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Stephanie Camins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80030
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 15 years, with a focus on increasing personal strengths and fostering healthier relationships. I specialize in the the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, interpersonal struggles and work and career issues. I believe each person, regardless of age, has the ability to grow in positive directions.
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 15 years, with a focus on increasing personal strengths and fostering healthier relationships. I specialize in the the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, interpersonal struggles and work and career issues. I believe each person, regardless of age, has the ability to grow in positive directions.
(303) 536-8825 View (303) 536-8825
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Haley K Hepler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234  (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is a collaboration and that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of everything.
You deserve to feel safe in your mind, body and environment. For many trauma survivors, this sense of safety might be entirely unfamiliar. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma associated with abusive relationships, experiences of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, adverse childhood experiences, childhood sexual abuse, and sex trafficking. I also have a deep understanding of intersectionality and approach therapy through a culturally responsive lens; taking into consideration the impacts of systems of oppression and experiences of historical and racial trauma.
I believe that therapy is a collaboration and that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of everything.
You deserve to feel safe in your mind, body and environment. For many trauma survivors, this sense of safety might be entirely unfamiliar. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma associated with abusive relationships, experiences of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, adverse childhood experiences, childhood sexual abuse, and sex trafficking. I also have a deep understanding of intersectionality and approach therapy through a culturally responsive lens; taking into consideration the impacts of systems of oppression and experiences of historical and racial trauma.
(720) 637-4947 View (720) 637-4947
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Janean Anderson
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
If you are struggling with your relationship with food and your body, want to improve your relationships (feel more secure, less anxious, more connected/ trusting, and have more intimacy), or if you are a survivor of trauma who would like to experience healing, I'd love to hear from you!.
My style is warm, real, and practical. Working with me in therapy means having a conversation, just two people talking together. I embrace humor and honesty in therapy. I balance helping you gain greater understanding of yourself with taking action, supporting your every step. I strive to provide the best services possible by helping you to feel deeply understood by considering all the aspects of your unique story and using therapeutic techniques that have been shown by research to be effective. I provide individual and group therapy as well as psychological evaluations (testing).
If you are struggling with your relationship with food and your body, want to improve your relationships (feel more secure, less anxious, more connected/ trusting, and have more intimacy), or if you are a survivor of trauma who would like to experience healing, I'd love to hear from you!.
My style is warm, real, and practical. Working with me in therapy means having a conversation, just two people talking together. I embrace humor and honesty in therapy. I balance helping you gain greater understanding of yourself with taking action, supporting your every step. I strive to provide the best services possible by helping you to feel deeply understood by considering all the aspects of your unique story and using therapeutic techniques that have been shown by research to be effective. I provide individual and group therapy as well as psychological evaluations (testing).
(970) 366-3075 View (970) 366-3075
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Lisa Templeton
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80030
My belief is that my relationship with each client is what heals, and I'm authentic, engaging and present in each therapeutic relationship, which functions to guide and facilitate recovery.
In a world that is moving so incredibly fast, do you find that it's difficult to slow down? As a clinical psychologist, I focus on utilizing mindfulness cognitive-behavioral techniques with a variety of individuals of all ages to help in learning to slow your brain down and to accept and surrender to life's challenges. I have 18 years experience working with those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, attention, and behavioral issues. You are not alone. You can find support and guidance in taking control of your own thoughts and feelings. Check out my professional website www.drlisatempleton.com
My belief is that my relationship with each client is what heals, and I'm authentic, engaging and present in each therapeutic relationship, which functions to guide and facilitate recovery.
