Connect with Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) therapy in Arvada, CO

I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am trained in CBT, DBT, MI, EMDR, and ERP.

Hi, I am glad you are here. I am Melissa. I help busy professionals who feel anxious and burned out by work and life's demands. Often, you feel stretched thin by responsibilities, and I help you reconnect with yourself amid the chaos through a variety of therapeutic techniques. You appear capable on the outside while struggling silently.

I look forward to meeting you. As a therapist, I help people untangle what’s not working and take steps toward something better. I specialize in working with clients navigating life transitions, stress and anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem, depression, and confidence struggles.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults who want more from life, their relationships, or themselves but feel stuck getting there. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, gain new perspectives and practical tools, and make meaningful progress toward greater fulfillment and life satisfaction.

My philosophy is humanistic and client-centered, with an eclectic approach that draws from many therapies. I choose tools based on your unique circumstances, needs, and goals. Undergirding all of this is the foundation of trust and safety in our therapeutic relationship.

Do you find yourself depressed, anxious, or uncertain? You are not alone. Taking the first step toward change is powerful. As we work together, you will start to recognize your own inner strength that gives you the ability to want change and discover that change is possible. I am here to support and empower you throughout your healing journey.

I hold professional credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and an ABS Board Certified Sex Therapist, among others. My primary therapeutic approach is known as Client-Centered or Rogerian, meaning it's not my job to 'fix' you but to help you learn how to figure it out.

Tired of feeling alone, dealing with life's lemons? Do you crave supportive connection that leaves you feeling understood, valued, and safe? Wouldn't it feel good to leave a gathering focused on your needs, at your pace, and experience relief wash over you as you make your way back into your day? I am really happy you're here and I'd like to help.

I have over ten years of experience working with all ages and presentations in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am person-centered, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental. I am trained as MFT, practicing as LPC. Additional areas: aging, rural areas, religious trauma, emerging adults, parenting support for Pathological Demand Avoidance.

Life can be difficult, and it's ok to feel overwhelmed or hopeless at times. I feel that everyone, regardless of their situation, can change for the better, and I am here to help. No matter what your goals are, we can achieve them together.

I'm a licensed counselor serving CO/TX clients. I blend DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed care with 20+ years of cross-cultural life experience. I support anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction recovery, and neurodivergent clients. Faith integration welcomed, never required. Your story meets compassion here.

I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to collaborate with you to uncover and build on your existing strengths and resources. Using a solution-focused, client-centered approach, I help you set realistic, achievable goals that feel empowering and aligned with the life you want to create. Reach out when you are ready to begin.

Emotional pain can lead to isolating behaviors and make us feel like no one truly understands the depths of our suffering. Helping my clients navigate through life challenges and finding that "silver lining" leads to feeling more connected to ourselves and others. I feel honored and humbled to be a part of my client's healing journey.

I'm dedicated to helping you face adversity and develop a loving, compassionate relationship with yourself. Throughout my career, I've noticed one common theme: our self-talk. We are our own worst enemies, and this wreaks havoc on our self-esteem.

Life sometimes brings moments when we feel hurt, messy, or emotionally raw, making us wish to hide, even from ourselves. Therapy provides a safe space to explore our relationships with others, ourselves, past events, and hopes to illuminate our preferred way of navigating life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma-informed care for adults navigating Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), profound grief, and chronic stress. I hold a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and brings extensive clinical experience from working with Veterans.

I am licensed in Colorado with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes.

I am an art therapist, psychotherapist, and visual artist. In my practice, I combine a wide range of therapeutic techniques with my creative background. What illuminates my practice is the deep belief that the past does not define who we are but teaches us who we want to become.

I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I specialize in helping individuals manage addictions, anxiety, depression, and life stressors. My goal is to guide you toward personal growth, healing, and greater resilience.

Today's world can be stressful, exhausting, and difficult to manage. We all have our challenges and need help at times. I help clients navigate through barriers that cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. My goal is to help you gain insight and learn tools that help you live the best life possible.

Taking the first step to be vulnerable and receive support for whatever life challenges you may be facing currently can be incredibly daunting-- thank you for taking this moment to explore my profile. I would be honored to walk along with you as you process your experiences and explore new tools and ways of managing whatever emotions come up.

I am a Korean adoptee and Southern California native with a passion for serving others and fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth in everyone I meet. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in 2021 and previously earned my Bachelor of Arts degree at Azusa Pacific University.

I am happy that you are here and welcome you to explore your counseling needs with me. Whether new to therapy or returning for additional help, it can be challenging to talk about your needs and hopes with someone you do not know. I am here to help you feel more comfortable in that process. We will talk about what you like and what you need.

Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my practice. I am an integrative therapist that synthesizes various therapeutic models along side a client centered modality.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of experience working with individuals, LGBTQA+, single parents, pre-teens, using online therapy, and substance counseling. I’m also a Certified Addictions Counselor II.