At Assessing Alternatives Counseling (AAC), we believe people are more than labels or single moments—they’re shaped by experiences, relationships, and context. Whether in therapy or court-involved work, we approach every situation with curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to truly understanding the full picture.
We combine evidence-based care with thoughtful, real-world application—helping clients create meaningful change while providing clear, objective insights when decisions matter most. At our core, AAC is about balancing compassion with clarity, so people feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English, Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $160
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding Scale available.
- Accepts Insurance
- All Major Insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare
Education & Credentials
Assessing Alternatives Counseling LCSW
- Female, Gender Fluid, Male, Non-Binary
- License # CSW.09928197
- Licensed in CO
- Practicing Since 2019
Assessing Alternatives Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Arvada, CO 80002 and Lakewood, CO 80227
- Available Online for residents of Colorado
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy using SimplePractice
Assessing Alternatives Counseling (AAC) is a Colorado-based mental health and forensic practice providing therapy and court-involved services for individuals, adolescents, and families. The practice offers evidence-based treatment approaches—including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and IFS—tailored to support clients navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
The practice is known for its balanced approach, integrating clinical expertise with careful, pattern-based analysis to support both client well-being and informed decision-making in complex family systems.