In a world that is moving so incredibly fast, do you find that it's difficult to slow down? As a clinical psychologist, I focus on utilizing mindfulness cognitive-behavioral techniques with a variety of individuals of all ages to help in learning to slow your brain down and to accept and surrender to life's challenges. I have 18 years experience working with those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, attention, and behavioral issues. You are not alone. You can find support and guidance in taking control of your own thoughts and feelings. Check out my professional website www.drlisatempleton.com
(303) 900-7292 View (303) 900-7292
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Hannah Svedlow
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80234
I understand the vulnerability it requires to reach out for help and applaud you for taking this first step. I have the great honor of supporting my clients as they navigate life's various challenges and celebrate them in their achievements. My hope is to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, supported, and heard as we explore areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties and other concerns. Client goals can be as unique as they are, and my clients often see themselves deepening relationships, reducing feelings of distress, and gaining a better understanding of themselves.
I understand the vulnerability it requires to reach out for help and applaud you for taking this first step. I have the great honor of supporting my clients as they navigate life's various challenges and celebrate them in their achievements. My hope is to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, supported, and heard as we explore areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties and other concerns. Client goals can be as unique as they are, and my clients often see themselves deepening relationships, reducing feelings of distress, and gaining a better understanding of themselves.
(970) 517-4877 View (970) 517-4877
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Talya Dash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP, Ennea, PACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80003  (Online Only)
Online only- Feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Struggling with your mood, substance abuse, a challenging family or relationship dynamic? I believe that no matter what you have been through, or are currently facing, you have the capacity to heal and thrive. After working for years, with a high level of success, with some of the most traumatized, addicted, and overlooked individuals in society, I have a broad knowledge and ability to help or assist many who are stuck or feel they cannot be helped.
Online only- Feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Struggling with your mood, substance abuse, a challenging family or relationship dynamic? I believe that no matter what you have been through, or are currently facing, you have the capacity to heal and thrive. After working for years, with a high level of success, with some of the most traumatized, addicted, and overlooked individuals in society, I have a broad knowledge and ability to help or assist many who are stuck or feel they cannot be helped.
(720) 580-5984 View (720) 580-5984
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Tevara Jeanne Paranto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Do you struggle with food and body image? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed with life? Is your relationship feeling stuck? Are you needing to come out and be the TRUE YOU? I am here to join with you and help you move through these issues. I believe that we all have the power and potential to change and therapy can be the starting point. Therapy is about growth, going deeper and finding a better way to live. You are courageous to have taken this first step.
Do you struggle with food and body image? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed with life? Is your relationship feeling stuck? Are you needing to come out and be the TRUE YOU? I am here to join with you and help you move through these issues. I believe that we all have the power and potential to change and therapy can be the starting point. Therapy is about growth, going deeper and finding a better way to live. You are courageous to have taken this first step.
(720) 316-7302 View (720) 316-7302
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Lindsey Dawson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate? Have you lost that spark in your relationship? Are you a parent who has lost connection with your teenager or child? Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? I decided to be a couple and family therapist because I know how hard relationships can be and that sometimes we need a little help. There is no shame in asking for help. We are all imperfect and are not born with a roadmap on how to navigate troubled relationships and family. I believe all people are capable of meaningful and transformational change. Let me help.
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate? Have you lost that spark in your relationship? Are you a parent who has lost connection with your teenager or child? Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? I decided to be a couple and family therapist because I know how hard relationships can be and that sometimes we need a little help. There is no shame in asking for help. We are all imperfect and are not born with a roadmap on how to navigate troubled relationships and family. I believe all people are capable of meaningful and transformational change. Let me help.
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Shannon M Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80003  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hey, do you feel like an outcast? Like you never really fit in, or like you aren’t good enough? I completely understand that feeling and I would like to be here to support you. You are not broken and you deserve a safe space to explore who you are. I believe that people are beautiful for their differences. I want to support you in embracing your unique characteristics that make you amazing. I specialize in helping adults work through trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, identity issues and life transitions that contribute to these feelings. I am now offering EMDR telehealth sessions!
Hey, do you feel like an outcast? Like you never really fit in, or like you aren’t good enough? I completely understand that feeling and I would like to be here to support you. You are not broken and you deserve a safe space to explore who you are. I believe that people are beautiful for their differences. I want to support you in embracing your unique characteristics that make you amazing. I specialize in helping adults work through trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, identity issues and life transitions that contribute to these feelings. I am now offering EMDR telehealth sessions!
