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Melissa Aschenbrenner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, CO 80601
My specialities include: anxiety and depression, grief and loss, marriage counseling, family counseling, feminist therapy (supporting women with their many roles), individuals and groups.
My ideal client can be a man, woman, child, couple or family who believes that through a little hard work they can bring joy back into their life and home. Maybe life has thrown you a curveball or things haven't gone the way that you expect them or maybe you struggle to believe that brighter days are ahead. Whatever it is that has brought you here please know that things can not only get better but can get great! I believe that life is meant to be enjoyed and that painful difficulties and trials in life do not need to overwhelm us. Working together we can develop goals and action steps to bring light and joy back to you.
My specialities include: anxiety and depression, grief and loss, marriage counseling, family counseling, feminist therapy (supporting women with their many roles), individuals and groups.
My ideal client can be a man, woman, child, couple or family who believes that through a little hard work they can bring joy back into their life and home. Maybe life has thrown you a curveball or things haven't gone the way that you expect them or maybe you struggle to believe that brighter days are ahead. Whatever it is that has brought you here please know that things can not only get better but can get great! I believe that life is meant to be enjoyed and that painful difficulties and trials in life do not need to overwhelm us. Working together we can develop goals and action steps to bring light and joy back to you.
(720) 896-2947 View (720) 896-2947
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Timothy J Gartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601
Regardless of challenge, whether it be trauma, family discord, marital disruption, depression, educational or life adjustments, anxiety or grief I look for ways to help my clients find meaning to elevate their purpose to find better fulfillment and joy in life.
Welcome! I am Timothy Gartz, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mesa, Arizona. My greatest desire is to provide a professional environment of trust in order to explore any of your challenges or life adjustments. I am a skilled therapist with 20 years of practical experience in a variety of locations and settings including private practice, broad state health clinics in Hawaii, St. Louis, and Denver as well as internationally in Hong Kong and Shanghai. These experiences allow me to provide personalized solution focused services that are culturally competent and tailor made to help you regain confidence and achieve your goals.
Regardless of challenge, whether it be trauma, family discord, marital disruption, depression, educational or life adjustments, anxiety or grief I look for ways to help my clients find meaning to elevate their purpose to find better fulfillment and joy in life.
Welcome! I am Timothy Gartz, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mesa, Arizona. My greatest desire is to provide a professional environment of trust in order to explore any of your challenges or life adjustments. I am a skilled therapist with 20 years of practical experience in a variety of locations and settings including private practice, broad state health clinics in Hawaii, St. Louis, and Denver as well as internationally in Hong Kong and Shanghai. These experiences allow me to provide personalized solution focused services that are culturally competent and tailor made to help you regain confidence and achieve your goals.
(520) 376-8327 View (520) 376-8327
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Pennock Center for Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601
Pennock Center for Counseling offers professional counseling, educational programs and support groups. We also offer an affordable sliding scale fee that is competitive with current insurance copays. We see adults, couples, families, children and adolescents. Our team of counselors are licensed, compassionate, experienced and committed. We can help with: * Anxiety * Depression * Relationship problems * Family difficulties * Child/adolescent problems * Grief * Adjustment problems * Trauma recovery. The center also accepts many insurance and is now offering e-therapy.
Pennock Center for Counseling offers professional counseling, educational programs and support groups. We also offer an affordable sliding scale fee that is competitive with current insurance copays. We see adults, couples, families, children and adolescents. Our team of counselors are licensed, compassionate, experienced and committed. We can help with: * Anxiety * Depression * Relationship problems * Family difficulties * Child/adolescent problems * Grief * Adjustment problems * Trauma recovery. The center also accepts many insurance and is now offering e-therapy.
(720) 580-6682 View (720) 580-6682
Healing Minds Bodies and Souls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601
I come from a community mental health background. Therefore I have worked with many situations and people. I have also spent the last couple of years working in helping people who are in crisis resolve their problems and restore their hope. Often helping them to identify their strengths. I have worked with adolescents struggling with life events and self harming behaviors. Couples counseling, geriatric counseling, and a great deal with trauma and past abuse.
