I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in Colorado with over 40 years of experience working as Marriage and Family Therapist, mental health therapist and pastoral psychotherapist. I have worked with clients presenting a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, challenges of faith, and various levels of trauma.
My therapy style is supportive, invites personal reflection, focuses on relation to self, life, and others. I will work with individuals, couples, and families. I also work well with aging process issues -- especially senior couples and individuals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational therapy. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is systemic based therapy which empowers separating self from the multitude of external historical influences that surround us. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CO LMFT MFT.0000105
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Dr Datema is amazing. He taught us so much, and it totally changed our marriage. Highly recommend!
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Ralph for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I am so grateful for my therapist and I wish I could have met him sooner. He has helped me grow tremendously over the past 11 months. I’m looking forward to the growth and healing in the next year.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Ralph for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Big fan of Dr. Datema
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Ralph for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Datema has been absolutely excellent. He has helped me become more actualized and is helping me to build strategies to deal with depression and anxiety. What I love most is the scientific approach to understanding the mind and how these thoughts arise. I have an extremely erratic schedule in the Music Industry & Dr. Datema is always patient with accommodating my schedule & fitting me in days when things unexpectedly arise. Im am grateful for our continued work.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Ralph for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Dr Datema has been wonderful to work with and has really held me accountable to self improvement
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Ralph for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Professional and helpful
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Ralph for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd