Services & Specialties
Congratulations! You are already on the path of enhancing your life to make more of what you hope it will be. It is normal to begin this process feeling a mix of fear, excitement, anxiety, sadness, anger, overwhelm, as well as other emotions. I offer support, skill-building, and the opportunity for exploration in order to help you succeed in your pursuit of personal and relational transformation.
Specialties
grief and loss--for any reason and even within infertility
grief and loss--for any reason and even within infertility
grief and loss--for any reason and even within infertility
- losses due to family member's death, demise of a relationship, miscarriage and infant loss
- exploration of family building options
- individual and couple’s counseling for grief and stress related to fertility challenges
- balancing infertility and medical treatment with engaging wholeheartedly in life
- grief counseling for loss in significant relationships or in other areas of life
EMDR
grief and loss--for any reason and even within infertility
grief and loss--for any reason and even within infertility
- single-event trauma (for example: car accident, dog bite, witness to abuse, etc.) or longer-term trauma
- anxiety, stress, worry, fears
- school challenges, bullying, peer difficulties, etc.
- negative self-talk, repeated relationship patterns
Psychoeducational Consultations- for third party reproduction)
Psychoeducational Consultations- for third party reproduction)
Psychoeducational Consultations- for third party reproduction)
I provide mental health (psychoeducational) consultation for individuals and couples who anticipate using donor eggs, donor sperm, or donor embryos. This type of reproductive health consultation is often required by fertility clinics and completed with a licensed and trained mental health professional. I am one of a few specially-trained therapists in the Denver area with the ability to conduct these appointments. I am an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Mental Health Professional Group within ASRM. It's important to work with a professional committed to ongoing training in the field, professional connections to serve you, and someone with experience. I have been conducting these types of consultations for over 15 years.
A special word to minority groups about this consultation.
I welcome consults with:
- single-parents by choice,
- hetero couples,
- anyone in the non-binary or LGBTQIA+ population, and
- and those using unknown donors or known ("identified") donors.
The process is simple:
- Call me to get questions answered and schedule
- Complete forms and accept the telehealth invite
- Complete the consultation through a private, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, which protects your confidentiality
Click here to access the article about use of donor gametes for which I was interviewed.
couple's counseling
Psychoeducational Consultations- for third party reproduction)
Psychoeducational Consultations- for third party reproduction)
For over 20 years, even from the outset of my graduate training, I have been working with couples and family relationships. Working with multiple people in the therapy room (or on screen) is not easy and good work often requires specialized training. I love working with various people and different perspectives all at the same time. Even if you and your spouse have different perspectives or different goals, seeking therapy can be useful to enhance your relationship.
Consider if any of these sound familiar:
- Have you thought or been told couple's counseling might be helpful?
- Are you struggling to find more happiness in your relationship?
- Is communication an issue between you and your spouse?
- Do you and your partner have the same type of conflicts repeatedly?
Families dealing with Divorce
- couples considering divorce and separation
- parents who experience continued conflict after divorce
- families experiencing challenges with transitions between parents
- families concerned about alienation
Click here to view video on children and divorce.
Click here to watch the NBC-Denver's 9News interview with me about parents dating and considerations for their children
Counseling Services
In conjunction to my specialties, I work with many individual and couples on a variety of clinical issues. Assisting clients with a variety of concerns allows me to draw from strengths of many disciplines and allows for increased energy, experience, and motivation. Therefore, I welcome clients facing the following issues:
Abuse
Adolescent issues
Anxiety
Assertiveness/communication skills
Codependency
Couples and relationship counseling
Decision-making
Depression
Divorce/separation
Family issues
Grief and loss
Infertility /Fertility concerns
Intergenerational family issues
Life transitions
Loss of a child
Marriage/relationship enhancement
Marital conflict and communication
Parenting struggles
Personal growth/problem solving
Postpartum depression and/or anxiety
Pregnancy loss
Pre-marital preparation
Religious/spiritual concerns
Self-esteem
Sexual assault/rape
Social skills
Step-family/blended family issues
Women in childbearing years
Women in mid-life
Counseling Philosophy
As an individual, couple, and family therapist, I primarily conduct sessions with a strength-based and brief therapy model. This means I will help you focus on reaching specific goals. I utilize cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused techniques, and incorporate spiritual components in treatment as is important for particular clients. I am also an EMDR-trained practitioner. I welcome collaboration and any questions you have throughout our sessions. I encourage all clients to be active members in sessions—ask questions, tell me your experiences and how you view things; this is integral to building a positive therapist-client relationship. In our sessions, I will facilitate self-discovery and collaborate with you to find solutions that will work for change. As needed, I also offer information or alert clients to potential drawbacks involved in certain choices. Ultimately, the success and length of treatment depend upon my efforts as the clinician and your efforts as a client. In my experience, the most effective work involves clients who are willing and open toward making changes in their lives; research shows that a client’s own willingness and personal resources (strengths) are the primary indicator of a successful outcome in counseling. Other factors important in successful counseling outcomes can be seen in the chart below:
Source: Lambert, M.J., & Barley, D.E. (2002). Research summary on the therapeutic relationship and psychotherapy outcome. In J. Norcross (Ed.) Psychotherapy relationships that work: Therapist contributions and responsiveness to patients. Oxford University Press.
Contact
Contact me to discuss additional questions and arrange a time for an initial appointment. My aim is to offer appointments in a time-sensitive manner. I commend you for having the courage to seek help in your growth process and I look forward to speaking with you. If I am not a good fit for you at this time, I will be happy to provide other resources that can provide you with the specific kinds of support that you need.