that is almost impossible to describe. My type of counseling presents people with an opportunity to understand why and how they think and feel the way they do and to go deeper than they could have possibly imagined.
More and more people are having trouble knowing who they are or where they belong in life. What we were taught growing up or what we learn from society doesn't make sense or apply any longer. Because of this, we have difficulties from depression to questioning our own belief system. It may appear as confusion, anxiety, anger, or anything that disrupts our day-to-day life. When we feel this way it is a hurt or loss that is almost impossible to describe. My type of counseling presents people with an opportunity to understand why and how they think and feel the way they do and to go deeper than they could have possibly imagined.
(720) 836-1016 View (720) 836-1016
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Ruth Weinberg
LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
We all struggle at times, whether we are experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma or just feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward in our lives. These times can feel frustrating, overwhelming and exhausting! Come to a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can share your emotional struggles, pain and stress. Together, we can create effective strategies for healing and self-acceptance, discover and develop your inner strengths, resources and joy and allow you to more fully enjoy life. I bring years of experience, compassion and a sense of humor to the therapy room. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
We all struggle at times, whether we are experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma or just feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward in our lives. These times can feel frustrating, overwhelming and exhausting! Come to a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can share your emotional struggles, pain and stress. Together, we can create effective strategies for healing and self-acceptance, discover and develop your inner strengths, resources and joy and allow you to more fully enjoy life. I bring years of experience, compassion and a sense of humor to the therapy room. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
(720) 466-2106 View (720) 466-2106
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Brooke Zalis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life change, or facing challenges in your relationships or sexual well-being? You're not alone. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I'm here to offer you a safe space to explore these aspects of your life. Whether you're seeking relief from the grip of anxiety, looking to navigate life's transitions, or aiming to enhance your connections and intimacy, I'm committed to helping you achieve a sense of peace, understanding, and fulfillment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life change, or facing challenges in your relationships or sexual well-being? You're not alone. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I'm here to offer you a safe space to explore these aspects of your life. Whether you're seeking relief from the grip of anxiety, looking to navigate life's transitions, or aiming to enhance your connections and intimacy, I'm committed to helping you achieve a sense of peace, understanding, and fulfillment.
(720) 613-2125 View (720) 613-2125
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Francie Hiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218  (Online Only)
My intention is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to all clients, intentionally providing space for the queer community and their families. I am warm, approachable, humorous, and strengths-based with clients. I use a variety of modalities to help people heal, grow and explore themselves including: nature-based therapy, experiential therapy, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and empowerment models.
My intention is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to all clients, intentionally providing space for the queer community and their families. I am warm, approachable, humorous, and strengths-based with clients. I use a variety of modalities to help people heal, grow and explore themselves including: nature-based therapy, experiential therapy, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and empowerment models.
(303) 848-3161 View (303) 848-3161
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Ashley Rodrigues
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I have built a career on empowering, counseling, and educating women around their reproductive, hormonal, and sexual health. You need someone in your corner to support you, remind you of your innate strength, validate your struggle, speak with radical honesty, and help you restore your life. I promise to guide you through this process in a safe, laid back and non-judgmental atmosphere. We will work together on setting goals and I will provide you with practical and helpful tools to utilize outside of therapy. I believe everyone I work with has a valuable set of experiences and perspectives that are key to their own healing.
I have built a career on empowering, counseling, and educating women around their reproductive, hormonal, and sexual health. You need someone in your corner to support you, remind you of your innate strength, validate your struggle, speak with radical honesty, and help you restore your life. I promise to guide you through this process in a safe, laid back and non-judgmental atmosphere. We will work together on setting goals and I will provide you with practical and helpful tools to utilize outside of therapy. I believe everyone I work with has a valuable set of experiences and perspectives that are key to their own healing.
(303) 529-1456 View (303) 529-1456
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Lyndsey M Klemme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Availability update: Sun-Wed AM + early afternoon in-person and/or telehealth. Finding a therapist is so much fun! Said no one, ever...We're likely a fit if you feel like others' don't get you/your lifestyle, consider yourself an outlier, or identify with a marginalized community, and/or is a high-risk/risk-taker. Also, if you use substances recreationally, medicinally, spiritually, and/or problematically I'd love to hear more and support your relationship with those substances. Contact me to schedule a free consultation and we can discuss more in detail than what 640 characters allow. Stay rad & be kind.
