LGBTQ+ therapists in Avon, Colorado CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Philip Cooke
Psychologist, PhD
It takes courage to change, especially when you feel stuck with painful and confusing thoughts and feelings. You may find yourself struggling to change self-defeating behaviors and frustrated you can’t find relief. Psychotherapy can help you get unstuck. As we explore what is bothering you, you develop a deeper understanding of what is keeping you stuck and use that understanding to work toward living a more fulfilling life.
Psychotherapy is a process for better understanding ourselves, especially our automatic, often hidden, and sometimes contradictory motivations, feelings, and desires. If you’re interested in understanding and addressing the psychological factors underlying your concerns in life, I might be a good fit for you. Please take a look at my website and contact me to schedule a free phone consultation.
10 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Ben Dickstein
Psychologist, PhD
I love helping my clients address issues with sleep, anxiety, mood, and past traumatic experiences. For me, helping others as a psychologist is a true passion. When appropriate, I use evidence-based therapy, which has clinical research supporting its effectiveness. I routinely offer couples and grief counseling. I've been told by my clients that I clearly take my job seriously and prepare well for sessions, always eager to bring them the relief that they're seeking in a thoughtful and targeted way. I don't stretch treatment out any longer than needed. As far as my unique characteristics as a therapist, I believe that humor plays an important role in treatment, and that therapists who are willing to be self-disclosing and genuine develop stronger, more meaningful connections with their clients. I see therapy as a very personal process -- far more so than other types of health visits -- and that forming a real relationship is a key component of mental health treatment. I find that one definite benefit of such a relationship is that I'm able to offer my clients truthful, direct feedback, as they always know that any challenging remarks are coming from a caring and compassionate place. Along these lines, I belief that it's a therapist's job to routinely encourage their clients to push beyond their comfort zones and make bold changes.
11 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. James C. "Jay" Martin
Marriage and Family Therapist, D.Min., LMFT, AAMFT-S, CT, CFS, CEAP
I have experienced major life transitions both personally and professionally—some were chosen while others were not. I have chosen to transform those transitions from loss, tragedy, trauma and/or overwhelming challenges into opportunities for healing and growth, new direction and purpose, new relationships and the building of a life that is revitalizing and rewarding. My professional mission in life is to provide the same opportunity to my clients.
38 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Natalie Stemati
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My practice and therapy style focuses on helping each client feel a greater sense of balance in their life. I take a holistic approach that addresses the mental, emotional, and physical components that make you - you. When working with me, you will receive much warmth, compassion, and even a little humor! We work on building awareness around your mental health concerns and implement practice so that you can experience a sense of growth.
13 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Heidi Lindeman Self Grounded Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, M.Div., M.A., LPC
You're a spiritual human looking to end the loneliness that has been growing since the pandemic began. In your loneliness there's no one there to help you with the intense feelings you experience. You often worry about the future. You question if you will ever be able to have a happy life. You have been doing everything "right" and yet you feel lost, lonely and sad. When your feelings are intense all you want is a friend to listen to you, validate you, tell you it's all gonna be okay. When you've shared your authentic feelings in the past it's a crap shoot if someone will be able to hear you. You've often felt like you are too much and you shouldn't feel so many things or there's something wrong with you for having so many feelings. You're aware that logically feelings are important and you're not wrong for having them. But the feeling that you are bad and not worthy are hard to shake. The feelings you've had all your life have intensified with COVID and there's less support now. You feel alone in everything going on. You have a deep desire to authentically belong but just aren't sure how you can maintain relationships if you are your true self. In therapy we work together to gain a deep understanding of your emotions and where they came from. Then we notice what's yours and what's someone else's. Through deeply understanding yourself you begin to feel cared for, supported, loved and feel deeper that you do matter. Together we work to help you feel confident and grounded in yourself so you can more easily navigate relationships. I'm going to let you in on a little secret, when you turn inward and care for the lonely part of yourself you will find your external relationship become better (and if they don't you have more clarity on what you can or will not accept in a relationship and can set purposeful and clear boundaries without necessarily having to cut whole people out of your life). Together we can help you create an authentic life of belonging. Take your first step on your journey now by going to my website and clicking the "schedule a free 20 min consultation" button to have a chat with me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
5 Years Experience