Im a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist licensed in Colorado with more than 14 years of experience working with adults, and families in a variety of settings that include residential treatment centers, emergency rooms and in home family therapy. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2005, and have been helping people therapeutically ever since. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns including various types of trauma such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse, anger issues, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I have worked in family and individual settings, so I have experience in helping people in many different situations. My counseling style is open and honest and experiential . I am compassionate about people that I work with and will use every strength in an individual to help them through challenging situations. I do not believe there is only one way to solve a problem so using creativity and humor is a big part of how I treat clients. My approach combines utilizing many different modalities that include , trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral and narrative models but tailoring approaches to meet the needs of the client is most important to me. If you are ready to reach out and feel that i may be able to help you, lets get to work. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi, I’m Deedra Ivie. My goal is to help you find the strength that is already inside of you and bring that to light. Each client is different and has needs unique to their upbringing and life circumstances. I enjoy learning about your past circumstances, ways of thinking and current situation to find the best way to move forward to achieve progress and find peace. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with most clients suffering from depression and anxiety. I work with you to identify the exact feelings you are experiencing. Then we work on identifying the thought behind the feeling. After we find the exact issue prompting your emotions, we work to change the thoughts. We discuss coping skills to help you find relief in the midst of your intense emotions. If you are experiencing more extreme emotions I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy. For DBT, I walk you through the different stages of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Distress tolerance and mindfulness are both a good place to start to help you find some relief from your symptoms. Then you can move forward to work on recognizing and regulating your emotions. Interpersonal effectiveness can also be very helpful. This helps you learn how to relate to others in your life in a healthier way. I graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Masters in Counseling. I have worked in Community Mental Health Centers, Treatment Facilities and I have a private practice. I am married with 4 children, whom I homeschool. Most of my time is spent with my family outdoors. We also have pigs, goats, dogs, chickens, bees and I garden. I look forward to finding out more about you and how I can help.

Hi! My name is Lacy and welcome to BetterHelp and taking an important step in meeting the challenges life can present. I would be happy to help you do this at your own pace and tailored to your specific needs. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Colorado and California with over 10 years of experience. I have had the opportunity to provide empathy and support to individuals and couples that have struggled with a wide range of challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues such as communication and conflict resolution plus many others. My therapy style is to provide warm, compassionate, empathetic and positive support. Like most of us I have experienced my own share of life's challenges. I believe what sets me apart is my ability to be down to earth which makes it easier to develop a connection. My clients have expressed reasons they feel most comfortable with me is because of my positive approach and sense of humor. Cultivating a therapeutic relationship and building trust is imperative to the helping process. Feeling supported, heard, validated and understood with no judgement is essential. Making the decision to seek support through a qualified counselor is a courageous step in making your health and well-being a priority and I commend you. I look forward to discussing what brought you to this site and individualize a plan that works best for you. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you!

I am licensed in Colorado with 3 years of professional work experience, both online and in my own private practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a Master's Level, professional trained and supervised psychotherapist. I am also a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) which is the highest of the four levels in Colorado. I have been providing therapy services for over 20 years and professional supervision to other therapists for over 10 years. I have experience working with adults and adolescents treating a broad spectrum of issues and disorders. I specialize in helping people improve relationships and overcome addiction, depression, and anxiety disorders. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. I am here to help you on that journey. I aim to provide a supportive relationship and environment in which lasting life changes are made through increased emotional and cognitive flexibility, and a greater sense of self, meaning, purpose, and overall well-being. I know that life can get confusing and painful at times. We can wander into some pretty dark corners of our minds and need help finding our way out. People can spend way too much time stuck in unhealthy patterns, reacting to the same triggers, and feeling the same negative emotions. It is not possible to untie these issue without help from the outside. Help with change can come in different ways. Using proven approached, I have spent my career helping individuals look at their maladaptive patterns and peel back the layers in an effort to uncover the core issues that are keeping them stuck. Having a better life means building a new healthy system to effectively define your issues and to quickly solve problems with the essential support and tools. Early in my career, my curiosity about people and willingness to take on more challenging roles put me in some great places to learn. In 2002, my journey began in an acute care psychiatric hospital in Michigan. All our clients were coming to us in serious crisis. Physically managing clients was not uncommon. I learned quickly about the extremes of human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The stuff we learned about in PSY 101, but alive, desperate, and chaotic. I realized the difference between a real psychiatric conditions and watered-down Hollywood version of mental illness. In 2004, I started graduate school at Adler University in Chicago. While in graduate school, I provided case management services to the severely mentally ill. This was not an office job. Days were spent searching for client in the streets, hotels and various haunts of Chicago. Visits ranged from a casual cup of coffee to a emergency hospital admission. During that same period of time, I also spent a couple nights weekly doing evening/overnight shifts at a housing project for schizophrenic men. During grad school, I completed a one-year internship doing dual-diagnosis work for the Hazelden Foundation in Chicago. Upon completion of the internship, I earned a job in their Sober Residence. I worked for Hazelden through graduate school and remained a part-time counselor after graduation. I worked in a community counseling center as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Chicago for 5 years. After settling in Denver in 2011, I continued my career as professional therapist working for the University of Colorado and a large mental health agency in Littleton. From early 2015 through 2020, I was the Clinical Director at two different inpatient alcohol and drug detox/rehabilitation centers. I have, most recently, been the clinical supervisor for a Mental Health Tech start-up managing clients and therapist in 7 states. I also had a part-time private practice during this period. I am currently focusing on taking all my experience and insight into a full time private practice. Working directly with clients is my passion.