Availability update: Sun-Wed AM + early afternoon in-person and/or telehealth. Finding a therapist is so much fun! Said no one, ever...We're likely a fit if you feel like others' don't get you/your lifestyle, consider yourself an outlier, or identify with a marginalized community, and/or is a high-risk/risk-taker. Also, if you use substances recreationally, medicinally, spiritually, and/or problematically I'd love to hear more and support your relationship with those substances. Contact me to schedule a free consultation and we can discuss more in detail than what 640 characters allow. Stay rad & be kind.
(303) 529-6796 View (303) 529-6796
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Rosa Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
The choice to begin therapy can feel daunting. Yet, with the right support, the process can also be empowering. Being seen and heard is the first step towards healing. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, family conflict and parenting challenges. I utilize an attachment-based and systemic lens to examine your inner world and work towards shaping a supportive environment for healing and growth. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you deepen your relationship with yourself, gain copin​g ​s​kills and accomplish your goals.
The choice to begin therapy can feel daunting. Yet, with the right support, the process can also be empowering. Being seen and heard is the first step towards healing. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, family conflict and parenting challenges. I utilize an attachment-based and systemic lens to examine your inner world and work towards shaping a supportive environment for healing and growth. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you deepen your relationship with yourself, gain copin​g ​s​kills and accomplish your goals.
(720) 743-4872 View (720) 743-4872
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Nikki Eisenhauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.
I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.
(713) 338-9162 View (713) 338-9162
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Crystal Randles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218  (Online Only)
Are strong and intense emotions affecting your life? Your relationships? How you feel about yourself? Maybe you just feel lost or are unsure of yourself? Do you have trouble holding onto positivity in your life? Well, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. Trauma, anxiety, and depression may be what's keeping you stuck and believing that you don't deserve better. You recognize you want things to change but just don't know where to start. Well, I'm glad you're here because it takes courage to seek out help. And I hope to help you discover that there is hope and things will get better.
Are strong and intense emotions affecting your life? Your relationships? How you feel about yourself? Maybe you just feel lost or are unsure of yourself? Do you have trouble holding onto positivity in your life? Well, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. Trauma, anxiety, and depression may be what's keeping you stuck and believing that you don't deserve better. You recognize you want things to change but just don't know where to start. Well, I'm glad you're here because it takes courage to seek out help. And I hope to help you discover that there is hope and things will get better.
(720) 513-0889 View (720) 513-0889
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Pam Goodfriend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAC III
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
I specialize in treating anxiety. Side effects include depression, insomnia, fears, worries, relationship problems and more. We work to relieve these issues through EMDR, EFT, and couples therapy, as well as teaching you skills to improve your self talk to eliminate triggers you can control. My training in Psychology and the teachings of of Buddhism, Hinduism and A Course in Miracles, gives me an east-west vantage point to meet you wherever you are. I have over 30 years of meditation and mindfulness practice and over 20 years working in mental health which translates to proven and effective benefits and powerful change in you.
I specialize in treating anxiety. Side effects include depression, insomnia, fears, worries, relationship problems and more. We work to relieve these issues through EMDR, EFT, and couples therapy, as well as teaching you skills to improve your self talk to eliminate triggers you can control. My training in Psychology and the teachings of of Buddhism, Hinduism and A Course in Miracles, gives me an east-west vantage point to meet you wherever you are. I have over 30 years of meditation and mindfulness practice and over 20 years working in mental health which translates to proven and effective benefits and powerful change in you.
(303) 732-6212 View (303) 732-6212
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Innerglow Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, connect with us, and let's make changes happen.
Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, connect with us, and let's make changes happen.
(813) 501-6489 View (813) 501-6489
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Umbrella Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
(720) 410-9468 View (720) 410-9468
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Harmon Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
I work with adolescents and adults that struggle with a number of issues that include depression, anxiety, self-worth issues, and family conflict to name a few. I have a great deal of experience working with male adolescents, but I am not limited to this population and have had success working with adults of all kinds. A young adult struggling with where they fit into this world, an adult who is still processing though their past while looking to better their present and future, or just someone that is ready to open up and learn about themselves, I am here to process it all with you and collaborate on the growth and progress ahead.
I work with adolescents and adults that struggle with a number of issues that include depression, anxiety, self-worth issues, and family conflict to name a few. I have a great deal of experience working with male adolescents, but I am not limited to this population and have had success working with adults of all kinds. A young adult struggling with where they fit into this world, an adult who is still processing though their past while looking to better their present and future, or just someone that is ready to open up and learn about themselves, I am here to process it all with you and collaborate on the growth and progress ahead.
