Psychodynamic Therapists in Southwest, Denver, CO

As a counselor, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount and creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable and seen is my priority. I understand that making the decision to come to therapy can often be difficult. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my role to provide guidance and encouragement as we make sense of your story. I will support you with care and intention as we move towards accomplishing your goals together.

I am a certified professional coach and a counselor-in-training working toward my licensure in CO. My passion is supporting you on your journey of self-discovery with a strengths-based approach. Are you going through a life, relationship, or career transition? I will partner with you to choose the next steps, identify and clear barriers, and create connection while honoring your authentic self. I tailor counseling to each client’s specific needs. The techniques I use include Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, SFBT, Existential, Reality, and group therapies.

I currently have 2 openings for private pay clients. Do you feel dissatisfied with life, directionless, or unsure how to feel happier? Maybe you find yourself stuck in the same old patterns - replaying the same painful memories, worries, and negative self-talk. I can help! I help clients with mental health issues, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. My clients have told me I make therapy feel comfortable and they actually look forward to therapy. I am easy-going, caring, and non-judgmental. I will be your biggest cheerleader and coconspirator so you can live according to your values and build a life worth living.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.

You are unique and so is your story! Our stories are shaped by our unique backgrounds, and they influence how we see ourselves and the world around us. Therapy can help you better understand your story and move from surviving to thriving. I will provide an environment of safety, trust, and respect to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone. Whether you have experienced trauma, loss, relationship issues, guilt, or pain there is hope for healing and growth. We will re-write your story with a greater sense of control, authenticity, and confidence.

I have nearly a decade of experience working with teens, emerging adults, adults, and couples with a diverse range of identity intersections and presenting concerns. My approach to psychotherapy is multidimensional. This allows for some flexibility and creativity in order to meet the diverse needs individuals bring to therapy and in their lives. One common denominator is creating a safe and positive relationship between therapist and client. This is the foundation of good psychotherapy.

My therapy approach is open and honest. I show up as both a human and psychologist, and do not emphasize a professional power hierarchy. I am an advocate for racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality and rights, and human rights more broadly. I am not value neutral on such topics. It is important for my clients to know that my full-time job is as an Assistant Professor of Practice at University of Denver’s Counseling Psychology Program where I teach and supervise students learning to be therapists. Therefore, my private practice is part-time and I have limited flexibility for scheduling.

My name is Dante Valvo, LCSW, MFT, and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing in Colorado since 2018. I have extensive experience working with a diverse clientele in individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis/triage evaluations. Additionally, I was a clinical supervisor for many years, supporting new clinicians in the field. My chosen modality is primarily Psychodynamic; however, I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and Emotionally Focused therapy. My approach is founded on warmth, humor, and a devotion to a strong therapeutic relationship.