Therapists in Denver, CO

Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor specialized in general mental health care. I have experience working with clients who have substance use disorders, mental health disorders, trauma, and criminogenic needs. I believe that therapy is both an art and a science, and I use a multi-factor approach based on each client’s individual needs. I am passionate about clients feeling they are empowered to make their own choices and validating their experiences. In the therapeutic relationship, I see you as the expert of your life. I am merely a guide and observer to help you reach your goals.

Counseling is all about learning new skills for relationship and managing emotions at work, home and in the community while allowing me to coach in the process! Individuals open to working within a family setting to change behaviors, long-standing relationship patterns or addictive behaviors are favorites with me.

As a therapist I seek to assist people in discovering the patterns in their life that are problematic, and work with each person in the process of gaining freedom from these obstacles. I believe each person has a purpose for their life, and as they gain greater freedom, they step into more joy, fullness and satisfaction. These patterns and obstacles are often difficult for a person to recognize, and even more problematic to overcome without help. With over 15 years experience, I have the tools and experience to assist you in stepping into a better and more satisfying life.

I have over 40 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, a wide range of issues and ages ranging from adolescence to the elderly. I have worked in multiple Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment settings both inpatient and outpatient. I have run various types of Mental Health Programs, EAP services, and co-owned several group practices. In particular, I work with aduts, couples, families, and adolescents experiencing problems including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, job/work/career concerns, and school performance issues. I also utilize many strategies /tools from the John Gottman method.

In a failing relationship, or failing to succeed in your professional or academic pursuits? Call me today to reclaim that meaningful relationship you desire, or to begin experiencing success in your vocation or studies. I have spent over 30 years helping people develop, maintain, and revive meaningful long-term relationships, and to achieve success in their work and studies. With my training in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Psychoanalytic and Depth Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training, I can help you.

Life can be complex, challenging and difficult to manage; however, people are the most important change agent of their life's journey, and are stronger than their circumstances with the right support. Therapy is more than managing symptoms or tolerating distress; it is an opportunity to collaboratively create a plan to help you become more successful. Human beings have an incredible ability to grow, change and develop. Lets begin your journey to a life "well lived". I have the utmost compassion in treating individuals with a variety of mental health and life circumstance issues.

I treat individuals, couples, adults, and children that are dealing with substance abuse, relationship issues and a wide variety of other life challenges to include, mood disorders, sexual addictions, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and work-related issues. We'll look for short term solutions that help you cope, and long term solutions that help you understand.

I provide caring and professional counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families using individual or group therapy. I believe that each person should be treated with the utmost respect.

Love and Life gets complicated... Anxiety, Trauma, D.V., Abuse, Addictions, Complex Grief, Self Harm, Marriage and Family issues may arise and we become blindsided. Hope and recovery is possible. Empower yourself for change.