Narrative Therapists in University, Denver, CO

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Stephanie Thiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
I am currently only taking children & adolescents as new clients! Human beings are wired for connection. I whole heartedly believe this statement, and believe that trauma wounds and attachment issues can be healed. I have over 10yrs of experience with teens & families in various capacities, which allows me connect with each person differently. I also do in-home therapy with families, which allows me to work with your family in real-time, and be creative with interventions. I specialize in Narrative therapy, Attachment Focused Family Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities.
I am currently only taking children & adolescents as new clients! Human beings are wired for connection. I whole heartedly believe this statement, and believe that trauma wounds and attachment issues can be healed. I have over 10yrs of experience with teens & families in various capacities, which allows me connect with each person differently. I also do in-home therapy with families, which allows me to work with your family in real-time, and be creative with interventions. I specialize in Narrative therapy, Attachment Focused Family Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities.
(720) 358-2579 View (720) 358-2579
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Laura Panczak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210  (Online Only)
I use an eclectic therapy approach, however, veer towards CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), narrative, somatic, person-centered, trauma-informed, intuitive based approaches.
Are feelings of worry, dread, panic, and unwanted intrusive thoughts making living an enjoyable life more difficult? Change and transformation are difficult; it takes courage, work, and patience to heal- but there is hope! I specialize in Obsession Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Panic, and assisting clients with processing and rewiring unhelpful habits. Unwanted intrusive thoughts (Obsessions) can be scary at times. Compulsions and avoidance behaviors can also have a devastating effect both emotionally, interpersonally, and physically,
I use an eclectic therapy approach, however, veer towards CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), narrative, somatic, person-centered, trauma-informed, intuitive based approaches.
Are feelings of worry, dread, panic, and unwanted intrusive thoughts making living an enjoyable life more difficult? Change and transformation are difficult; it takes courage, work, and patience to heal- but there is hope! I specialize in Obsession Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Panic, and assisting clients with processing and rewiring unhelpful habits. Unwanted intrusive thoughts (Obsessions) can be scary at times. Compulsions and avoidance behaviors can also have a devastating effect both emotionally, interpersonally, and physically,
(720) 730-3891 View (720) 730-3891
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A Dwelling Place Counseling, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
Practice Theory/Perspectives: My training and practice primarily come from Strengths-based Perspective, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Cognitive-Behavioral perspectives.
Mission: To be present beside those in darkness, listening to them, and helping them take the next step forward. Experience: For fourteen years I worked in Hospice and Palliative Care providing Social Work, family counseling, grief support groups, and grief counseling. Current Practice: I work full time in private practice as a counselor.
Practice Theory/Perspectives: My training and practice primarily come from Strengths-based Perspective, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Cognitive-Behavioral perspectives.
Mission: To be present beside those in darkness, listening to them, and helping them take the next step forward. Experience: For fourteen years I worked in Hospice and Palliative Care providing Social Work, family counseling, grief support groups, and grief counseling. Current Practice: I work full time in private practice as a counselor.
(720) 466-7542 View (720) 466-7542
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Advanced Behavioral Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
Waitlist for new clients
We will work on building more awareness of our patterns, thoughts, narrative.
I seek to work with individuals who are moving toward change, perhaps only knowing that change as a feeling, an inclination, and a belief there is a need for this change. They are driven to reveal more of themselves that has been muted by whatever patterns they've assumed. I believe we all pick up things along the way that we think we have to be or must do to get what we need. My aim is to walk alongside you and see if there are some things we are carrying that no longer serve who we are trying to be and/or become. My purpose is to listen past the words used and get to the true intention of what is longing to be heard.
We will work on building more awareness of our patterns, thoughts, narrative.
I seek to work with individuals who are moving toward change, perhaps only knowing that change as a feeling, an inclination, and a belief there is a need for this change. They are driven to reveal more of themselves that has been muted by whatever patterns they've assumed. I believe we all pick up things along the way that we think we have to be or must do to get what we need. My aim is to walk alongside you and see if there are some things we are carrying that no longer serve who we are trying to be and/or become. My purpose is to listen past the words used and get to the true intention of what is longing to be heard.
