Deborah Bishop, LPC

Deborah Bishop, LPC, holds a counseling degree from the University of Northern Colorado, with training in individual, child, and family counseling. In her practice, she collaborates with clients to generate solutions to problems with relationships, self-esteem, trauma, parenting and family life.

Colleagues and clients know Ms. Bishop as a caring therapist whose respect and empathy have a clear therapeutic effect.

Office in South Central Denver and Westminster.

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Ed Chase, LPC, CAC II

Ed Chase, LPC, CAC II , has over 12 years experience in psychotherapy, and is the current director of Affordable Counseling Connection, LLC. He has helped many individuals, couples and families move towards positive change. Ed has special interest and experience in helping people resolve issues such as anger, depression, anxiety, addiction, and codependency. Ed particularly enjoys working with men, individually and in groups.

Ed believes in your resources and abilities. He helps his clients focus on healthy lifestyle changes, and helps them discover their strengths and the skills to bring that change about. He actively guides his clients as they work through conflict and develop more healthy and positive relationships.

Office in Centennial.

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Tom Henry, LPC, LAC

Tom Henry, LPC, LAC, has over 15 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Tom goes beyond helping people resolve their current crisis. He sets them on a path that enhances the quality of their lives and connects them more deeply to their values, loved ones, and community.

Tom is highly skilled in assisting people on the path of recovery from anxiety, depression, and addiction. He is also a dynamic group leader and personal coach. Tom teaches counseling at the University of Phoenix, and conducts stress and conflict management workshops.

"I am alert to people's dialogues, observing cues to strengths that they can use to improve and change."

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Kate Heit, LPC, CH

Kate Heit, LPC, CH, has a degree in Counseling Psychology from Regis University, and is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Hypnotherapist. She is experienced in working with children, adults, and seniors, supporting them in achieving their personal and professional goals. Kate is accomplished in working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting, divorce, conflict resolution and life adjustment issues.

Kate approaches her role as therapist with a compassionate presence and a sense of authenticity that displays her passion to improve clients’ quality of life. She cultivates a personal presence that invites and challenges her clients to manage their lives with excitement, dignity, and personal integrity.

Offices in Golden and Arvada.

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Don Krill, LCSW

Don Krill, LCSW , has had a 40+ year career in psychotherapy, including 30 years as professor of social work at D.U., and 8 years working with children and families at the C.U. Medical Center.

Don is also one of the original founders and directors of the Denver Family Institute, an accredited family therapy training program and clinic. He has also authored 3 books on social work and psychotherapy.

Don helps his clients reflect on their values and life choices, and helps them understand and make new choices in relationships.

Don is especially interested in spirituality and paranormal phenomena, and is a practicing magician -note the twinkle in his eyes.

Office in Golden.

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Dr. Margaret Page-Culver, LMFT

Dr. Margaret Page-Culver, LMFT has an extensive background in education. She has taught students on all age levels, from second grade through doctoral level courses.

As Dean of Pastoral Studies at Saint Thomas Theological Seminary, she researched and initiated a new Master of Divinity program in Pastoral Counseling.

Margaret has also served as faculty member and supervisor at the Denver Family Institute.

She has a special concern for empowering women, and facilitating their psychological and spiritual maturity. Margaret also loves to work with children.

Margaret believes that life is to be enjoyed, and she works towards helping her clients achieve wholeness and happiness.

Office in South Central Denver.

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Charles Wallace

Charles Wallace, LMFT, comes to the field of psychotherapy after a 30 year career in business, and a 35 year marriage. He has a counseling degree from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as advanced training at the Denver Family Institute, Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, and Level II EMDR training. Charles is also the founder and former director of Affordable Counseling Connection, LLC.

Charles Wallace has moved into "semi-retirement" in southern Colorado. Former clients and friends can contact him at Chasjeanw@bresnan.net

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Leslie Goldberg, MS, RN

Leslie Goldberg, MS, RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Mental Health, has over thirty years of experience as a psychiatric nurse. She has been prescribing medication for adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress for over five years. Leslie's goal is to help people find a medication that is successful in relieving symptoms which are interfering in their lives so they can be productive at work, and able to participate in interpersonal relationships more effectively. She is proactive in finding the medication which works best for each individual, and doesn't believe in people being on a medication which isn't beneficial.

Leslie cares about your goals, and will work in partnership with you and your therapist to accomplish them. She is empathic and compassionate, and believes in your innate personal strengths, knowledge, and ability to change.

Why choose a Prescribing Nurse vs. a general MD or Psychiatrist?

As a psychiatric prescribing nurse, Leslie has specific training and experience forcused on mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and PTSD. She is trained and experienced as both a therapist and prescribing nurse. As a result, Leslie will typically be more knowledgeable and experienced in mental health medication than a general or family practice MD. She also has a holistic approach.

