Therapists in Colorado

Im a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist licensed in Colorado with more than 14 years of experience working with adults, and families in a variety of settings that include residential treatment centers, emergency rooms and in home family therapy. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2005, and have been helping people therapeutically ever since. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns including various types of trauma such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse, anger issues, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I have worked in family and individual settings, so I have experience in helping people in many different situations. My counseling style is open and honest and experiential . I am compassionate about people that I work with and will use every strength in an individual to help them through challenging situations. I do not believe there is only one way to solve a problem so using creativity and humor is a big part of how I treat clients. My approach combines utilizing many different modalities that include , trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral and narrative models but tailoring approaches to meet the needs of the client is most important to me. If you are ready to reach out and feel that i may be able to help you, lets get to work. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hello, my name is Melissa and I am an MSW and LCSW, with more than 15 years in the mental health field. I graduated with honors in 2005 from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. In 2009, I obtained a master's degree in social work from Indiana-Purdue University. I received my clinical social work license from the state of Indiana in 2011 and then from the state of Colorado in 2015 after I traded in cornfields for mountains. Over the last 15 years I've been lucky enough to work with a lot of different populations in many different settings. I sort of feel like I've done it all, like if the mental health field was a menu I've ordered almost everything on it. I hope that means that I bring many years of well-rounded experience to the table. A famous author once said, “The most important things are the hardest to say… because words diminish them. Words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.” That’s why I’m so glad you’re here. Therapy and talking to someone about your fears and anxieties and other things you’re going through can be really helpful. Those thoughts and feelings that seem really overwhelming? You may realize they are actually pretty tiny when we bring them into the light and take an honest look. Or maybe they’re not. Maybe they’re as big as you thought they might be. And, we can do something about those, too. My therapy style is a relaxed mix of CBT (thinking about thinking), DBT, solution-focused, and motivational dialogue. But, maybe the most important thing to know up front is that therapy and therapists are not a ‘one size fits all’. If we talk and you decide I’m not quite what you need, that is absolutely okay because you are the most important part of this process. You are the driver. This is your time to get to know yourself better in a safe and confidential space so that you can live a life that feels like it’s really yours. I’m really glad you’re here.

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, sexual issues, and stresses related to involvement in the criminal justice system. I also helped many people who have experienced physical, sexual trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm, motivational, supportive and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, an open mind, and compassion. I find that my clients are the experts of their lives and my role is to help support, educate and motivate them to find their own path to happiness. I enjoy keeping a light-hearted approach and find that maintaining a sense of humor with difficult situations makes them easier to talk about. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and trauma-informed therapy techniques. I will tailor our dialoge and treatment plan to meet your unique goals 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. My availability for live and phone sessions changes week to week, so if you don't see a time slot that works for you please message me so I can provide more options. I look forward to working with you!

I've been in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 26 years, working with a variety of clients in diverse settings. But that's only half of it. Before becoming a therapist, I was a middle school teacher then a creative guide for a corporation, a college, and several non-profits, recognized with awards along the way. Married for the second time, I was struggling with the culture shock of moving from the East Coast to Colorado, and struggling with the demise of my business as a freelancer. The turning point, though, was the tragic paralysis, inability to speak, and subsequent death, of a friend's child. Deeply moved, I looked for some meaning in this; I found none. It took a year to realize that I could do nothing about the past, making meaning only by moving forward. I wanted to help those who metaphorically could not speak to be heard. At midlife, I returned to school to become a therapist. I've learned where to find the sense of things, and how to cope when I can't – and to teach others what I’ve learned. I have experience with the life-altering events of grief, chronic illness and disability: - Past president of a coalition of grief counselors; - Patient-direct hospice volunteer; - Mental health provider for a state program for brain injured and their families; - Mental health provider for a state vocational rehabilitation program; - Developer of a local chapter of the Well Spouse Foundation; - Board member for a retarded citizens organization, and; - Executive Board member for a state-wide invisible disability association. I help healthy individuals and couples get unstuck, teaching them communication and behavioral skills to keep them from getting stuck again. Healthy means no substance, physical, or emotional abuse. - Certified Instructor for a national Couple Communication program; - Certified Facilitator for a program to identify dysfunction for each member of a couple; - Outcome-focused therapist; - Member, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM); - Clinical Fellow, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and; - Presenter for several national relationship organizations. I have loved to teach, to guide, as a: - Public school teacher; - Mentor; - Mental health provider for juvenile diversion; - Children's instructor at an art school; - Community college instructor, and; - University adjunct professor. I teach still, but to a different audience. What guides my work is a strong belief that early experiences in our families have the biggest influence in answering the question, "Why do I do that?" Blunt, funny, compassionate, and smart, I strive never to be like the kind of therapists I've had. I work hard to hear you, so you feel safe and supported. Therapy is hard work for both of us but it's never my job to work harder than you do. Primarily through video meetings, I share my knowledge, and teach you real-life skills and tools. You bring honesty and commitment. I can't wait to see what we will accomplish together!

I am licensed in Colorado with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Colorado with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

You know that person you always see nuzzled up with their favorite book in the corner of the local coffee shop sipping on a latte? That’s me. I’m the type of person who loves simplicity. I thrive off spending time with my husband and two kids. I love having game nights with friends and laughing till my cheeks hurt, studying the Bible, working out until my body feels like mush, and taking road trips to new places. This is me. What you see is what you get. Let’s be real though, life doesn’t always look like butterflies and rainbows. In fact, it can feel like an absolute beating. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing this is one of your “sometimes.” Stress, depression, emptiness, anxiety, and self-judgment are constantly knocking at our doors. It’s the worst, but the good news is it doesn’t have to stay that way. For as long as I can remember, my greatest passion in life has been to help people overcome the lows life presents. I absolutely love helping people. It's not what I do, it's who I am. My goal is to listen and equip you, so you can keep climbing higher in this journey called life. I'd love to chat if you're ready to get out of a valley in your life.

Welcome! I am a marriage & family therapist with thirty years experience. I'm currently licensed in Oklahoma & Colorado but my original license was Connecticut. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including divorce & blended family issues, family conflict, marital & relationship problems, career challenges, anger management & stress & anxiety. Additionally, I earned my MBA, & consulted with companies & organizations on developing leadership & communication skills in their employees. My therapy style is warm, compassionate & respectful. My approach predominantly combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, brief solution focused therapies. Therapy will be a collaboration with you specifying your treatment goal or goals. Your treatment will be tailored to fit your own unique needs. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Colorado with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in California and Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, & depression. I have worked with clients from ages 5 years old to 65 years old with a vast variety of struggles and diagnosis.I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.