(720) 807-2529 View (720) 807-2529
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Sara Stacey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
I practice from a Narrative Theory perspective.
Hello! I love working with individuals who are curious about themselves and the stories in their lives. If you have questions about why you are the way you are, where you are going, and what you are meant for, then we should talk!
I practice from a Narrative Theory perspective.
Hello! I love working with individuals who are curious about themselves and the stories in their lives. If you have questions about why you are the way you are, where you are going, and what you are meant for, then we should talk!
(720) 806-6166 View (720) 806-6166
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Melodye Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210  (Online Only)
I provide a safe and respectful space for clients seeking to make meaning out of life. We explore the perspective you bring as we address issues in your life. Providing a warm, inviting environment I create an opportunity to work on life transitions and issues that affect relationships. I work with people of all ages passing through developmental life stages that cause stress, anxiety, depression and confusion. I begin where the client is while exploring the many diverse feelings that come with change. Couple's work is a speciality of mine.
I provide a safe and respectful space for clients seeking to make meaning out of life. We explore the perspective you bring as we address issues in your life. Providing a warm, inviting environment I create an opportunity to work on life transitions and issues that affect relationships. I work with people of all ages passing through developmental life stages that cause stress, anxiety, depression and confusion. I begin where the client is while exploring the many diverse feelings that come with change. Couple's work is a speciality of mine.
(303) 622-3734 View (303) 622-3734
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Bonnie Goetz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
As a Depth Psychological oriented therapist with over 20 years of experience, I help people through life's difficulties. I see clients who are: feeling drained, depressed or anxious; struggling with feeling that something is “wrong” with them because of their current challenges; having difficulty navigating a relationship that they aren’t sure is good for them; struggling to “get over” something emotional they’ve gone through; having difficulty finding meaning or purpose in their life or wondering about the greater story they are living out and how the psyche is pushing them towards this.
As a Depth Psychological oriented therapist with over 20 years of experience, I help people through life's difficulties. I see clients who are: feeling drained, depressed or anxious; struggling with feeling that something is “wrong” with them because of their current challenges; having difficulty navigating a relationship that they aren’t sure is good for them; struggling to “get over” something emotional they’ve gone through; having difficulty finding meaning or purpose in their life or wondering about the greater story they are living out and how the psyche is pushing them towards this.
(720) 797-6908 View (720) 797-6908
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Jonah Shuman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
My ideal client is someone who is looking for a change and has the energy and bravery to try. People who want to break free from the patterns of thought and behavior that hold them back from living their fullest life. As far as needs, people who need skills to get through the day-to-day, and goals can span a broad range of outcomes. I enjoy helping people find a way back to their core values and recover from real low points and difficulties in everyday life.
My ideal client is someone who is looking for a change and has the energy and bravery to try. People who want to break free from the patterns of thought and behavior that hold them back from living their fullest life. As far as needs, people who need skills to get through the day-to-day, and goals can span a broad range of outcomes. I enjoy helping people find a way back to their core values and recover from real low points and difficulties in everyday life.
(303) 952-8041 View (303) 952-8041
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Etta Skoch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
Are you wanting to increase connection and intimacy within your relationship(s)? Are you wanting to repair your relationship(s) and rebuild trust? Are you struggling with communication or feel like you are not being heard by others? Do you desire a life where you can express and celebrate your authentic self? Life and relationships can be hard at times and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you and your loved ones.
Are you wanting to increase connection and intimacy within your relationship(s)? Are you wanting to repair your relationship(s) and rebuild trust? Are you struggling with communication or feel like you are not being heard by others? Do you desire a life where you can express and celebrate your authentic self? Life and relationships can be hard at times and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you and your loved ones.