I come from a community mental health background. Therefore I have worked with many situations and people. I have also spent the last couple of years working in helping people who are in crisis resolve their problems and restore their hope. Often helping them to identify their strengths. I have worked with adolescents struggling with life events and self harming behaviors. Couples counseling, geriatric counseling, and a great deal with trauma and past abuse.
(720) 664-9833 View (720) 664-9833
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Jordan White, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, CO 80601
My passion, since I was a child, has always been with working with people of all ages, and helping them form healthy relationships with themselves and others. While I have spent years working with emotionally challenged children, tired and exhausted parents, at risk teenagers in both the UK as well as in the US, my goal is to continue providing supportive and therapeutic approaches while also teaching skills and strategies to deal with pressure and stressful situations in life.
My passion, since I was a child, has always been with working with people of all ages, and helping them form healthy relationships with themselves and others. While I have spent years working with emotionally challenged children, tired and exhausted parents, at risk teenagers in both the UK as well as in the US, my goal is to continue providing supportive and therapeutic approaches while also teaching skills and strategies to deal with pressure and stressful situations in life.
(303) 578-1195 View (303) 578-1195
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Corrie Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80602
For 20+ years, I have enjoyed working with a diverse population of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. My clients have shaped how I practice. I work from a cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-informed foundation. I help clients develop and integrate new patterns into their lives that can bring them out of crisis, enhance their lives, and help them transition into their 'new normal'. I encourage clients to focus on what they can control, to activate in positive ways, and to problem solve. I'm chronically optimistic, and like to integrate humor and fun into sessions.
For 20+ years, I have enjoyed working with a diverse population of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. My clients have shaped how I practice. I work from a cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-informed foundation. I help clients develop and integrate new patterns into their lives that can bring them out of crisis, enhance their lives, and help them transition into their 'new normal'. I encourage clients to focus on what they can control, to activate in positive ways, and to problem solve. I'm chronically optimistic, and like to integrate humor and fun into sessions.
(720) 203-3285 View (720) 203-3285
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Sara (Sarita) Soto Scovel
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BCPC
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601
I am here to bring hope to people who are hurting. Every person, made in the image of God, is valuable. My personal mission statement is "to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free", taken from Isaiah 61:1. With compassion, I try to help each person untangle what is often "the web" of their situation and assist them in overcoming difficult circumstances in life. A person may have been abused and feel great stress, despair, and even torment. Regardless of your life story, I believe that with God, there is a clear pathway to a better life.
I am here to bring hope to people who are hurting. Every person, made in the image of God, is valuable. My personal mission statement is "to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free", taken from Isaiah 61:1. With compassion, I try to help each person untangle what is often "the web" of their situation and assist them in overcoming difficult circumstances in life. A person may have been abused and feel great stress, despair, and even torment. Regardless of your life story, I believe that with God, there is a clear pathway to a better life.
(720) 943-7296 View (720) 943-7296
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Barbara Tyndall McCubbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601
The healthiest people are the ones that choose to work on themselves, so congratulations on your first courageous investigating step to find a therapist!
The healthiest people are the ones that choose to work on themselves, so congratulations on your first courageous investigating step to find a therapist!
