Narrative Therapists in Denver, CO

You may keep parts of yourself or your relationship(s) hidden because you fear judgment from others. Perhaps shame and feelings of inadequacy keep you quiet while you ache to be seen, heard, and understood. Imagine a space where your authenticity and the uniqueness of your experiences are not only acknowledged, but celebrated. Whether you are seeking support around sensitive sex-related issues, aiming to break patterns in your relationship, or needing support as you navigate challenges associated with postpartum and/or parenthood, you are not alone and your experience is valid.

Hey there! I’m Ashley Fennell and my focus in working with clients is to build an authentic, caring, and trusting therapeutic relationship while empowering you and acknowledging that you are the expert on your life. I enjoy working with young and older adults, specifically those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues (i.e. familial, friendships, couples, etc.). My goal is to support you in finding your own voice and inner guidance while increasing your personal awareness.

Thanks for taking the first step on your path to wellness! Therapy can be an intimidating process, but also one of the most rewarding ones. Whether you're experienced in therapy or trying it for the first time, I am open to it all. My focus is on adult clients coming in for trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, life skills, substance abuse, codependency/relationship issues, and motivation.

Welcome! If you are here, life's challenges may have you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or alone, but you have taken the initial steps in working towards a more balanced and fulfilling life – so be sure to pat yourself on the back. I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking a compassionate, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and chill therapist to help navigate life’s rough patches and to take help take control of your own healing and narrative. Life can be difficult and these can be intense and scary times to deal with, but you don't have to navigate life's peaks and valleys alone.

Through mindfulness, meditation and deconstruction of personal narratives, we will embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth. In our sessions, we will nurture the seeds of wisdom that already reside within you We will learn how to shed old patterns that no longer serve your journey. We will align your inner desires with the external world allowing empowerment to blossom within your story as we build upon your established resilience.

I specialize in a type of therapy that believes your problem or issue is external to you as a person. It lives in the world, not in you. In my practice we put that problem out in front of us, then step back and examine it. Looking at the problem as separate from you helps you understand it better and allows you to you experience yourself in new ways. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Narrative therapy to treat survivors of trauma, whether that is Big “T” (profound and debilitating) or Little “t” (smaller “everyday” or less pronounced events).

I conceptualize therapy not as a static moment in time, but as an active, winding journey. I utilize Narrative and Somatic Therapies to challenge problematic stories we tell ourselves and rewrite our roles in them, learning how to live presently and understand emotion, especially as it exists within our bodies. Additionally, I specialize in trauma work with Brainspotting and Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to heal and integrate adverse experiences.

Schedule through my website link in my bio today! Before his own private practice, Tim provided mental health and addiction counseling to individuals and groups. Most of his time was spent serving forensic clients, who were state-mandated to inpatient rehabilitation for a history of felony convictions and serious drug use. Many of them had dual diagnoses, meaning they had mental health issues coinciding with their substance use disorders (which is often the case). Tim relied heavily on various counseling theories including Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. He became trained in EMDR.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands queer identities and experiences of mental health? Are you hoping to heal the different parts of yourself and live a more fulfilling life? I'm here to help LGBTQ+ folks like you find self-acceptance, queer joy, and a fully integrated, connected self.

As relational beings, the experience of feeling connected to our authentic self and that of others is essential to wellness. Investigating the multi-layered stories that are told about us, that often inform how we view ourselves, is critical to finding alternative ways of stepping into the power of our truths. Exploring, and interrogating, the messages that are intimately tied to culture, ancestry, and community can offer wisdom necessary in addressing problems in living folks experience. Whether seeking individual, relational, or family therapy, I believe the healing journey is inherently a collective one.

Breathe....There is an ancient Sanskrit symbol that symbolizes this beautiful reminder to do what comes naturally, breathe. It is the first thing we do when we come into this world, and the last thing we do when we leave it. However, life has a way of showing up and making this simple task harder than it seems. The result is we suffer in silence. Seeking therapy is a difficult decision to make but know that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Allow me to walk with you through this journey of discovery and together we will work to build a healthy foundation that will empower you to make positive changes.

I recognize the courage it takes to begin therapy and start this process. Whether this is your first experience, or you have attended therapy before, I want to help you feel safe and develop trust at your own pace. I believe that you have the capability and deserve to become the version of yourself that aligns with your values, even if that seems challenging right now. In sessions, I work to help you feel heard, supported, and identify specifically tailored strategies to help reach your desired goals. Working with me will feel as if you have someone on your team who truly cares about your overall wellbeing.

In this moment, you are taking the courageous step to reclaim a sense of well-being. Taking time to focus on ourselves and our relationships is an easily forgotten task and this can lead to patterns in our lives we are not completely satisfied with. Let's work together to change that story, to help you become the person, partner, friend, child, or parent you really want to be. I utilize a mindfulness centered narrative approach and believe in the empowering effect of education, body-brain cohesion, goal oriented interventions, and play based therapy. I also specialize in working with the neuro-spicy and LGTBQ+ populations.

I use a strengths based approach that integrates whole self wellness with an emphasis on mind, body and relationship. I help clients identify unhelpful patterning and create a vision of sexual and relational health through embodiment, presence and cognitive restructuring. I specialize in the intersection of sex, love, pleasure, relationships, identity, communication, and empowerment.

I welcome all of my clients intersectionality in sessions. My clinical practice engages in culturally responsive trauma- informed healing. My work centers with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

I have a passion for supporting partners, families, and individuals in the queer community and who identify as neurodivergent. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, and build healthy relationships.

I specialize in helping clients work through automatic negative thoughts as well as retraining the brain to be a more compassionate place. Reaching out for a therapist is the first step in beginning to heal negative pathways. I believe that together we can create a safe, secure environment where issues, problems and harmful inner dialogues can have a voice and move towards healing. It can be difficult to identify these negative cycles but together we can find a plan which works for you. Therapy looks different for every person but begins with the therapeutic relationship, trust and vulnerability.

Being a person isn't easy! Maybe anxiety is making life your own personal hell. Or perhaps you have found yourself losing all motivation to do the things that bring you joy. Maybe you're just looking for answers. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right person. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Seeking out help and accessing therapy services is not easy, and there are many barriers that prevent people from getting the help they need and deserve. One of my goals is to help reduce these barriers by creating a space that is welcoming, safe, and honors the various identities you may hold. It’s important for me to work with my clients in a collaborative manner while using strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches. My hope is that my clients get to live an authentic life that is fulfilling and embodies self-acceptance.