We worked with JT (Jonathan Thrall) for a few months and ultimately decided to find another…read moretherapist at a different practice. JT is incredibly kind and well-intentioned, but the therapy felt one-dimensional. Sessions largely focused on validating feelings without providing structure, tools, challenge, or actionable guidance - all of which I repeatedly asked for. Given that this therapy was priced at the higher end of what we've seen, we expected a much deeper level of engagement and clinical depth. I consistently expressed that I did not feel understood, and that concern never felt meaningfully explored. The turning point came when JT continued asking the same questions and implied that I wasn't going deep enough. When I asked him to take a different approach and ask more thoughtful probing questions, he responded by asking me what I thought he should ask instead. That felt backwards. If he is the trained professional, I don't believe it should be my responsibility to determine how we get deeper in session. He also seemed dismissive of modalities like the Gottman Method and Nonviolent Communication, as well as the self-work I was doing independently. Despite repeatedly asking for homework or guidance between sessions, none was provided. We were looking for stronger direction and more skill-based, structured work, which is why we chose to move on. We're very happy with our new therapist, who also practices EFT but brings a broader, more versatile approach rather than relying on a singular method.

Ryan as a person is incredibly personable, caring, friendly, warm, understanding and truly…read moresupportive. As a therapist, he is all these qualities and more as he truly has a genuine connection, dedication and drive to support his clients in their healing journey. Whoever Ryan has as clients are truly lucky; between his knowledge base, experience and overall supportive presence, he is a therapist I highly highly recommend.

See review. Our experience with them was wonderful. We highly recommend them! We were very pleased.read more

As cliché as it sounds, I can honestly say that working with Lindsay changed my life. Who am I…read morekidding? With the tools and insight she provided over our 18 months working together, she's continuing to change my life. I sought out counseling services when life felt unbearably bleak, difficult, and dark. I came in, grasping for control and hoping for a quick fix, which in hindsight is utterly laughable. I think if I knew how much baggage I needed to unpack and how much "inside" work it would take, I never would have begun the process, but with Lindsay's gentle and steadfast guidance, I was slowly but surely able to pull myself out of the weeds. With her help (and a lot of healthy work), I've found my voice and have begun to thrive in a visceral, sustainable and powerful manner- what a gift she has given me! Lindsay is thorough, receptive, non-judgmental, open to talking about therapy within therapy (so meta, I know), insightful, funny, wise, kind, gentle yet straightforward, and very easy to talk to. She questioned and helped me dig when I needed to be pushed and gave me space when she recognized that I needed to come to my own conclusions. The way she approaches counseling is thoughtful and intentional, but never calculated, which is invaluable. Overall, all I can say is this: Lindsay led me through a very challenging period of my life and for that I will forever be grateful. I've been through my fair share of counseling in the past with poor results- I'm so thankful for this positive experience to fall back on as needed. If you're feeling lost, trapped, stuck, like you're drowning...do yourself (and your loved ones!) a solid: go see Lindsay, commit to doing the work, and stick with it, even when it get's hard. People are messy, life is hard, but she's one of the great ones out there.

Spravato - after one treatment, I'm already feeling much more hopeful. So grateful to the staffread more

Unfortunately I recommend you not go to Denver Wellness for mental health counseling…read more The "treatment" offered here is not helpful and will hurt you. If you are someone who needs to rant or just wants someone understanding to acknowledge how rough things are, you'll be fine with the twenty-somethings who will listen and nod along. If you need some actual treatment or real help though, this isn't the place you'll get it. I had very poor experiences with two of their therapists who had no idea what they were doing. I am more trauma and ADHD informed than either of them were. And what really sucked was after the second counsellor left me in a state of triggered anxiety and confusion, I got an inappropriately cheerful call letting me know they were firing me as a client without communicating anything about why I was being let go. To be clear, I did nothing wrong as a patient. I didn't break any rules, violate any policies, say anything psychotic or anything like that. I simply couldn't get any real help. Things like asking my therapist "What is acceptance and how do I get there in these troubled days?" That kind of thing is not something a therapist should be struggling to help you with. Defining basic terms in psychology and working with someone to help them accomplish some relief is not rocket science and it's not hard to do. So I can only conclude that these relatively new therapists just don't know what they're doing. I'm not even mad at them personally. I'm mainly just confused why they are so bad at their jobs. Edited on 15 Dec as my psychiatrist also reached out to fire me today for no reason whatsoever. I was basically just banned from the premises because of their incompetence. It's a hard thing to say that but it is what it is. I took this all very hard for a couple of days because how could I not take this personally? But after going over all this with my friends and professional colleagues, we concluded the problem is Denver Wellness Associates. I hope you don't have the same experience I did. It really sucks.

Jessica at thrive counseling is amazing! As are the rest of the staff :) I was a patient for 2…read moreyears and have since been able to use the skills I learned through their practice to help manage my life more appropriately.

Erin is a kind, compassionate, ethical, and passionate person who has created a practice that…read morereflects these values. Thrive Counseling is a wonderful resource to the community. Thank you for all you do!

To start, Dena is so amazing and extremely easy to talk to and quickly made me feel very…read morecomfortable. I'm not one to open up easily but Dena is so genuine and honest that I had no trouble. After a single session I left feeling a weight lifted and continue to feel that way. I highly recommend Light of Mine to anyone.