(720) 740-4235 View (720) 740-4235
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Juanita Ratner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80030  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a counselor who is genuine, warm, supportive, insightful? My holistic, informal approach is ideal for someone who wants to know themselves and change and grow in the process. Areas I work with include relationship issues, anxiety, panic attacks, self esteem, personal growth, emotional eating, life changes, depression, women's issues, stress, meditation and relaxation, spiritual searches, life transitions, and the quest for self-knowledge. I blend methods and approaches of many modalities: integrative, depth, existential-humanistic, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, awareness-based, and psychodynamic. I work with dreams.
Are you looking for a counselor who is genuine, warm, supportive, insightful? My holistic, informal approach is ideal for someone who wants to know themselves and change and grow in the process. Areas I work with include relationship issues, anxiety, panic attacks, self esteem, personal growth, emotional eating, life changes, depression, women's issues, stress, meditation and relaxation, spiritual searches, life transitions, and the quest for self-knowledge. I blend methods and approaches of many modalities: integrative, depth, existential-humanistic, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, awareness-based, and psychodynamic. I work with dreams.
(720) 340-3571 View (720) 340-3571
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William Moring
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031  (Online Only)
I became a therapist because I believe in the transformative power of therapy and its ability to destigmatize mental health. I’m passionate about fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, one built on empathy, loyalty, and trust. Witnessing my clients feel respected, cared for, and understood as they learn to navigate their mental well-being is incredibly rewarding. I am also a LGBTQIA+ allied therapist.
I became a therapist because I believe in the transformative power of therapy and its ability to destigmatize mental health. I’m passionate about fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, one built on empathy, loyalty, and trust. Witnessing my clients feel respected, cared for, and understood as they learn to navigate their mental well-being is incredibly rewarding. I am also a LGBTQIA+ allied therapist.
(720) 713-3145 View (720) 713-3145
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(719) 394-9745 View (719) 394-9745
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Waitlist for new clients
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
Currently a waitlist in CO Springs. Hiring Soon! KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
Currently a waitlist in CO Springs. Hiring Soon! KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(719) 394-9821 View (719) 394-9821
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Tanja Gorenc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80234
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationship? I can help! I enjoy working with and empowering adolescents, couples, and the elderly to overcome obstacles and process through trauma that impacts growth. I also use qEEG Neurofeedback to address the struggles associated with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism, and behavioral issues in children and adults. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive treatment modality and changes are noticed faster than with a pharmacological approach.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationship? I can help! I enjoy working with and empowering adolescents, couples, and the elderly to overcome obstacles and process through trauma that impacts growth. I also use qEEG Neurofeedback to address the struggles associated with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism, and behavioral issues in children and adults. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive treatment modality and changes are noticed faster than with a pharmacological approach.
(303) 529-2066 View (303) 529-2066
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(720) 597-7989 View (720) 597-7989
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Robin J. Sackmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
My style is straightforward and energetic, kind and supportive, and intentionally focused on developing a warm and respectful working relationship with my clients.
Maybe you just need a nudge to be precisely who you are at your highest level. Maybe you're looking for someone to see your magic and remind you of it because you have forgotten. Whether life is going well or you are struggling to be well, therapy could be a helpful and powerful tool in moving forward. Everybody hurts and faces challenges; fear is loud, but it's not the boss of us. With guidance you may be surprised to learn that you have considerably more power than you realize, and that the source of that power is already carried within you.
My style is straightforward and energetic, kind and supportive, and intentionally focused on developing a warm and respectful working relationship with my clients.
Maybe you just need a nudge to be precisely who you are at your highest level. Maybe you're looking for someone to see your magic and remind you of it because you have forgotten. Whether life is going well or you are struggling to be well, therapy could be a helpful and powerful tool in moving forward. Everybody hurts and faces challenges; fear is loud, but it's not the boss of us. With guidance you may be surprised to learn that you have considerably more power than you realize, and that the source of that power is already carried within you.