(303) 848-2682 View (303) 848-2682
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Logos Healing Institute
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
We are a team of experienced trauma therapist that focus our work with individuals who have experienced multiple types of trauma including repeated, chronic, or extreme experiences of trauma and abuse. We have extensive experience working with surivvors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking and understand the unique and extremely challenging impacts of trauma. We want to partner with you to find a way through the confusion and toward healing and greater freedom.
We are a team of experienced trauma therapist that focus our work with individuals who have experienced multiple types of trauma including repeated, chronic, or extreme experiences of trauma and abuse. We have extensive experience working with surivvors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking and understand the unique and extremely challenging impacts of trauma. We want to partner with you to find a way through the confusion and toward healing and greater freedom.
(303) 622-3919 View (303) 622-3919
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Morgan Hopson
MA
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210  (Online Only)
Morgan Hopson (they/them) holds a Master's degree in East-West Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco, CA) and is currently pursuing clinical counseling licensure at Southwestern College (Santa Fe, NM). Morgan has first-hand experience working through the impacts of unresolved mental health issues that affect daily occupations for individuals and communities. Morgan is passionate about equipping clients with the education and tools necessary for navigating challenging systemic-related mental health issues in order to best function in client's roles of career, relationships, and daily occupations.
Morgan Hopson (they/them) holds a Master's degree in East-West Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco, CA) and is currently pursuing clinical counseling licensure at Southwestern College (Santa Fe, NM). Morgan has first-hand experience working through the impacts of unresolved mental health issues that affect daily occupations for individuals and communities. Morgan is passionate about equipping clients with the education and tools necessary for navigating challenging systemic-related mental health issues in order to best function in client's roles of career, relationships, and daily occupations.
(903) 330-1104 View (903) 330-1104
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Mira Rubenstein
MA, CCHt, NLP
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
If you are struggling with the relentless judgments of a strong inner critic, repeating the same unsatisfying relationship dynamics, feeling cut off from your creativity or distracted from your true passions, or frustrated by an inability to change negative habits and behaviors, perhaps you just haven't connected to the right inner resources yet. I believe I can help you do this.
If you are struggling with the relentless judgments of a strong inner critic, repeating the same unsatisfying relationship dynamics, feeling cut off from your creativity or distracted from your true passions, or frustrated by an inability to change negative habits and behaviors, perhaps you just haven't connected to the right inner resources yet. I believe I can help you do this.
(720) 506-2227 View (720) 506-2227
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Ryan Colby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University, Denver, CO 80210
Ryan strives to help clients understand themselves in greater depth and pursue purposeful growth, meaningful change, and to take steps towards healing the wounds that keep coming up. All while walking alongside individuals through overwhelming seasons and helping them overcome difficult hardships. Ryan strives to aid in the navigation of your story while processing through the challenges that life has in store.
Ryan strives to help clients understand themselves in greater depth and pursue purposeful growth, meaningful change, and to take steps towards healing the wounds that keep coming up. All while walking alongside individuals through overwhelming seasons and helping them overcome difficult hardships. Ryan strives to aid in the navigation of your story while processing through the challenges that life has in store.
(720) 640-8554 View (720) 640-8554
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Cameron Kantner
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210  (Online Only)
Whether you are experiencing anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, feeling down or in the dumps, transitioning to the next stage of your life, experiencing career development or change, or building self-esteem, I offer a welcoming and reassuring perspective to therapy. After identifying your goals and defining success, we will create steps and therapeutic experiences to achieve those goals. Uncovering and discovering your feelings, emotions, and thoughts and working towards therapeutic goals will make you more resilient when faced with changes and challenges, growth and development.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, feeling down or in the dumps, transitioning to the next stage of your life, experiencing career development or change, or building self-esteem, I offer a welcoming and reassuring perspective to therapy. After identifying your goals and defining success, we will create steps and therapeutic experiences to achieve those goals. Uncovering and discovering your feelings, emotions, and thoughts and working towards therapeutic goals will make you more resilient when faced with changes and challenges, growth and development.