Dena is absolutely an angel! I would visit her office everyday if I could. My first visit it felt…read morelike I had known her for a very long time. Dena's energy is outstanding, but even better is the energy she helps move and work for her patients. The office location is a bit far from me, but very worth the drive. I was extremely comfortable in her office and everything was clean and immaculate. I will definitely be starting back up with her this summer and will be looking forward to it as a monthly appointment. If there are issues that may be tough to deal with in your life she is there to guide you in a very comfortable way. It's almost as if her energy that she utilizes pulls the harsh and difficult emotions right out of you. I noticed after I left that things I had been struggling with were a lot easier to handle. So, if you're thinking about a different therapy modality, definitely make an appointment. I am glad I did! Dena also offers some pretty great retreats and classes that she does in conjunction with other incredible practitioners. So, overall five plus !!!

Update: I completed seeing Erin regularly in 2020, and have only had a couple of appointments since…read morethen over the last 2 years. The work we did together truly changed my life and continues to change my life. Before we worked together I struggled with constant anxiety and depression with major depressive episodes. We built such a strong foundation that, even though my life has continued to throw major challenges at me, instead of falling back into anxiety and depression, I now systematically work through my challenges, finding, refining, and expanding my own inner strength each time. It's always a gift to have her support when things are hard, but it's so much more powerful to know I can be mentally strong and healthy through all of life's challenges without having to rely on any one person or thing.

Erin has changed my life! I've been working with her for about 3 years now and will never leave…read moreher! She has helped me through my anxiety, helped me build my confidence and helped me completely change my life experience. I feel understood, empowered and she'll challenge you if you need it which I love. I love my time with her!

Margie is so approachable and didn't make me feel like she was regurgitating some standard advice…read morefor the masses. The communication advice I have gotten from her has been spot on. If you need some guidance or advice for your relationships I highly recommend the Counseling Center of Cherry Creek!

Jenny is so in tune with people's emotions, and is an expert in human dynamics. She points out…read morethings about the way we interact that I would never have expected. Your relationships are so important, and if you are struggling with a relationship or just want to maximize the happiness that the relationship gives you, definitely get in touch with Jenny, she's the best.

My experience with Keith has been one of care and kindness, while also being challenged about my…read morethoughts and beliefs on life and myself. He has helped me find purpose and meaning in my life beyond the darkness of my trauma. This man is a light. God bless you, Keith.

I have been seeing Keith off and on for 10+ years now…read more Whether for crisis or just a tune up Keith has a unique ability to help unpack, and evaluate from different perspectives but most importantly to focus my own view in a healthy and Godly way. Keith provides a safe space and will walk through "it" with me. There's not many people we trust with absolutely everything, Keith is one of those rare people for me. I trust Keith with myself, my Wife and my Son and we are all very grateful for him.

I feel like I won the psychologist lottery with Estelle! She provides invaluable support, guidance,…read moreand care. I have been a client of Estelle's since 2015 with some breaks during this time due to life changes. When I first began seeing Estelle, I saw her in person at her office which was comfortable. I no longer live in Colorado, so now Estelle and I meet virtually. I am on a very regular appointment schedule, however, she has always remained flexible when accommodating appointment changes. Estelle has and continues to work with me through a variety of issues (PTSD, queer relationships, grief with relationships ending, marriage, self-improvement, religious changes), and I never felt judged or treated differently. Instead, I've always felt extremely safe with Estelle no matter the topic. I easily can say that my life has been changed for the better by Estelle's presence. She celebrates with me when things are good, and provides light at the end of the tunnel when things are hard. She isn't clinical and dry. Estelle is warm, invested, and appropriately humorous. She truly wants to understand you, your quirks, and find a path towards healing at your pace. Her observations are given kindly and are explained well. I like that Estelle holds me accountable when I need to be held accountable. I plan to stay with Estelle for many years to come! She is my mentor for bettering myself, and a beacon of hope when things are heavy.

I can't thank Essie Keren enough for her support over the past year. I did some research when I…read morefound her wanted someone to really help me work through the issues (grieve, divorce, parenting, single parenting, owning a business). Essie is so easy to talk to very helpful recognizing the issues and giving you the tools to fix them. She is flexible, professional, truly cares about her clients. I feel lucky I finally found her. I plan to utilize her when needed. Thank you so much for all your help.

This review is about 8 years late, but I've never stopped being grateful for Karina and I owe it to…read moreher and her potential patients to spread that forward. I began seeing Karina following the birth of my first child, when my OCD suddenly took a very scary turn. Her profound understanding of my condition allowed me to open up in a way I never believed I could feel safe enough to do. Fellow OCD sufferers, if you see this, I know it can look very different and be a lot scarier than what media would have you believe. Karina understands that, too. She offered unparalleled support through my ERP therapy, and I can honestly say it's because of her that I'm not only functioning but living my best life. Thank you, Karina!

Karina Dach is an excellent mental health professional and I highly recommend her. She has been a…read moretrue advocate for me throughout my battle with my OCD and panic disorder. She is compassionate, relatable, and understanding yet will effectively confront issues head on and challenge your old ways of thinking. I found Karina after deciding talk therapy wasn't working and wanted to try a more active approach. The first thing I noticed was that she was extremely perceptive and just by talking to me and observing my behaviors pointed out problematic thoughts and actions right off the bat that no one else has ever bothered to notice. These included obsessive behaviors and hoarding tendencies. We worked together to find constructive ways of changing behaviors using CBT. If you want to find real solutions and take action I can't recommend Karina enough. After working with her I realized I had wasted so much money on other therapists who did little more than sit and listen without offering real solutions. I am now in such a better place and I can't thank Karina enough helping me get here.