(720) 619-3998 View (720) 619-3998
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Leigh Tatum (Now Accepting New Clients!)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
She cultivates a safe space for clients, bringing compassion and authenticity, and playfulness to the therapeutic relationship.
Schedule through my website instantly > website link in my bio! Leigh has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan within non-profit outpatient medical and mental health clinics. She utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based approach and believes in the resilience and capabilities within each person. She focuses on concerns with depression, anxiety, sexual or gender identity, grief and loss, self-esteem, spirituality, and navigating life’s many transitions.
She cultivates a safe space for clients, bringing compassion and authenticity, and playfulness to the therapeutic relationship.
Schedule through my website instantly > website link in my bio! Leigh has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan within non-profit outpatient medical and mental health clinics. She utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based approach and believes in the resilience and capabilities within each person. She focuses on concerns with depression, anxiety, sexual or gender identity, grief and loss, self-esteem, spirituality, and navigating life’s many transitions.
(720) 782-5816 View (720) 782-5816
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Sabrina Gohlke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80020
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship conflict, unhealthy patterns & addictions, and trauma.
Is life a constant struggle? Do you feel hopeless, anxious, or just burnt out all the time? Maybe you wish things could be different?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship conflict, unhealthy patterns & addictions, and trauma.
Is life a constant struggle? Do you feel hopeless, anxious, or just burnt out all the time? Maybe you wish things could be different?
(386) 388-5816 View (386) 388-5816
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Kristen Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80021
When working together, you will learn tools on how to cope with overwhelming thoughts and emotions, how to work through difficult relationship situations, and how to feel more at peace.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and feel unsure about how to resolve these feelings? You are not alone; I have worked with many people with a variety of overwhelming feelings and anxiety. Together we will explore how to manage your anxiety, worries, and stress. Or you may be having relationship struggles that cause overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame, or perhaps you are a parent struggling with balancing it all. In whatever form your pain may be in, I am here to help you understand your pain; we will work together to create healthier relationships and develop skills to cope with your overwhelming feelings.
When working together, you will learn tools on how to cope with overwhelming thoughts and emotions, how to work through difficult relationship situations, and how to feel more at peace.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and feel unsure about how to resolve these feelings? You are not alone; I have worked with many people with a variety of overwhelming feelings and anxiety. Together we will explore how to manage your anxiety, worries, and stress. Or you may be having relationship struggles that cause overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame, or perhaps you are a parent struggling with balancing it all. In whatever form your pain may be in, I am here to help you understand your pain; we will work together to create healthier relationships and develop skills to cope with your overwhelming feelings.
(720) 477-6603 View (720) 477-6603
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Lucia Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80005
My hope—and my priority as a therapist—is to build a relationship with you that feels safe and supportive, where you can bring all parts of yourself.
Are you queer and struggling with body image and food? Or just feeling disconnected from your body? Are you looking for a therapist who gets it—who’s been there? I am an eating disorder therapist who is also queer. Believe it to not, the LGBTQ community is hit hardest when it comes to struggling with our relationship with our bodies. Many of us have had eating disorders, and even more of us struggle significantly with body image. As a trained somatic therapist, I hope to support you to have a better relationship with your body, and to understand the language it speaks—including how trauma may have manifested in your nervous system.
My hope—and my priority as a therapist—is to build a relationship with you that feels safe and supportive, where you can bring all parts of yourself.
Are you queer and struggling with body image and food? Or just feeling disconnected from your body? Are you looking for a therapist who gets it—who’s been there? I am an eating disorder therapist who is also queer. Believe it to not, the LGBTQ community is hit hardest when it comes to struggling with our relationship with our bodies. Many of us have had eating disorders, and even more of us struggle significantly with body image. As a trained somatic therapist, I hope to support you to have a better relationship with your body, and to understand the language it speaks—including how trauma may have manifested in your nervous system.
(720) 358-8869 View (720) 358-8869


Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.