(720) 571-1804 View (720) 571-1804
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Mackenzie Clough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Hello! My name is Mackenzie Clough and I am a LPC in Colorado. I received my MA degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in Detroit, Michigan and previously graduated with my Bachelors degree at the University of Windsor in Canada. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and I have worked with couples and families as well.  I believe that trust, authenticity, and openness create a strong therapeutic relationship and I believe that these qualities are what make therapy and counseling most effective.
Hello! My name is Mackenzie Clough and I am a LPC in Colorado. I received my MA degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in Detroit, Michigan and previously graduated with my Bachelors degree at the University of Windsor in Canada. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and I have worked with couples and families as well.  I believe that trust, authenticity, and openness create a strong therapeutic relationship and I believe that these qualities are what make therapy and counseling most effective.
(720) 463-7311 View (720) 463-7311
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Rick Hipp (Evening And Weekend Sessions)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I am an evenings and weekends Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working within culturally diverse groups to provide person-centered and cognitive behavioral mental health therapies (CBT). Groups I’ve worked with include individuals with excessive stress and challenges of life, severely and persistently mentally ill, individuals in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, individuals with personality and substance use disorders, medically challenged, in chronic pain, adults, children, adolescents, elderly, LGBTQIA+, VA, active military, developmentally delayed, forensic and incarcerated. Website: www.thebelmartherapist.com
I am an evenings and weekends Therapist with more than 15 years of experience working within culturally diverse groups to provide person-centered and cognitive behavioral mental health therapies (CBT). Groups I’ve worked with include individuals with excessive stress and challenges of life, severely and persistently mentally ill, individuals in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, individuals with personality and substance use disorders, medically challenged, in chronic pain, adults, children, adolescents, elderly, LGBTQIA+, VA, active military, developmentally delayed, forensic and incarcerated. Website: www.thebelmartherapist.com
(720) 597-8304 View (720) 597-8304
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Miguel Angel Hornedo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Sex Addiction is a black hole. Getting help via a therapeutic relationship where the client can be heard, accepted, empathized with and helped to feel safe can lead to the healing of freedom from this addiction. Tools for growth, new strength, a greater life balance, clarity are used. I have a passion for coming alongside individuals who are seeking freedom from this addiction, helping them to see a path to that freedom and walking alongside them on that precious journey. The greatest satisfaction I derive is from seeing an individual attain his or her life goals through this special therapeutic relationship. First consult is free.
Sex Addiction is a black hole. Getting help via a therapeutic relationship where the client can be heard, accepted, empathized with and helped to feel safe can lead to the healing of freedom from this addiction. Tools for growth, new strength, a greater life balance, clarity are used. I have a passion for coming alongside individuals who are seeking freedom from this addiction, helping them to see a path to that freedom and walking alongside them on that precious journey. The greatest satisfaction I derive is from seeing an individual attain his or her life goals through this special therapeutic relationship. First consult is free.
(720) 893-8867 View (720) 893-8867
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Ashley Mull
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My approach is one of honesty & transparency. I will meet you with respect, kindness, & empathy, while also speaking openly & straightforwardly about our work together. I believe you are the expert on your own life & that I am merely a facilitator of healing and change.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My approach is one of honesty & transparency. I will meet you with respect, kindness, & empathy, while also speaking openly & straightforwardly about our work together. I believe you are the expert on your own life & that I am merely a facilitator of healing and change.
(720) 513-6869 View (720) 513-6869
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Heidi Letko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Waitlist for new clients
People often seek therapy having exhausted their own internal resources trying to feel better. They may also believe they have exhausted their loved ones with their own self-doubt, sadness, or shame. Alternatively, one may be experiencing a more vague yet persistent sense of being overwhelmed or numb and disconnected. If suffering, grief, loss, and uncertainty are inherent in our humanness; so too is joy, growth, and the ability to heal through connectedness.
People often seek therapy having exhausted their own internal resources trying to feel better. They may also believe they have exhausted their loved ones with their own self-doubt, sadness, or shame. Alternatively, one may be experiencing a more vague yet persistent sense of being overwhelmed or numb and disconnected. If suffering, grief, loss, and uncertainty are inherent in our humanness; so too is joy, growth, and the ability to heal through connectedness.
(720) 835-0590 View (720) 835-0590
Motivational Interviewing Therapists

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.