In-Person in Arvada, CO 80004
Online in Colorado
We are an inter-faith group practice offering emotional and relationship support for teens, adults, couples and families. We're glad you're here!
Benediction therapists seek to be a soft landing place for those who are needing sensitive and skilled support. We welcome the distressed, the lonely and the oppressed. We embrace those who have been misunderstood or harmed. We understand that you need to feel seen, you need skilled guidance, an opportunity to heal and to connect in a safe and healthy way.
We believe clients heal within a safe, connected relationship with a sensitive and skilled therapist. Our therapists are skilled at creating a safe and spacious relationship where clients feel seen, supported and understood. We approach each client relationship with humility and gentleness, and engage our training and experience to provide the healing guidance each client needs. We have a collaborative approach to therapy that emphasizes the client's wisdom and perspective in defining the goals and direction of therapy. Our group is committed to providing culturally competent care and to improving access for all within the mental health community.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, Christian, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Dance / Movement Therapy Uses movement and body awareness to express emotions and improve mental health. It can increase confidence, reduce stress, and support healing.
- 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.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- 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.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- 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.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: Our therapists believe that meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. We recognize that each person's experiences, strengths, and goals are unique, so we take an individualized, whole-person approach to care rather than relying on a single therapeutic method. Drawing from evidence-based practices such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive and behavioral approaches, mindfulness, somatic and nervous system-informed interventions, and trauma-informed care, we tailor treatment to meet your specific needs. Throughout the counseling process, we seek to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, build practical skills, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and move toward a life that feels more connected, purposeful, and aligned with your values.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $100
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- At Benediction Counseling, we believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone. We are committed to reducing financial barriers to therapy by partnering with many commercial insurance plans and Medicaid, offering a Sliding Fee Discount Program for qualifying clients, and providing low-cost counseling through our supervised student therapist program. We believe that cost should never be the reason someone is unable to receive compassionate, high-quality mental health care.
- Accepts Insurance
- Medicaid, Cigna, Evernorth, Aetna, United, Optum, Kaiser
Education & Credentials
Benediction Counseling MA, LPC
- Female
- License # LPC.0015204
- Licensed in Colorado
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: All of our therapists have completed or are currently completing a Master of Arts in Counseling program.
Benediction Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Arvada, CO 80004
- Available Online for residents of Colorado
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice integrated video sessions
**Benediction Counseling** is an inclusive group therapy practice in Arvada, Colorado, serving teens, adults, couples, and families through both in-person and telehealth counseling. We believe healing happens within the safety of a compassionate, trusting therapeutic relationship. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, our goal is to provide a soft landing place where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported.
Our therapists approach each client with humility, curiosity, and respect. We recognize that every person's story is unique, so we collaborate with you to define meaningful goals and tailor treatment to your individual needs. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we draw from evidence-based therapies and trauma-informed practices to help clients increase emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, regulate their nervous systems, and move toward lasting wellbeing.
Our clinicians have experience supporting clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, highly sensitive personality traits, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, and identity development. We incorporate modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic and nervous system-informed interventions, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches based on each client's goals and preferences.
Benediction Counseling is committed to creating a welcoming, culturally responsive environment for people of every background. We actively work to reduce barriers to quality mental health care by practicing cultural humility, affirming LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships, embracing anti-racist principles, and striving to provide emotionally safe care for people from diverse lived experiences and social locations. We believe every person deserves compassionate, respectful, and high-quality mental health support.
Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're seeking support for a specific challenge or hoping to experience greater peace, deeper relationships, and a more meaningful life, our team is honored to walk alongside you. We offer complimentary 15-minute consultations to help you find the therapist who is the best fit for your needs and welcome clients throughout Colorado via secure telehealth as well as in our Arvada office.