Mental Health Therapy in Wheat Ridge

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Shari Lightfield

Wheat Ridge, Colorado - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Welcome! You are taking one of the hardest steps to improving your mental health; you have started the search for a counselor. I applaud you for taking the first step, wish you luck with your journey, and hope that you find what you are looking for. My name is Shari, and I am honored that you have considered me to have the chance to come with you on your journey. My experience includes individual, group, and family therapy in residential and outpatient settings of community mental health agencies. I would summarize my therapeutic approach as positive, strength based, and person centered. I incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eco Psychology, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Positive Psychology, and Strength-Based Therapy. I believe strongly in the power to heal from the things around us. Incorporating non-traditional items or techniques within therapy to help tailor the therapy to what is going to help each person I work with in their own unique way. To end, the therapeutic relationship is a unique dynamic that you don't find within your other social or profession relationships. Building a therapeutic relationship requires authenticity, communication, trust, commitment, and respect. Finding a therapist can be a daunting task so I again celebrate you for starting the journey and wish you well.

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Maria Russo

Wheat Ridge, Colorado - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, I am prepared to guide and direct you on your path to wholeness and well-being in your quest to live to your fullest potential. My expertise comes from an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work as well as from my life experiences in transcending my own childhood trauma, and the many clients over the last 22 years who have taught me much about the regeneration of the human spirit. I have spent decades in self-exploration and immersing myself in the work of many Masters. I have worked with clients with such problems as depression, anxiety, coping with life changes, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence, grief, communication problems, relationship problems and addictions. As a therapist specializing in Childhood Trauma, my goal is to inspire you to awaken to the possibilities for growth in your own experience and to help you identify and develop the strengths that will carry you forward from “surviving to thriving – from victim consciousness to living a more victorious life." My passion is to work with individuals who want more of life – more love, more peace, more joy, more authenticity, and more meaningful relationships with themselves and their loved ones. As a result of traumas suffered – often as children – we tend to react to life in unhealthy ways. My intention is to help you find what is keeping you stuck and contributing to unhealthy choices often made from anger, depression, anxiety, unresolved grief or addictions to such things as drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, sex, and shopping. In working with me you will be guided to awaken to possibilities for growth, identify your strengths, develop your deepest spiritually, increase coping and problem solving skills to create change, learn to live more fully in the present moment and discover the innate goodness and beauty within you. I believe "people are not bad, just wounded." I believe it is our life purpose to explore our painful experiences and integrate them into the healthier parts of ourselves so we can shift to who we really came here to be. There is nothing to find looking outside of ourselves. Everything we need is within and it is through our wounds that we find healing. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. Clinical Approaches: Existential Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Client-Centered Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Radical Non-Judgment Family and/or Couples Therapy

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Andrea Raasch

Wheat Ridge, Colorado - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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I am dually licensed in Colorado and Florida with 28 years of experience as a LCSW. I have worked with clients to address stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, and depression. I am a Trauma-Sensitive Heartmath® Certified Practitioner and have been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) which I have used with clients who’ve experienced a wide range of traumas. I believe that an underlying root of many problems humans face is a dysregulated nervous system that causes the mind, body, and emotions to become overwhelmed. In response, we either shut down or experience too much angst and can no longer confidently hear and follow our own voice. Along with working to understand your challenges from your unique point of view, I will support you in learning how to regulate your nervous system so that you can have better access to constructive thoughts and emotions, restore your body to a state of health and well-being, and make decisions in your life from a place of self-confidence and empowerment. There is nothing off limits in our discussion as all aspects of self are welcome. You are brave and courageous for reaching out for support, and I am honored to be part of your healing journey. Let me share in the privilege of walking beside you to reflect more deeply and authentically, understand yourself and your gifts and challenges more clearly, find solutions that come from within you (which means they will work best), and feel restored and reconnected.

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Free Mental Health Resources in Colorado

NAMI Colorado provides free programs to state residents affected by mental illness, including a six-week education program for parents and caregivers, a hands-on training program teaching grassroots advocacy, and support for public safety professionals by connecting them with confidential and anonymous mental health resources.
Gay & Sober provides a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly addiction support meetings across Colorado, including Life Ring Secular recovery groups and Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings provide a safe space for those seeking recovery, including daily online meetings to ensure accessible support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Yarrow Collective provides free, peer-led support groups that foster community and mutual aid. Programs offer a confidential space for people to discuss suicide without judgment or groups that connect those facing similar health challenges. The Unity in Community group serves Black, indigenous, and people of color, providing a sanctuary for connection and empowerment.
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The Transgender Center of the Rockies provides holistic gender-affirming services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals. They offer trauma-informed individual and group counseling, peer-led support groups, and case management. Specialized therapy groups focus on gender identity exploration and substance use recovery.
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The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration provides various programs to individuals dealing with mental health and addiction challenges. Services include inpatient and outpatient treatment, psychiatric care, and crisis intervention via a support call, text, or live chat. Walk-in crisis centers are available statewide, and Community Mental Health Centers provide free or low-cost services.
OwnPath provides a comprehensive directory of mental health and substance use treatment providers in Colorado. The platform also features a Learning Hub, with courses and training for behavioral health professionals, some of which include the Crisis Professional Curriculum and Telebehavioral Health for Neurodivergent People.
Next Chapter is a grant-funded wellness collaborative that serves veterans and their families throughout the state. They provide comprehensive counseling services, telehealth therapy, support groups, and alternative therapies. They also provide assistance with military career transitions, employment workshops, and financial coaching.
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Colorado's County Veterans Service Offices provide free assistance to veterans and their families applying for federal and state benefits. Guidance on disability compensation, pensions, healthcare enrollment, and education benefits is provided. They also help with VA claims, appeals, and accessing local resources. Each county office operates independently.
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The I Matter program connects youth with a therapist to receive up to six free virtual counseling sessions. Some in-person appointments are available for youth or to support parents with children experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder. Free materials are available to promote the program within your local community.
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Make the Connection is an online resource that connects veterans, families, and friends with information about mental health challenges and addiction recovery. The platform features personal success stories and provides self-assessments with a locator to find local support services, facilitating access to care and support.
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The Colorado Gerontological Society provides programs to older adults to promote active participation and community engagement through social and educational activities. The PACE program delivers comprehensive health services to help clients maintain independence and the Telephone Buddy Program offers human connection by pairing volunteers with seniors for regular check-ins and companionship.
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The Colorado Military Veterans Project provides free online mental health care and peer support groups for veterans, active duty personnel, and their families who are dealing with gambling or gaming addiction. The initiative includes the ROTC education program aimed at providing comprehensive support and career training for the military community.
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The University Psychological Services Center provides therapy and psychological evaluations through the lifespan for mental health conditions, relationship difficulties, and substance use disorders. Advanced doctoral students provide the services on the Colorado State University campus under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
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This organization offers programs that reduce suicide rates statewide. Initiatives include the Colorado-National Collaborative, a partnership aimed at implementing evidence-based strategies. They also provide resources and training for schools, healthcare providers, and communities to identify and support at-risk individuals.
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The University's program offers 24/7 crisis support for students. Students can receive immediate assistance by phone which connects them with a counselor. They can also receive same-day crisis appointments by calling ahead. They provide links to local resources for counseling, crisis support, and mental health treatment centers.
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