(720) 445-8015 View (720) 445-8015
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Mount Saint Vincent
MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, CO 80601
Mount Saint Vincent has been helping children and families in the Denver area for over 135 years. Let us help you and your child with our Pediatric Behavioral Health services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy and Day Treatment. Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Mount Saint Vincent has been helping children and families in the Denver area for over 135 years. Let us help you and your child with our Pediatric Behavioral Health services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy and Day Treatment. Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(720) 640-8471 View (720) 640-8471

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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Thornton, CO 80241
Our clinical team includes a psychiatrist (MD), licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a marriage and family therapist, a dietitian, a family recovery coach, and an academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Our clinical team includes a psychiatrist (MD), licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a marriage and family therapist, a dietitian, a family recovery coach, and an academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(801) 528-4682 View (801) 528-4682
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Erandi Herndon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Thornton, CO 80233
Hola! My name is Erandi. I identify as a multiracial, bilingual (Spanish-English) cisgender female. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work towards supporting individuals, youth and their families find their voice, heal, and repair relationships. Additionally, I provide services that uplift and empower my Spanish-speaking and BIPOC communities. As your therapist, we will work collaboratively to build trust and safety in our relationship, which will serve as a foundation for deep healing work. My approach is generally informal, direct, and transparent in hopes of demystifying the therapeutic process.
Hola! My name is Erandi. I identify as a multiracial, bilingual (Spanish-English) cisgender female. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work towards supporting individuals, youth and their families find their voice, heal, and repair relationships. Additionally, I provide services that uplift and empower my Spanish-speaking and BIPOC communities. As your therapist, we will work collaboratively to build trust and safety in our relationship, which will serve as a foundation for deep healing work. My approach is generally informal, direct, and transparent in hopes of demystifying the therapeutic process.
(970) 299-8038 View (970) 299-8038
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Joyous Life Counseling,LLC
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornton, CO 80241
I provide marriage, premarital and couples counseling with Prepare/Enrich.
Counseling is my passion. It is my passion because I have seen lives and families change through this powerful growth and healing medium. Many people find themselves feeling stuck and frozen in their lives and circumstances. They don't believe they have choices or options. Counseling provides clients with the opportunity to make life changes and acquire tools to navigate life in a new way. This enables them to make changes in their families, relationships, jobs and future goals.
I provide marriage, premarital and couples counseling with Prepare/Enrich.
Counseling is my passion. It is my passion because I have seen lives and families change through this powerful growth and healing medium. Many people find themselves feeling stuck and frozen in their lives and circumstances. They don't believe they have choices or options. Counseling provides clients with the opportunity to make life changes and acquire tools to navigate life in a new way. This enables them to make changes in their families, relationships, jobs and future goals.
(720) 463-2348 View (720) 463-2348
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The Marriage and Family Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Thornton, CO 80241
At The Marriage and Family Clinic we specialize in marriage counseling so you can rest assured you're getting the specialized treatment your marriage needs. We help couples heal old wounds and transform their marriage into one that's strong, passionate, and vibrant. We help you create the marriage you've always wanted. Schedule an appointment with one of our specialists today and get your marriage back on track.
At The Marriage and Family Clinic we specialize in marriage counseling so you can rest assured you're getting the specialized treatment your marriage needs. We help couples heal old wounds and transform their marriage into one that's strong, passionate, and vibrant. We help you create the marriage you've always wanted. Schedule an appointment with one of our specialists today and get your marriage back on track.
(720) 608-2713 View (720) 608-2713
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Dale Wightman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northglenn, CO 80233  (Online Only)
Dale helps adults and youth to manage their moods, anxiety and anger, heal from trauma and loss, repair relationships, and reach important decisions. Dale is understanding, easy to talk to and creative at drawing out new alternatives. He will help you to weigh options, reach decisions and make new choices that will take you in a better direction. You may see in yourself the potential of building the courage and boldness to restore and strengthen relationships, enjoy a sense of wellbeing, accept success, earn happiness, embrace growth, and pursue excellence.
Dale helps adults and youth to manage their moods, anxiety and anger, heal from trauma and loss, repair relationships, and reach important decisions. Dale is understanding, easy to talk to and creative at drawing out new alternatives. He will help you to weigh options, reach decisions and make new choices that will take you in a better direction. You may see in yourself the potential of building the courage and boldness to restore and strengthen relationships, enjoy a sense of wellbeing, accept success, earn happiness, embrace growth, and pursue excellence.
