You know that feeling when you’re just not okay, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? Or when anxiety is running your life instead of you running it? Maybe you’re dealing with depression that makes everything feel harder than it should be, or you’re just feeling stuck and don’t know how to move forward.
You’ve probably tried handling things on your own, reading self-help books, or getting advice from friends who mean well but don’t really understand what you’re going through. Maybe some things helped temporarily, but you’re still struggling and looking for something that actually works.
Here’s what we know: mental health challenges aren’t personal failures or things you should have to figure out alone. They’re real conditions that affect your work, relationships, sleep, and daily life. At South Platte Counseling, we provide mental health counseling in Denver and comprehensive therapy services – both in-person and through online mental health counseling in Colorado – to help you feel more like yourself again.
Mental health challenges are complex and require specialized understanding to address effectively. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter approaches because your depression doesn’t look like your neighbor’s depression, and your anxiety has different triggers than your coworker’s anxiety.
We stick with methods that have been proven to actually help – things like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches. But we don’t just throw techniques at you and hope something sticks. We take time to understand what’s going on in your life and what might actually be helpful for your specific situation.
When you work with us, you’ll be in a completely confidential environment where we meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward from there. Some people need practical tools they can use right away, others need to dig into deeper patterns, and most people need both.
We work with all kinds of anxiety – constant worry you can’t turn off, panic attacks that come out of nowhere, or social situations that feel impossible to navigate. Depression isn’t just feeling sad – it’s losing interest in things you used to enjoy, feeling exhausted even when you haven’t done anything, or that constant weight that makes everything harder. Our mental health counseling helps you understand what might be contributing and develop realistic strategies for feeling better.
Trauma can come from a single horrible event or ongoing experiences that were too much to handle. Maybe it was childhood abuse, sexual assault, combat, a car accident, or something else entirely. The thing about trauma is that it doesn’t just stay in the past – it affects how you feel and react in the present. We use trauma-informed approaches that create a safe space where healing can actually happen.
Sometimes life throws you curveballs – new jobs, marriage, kids, retirement, moving to a new city. Even good changes can be stressful and trigger mental health challenges. Mental health challenges don’t just affect you – they affect your relationships too. We help with communication problems, trust issues, and dealing with major life changes that feel overwhelming.
Addiction rarely happens in a vacuum. Usually there’s something else going on – depression, anxiety, trauma – and substances become a way to cope with stuff that feels too big to handle. We understand the connection between mental health and addiction and address both together rather than treating them as separate problems.
We start by understanding what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping to get out of it, and what’s going on in your life. We’ll also ask about your background and any previous experiences with counseling. It’s your chance to ask questions about how therapy works and make sure you feel comfortable.
We work with you to figure out what you’re dealing with, what you want to change, and how we can best help you get there. Most people start with weekly sessions, especially when beginning therapy. As things improve, you might space sessions out more or continue with regular check-ins.
CBT helps you notice and change thought patterns and behaviors that aren’t helping you. EMDR is a specific technique for trauma that uses eye movements to help your brain process traumatic memories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is about accepting that difficult emotions are part of life while focusing on doing things that actually matter to you.
Kirk specializes in men's mental health, trauma-informed counseling, and addiction issues. He understands that men often process and express emotions differently and uses approaches that feel comfortable for people who might not be used to talking about emotional stuff.
Jenny provides counseling for grief, depression, emotional disconnection, and life transitions. She creates a compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported, especially during times of loss, change, or internal uncertainty.
Carrie specializes in anxiety and depression counseling, particularly for adults dealing with burnout, relational stress, grief, or major life transitions. She understands how anxiety can make even simple decisions feel overwhelming and how depression can steal your energy and motivation.
E provides affirming counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, religious trauma counseling, and support for people questioning their faith or dealing with spiritual abuse. She understands unique mental health challenges that queer and transgender people face.
Matt focuses on young adult mental health, life transitions, and the specific pressures facing people in this age group. He combines practical life skills with emotional support during intense life stages and understands issues like career uncertainty, relationship anxiety, and becoming independent.
Troy works specifically with men dealing with sexual health, trauma, and mental health connections. He provides approaches designed for how men process emotions and behavioral change.
When you first contact us, we’ll help match you with the right mental health specialist based on what you’re dealing with and what feels like a good fit. We offer both in-person sessions at our Englewood office and secure online counseling for clients throughout Colorado.
We operate as a private-pay practice with no insurance limitations or reporting, flexible session options tailored to your needs, superbill receipts available for reimbursement, and strict confidentiality with secure data protection. Sometimes you need more than just individual therapy – we can help you figure out what else might be helpful and connect you with trusted providers.
We have specialized mental health counselors who focus on specific areas rather than being generalists. Our team has different strengths to match different needs, and we don’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy approaches.
We understand that mental health challenges often come with multiple issues at the same time – like depression and anxiety together, or trauma and addiction. Our therapists understand how these issues connect and work on them together rather than treating them as separate problems.
We use evidence-based approaches that have been proven to actually help, and we understand your mental health in the context of your life, relationships, and circumstances. Taking the first step toward better mental health takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone.
You don’t have to keep struggling with mental health challenges on your own. Our specialized mental health counseling in Denver can help you understand what’s going on, develop effective coping strategies, and reconnect with the life you want to live.
Contact us today:
Call (303) 910-0800 to schedule your mental health consultation or email us with questions about our counseling services.
Our office: South Platte Counseling
770 W. Hampden #201
Englewood, CO 80110
We serve clients throughout the Denver Metro area including Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Littleton, Englewood, Golden, Lone Tree, Evergreen, and Morrison. Online mental health counseling is available throughout Colorado.
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South Platte Counseling in Denver Metro
Areas we serve: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Littleton, Englewood, Golden, Lone Tree, Evergreen, and Morrison. We offer secure online counseling for individuals throughout Colorado.