You found my page, so you must be looking for someone to help you navigate the stormy seas of life. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or an event in your life you just can't seem to 'get over.' Perhaps you feel ashamed, depressed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. My passion is to help people just like you - people who want to move forward in their journey toward hope and healing. You have courageously taken the first step, and I would be honored to walk along side you as you progress in your journey. I want to help you learn to connect with others and yourself in a way that moves you forward and motivates you to create the life you envision, and begin to heal the things in your life that have led to feeling disconnected. This can take a variety of strategies and techniques, but they all start with a foundation of feeling heard and understood. The counseling relationship is the basis by which you begin to experience greater connection with others and yourself. For some, a specific technique or "theory" is important; however, for most, it is knowing that the person with whom you work cares and is able to make that connection with you. I have my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I have experience working with a vast number of mental health concerns and diagnoses, but I am passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, others, and resolve any trauma (or events, attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs) that may hinder someone from true authenticity and the ability to connect.

Hello - thank you for visiting my site. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Regis University, in Denver, CO. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).   I have specialized and advanced training in EMDR, DBT, and CBT. I believe in a fluid and flexible approach to counseling; incorporating a broad spectrum of methodologies, which allows for a collaborative and individualized therapeutic experience. I also have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver. I have 10+ years experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and emotional, sexual, and/or physical abuse. I have experience with eating disorders and personality disorders. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I approach each client from an integrated perspective and utilize mindfulness-based practices, which support emotional growth, wholeness. and optimal wellness. Using EMDR, DBT, and CBT, I have helped clients experiencing mood disturbances and affect dysregulation. My approach to issues related to substance use embraces a movement away from the narrow confines of ‘recovery’ to an expansive vision of ongoing self-discovery. With many clients I use mindfulness practices including breath-work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, creative visualization, meditation, journaling, and internal resourcing. Providing skills and tools to navigate life’s challenges is an important piece of the therapeutic puzzle. Therapy is a journey we take together. The next step is to sign up and get started. I look forward to working with you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 36 years of professional work with individuals, couples, teens and families both online and in my private practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My therapy approach draws from Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). A top priority for me is to meet you where you are at and calibrate treatment and my approach to what will work best for us as we work together to meet your goals. I generally check my emails 1-2 times daily Monday-Friday and will respond as quickly as I can. I may be in a session with another client please be patient as I will respond. I am not in my office on weekends as I enjoy participating in self care activities and connecting with friends and family. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Michigan with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am excited and honored that you’ve discovered my page. I am licensed in California with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Life can present challenges, making enjoyment and thriving seem hopeless. It is possible to become better, achieve your goals, and transition your mindset from the impossible to the possible. No matter the challenge or obstacle life may bring; there is strength, power, and resiliency to overcome. As a therapist my goal is to help my clients think and feel differently about themselves. Marriage and family are some of the most rewarding aspects of life, yet it can be hard to navigate making those relationships healthy and strong. Learning to communicate effectively, resolving conflict, and establishing healthy boundaries are important to implement in your marriage and families. I offer telehealth in an inclusive, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for adults, children, teens, couples, and families. Life can be better, especially when you dare to take the first step. I look forward to connecting with you to discuss how I can help you along your journey.