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Welcome. I'm Denise!

"I work with adults who are looking to take a holistic approach to managing their mental health".

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Colorado. I have 30 years of professional work experience in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services treating adults and families with a variety of presenting issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and career challenges. My experience is varied and across settings as I have provided individual therapy in a community health center, substance use treatment centers, employee assistance programs and mental health services in a hospital setting.

My clients are those who may have experienced difficult times, and don't want those hardships to define them. I work with people that have trauma history, relationship challenges, self esteem concerns and feelings of depression.

My clinical experience includes a broad range of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, medical issues and chronic pain, existential issues around death and dying, as well as working with neurodivergent individuals. I enjoy working with young adults all the way through to those dealing with ageing issues.

I am an LCSW who enjoys empowerment work and supporting clients in resolving stressors in their lives. I have experience with adolescents and adults in various practice locations. My clinical focus is anxiety and trauma.

It can be a struggle to keep it all together. Family or relationship conflicts, LGBTQ+ related issues, self-esteem, painful memories that you can't shake, or maybe just needing someone to talk to about things you can't imagine talking to anyone about. You're not alone. It's been a really difficult couple of years. I will help you explore in a safe and accepting space so that you can start to feel good again.

Imagine feeling more relief and alleviating the anxiety and fear that have become overwhelming. Together, we can lift painful thoughts and help you to gain tools and understandings that bring the light in again.

In working with me, you can have access to an approachable therapist that uses evidenced-based tools, but woven into a safe therapeutic relationship. I look forward to working together.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I bring both professional expertise and a warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood while developing practical, meaningful steps toward healing and growth.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our four children, getting lost in a good book, watching sports, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. These moments help keep me grounded and remind me of the importance of connection, balance, and finding joy in everyday life.

You don't have to navigate life's rough waters alone. Together, we can work toward finding clarity, building resilience, and creating the steady ground you're looking for.

I am a Colorado-licensed therapist who helps teens and adults find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress that won't let up. I know reaching out can feel hard, especially when you're used to handling everything yourself. My goal is for you to feel heard and at ease from our very first conversation.

I am a compassionate, open-minded therapist who values direct communication and builds genuine connections through honesty. I work effectively with teens and adults navigating identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist who works with adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and challenges related to identity and self-worth. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and practical, with a focus on helping clients better understand their emotions, recognize patterns that keep them feeling stuck, and develop healthier ways of responding to difficult thoughts and experiences.

As a U.S. Army veteran and former Army behavioral health professional, I have a particular interest in working with veterans, service members, first responders, and individuals who have experienced high-stress environments. I also enjoy working with men around issues that can sometimes be difficult to discuss openly, including emotional expression, relationships, anger, shame, identity, performance pressure, and life purpose.

As a Mandarin-speaking Asian American therapist, I am especially interested in supporting Asian and Asian American clients navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, intergenerational differences, identity, perfectionism, emotional expression, and the pressure to meet high personal or family standards.

My clinical background includes work in hospital-based behavioral health, intensive outpatient treatment, severe and persistent mental illness, substance use treatment, crisis assessment, and military behavioral health. I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, and other evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches based on each client's individual needs.

I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest, curious, and human. My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you better understand yourself, build greater emotional flexibility, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapy room.

I have been a practicing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for five and a half years. Before becoming an NP, I was a psychiatric nurse for seven years, where I worked in in-patient and residential facilities. I worked as a Director of Nursing and am also currently an associate medical director of nursing at a community mental health center. I have experience working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, ADHD, and more.