I am a licensed therapist in the state of Colorado and possess a Master's Degree in clinical mental health counseling from Denver Seminary. I find that I am most sought out by clients who seek to navigate life transitions and spiritual concerns in light of a personal history of trauma. I have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual trauma, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, spiritual concerns, or difficulty maintaining meaningful relationships.
My approach with my clients is always one of a collaborative nature. While I maintain expertise related to counseling and various therapeutic modalities I will never claim to be an expert on you or your story. I believe therapy works best when we are both fully bringing our areas of expertise to the table. If something isn't working at any time, especially as we are beginning a relationship, I welcome feedback so that we can collaborate best to meet your needs.
During sessions, I utilize mindfulness-based, narrative, and psychodynamic modalities. While many of my clients have experienced difficult life circumstances, I find that few of my clients begin the counseling journey because of those circumstances. Instead, people begin counseling because they are experiencing "side effects" of life's difficulties. Perhaps you are having difficulty sleeping or are feeling flooded with anxious thoughts and having difficulty concentrating in the work place. Perhaps your relationships feel more strained and close friends or family members wondering when you will "just calm down." Perhaps you no longer feel like you have control over what you are eating and drinking. I am equipped to process traumatic events with those who seek my help. However, I always begin the therapeutic relationship by seeking to equip each client with tangible coping skills so that daily life can begin to feel more manageable.
I find hope and joy in watching individuals heal from their experiences and develop healthy coping skills and hope that we can collaborate together soon.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LPC 0015074
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Christian Swan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
So far, Christian has been really helpful, and accountable. She seems to have deep knowledge in trauma healing. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of transformative work we can do together.
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Christian is such an incredible therapist! She somehow manages to strike a perfect balance between being professional while also feeling like a friend. I genuinely believe she has played a substantial role in my positive mental health during the pandemic! I can’t thank her enough!
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Knowledgeable, sensitive to my needs, accommodating to my schedule, allows me to open up at my own pace, provides additional resources to use on my own time
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Christian for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Christian has been quick to identify the things I struggle with and offer support as well as good resources, and is a great guide in my journey so far.
Written on Nov 19, 2020 after therapy with Christian for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
The time that I've spent communicating with Christian has been great. I am extremely grateful to have her as a counselor as the pairing could not be more perfect. From the very first point of contact, she has created a space for easy, open, and honest communication. Thank you, Christian for your thoughtful and caring interactions. I am most appreciative!
Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Christian for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I strongly recommend BetterHelp and specifically Christian as a counselor. I am currently working through a lot in my personal life and it is so comforting to know I always have someone to reach out to and work with.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Christian for 2 weeks