Codependency Therapists in 80216

I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) in Florida, Colorado and Virginia, an empathetic healer, an avid mental health awareness advocate. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, codependency issues, self-esteem issues, anger management issues and other emotional struggles. My passion as a therapist is to assist you in developing skills to help you find the happiness and abundance from within. I strive to create a safe space where you can feel comfortable in sharing your perspectives, hopes, aspirations, fears, and growths.

We know finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. We hope to make that easier. We pride ourselves on the ability to work with each person in a supportive and encouraging setting. We strongly believe in each persons potential and ability to make changes and create happiness. Our clinicians are highly trained in a wide array of specialties. At 1st Priority Institute for Better Living the atmosphere is cheerful and hopeful; optimistic for a better tomorrow. We encourage you to dig deep and call today.

Hi! I am a bilingual therapist with over 20 years of experience. In 2000, I finished my Counseling education at Arizona State University. For the first few years, I worked in an in-patient mental health facility. Over time, I was more drawn to outpatient work and began starting my own Private Practice in 2006 called Life Transitions Counseling. Recently, I have spent time traveling the world working as a Military Family Life Counselor, aiding in the mental health care of our service members and their family members.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Have you had some of these experiences? "Growing up, we were taught that our business had to stay in the family home. In African American families, this is not only a matter of decorum, it is a rule about safety- safety that is contingent on you being less yourself, and therefore, it is also about shame" (Burke 44).  Or are you living in denial about what you went through or experienced often times just to survive and get through life, or because you never were taught how to express and process your emotions? Burke, T. (2021) You are your best thing. New York, NY: Random House Publishing Group.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed or struggling to connect with your emotions? Have you experienced abuse or neglect, or are you facing symptoms of anxiety and depression? I am here to support your emotional well-being and personal growth journey. In my therapy practice, we will work together to address your specific concerns and collaboratively create a tailored plan to help you live the fulfilling life you deserve. I specialize in providing empathetic care to individuals struggling with PTSD resulting from emotional, physical, and sexual trauma, as well as supporting those facing present-day challenges.

We all face challenges that can make life feel overwhelming. If you are ready to bolster your mental health support team, please email or call to coordinate a consultation today. Currently inviting patients with anxiety, relationship distress, trouble with emotion regulation, and more to embark on a journey of growth and discovery through Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Get the support you deserve in order feel in control of your life.

In the past thirty years of practice, I've come to deeply understand that all therapy is, in a sense, grief therapy. I began working as a volunteer with Hospice, and although I am trained and practiced in trauma and developmental techniques, I specialize my work with grief and loss. I help my clients walk through the profoundly life-changing territory of losses that can seem impossible to accept and heal from. Because we live in a culture that makes little room for it, I create a place and time for people to unpack their losses and, with time, grow into acceptance. Please let me know if I can help.

I believe we are here to discover, learn, and experience as much as possible in this short journey. As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Do you have everyday, ordinary life struggles that you think aren’t ‘big enough’ for therapy? Or maybe you find yourself dealing with more severe issues of anxiety, depression, postpartum, or substance use? Regardless of your starting point it’s okay to admit you can’t do it alone; we were made to be social creatures. As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to empower you to be the expert of your own life while simultaneously journeying alongside you as we navigate finding solutions together.

The grace, acceptance, and strength of my clients inspires me and continually shapes my practice. My particular interests and specialties tend to fall within women’s issues, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship Issues. The belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care and a chance to be the best version of themselves informs every element of my work.

Are you looking to make authentic, meaningful, and sustainable change in your life but not quite sure how? My therapeutic style utilizes judgement free curiosity and compassion to promote awareness, growth, and healing. I am an eternal learner in the field, and life in general. My therapeutic approach utilizes both insight oriented and skill based techniques that are research and data driven, to empower you to make sustainable changes. Therapy is helpful both when we are in crisis, and when we are working to avoid crisis. You don’t have to live in your struggles or stay stuck in old patterns, effective change and help are available.

The path towards healing may involve deepening the mind-body connection. We hold onto stress in the smallest of ways. By brining awareness to our subconscious patterns, we can begin to healing. If you find yourself struggling with grief/loss, depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, substance use, or any everyday stressor you have come to the right place. My hope is to provide a safe space and collaborative treatment in which we can explore what it is that maybe interfering with your daily life. I offer a relational and non-judgmental approach to help process life's ups and downs.

Laura Houd is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, Colorado. She works with young adults, especially women, who are in college, recently graduated, or navigating the professional world. Laura is seasoned in supporting the many challenges that arise during quarter life, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance use and relationship issues. She is particularly passionate in guiding clients toward a healthier relationship with their body, food and movement. Laura’s knowledge of these issues as they specifically relate to quarter life leaves clients feeling uniquely seen and supported.