I am originally from California, but have called Colorado (Denver) my home for the last thirteen years. While I do miss the ocean, I love being in the mountains and all they have to offer. When I am not working, I am often playing in my garden, doing something in the kitchen, spending time with friends and family, or traveling. I am the same person during session as I am outside of session; laid back, a little goofy, genuinely curious about others’ lives, and compassionate. I use she/her pronou...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience, I fully appreciate the importance of finding the right match with a therapist who can offer a compassionate and professional approach to navigating life's challenges. I embrace what may be very painful difficulties as opportunities for positive growth and problem solving, while holding sacred the courage and curiosity it takes to embark upon a very personal therapeutic journey. Being a student inevitably includes personal tra...
Accepting new clients with sliding scale availability! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself? Are you trying to gain your footing after a recent life transition but are unsure of how to move forward? Are you curious about how your past is influencing your present? Is your inner critic in overdrive during this season of life, telling you to "stop being so sensitive!" This is where I come in! You don't have to do this alone. Hi! I'm Laura, and I'd be absolutely ho...
Hi, my name is Emily! I’m originally from Birmingham, Alabama but now call Colorado home. What led me to pursue Social Work in a mental health setting was my childhood best friend’s mother. She was one of the most supportive and attentive woman in my life. She challenged and encouraged me in beautiful ways growing up and due to her impact on my life I followed in her footsteps. I attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where I got my bachelors degree in Social Work with a minor in In...
We are a team of dedicated queer therapists, who are passionate about serving our queer communities in Denver and across Colorado. We offer individualized and inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, teens, and couples of all genders....
Thank you for being here and for showing up for yourself. I consider it a privilege to be able to take part in this journey with you, and I acknowledge the courage and strength that it takes to take this first step. I’m a bilingual and bi-cultural therapist that enjoys working with folks of all backgrounds. I enjoy working with individuals to address a variety of concerns, including depression/anxiety, complex trauma, family conflict, stress management, boundary settings, life transitions, relat...
Lauren Pollema, LPC is the owner of Pollema Counseling Center and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and trauma related issues. The practice also has closely supervised Masters level interns who offer more affordable counseling services at a sliding scale rate. Pollema Counseling Center is passionate about providing a holistic therapy approach to assist clients in meeting their therapeutic goals. Each client will come to th...
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You have the weight of the world on your shoulders, and have for a very long time. As a child, you had to grow up quickly and take on adult roles, because you had a parent who wasn’t always able to be fully present. Overwhelming emotional pain weighs on you. And you’ve found that the emotional pain shows up as physical pain too - a literal heartache, muscle aches, or back pain. You’ve also lost your appetite or find yourself eating more than usual. You went through something horrific. And you th...
The most important part of building a therapeutic relationship is to know that I am not the expert of your life. I use empathy and create a non-judgmental environment, allowing humor and the collaborative effort to work towards realistic goals. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease to tell your story and work on the current challenges taking place in your life. I want this to be a team effort and establish the goals you are wanting. My role is to provide comfort and support, as you develop...
Green Couch Counseling is a group behavioral health practice in Denver. We provide evidence based practices to guide client's in accomplishing their goals. Our clinicians have a range of specialties surrounding trauma, emotion regulation disorders, learning healthy coping skills, relationship issues, stress, life transitions and more. We will work to pair you with a clinician who has experience in the area you are seeking counseling for at this time. We offer individual counseling, EMDR, group c...
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Previously, I worked at San Diego State University, California State University Long Beach, Loyola Marymount University, and Metropolitan State University of Denver. I specialize in working with students to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I enjoy helping students develop greater self-understanding, explore aspects of their identity, and better relate in relationships....
About My Clients My clients bring their strengths, lived experiences, and wisdom to our therapy sessions every day. They bring resilience from the traumatic experiences they face and many of my clients bring and/or discuss the ways relationships impact their day to day lives. My Approach to Helping As a social worker, marriage and family therapist in training, and educator I value and center the wisdom that clients bring into the therapeutic conversation. My values also lie heavily i...
As a multicultural woman, I not only have personal experience with historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, and women's issues, but I also specialize in grief and loss, sexual assault/violence, suicidality, relationship issues, transitional difficulties, depression, anxiety, identity formation, and more. With experience serving ages 12-adult, I aim to create a safe space to explore an array of different obstacles within the human experience to leave my clients feeling empowered and heard. ...
The Center for Resilience Strategies (CRS) is a counseling and coaching center providing accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services to the greater Denver area. CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. CRS specializes in addressing trauma, life and work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, and medical issues. CRS works with multiple in...
Welcome To Our Group Practice A message from the Founder and Clinical Director: I want you to know how excited I am to meet you. I light up when I think about ways I can support you and be a part of ushering human beings into a new world. I feel hopeful when I see the work of Brene Brown, HeatherAsh Amara, Tara Brach and many others like them who are doing work on a large scale to help us move out of the old paradigm of living from the head- comparison, acquisition, power at all costs, be...
Hello! My name is Christian Lee Vasquez, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am the owner of CLV Counseling. I see counseling as a way to learn how to better cope with life in the present, while healing traumas & life-altering events from the past and worries of the future. If you feel comfortable partnering with a counselor who actively works to avoid shaming, judging, blaming, and guilting others in and out of the office, we will be a good match. I am currently offering in-person a...
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Therapy asks us to tap into vulnerable parts of ourselves. It requires safety and comfort. My clients are courageous enough to show up as their authentic selves, therefore I value being my authentic self within our therapeutic relationship. I incorporate empirically supported interventions into our time processing concerns, building self-awareness, making meaningful changes, and exploring identities. I specialize working with individuals who desire to dedicate less time and energy to food and bo...
Are your relationships suffering? Are you struggling to date, preserve your relationship, or find sexual satisfaction in your relationships? Are you facing questions about yourself and your path in life? Relationship and identity issues are often at the core of our suffering and can leave us feeling alone, rejected, and misunderstood. You deserve the chance to feel seen, to heal, and to grow through and toward connection. At ACTW, we love helping people find ways to live their authentic self ...