Choosing the services of a psychiatrist may result in being told that they are not taking new patients, longer wait lists, and higher fees compared to a prescribing nurse. And, for many clients with moderate symptoms, the additional training of a psychiatrist may not be necessary.

Fees and Insurance

A one hour initial appointment, involving assessment, diagnosis, and initial prescription is $150. Follow up appointments to evaluate and adjust medication are normally for 1/2 hour and the fee is $75. Follow up appointments are scheduled based on clinical need. Once a person is doing well on medication, appointments are typically every three months. Leslie accepts cash, checks, and Mines and Associates Insurance.

Office in Lakewood

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Colleen Todd, LPC, CACIII

EMDR and Integrative Therapies

Addiction, Trauma and Transitions

Colleen currently has a part time private practice in Louisville, CO. She also, is working part-time as a forensic psychotherapist through an agency contracted with the federal government. In both realms she consistently maintains strong integrity in her work. She has continued her education in multiple directions incorporating a wide-spanning variety of treatment approaches in order to best meet her clients’ needs. Colleen regularly creates and delivers presentations to various groups of healthcare professionals on effective treatment, ethics, addictions, and EMDR.

Colleen Todd MA, LPC, CACIII has more than 15 years experience in human services and mental health.

Her past experience includes:

• Forensic Psychotherapist
• Psychotherapist/Coach in the private sector
• Clinical Supervisor
• Therapist/Counselor working with the adults, and young adults terminally ill populations, developmentally disabled children, preschool children, the elderly, college students and prison inmates
• Inpatient Psychiatric: Mental Health
• Career Counselor
• Teacher

She has a warm, authentic and direct style, which provides a safe and comfortable space for clients to set their own pace in making positive shifts or changes in their lives.

With an extensive history in counseling and working with people, Colleen believes in sharing the full expanse of her knowledge and methods with her clients in an effort to provide them with the tools to help themselves.

Colleen has placed furthering her education as a high priority. As a result, she has continued her education extensively to include: EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Pharmacology, Psychopharmacology, Providing Advanced Clinical Supervision, Standardized Offender Assessments, Training in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Anger with Albert Ellis, Safe zone Training, Attachment Therapy for Adults and Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Treatment, Advanced Clinical Training and Strategies for Experienced Clinicians, and Preventing Infectious Diseases

Office in Louisville

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Sandy Pryor, LPC, MT-BC

Sandy Pryor, LPC, MT-BC, works with both adults and children seeking help for a variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues. Sandy's work with couples is founded in Gestalt therapy, which he has found to be very effective when working with systems of all sizes, from couples to families to businesses. He empowers couples to examine how they communicate or "get in the way of" communication and intimacy. He also focuses on present moment experience, personal responsibility, and mindfulness.

A native of Washington D.C., Sandy received his Masters in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. He is a Board Certified Music Therapist and is certified as a Gestalt therapist from the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, where he continues to pursue advanced studies in couples and family therapy. He is also trained in EMDR, (an effective technique for resolving trauma) and Experiential Play Therapy.

Before he became a therapist, Sandy worked in a recording studio and played jazz guitar semi-professionally. He has found music to be an enriching and healing power in his own life, and has found it to be effective in helping others achieve new levels of connection and self-awareness. Sandy uses sound and music listening and improvisation to help his clients access emotions, enhance communication, and connect with a part of themselves that is “beyond words.” For children and teens, music is a naturally engaging medium, encouraging greater participation in the counseling process.

No therapeutic technique will be effective for all people. For this reason, Sandy tailors his treatment to each individual. For some, solution oriented talk therapy may be most appropriate while others may enjoy and benefit from a more dynamic approach involving music, mindfulness, or guided imagery.

Offices in Central Denver and North Highlands

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Hope Dale, LPC, DAACS, RN

Hope Dale, LPC, DAACS, RN, has been working with people for 30 years. She has a fine-tuned understanding and knowledge of people and the challenges we encounter in life.

There are times in life when we may need to tell our story to someone who will listen with compassion and understanding and hold in confidence the things we say. Perhaps we have questions that we are afraid to ask and yet we know we need to find answers.

Hope has worked with many individuals who battle with depression and a history of trauma. It has been proven that using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) can relieve the symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, fear and depression.

Life threatening illness can cause trauma or PTSD symptoms in our lives. As Hope is living beyond cancer, she understands personally how illness impacts the mind, the spirit and the emotional life of the individual. Hope realizes that she is well today because she embraced every aspect of her humanity with faith, hope and love.

As a certified sex therapist (DAACS) and a “Real Relational”@ trained therapist, Hope is prepared to help couples with relational challenge and stress. She teaches communication skills and also helps couples understand and heal the childhood wounds that are triggered in relationship.

We are all born with an innate desire for intimacy. Intimacy is the pearl of your relationship. Passion, pleasure and harmony are the gifts of this pearl. Hope can assist you on your journey of discovery.

Offices in West Highlands and South Pearl St

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