Therapists in Littleton, CO

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships/family issues, or if you lack meaning, purpose, or fufillment in life...there is hope. As a therapist I am committed to meeting you where you are and working with you to give you the help you need to live a healthy, balanced, satisfying life. I strive to provide warmth, understanding, and empathy as well as encouragement and support as you take the steps toward change and a more fulfilling life.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide my clients with the space and support to find lasting relief from mental health concerns such as complex trauma, PTSD, sexual/physical abuse, depression, and anxiety. I also have a strong passion for supporting folks in the LGBTQ+ community. My clients amaze me with their strength and resilience every day, and it is an honor to support them during their journey in therapy. I value creating strong and meaningful partnerships with my clients, recognizing that the therapeutic bond can be one of the most healing aspects of therapy.

I help people who feel lost, confused, and hurt to feel whole again. I specialize in healing wounds from religious, relational, and sexual trauma. You may feel overwhelmed with daily life, confused about who you truly are, or ashamed of what you had to endure to survive. If you were raised in a strict religious environment, you may struggle with shame from deeply embedded indoctrination. Whatever happened, your trauma does not define you. You can heal. Together, we can process your past, get in touch with who YOU really are, and start building the life you dream of.

While life is filled with wonderful and difficult aspects (and everything in-between), walking through those more difficult parts can leave one feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and isolated. Having a secure and confidential space to grieve, process changes, and make sense of your story can be incredibly healing during these times. My heart as a therapist is to be a secure person who welcomes and honors all parts of you, to walk alongside you in your hurts and hopes, and to empower you with the confidence and tools to carry with you through life. With a warm and welcoming environment, we can explore, grow, and heal together.

I work with adults, adolescents, families, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community. I provide individual, family, and limited couples therapy. In my practice I consider a variety of issues and concerns, including but not limited to: Life transitions (career change, early adulthood, self-discovery, etc.); Social, emotional, and behavioral issues; Self-esteem building; Family/systems issues; Developing positive communication; Self-advocacy; Anxiety/depression; Relationship difficulties; Behavioral/Mood disorders; Gender identity; Sexual orientation; and Social skills building.

I work with people who struggle with substance use and trauma, stress and depression, helping clients to get unstuck from old patterns that cause unhappiness. My experience has been that clients find the right answers and resolve their own issues, once they are able to talk through their struggles and look at them in a different way. My clients may struggle with addiction, anxiety, or trauma - we work for them to be able to "get out of the rut" they've been stuck in. I like to have a good feel for my clients' lives and emotions, and that only comes from really being present, so I work almost exclusively face-to-face.

Struggling to find meaning? Feeling lost, stuck, or discontent? Let's work together to overcome emotional struggles and feel masterful in your ability to reach your goals and find inner peace and happiness. Therapy doesn't have to be a chore or something to dread! I work collaboratively with my clients to find what works best for you to enhance quality of life, emotional fulfillment, and personal satisfaction. I enjoy working with adults and couples and look forward to partnering with you to reach your personal goals.

In this life, it is impossible to come out unscathed. As we journey forward we continue to accrue new scars, bruises, and scrapes. It often seems the world asks that we simply put a band-aid on our deep wounds and keep moving; when so often our injuries and brokenness need more attention and care. As a therapist I take a very relational approach to counseling. I enjoy working with motivated and insightful, teens and adults who are looking for help with trauma recovery, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, ADHD, and life transitions.

****Are you at the end of your rope with your teen, your relationship or yourself?**** Are you looking for effective, proven solutions to complex situations? You have come to the right place. I offer structured, solution-focused and comprehensive treatment for PTSD, anxiety, depression and. I specialize in working with teens, adults and couples. My counseling practice is dedicated to equipping clients to LIVE EMPOWERED LIVES. I create an environment of HOPE through my compassionate, encouraging and knowledgeable outlook. My goal is to collaborate with you to empower you to create the life of HEALTH, WHOLENESS and FREEDOM you desire.

I have worked for over a decade specifically with Children, Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults. I have extensive experience with working with students experiencing academic issues, the LGBTQ community, anxiety, depression, grief, defiant youth, self-harming and suicidal ideation, as well as divorced and blended families. Your child already has so much strength inside of them, together we can increase your child’s path to resiliency so they can be strong today and into the future. My goal with every patient is to instill self-understanding and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards all of life's situations.

Your life feels out of control. You feel out of control. Your mind is all jumbled up and your emotions are running the show. You have so much love to give and know you have so much potential to achieve so many great things. And yet, you keep running up against a brick wall, stuck in a vicious cycle. Maybe you experienced past trauma that continues to live in the front of your mind. Perhaps you perpetually find yourself in the same kind of unhealthy relationships and you're not sure why. Or maybe you find yourself paralyzed by choices and decisions that could be the very things that propel you forward. Or maybe all of the above.

AllHealth Network provides mental health services and substance abuse services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families. These services include: assessment and treatment planning with one of our master’s-level or licensed therapists, counseling, group therapy and medication services. We also have an Intensive Outpatient Program in Littleton & Castle Rock for adults working towards recovery from substance use and mental health concerns. We offer medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for individual trying to get off of pain killers or opioids.

How much time have you spent thinking: "I am tired of feeling this way" "is this really my life?" "how did I get to this place?"? Too much? What if I told you that you don't have to wake up feeling hopeless, lost, unworthy, or like you don't belong. You have the power to take control of your life and face battles with strength and courage. Our history is powerful and it shapes us in wanted and unwanted ways. It creates patterns and beliefs that can create a world rid of joy, purpose, love, peace, and connection.

Sometimes you feel like no one gets it; no one knows what it feels like to always feel on edge and constantly aware of your surroundings, with your mind always racing. But you know it all too well. You often wonder if it will ever get better, if the pain will ever go away, or if you'll be plagued with anxiety and self-doubt forever. What does better even look like? You have such a hard time letting yourself trust other people because you've been hurt so many times, but that's left you feeling alone and scared.

Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.

I believe that the inclusion of mental health wellness is vital to one’s overall health. I believe that while each client’s experiences, backgrounds, cultural identities, and general beings are unique, so too should be their counseling experience. Through the use of a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship and an integrated approach, I aim to help my clients use self-reflection, goal-setting, and problem-solving to achieve their optimal mental health and highest potential. I am a firm believer that every individual possesses the ability to grow and evolve and that with the proper guidance and support, this can be achieved.

I believe that we all can grow and change AND also need assistance and guidance at times to become unstuck from our current mindset and circumstances. I believe in the mind- body connection and how that connects to our mental health. graduated with a Masters in Community Counseling in 2006 from the University of Northern Colorado and have worked in the field since that time. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to support clients in growth and change. Focusing on the client- therapist relationship initially is important to build trust and rapport.

Do you ever feel like you're running on empty and at a loss for what to do next? You might know you want life to look different, but you're not sure how to get there. Maybe it's your teen who's struggling with depression, anger, or behaviors; your kiddo who can't help but throw fits at the drop of a hat, or can't seem to calm down; or maybe it's you who's struggling with past trauma, overwhelming anxiety, or uncertainty with your relationships. No matter the struggle, you don't have to deal with it alone. I love what I do and I'm here to help. We are currently offering in-person and teletherapy sessions.

You do not have to walk this journey alone. We are not meant to do everything on our own. We need community to thrive. I would love to come alongside you to separate out the loneliness from being comfortable in being alone. To learn more about yourself so you gain insight to define who you are so you can see clearly that you belong. Joyful Soul Counseling wants to walk in the muck of it all with you. To join with people so we are not alone or fall into deeper isolation. Lets learn together how to create connections in our lives that keep us thriving. Call today!