About

My therapeutic approach is insight-oriented, relational, and collaborative. I work with adults, couples, and adolescents to make meaningful changes in their lives. Together, we will take the time to get to the heart of your story and uncover deep-rooted emotional patterns. I specialize in anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship issues, and self-esteem. I use psychodynamic theory to explore how our early experiences impact our current functioning, and I see the therapeutic relationship as a corrective experience to heal our early attachment wounds. In our work together, I will gently challenge you to say the unsayable, learn to trust yourself, get out of your own way, and discover new ways to relate to yourself and others. I am a Licensed Social Worker in private practice in Denver, Colorado. I earned my Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Family Systems as well as a post-graduate certificate in trauma therapy from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. I also completed a post-graduate program in Marriage and Family therapy at Denver Family Institute. My therapeutic work is rooted in social justice. I support all forms of anti-oppression, including LGBTQ+ rights, Anti-Racism, Feminism, Health at Every Size, and Sex Positivity. I strive to provide a safe space for people of all identities and backgrounds to feel seen, valued, and respected, while rejecting discrimination. I provide a non-judgmental, accepting environment to help clients heal from the impacts of identity-based trauma.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Colorado Center For Couples And Families, PLLC

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Treatment Orientation

  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Education

  • University of Denver, Master's in Social Work
  • University of Denver, Certificate in Trauma Therapy
  • Denver Family Institute, Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Practice Locations

3600 S Yosemite St Ste 1050

Denver, CO 80237-1852

Phone Number: (413) 298-2224

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