Experiential Therapy in 80525

Sometimes people hit a wall. Things that used to be satisfying, like career, relationships, or hobbies don't light them up the way they did when they were younger. All the sleepless nights worrying about "why?" just lead to a useless cycle. I help people, aged 25-85, who have "hit the wall" and are ready to find a healthy way through to the other side. My clients are sick to death of repeating the same unsatisfying patterns, but can't seem to stop or change. They feel stressed, ashamed, shut-down, or depressed and don't feel nearly enough love, joy, optimism, or creativity.

I am a playful and tender adult who does their best work with humans 5-12. In the world of play therapy, toys are words and young clients have a safe space to explore, process and share their experiences. I also strive to support caregivers of clients in the ebb and flow of raising young humans. Most of my clients are kids, but we are all children at heart, and I do see adults as well. My hope is that we build a safe space together, and I will meet you where you are at, with radical acceptance and care.

If you are thriving, surviving, or anywhere on the continuum in-between, I believe in the value of support and connection along the way. I like to provide a space that can meet you where you are on your journey. Counseling can hold space for empathy, support, and validation while at the same time creating accountability, clarity, and direction. Working with clients over the last 15+ years has shown me that we all have a unique story that has led us to where we are currently. We all have great strengths and it is those exact qualities that often lead us to our greatest struggles.

I support people with increasing stability in their relationships and their lives by finding healthy ways to communicate, cope with stress, and work through difficulties. If you are hoping to improve communication, build closer relationships, set boundaries, or successfully navigate changes or difficulties in your life, you may be ready to start therapy.

My ideal client is seeking clinical support in an effort to create a personally empowered path to long-term emotional wellness. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between their experience and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports a deep understanding of self through small steps taken toward personal goals on a daily basis. Together, we will work to both gain a deeper understanding of your ongoing needs and how you can utilize your personal strengths to overcome these with positivity over your lifetime.

Welcome! I'm Colleen Nelson, MA, LPC, EMDR - a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor and mother of two. With a decade in practice and experience at Children's Hospital, I specialize in adolescent challenges like school refusal, anxiety, and tech dependency, using direct therapy and somatic techniques for emotional and behavioral growth. Trained in EMDR and experienced in various issues, I aim for family healing. Understanding the need for a supportive environment, I strive to meet adolescents where they are, fostering open communication and growth. Let's embark on a journey to unlock potential and foster well-being together.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or strained relationships, you may desire change and healthier connections but feel stuck in negative patterns. I provide a safe space for you to process your experiences, gain new insights, and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to empower you in your relationships with others and yourself as you work towards the positive outcomes and transformative growth you seek. If you are ready to invest in yourself and your wellbeing, I am here to support you in achieving your therapeutic goals.

My name is Nick Worstell, and I'm so happy you're here! I am an experienced therapist specializing in helping clients identify and recognize triggers to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and cope with distressing situations. I am skilled in guiding individuals to develop heightened self-awareness, identifying bodily responses to stressors, and implementing effective coping strategies based on their inherent strengths. I'm committed to fostering emotional resilience and empowering clients to navigate challenging emotions with confidence and self-assurance.

You deserve to thrive. Come as you are and let's connect. Trauma is not something you have to learn to live with. It is something that you can overcome and create the life you deserve. My intention is to support you with unwavering acceptance, empathy, understanding, and excitement to create a partnership in change to discover your authentic self. I offer gentle encouragement to move forward by empowering you to discover your light within to shine brightly. You can expect a mutual respect and dignity when working with me. I often think out of the box when necessary to get to the root.

It takes a lot of courage to seek help. I welcome you to a safe space for exploring exactly what you need. I specialize in women's therapy, reclaiming your life after trauma, sex therapy and couples counseling. I am comfortable talking about all things, especially when it comes to sex and intimacy! Do you feel stuck, unhappy or are you in crisis? Do you wonder if sexual pleasure can really happen for you? Perhaps you feel alone with your thoughts or worries or controlled by the negative “voices” in your head? Are you and your partner fighting more or growing distant? I can help you identify your sticking points and find relief.

Mankind was made for relationship. We have a deep longing in ourselves to be seen and known, while also reciprocating such things for those whom we love. Woundedness, in my perspective, stems from a breakdown in these areas of yearning. When we can order these things properly, we avail ourselves to flourishing.

I offer virtual therapy in the morning hours of 7-10:30 throughout the week; and Friday and Saturday AM/PM. Sessions are centered around cultivating a calm, clear and collected mind and body to support clients of ALL ages and ALL backgrounds in a grounded and embodied self. I also have a tremendous passion in social justice and JEDI related advocacy alongside clients and community members that identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC. In my work with children, teens, and adults (including parent coaching/skill-building), I seek to understand the sources of struggle and also explore resources and resiliency often found in such stressors.

Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in life or with your relationships? Are you having trouble knowing and communicating your thoughts and feelings to your partner? Whether you find yourself facing a dilemma or wanting more out of life, navigating these moments becomes easier when we understand and deepen our relationships with our selves, our emotional experiences, and with others. Through person-centered and experiential interventions, I can help you move into a place of safety, confidence, and healing so that you can feel like yourself again and be present for yourself and with loved ones.

If you have found yourself at a crossroads in your life or relationship, then I am here to help. I am an individual, couple and family therapist specializing in trauma healing, self-esteem, and transitional difficulties treated both individually as well as in the context of a couple or family. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy and believe that people are geared toward healing and growth. While providing resources and tools for healing, I support clients on their journey towards health and well-being.

Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.

I truly value individualized care and believe some of the smallest steps can create the most change. My background includes working with adult clients experiencing substance use issues, mood disorders, grief, trauma, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Things often happen in life that are out of our control, so having a space where you can safely share those experiences and feelings, tell your story to be heard, and get the support you need to overcome those hard times. For children this can be even hard because they often do not understand what happened to them, they just know they feel different and now respond differently. Children need someone who can meet them where they are and help them regain confidence and find ways to cope with and make sense of the trauma they experienced. Children, like others, want to be heard and validated in their experiences and feelings.

Most of my training resided in outpatient mental health clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice. My therapeutic interests include the areas of mindfulness, family issues, child and adolescent development, and clinical areas of anxiety, depression, emotional/sexual abuse, and trauma. I have gained valuable experience facilitating art therapy groups for children struggling with social skills as well. I believe in giving children a voice as well as adults and providing a safe space to express themselves. My approach is client and family-centered, focusing on evidence-based therapies, such as CBT and DBT.

Many people who find their way to me tend to use the word "stuck" to describe their emotional, relational, or physical experiences. If you are someone who wants to work on anxiety, trauma, couples/relational concerns, sexuality, self-esteem/empowerment, family of origin wounds, or develop a better understanding of emotional wellness I may be a good fit for you.