Steve Garufi

Hi there, I'm Steve!

As a resident of Westcliffe, Colorado, I enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring the beautiful landscapes of the American West. I have biked across the USA three times, with the latest trip happening in 2017. I regularly make public presentations about my travel experiences and encourage others to live boldly and to pursue their dreams.

My focus

With 19 years of experience, my areas of interest include depression, anxiety, self-worth, healing from trauma and abuse, divorce recovery, overcoming shame, life transitional issues, matters of loneliness, and empowering others to pursue their dreams and career aspirations.

My approach

My counseling approach usually incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques, Rogerian theories ("person-centered" counseling), and family systems methods. I am passionate about helping my clients feel understood — with their feelings validated, their life story honored, weaknesses, mistakes, failures, and longings, are acknowledged.