I approach each client with a genuine investment in uncovering his or her unique qualities, strengths, and passions in order to strengthen their sense of autonomy and feelings of positive self-worth. I believe strongly in the tenets of equality, non-judgment, flexibility, and safety within the therapeutic relationship, and my primary aim is to provide an environment in which self-acceptance can be cultivated and personal growth can be nurtured. Treatment will always be a collaborative effort to discover the essential insights necessary for lasting change while simultaneously learning how to treat yourself with more leniency and personal grace. I specialize in schema-based cognitive behavioral therapy, examining and exploring negative thoughts and behaviors which inhibit us from actualizing our goals and living more fulfilling lives, all while providing the necessary tools to overcome these life-traps. I also utilize gradual exposure, mindfulness, and DBT techniques in my practice. My most unique quality is my sense of humor, which I often incorporate into my practice. If one is able to laugh about something that causes them pain, it can remove some of its power. Above all, my ability to make therapy feel comfortable and natural is my greatest strength. [Read More]

Every child with Autism Spectrum Disorder deserves access to life-changing therapy as quickly as possible. And every family deserves to be a partner in delivering that therapy. My Diagnostic Evaluations – and Ascend’s in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy – are premised on swift access to therapy and on our partnership with you. Our priority is to see your child succeed. [Read More]

What would happen if we welcomed in loneliness, distrust, guilt and shame the same way we let in joy and love? Each of these holds a message, but it can be hard to find the worth in our pain when we are achingly raw. When we courageously offer ourselves time and space to examine these messages, we can transform pain into strength and knowledge. This perspective guides me; using empathy, gentle confrontation, and some playfulness I aspire to be a grounded holder for your work, providing you with support to dig into the pain and find what hides beneath. My background includes ten+ years of experience practicing basic attendance in therapeutic residential settings where I have worked beside an array of clients arriving with reactive attachment, schizoaffective, bipolar, depression, anxiety, grief, and family of origin-related goals. My multicultural clinical work and passion is working with GLBQA+, trans, poly- and non-monogamous communities in the Denver area, and working with the complicated depths of shame and joy. I look forward to welcoming all of your being. [Read More]

I work with young adults and seniors offering treatment groups as well as individual and family counseling for offenders and non-offender. My treatment approach is both from a cognitive-behavioral and multi-modal context taking into account the biological , psychological, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the whole person. I have extensive experience working with court-ordered as well as voluntary clients. I specialize in behavior and process addictions for adult males and females. As a person with over 27 years of sobriety, I can empathize with those individuals who are struggling with addiction. As an ordained Elder, I have expertise in utilizing a faith-based approach to recovery. [Read More]

Courage is the foundation to every client’s work. Whether you are making a life decision, addressing your or helping your family member/ love ones’ with their psychological struggles, or striving to become who you are and do what truly matters to you… Often times, courage may be disguised as anxiety, fear or painful indecisiveness. Reach a better understanding, through testing or mapping out where you are, and really listen to your symptoms/ guides. Then I encourage you to plant courage through forgiveness and compassion so that you can practice, acceptance, confrontation, working through, and letting go. Having been cultivated in four different countries with varying traditions, I practice psychotherapy in a way that values science and philosophical wisdom. You will sense my mindfulness attitude as I walk you through how breathing effects your polyvagal system. You can also appreciate and understand symptoms & diagnoses from more than the pathology lens. For now, I invite you to take out a piece of paper or journal, and just write why you are browsing online for a therapist in your community. Let whatever comes to you flow onto the paper. Feel free to rip it up, read it to your best friend, or bring it in to your first 30 min free consultation. [Read More]

Making the decision to begin therapy is the first step toward healing. I want to work with that momentum, and provide you with a safe space to process, rest, and find renewed strength to tackle life’s challenges. I believe change is multi-faceted and it is my goal to see you thrive emotionally, relationally, mentally, and spiritually. It is my joy to be able to walk with couples through some of their darkest times, helping them to find transparency, intimacy, better communication, and emotional healing in their marriage. My passion lies specifically in helping those that are recovering from betrayal trauma as well as working with spouses of sexual addiction. I truly believe for you, that what has been broken can be made new. I received a Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2014. To best help my clients, I utilize a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. [Read More]

Hi, I’m YY, the founder of The Relationship Center of Colorado. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly ten years of clinical experience in providing relationship therapy. I opened my center to provide Intimacy & Body Based Individual Therapy, Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy, and PTSD/Trauma Therapy. I wanted to create a safe, inclusive place where Individuals and couples can come to reconnect with themselves, their family members, and/or their partners. As a Denver Marriage Counselor & Couples therapist, I am passionate about giving people skills and hope for their relationship. Some of my clients come to see me because they feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. I found a lot of my clients’ experiences are related to relationships in their lives. They could be relationships with their parents, siblings, partners, or selves. I help my clients cultivate healthy relationship through the use of Evidence and Research Based strategies and interventions. I want them to have concrete, practical tools to use to go through the rough patch in life. As their sex therapist, marriage counselor, couples therapist, and individual therapist, I want to help them have an intimacy relationship and a satisfying sex life. [Read More]

Sandy Pryor, LPC, MT-BC, works with both adults and children seeking help for a variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues. Sandy’s work with couples is founded in Gestalt therapy, which he has found to be very effective when working with systems of all sizes, from couples to families to businesses. He empowers couples to examine how they communicate or “get in the way of” communication and intimacy. He also focuses on present moment experience, personal responsibility, and mindfulness. [Read More]

I am a compassionate licensed couples and family therapist with 27 years of experience in guiding others through troubled times. The honor is mine when you allow me to serve you. I know that relationships are core to who we are and that despite the many things we do each day, it is in our relationships with others that we find life’s meaning. So, when you place your relationship or family into my care, I know that you are trusting me with the thing that you value most in life. Knowing this, I approach the work of therapy with great care and compassion. Although, I have a set fee schedule, I am willing to talk about adjusting that fee when those I work with face financial difficulties. When I first meet with clients, I tell them that my goal in asking questions is to understand the transactions that take place in relationships by trying to learn what each partner or family member thinks, feels and does at various points of transacting with their partner or family members. These transactions can include arguments and/or successful or unsuccessful attempts to create, maintain or restore intimacy. When I am able to describe to the family or couple I am working with how their cycle is co-created and moved forward with participation from all involved and the couple or family members all shake their heads “yes” as I talk and meet their eyes, I know that my clients have the understanding and motivation needed to begin experimenting with change. [Read More]