(720) 463-1078 View (720) 463-1078
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Brooke Powers
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80233
It is nice to meet you! I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, eating disorder and body image concerns, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ and CNM/poly, depression, anxiety, and religious reconstruction. My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work that is often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, creative approaches to therapy, and aim to balance support and challenge in our work. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Walk and Talk therapy, and yoga therapy.
It is nice to meet you! I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, eating disorder and body image concerns, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ and CNM/poly, depression, anxiety, and religious reconstruction. My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work that is often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, creative approaches to therapy, and aim to balance support and challenge in our work. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Walk and Talk therapy, and yoga therapy.
(720) 782-1473 View (720) 782-1473
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Kerry Brown @ Rising Sun Counseling Center
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Commerce City, CO 80022
Has life thrown you a curve ball or knocked your feet out from under you? Do you start or end your day feeling like you might be drowning or at best just keeping your head above water? Do ever wish you had a listening ear that could hear you without judgement? If you answered yes to any or all of the questions then call and let me help you.
Has life thrown you a curve ball or knocked your feet out from under you? Do you start or end your day feeling like you might be drowning or at best just keeping your head above water? Do ever wish you had a listening ear that could hear you without judgement? If you answered yes to any or all of the questions then call and let me help you.
(720) 730-5413 View (720) 730-5413
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Tevara Jeanne Paranto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornton, CO 80233
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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Samantha Gardiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Thornton, CO 80602  (Online Only)
Supporting and coaching individuals who seek personal growth and addressing ongoing challenges in their lives. My approach to therapy offers clients a supportive space to authentically assess and explore life circumstances and building positive change. I take a client-centered approach that gives you the opportunity to take an active role in your journey. My goals are to assist you in establishing a strong foundation to overcome and even embrace adversity. I look forward to establishing a collaborative relationship to support you in your goals.
Supporting and coaching individuals who seek personal growth and addressing ongoing challenges in their lives. My approach to therapy offers clients a supportive space to authentically assess and explore life circumstances and building positive change. I take a client-centered approach that gives you the opportunity to take an active role in your journey. My goals are to assist you in establishing a strong foundation to overcome and even embrace adversity. I look forward to establishing a collaborative relationship to support you in your goals.
(720) 802-4970 View (720) 802-4970
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Kerri Frantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, CO 80514  (Online Only)
Unexpected wrinkles can surprise and derail us in our lives. These events can leave us with big emotions that can disorient, leaving us confused, dejected, and helpless with more questions than answers. These emotions can lead to further negative thoughts and overwhelming emotions leaving us feeling stuck. I can come alongside with encouragement, support, and skills to move toward the changes you desire. I look forward to partnering with you to identify changes, empower you, and celebrate with you.
Unexpected wrinkles can surprise and derail us in our lives. These events can leave us with big emotions that can disorient, leaving us confused, dejected, and helpless with more questions than answers. These emotions can lead to further negative thoughts and overwhelming emotions leaving us feeling stuck. I can come alongside with encouragement, support, and skills to move toward the changes you desire. I look forward to partnering with you to identify changes, empower you, and celebrate with you.
(970) 431-8003 View (970) 431-8003
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Rene Guerette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80233
At every age of the lifespan, from 2 years to 72 years; I provide direct and supportive, holistic, educational and evidence-informed treatment for life's current stressors as well as mental health concerns that come up. Along with sound knowledge of human behavior, I bring warmth, compassion and positive regard to the collaborative relationship based on trust and confidentiality.
At every age of the lifespan, from 2 years to 72 years; I provide direct and supportive, holistic, educational and evidence-informed treatment for life's current stressors as well as mental health concerns that come up. Along with sound knowledge of human behavior, I bring warmth, compassion and positive regard to the collaborative relationship based on trust and confidentiality.
(303) 625-9450 View (303) 625-9450
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.