(720) 776-2207 View (720) 776-2207
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Tory Becker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Denver, CO 80210  (Online Only)
If you're reading this, maybe you’re hoping for better days ahead… or maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. If you’ve found this page, you may be looking for support- someone to be with you during the hard moments, someone to have your back, someone to help you heal and reconnect to your badass and unique self. I’m so glad you're here. I would be honored to partner with you to support your unique journey towards joy and wellness.
If you're reading this, maybe you’re hoping for better days ahead… or maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. If you’ve found this page, you may be looking for support- someone to be with you during the hard moments, someone to have your back, someone to help you heal and reconnect to your badass and unique self. I’m so glad you're here. I would be honored to partner with you to support your unique journey towards joy and wellness.
(720) 764-6447 View (720) 764-6447
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Dr. Liz Drogin - Illuminate Counseling And Consulting
LSW, MFTC, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University, Denver, CO 80210
Welcome! Whether you're hoping to strengthen your relationship with yourself or a partner, I will greet you with warmth, empathy, and optimism. I am passionate about helping clients identify and uplift their unique gifts to achieve positive change.
Welcome! Whether you're hoping to strengthen your relationship with yourself or a partner, I will greet you with warmth, empathy, and optimism. I am passionate about helping clients identify and uplift their unique gifts to achieve positive change.
(720) 702-4081 View (720) 702-4081
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Jennifer Delgado-Cheers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each of us is capable, sometimes with a little assistance, of making our own best decisions, and that each of us is responsible for our own path in life. This means that as a counselor, I work closely with my clients to decide on the best course of therapy. My work focuses on helping people free themselves from pain and the feeling of being "stuck" that keeps them from moving in a forward direction.
I believe that each of us is capable, sometimes with a little assistance, of making our own best decisions, and that each of us is responsible for our own path in life. This means that as a counselor, I work closely with my clients to decide on the best course of therapy. My work focuses on helping people free themselves from pain and the feeling of being "stuck" that keeps them from moving in a forward direction.
(720) 734-6039 View (720) 734-6039
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Dr. Odessia Knowles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80208
We are happy that you are here, and we hope that we will get to walk alongside you for this portion of your life! While we cannot change the past, or sometimes the external stressors of our present lives, we can impact our trajectory going forward. And here at KCAPS, we believe in supporting people to do just that. Together we may move between past, present, and future... healing, recovering, processing, liberating, exploring, problem-solving, building, empowering, etc depending on your goals and your needs.
We are happy that you are here, and we hope that we will get to walk alongside you for this portion of your life! While we cannot change the past, or sometimes the external stressors of our present lives, we can impact our trajectory going forward. And here at KCAPS, we believe in supporting people to do just that. Together we may move between past, present, and future... healing, recovering, processing, liberating, exploring, problem-solving, building, empowering, etc depending on your goals and your needs.
(855) 546-1188 View (855) 546-1188
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Sarah Holt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
University, Denver, CO 80210  (Online Only)
It takes courage to seek assistance and support when faced with challenges and struggles. My goal with clients is to honor inner resources and strengths while reducing distress. We will work together on identifying goals, motivations, and barriers, while gaining insight and skills, fortifying self-compassion, and increasing self-efficacy. I have varied experience providing psychotherapy, ranging from working with clients struggling with life adjustments to those working through more pervasive and enduring challenges. My focus is on real results, utilizing methods that are evidence-based and lead to increased life satisfaction.
It takes courage to seek assistance and support when faced with challenges and struggles. My goal with clients is to honor inner resources and strengths while reducing distress. We will work together on identifying goals, motivations, and barriers, while gaining insight and skills, fortifying self-compassion, and increasing self-efficacy. I have varied experience providing psychotherapy, ranging from working with clients struggling with life adjustments to those working through more pervasive and enduring challenges. My focus is on real results, utilizing methods that are evidence-based and lead to increased life satisfaction.
(303) 746-2243 View (303) 746-2243
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Healing Rock Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Denver, CO 80210
Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you.
Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you.
(720) 645-8827 View (720) 645-8827

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Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.