Therapists in Elizabeth, CO

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado, specializing in grief and loss, trauma, and crisis intervention. I was licensed in 1992 and since then I have worked in hospitals, private practice and several agencies, including Community Reach Center Mobile Crisis Unit, Denver Rescue Mission, and All-Health Network. As a crisis counselor/first responder, I support people after hurricanes, mass shootings, bank robberies, corporate downsizings and natural disasters. In particular, I have walked with the dying and the bereaved through their grief. I earned a BA from Virginia Tech in Communications, an MA in counseling and an MA in spiritual formation. A minor in nutrition was very helpful when I worked with patients who struggled with eating disorders. As a counselor, I cannot solve your problems; only you can do that. But I can walk beside you as a guide, mentor and encourager. Together, we can look at your situation and consider how things came to be as they are and how we can address the issues that are holding you back. I believe that each person was made for a special purpose but sometimes life issues can get us off track. My desire is to help you become all that you were created to be. I look forward to meeting you and working together in the days ahead.

Passion, knowledge, and drive strengthen my 20-year lifetime career as a professional counselor, five of which have been licensed. Growing up in a multi-cultural setting has provided me the ability to partner with clients and families of any cultural background or ethnicity. Perpetuating to shape an individual’s wellness, resiliency and recovery is paramount. I am currently licensed as an LPC; hold a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling, coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. My relevant work experience includes a combination of twelve years providing supportive services and case management for children, youths, adults, and their families in the private sector and with the military. CBT and short term, solution-based counseling and consultation are some of the techniques used. My unique counseling style is to utilize an eclectic approach of therapies, ensuring the best possible outcome for my client(s).

I have been working in the mental health field for the last 27 years in which I have experience in several different genres of clientele. I have worked in both inpatient care and outpatient services. These services have included family systems, individual and family counseling, domestic violence, chemical addiction-gambling addictions, and severe mental health needs. Currently, I am serving in a correctional setting with incarcerated offenders with a specialized program for Juveniles Convicted as Adults Program assisting the offender to transfer from a correctional setting after serving at least 25 years of their sentence. To assist those to understand my clinical approach to counseling, I take a client-centered, solution-focused approached to counseling. By using both cognitive-behavioral and logotherapy techniques, I assist those who chose to engage in therapy to understand the drivers to their behaviors and addressing purpose and meaning in their lives. To understand Logotherapy, it is a school of psychology and a philosophy based on the idea that we are strongly motivated to live purposefully and meaningfully, and that we find meaning in life as a result of responding authentically and humanely (i.e. meaningfully) to life's challenges. By using Logotherapy and understanding our belief systems we can better understand how we can make changes to our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Welcome and congratulations on taking this leap into the space of counseling for yourself! I know it can be an incredibly vulnerable decision, and I am excited to work with you in taking this courageous next step into a healthier and more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. I completed my Masters in Social Work at the University of Denver in 2012. I am also a spouse and mom to one toddler and one dog. I am also a trained Co-Active Coach, focusing primarily on leadership, issues of shame and guilt, and helping individuals find what they are most passionate about. I have completed Brené Brown's Dare to Lead workshop and currently work with leaders at all levels on becoming the best version of themselves. I have extensive experience working in and around the child welfare system, both with families of origin as well as all types of caregivers supporting children. I am experienced in supporting those who have experienced abuse and/or neglect in their own lives, as well as those caring for children who experienced trauma. I am also committed to supporting first responders in avoiding compassion fatigue and maintaining passion for their work. As a clinician, my approach is energetic and compassionate. I believe in a solution-focused, strengths-based approached to working with people, and see individuals through a whole-person lens. I enthusiastically welcome people from diverse cultures and identities. I also know how important it is to find someone who you truly connect with in order to open yourself up to creating the life you want, and I look forward to working with you should I feel like the right fit!

Hello! My name is Melanie Hotz, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado with over 10 years of experience working with adults. I have a Bachelors's degree in General Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice; I graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado in 2008. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a Person-Centered approach; I utilize mindfulness techniques along with CBT to help one learn tools to help manage uncomfortable emotions. I strive to meet clients where they are and adjust therapy to meet the needs of my client. I have experience with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjusting to changes in life. We all have a dialogue going on in our minds every day, many times we are not aware of how this "self-talk" affects our mood and choices in life. Using CBT I help clients become more aware of what they are telling themselves, how it affects them, and how to shift negative thoughts to be more neutral or positive. Therapy is hard, but I am here to help you achieve your goals. I can't do it for you, but I can be here to support you as you journey through the rough roads in life and hopefully help you get to the smoother road ahead, or find better equipment for the rough spots. I look forward to meeting you! Melanie

I am licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & anger management. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a State of Colorado licensed Mental Health provider and have been for nearly 30 years. I grew up in Michigan and attended Wayne State University achieving a BA in Psychology and a MSW . I have experience working in health care, hospice, schools, foster care and adoption, pregnancy services and, of course, grief issues. I engage my clients with Talk Therapy from a variety of different modalities as well as an EMDR derived brain re-calibration technique I've found success in called The Flash Technique. I have, also, been a National BCTMB Licensed Bodywork Therapist since 2000. I specialize in Wellness Therapy including massage & cupping in my home office. I am an active member of the American Balint Society, an organization that strives to improve the doctor/patient relationship through Balint groups.

I am licensed in Colorado with 3 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 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.

I am a clinical social worker and independent mental health therapist licensed in Colorado and Nebraska with over 8 years of experience working in clinical practice and 20+ years working in behavioral health and community resources. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I have also worked with many people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. 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!

I am licensed in Colorado with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with clients who are coping with life changes. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!