Neal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC (he, him)
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Do you feel like your mind is working against you just as hard as you're training? Caught in loops of anxiety, self-doubt, or pressure even when everything on paper looks fine? Maybe an injury has taken more than your body out of the game. Or you're wondering if you should just be tougher, push harder, figure it out alone.
What I see most in athletes isn't a lack of toughness. It's that the mental side of performance and struggle rarely gets the same attention as the physical.
I know this world from the inside. As a masters athlete still competing and a coach who works closely with runners day to day, I understand the pressure you're carrying in a way that goes beyond the therapy room. I work with you to understand what's actually driving the anxiety, overthinking, or burnout and build practical skills to move forward.
The work is tailored, practical, and focused on what actually moves the needle for you. Whether that's therapy, mental performance coaching, or both, we figure that out together. You'll feel steadier under pressure, less controlled by your thoughts, more like yourself. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation.
Call or Email Neal Palles now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 794-8430
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
Neal Palles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 794-8430
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / 992875 Neal Palles
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended Loyola University - Chicago, MSW, Graduated 1998
- Certificate from Association for Applied Sport Psychology Certified Mental Performance Consultant / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Adams State University MA - Applied Sport Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
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Neal Palles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 794-8430
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Athlete Mental Health
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Neal Palles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 794-8430
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Adults
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Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Neal Palles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 794-8430
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Neal Palles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMPC
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 794-8430