How we treat depression
Depression gets flattened into sadness in a lot of conversations, but the people I work with who are living with depression will tell you it's a lot more than that. It is overwhelming, a disconnection that causes you to through the motions of your own life without really being in it.
The hidden differences between billing insurance and private pay therapy
Insurance covered mental health care requires proof of a mental health disorder, private pay therapy does not, but many don’t know the difference.
Clinical supervision in Colorado
Supervision grounded in Person-Centered values, with specialized experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and relationship counseling.
The cost of ketamine therapy
What ketamine therapy costs here at Denver Therapy Collective.
How to address difficult relationships in therapy
Understanding boundaries conceptually is one thing. Actually building them, in real relationships with real history behind them, is another. That gap between knowing and doing is often exactly where therapy is most useful.
What to expect for your first ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) session
If you've been curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy but aren't sure what the actual process looks like, here’s some more info.
How our standard rate supports sliding scale access
Our standard rate supports sliding scale access for those who need more affordable mental health services.
On the importance of advocacy
The ACA calls on me to promote social justice and honor the worth and dignity of all people while enhancing human development throughout the lifespan. To be a good therapist I must live out these values, and that’s why protesting is inseparable from my role as a counselor.
Now providing psilocybin-assisted therapy in Colorado
I’m thrilled to share that I am now licensed to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy in the state of Colorado after completing 150 hours of training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute’s psychedelic therapy program.
Directions to our office
Denver Therapy Collective has moved! Get public transportation directions to our new office!
Therapy FAQs: How to find a good therapist
Part 2 of Therapy FAQ’s, where I answer questions that will help you find the right therapist.
Therapy FAQs: Where should you begin?
Part 1 of Therapy FAQ’s, where I answer questions that might help you decide if therapy is the right choice.
What’s that mean? A series: Ketamine - Assisted Psychotherapy
“What’s that mean? A series:” is meant to help clients understand mental health terms — and how those ideas shape what therapy looks like. In this post, I talk about how I facilitate Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Now accepting insurance
We’re now accepting Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem BCBS) insurance for clients located in Colorado, including those in the Denver area.
Licensed psilocybin therapists
With the passing of the Natural Medicine Health Act, Colorado is officially beginning to offer legal psilocybin mushroom services for mental health treatment. I’ve seen how hard my clients work to feel better and find solutions to emotional pain, and it’s my responsibility to pursue continued education to be as prepared and skillful as possible in helping them do that.
How to use Psychology Today and TherapyDen to find a therapist
Searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, here’s what Psychology Today and Therapy Den have to offer.
What’s that mean? A series: The Existential Approach
“What’s that mean? A series:” is meant to help clients understand mental health terms — and how those ideas shape what therapy looks like. In this post, I talk about how I use an Existential perspective in session.
What’s that mean? A series: The Person-Centered Approach
“What’s that mean? A series:” is meant to help clients understand mental health terms — and how those ideas shape what therapy looks like. In this post, I talk about how I use a Person-Centered perspective in session.