Individual Psychotherapy in Denver, CO
Individual therapy is a collaborative, one-on-one process that helps adults understand difficult patterns, manage distress, and build sustainable emotional well-being. As a licensed psychologist in Denver, Colorado, I provide evidence-based Telehealth therapy to adults throughout Colorado and in participating PSYPACT states. This page offers clarity on what individual therapy involves and how it can support you through anxiety, burnout, trauma, life transitions, and deeper personal growth.
What Is Individual Psychotherapy?
Individual psychotherapy is a structured yet flexible form of mental health care conducted through one-on-one sessions. It is designed to help you:
✔ Understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
✔ Explore patterns maintaining distress
✔ Develop practical coping skills
✔ Heal from past experiences
✔ Clarify your values and goals
✔ Strengthen self-awareness and self-compassion
Therapy isn’t just “talking.” It is a science-based process rooted in evidence and mutual understanding.
Who I Help
I work with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including:
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Anxiety and high-functioning anxiety
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Burnout and chronic stress
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Trauma and PTSD
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Depression and low mood
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Relationship stress and loss
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Life transitions
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Work-life integration and boundary challenges
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Identity, purpose, and direction
You do not need a crisis to benefit from therapy - many clients come seeking support for clarity, resilience, and sustainable change.
How I Work: Evidence-Based Approaches
I integrate several evidence-based modalities, each tailored to your needs:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while building practical skills for emotion regulation and decision-making.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT supports you in accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying your values and taking grounded action aligned with what matters most.
Mindfulness-Informed Strategies
Mindfulness strengthens present-moment awareness, reduces reactivity, and enhances emotional balance over time.
What to Expect in Individual Therapy
Your therapy will be guided by your goals and priorities. Early sessions involve a comprehensive assessment to understand what brings you in and what you hope to achieve. Together, we may work on:
✔ Psychoeducation
✔ Identifying triggers and patterns
✔ Exploring past experiences that shape present responses
✔ Building coping strategies
✔ Gradual, sustainable change
Sessions commonly occur weekly or biweekly, and we revisit goals as needed.
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Telehealth Individual Therapy
Therapy sessions are delivered via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Telehealth allows you to access care:
✔ From home or office
✔ With greater scheduling flexibility
✔ Across Colorado and participating PSYPACT states
Visit https://psypact.gov to check your state.
Is Individual Therapy Right for You?
You may benefit from therapy if you are:
✔ Seeking relief from chronic stress or anxiety
✔ Wanting deeper self-understanding
✔ Navigating a life transition
✔ Managing interpersonal challenges
✔ Ready for intentional, values-aligned growth
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all; it is uniquely shaped by your story and goals.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is the difference between therapy and talking to a friend?
Supportive relationships are valuable, but psychotherapy is confidential health care guided by professional training, ethical standards, assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based methods. Therapy also creates a relationship specifically organized around your goals, patterns, well-being, and capacity for change.
How often do clients attend therapy?
Many clients initially attend weekly, although frequency depends on clinical needs, goals, availability, and progress. Some clients later move to less frequent sessions. We discuss the rationale and revisit frequency rather than treating it as a fixed commitment.
What happens in the first session?
We discuss what brings you to therapy, current symptoms and stressors, relevant history, strengths, risks, supports, and goals. The purpose is to begin understanding the whole picture and develop an initial plan. You can ask questions, and you are not expected to disclose everything immediately.
How much does individual therapy cost?
The current fee is $225 for a 50-minute session, with longer appointments prorated. I am a private-pay, out-of-network provider. Please review the Begin Therapy page or confirm current fees and policies during a consultation.
Is therapy confidential?
Psychotherapy is confidential within legal and ethical limits. Exceptions can include imminent safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect where reporting is required, and certain legal processes. Telehealth, electronic communication, consultation, and record practices are explained in informed-consent documents before treatment begins.
How will we know whether therapy is helping?
We establish goals, monitor symptoms and functioning, review changes in patterns and daily life, and discuss your experience of treatment. Progress may include symptom reduction, greater flexibility, better relationships, improved boundaries, increased self-trust, or more values-aligned action. If treatment is not helping, we reconsider the formulation and plan.
Do you provide short-term or long-term therapy?
Both may be appropriate. Focused concerns and specific skills can sometimes be addressed in shorter-term work, while longstanding trauma, identity patterns, complex relationships, or recurrent burnout may benefit from longer treatment. Duration is guided by goals, response, preference, and clinical need.
Will therapy help if I am not sure what is wrong?
Yes. Many people begin therapy with a sense that something is off rather than a clear diagnosis or goal. Assessment and collaborative exploration can help identify patterns, needs, and workable directions without requiring you to arrive with a complete explanation.
What is the difference between a psychologist, therapist, and counselor?
Therapist is a broad term that can refer to several licensed professions. Psychologists complete doctoral training in psychology and may have specialized preparation in assessment, research, and psychotherapy. Counselors, clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists have different graduate pathways. Credential matters, but experience, treatment approach, scope, and fit also matter.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s work together to help you live with more clarity, confidence, and intention. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.