Find a Therapist in Erie, CO

Many things in life are out of our control. We can't control traffic, weather, or the way those around us behave. So, helping people to accept and embrace that they do have control over their own thoughts, actions, and reactions is essential. I really enjoy helping people fully take control over their lives by learning more about themselves and the power they have to make the world a better place by simply improving themselves. I truly love my job as a therapist. It allows me to meet so many wonderful and unique people. While working as a therapist, I have found that the greatest client results are seen when both client and therapist are fully committed to creating change in the life of the client. My approach to therapy is to help each client clearly identify and pursue goals for change. As I tell all of my clients: "You are here because something about your life is not working well. Therefore, changes in the way your are living are necessary in order to achieve more positive results." I aim to help clients make and maintain changes to the way they think, feel, and behave so that they may experience long-lasting satisfaction. Seeing clients make those changes and go on to live much happier and more fulfilling lives is what drives me.

My name is Michelle Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe in the person centered approach, and believe that everyone is the author of their lives, and they should be able to make their own choices without fear of judgment from others. My area of focus is anxiety, depression, abuse and neglect, substance abuse issues, grief, relationship issues, parent child conflict, legal issues, trauma, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, infidelity, mid life transitions, and immediate crisis. My therapeutic approaches to therapy that I utilized is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Person Centered Narrative Therapeutic approach Solution Focus Therapeutic approach Reality Therapy Motivational Interviewing Existential Therapeutic approach. Reflection and Processing Questions Strength Based approach Humanistic Therapeutic approach

Hello, my name is Suzanne Matson, I bring a diverse background and 20+ years of experience to my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am dedicated to the use of client-centered, evidence-based models of counseling. My goal is to create a trusting and non-judgmental relationship through warmth and empathy, insight, curiosity, and creativity! We will identify together - the areas of growth and understanding that will allow you to accomplish your goals and bring about your desired growth and change. I am curious and truly enjoy getting to know you. My goal is to listen attentively, attune my empathy to your needs and then provide a direct approach of psychoeducational information from various theories of counseling psychology. My hope is that you will leave feeling that you have a professional ally that understands your needs and you look forward to coming back. I consider it a great privilege to be a small part of your life and journey.

I offer therapy that helps you move forward. Whether you’re transitioning to a new phase of life, wanting to regain a sense of joy in relationships, or looking for more resilience in the face of everyday challenges, we work together to understand what’s lying beneath the stress and anxiety you’re carrying—and then work to resolve it. My evidence-based approach moves beyond surface-level coping mechanisms to create change that lasts, helping you find steadiness through the inevitable transitions, so you can step into a more grounded, confident, and connected life. I earned my master’s from Smith College, one of the nation's oldest programs, renowned for its integration of rigorous clinical training with the depth-oriented tradition. I also earned a PhD in History and Social Sciences from the École des Hautes Études in Paris, as well as a master’s degree in History from the Université Lumière in Lyon. Having lived and worked in the U.S., France, and Italy, I am particularly aware of the challenges of finding connection and stability in unfamiliar places. I am excited by the work of therapy, and how it provides a space for the gradual process of becoming truly yourself. I work at Archive, a company committed to raising standards in therapy. We bring together rigorously trained professionals and offer therapy that is thoughtful, structured, and focused on lasting impact. Rooted in the belief that “you can only help someone as far as you have gone yourself,” my colleagues and I are committed to our own journeys of growth—drawing from great psychologists and great literature to bring depth to our work. At Archive, we believe therapy is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in yourself.

You’ve done the work. Built a career, supported your family, and kept it together through tough times. But in your relationship, you still find yourself second-guessing everything. You may be asking: “Why does it feel like we keep having the same fight?” “Is this just relationship anxiety—or am I with the wrong person?” “How do I know whether to stay or go?” “Why do I shut down, cling, or lash out when we get close?” Whether you're navigating constant conflict, stuck in indecision about your marriage, recovering from an affair, or noticing how old trauma still shapes your relationships today—you're not alone. These are the exact struggles we help smart, self-aware women like you work through every single day. At the Women’s Counseling Center of Denver, we specialize in relationship therapy for women who feel overwhelmed by the very connection they long for. We understand the push-pull dynamic of attachment wounds. The quiet panic behind commitment fears. The exhaustion of trying to be "the emotionally mature one" all the time. Our experienced therapists help you get clarity, improve communication, heal old patterns, and reconnect—with your partner or with yourself. This isn’t surface-level support. It’s deep, tailored therapy that actually shifts things. If you’re ready to stop looping the same painful patterns, let’s talk. We’ll help you sort through the chaos, rebuild connection, and feel more like yourself again—whatever path you choose.

Our Denver therapists are experts in helping clients build self-awareness in order to address the root of their problems through EMDR. Good therapy often involves a multifaceted approach to get to the core root of problems. More than "talk-therapy" our approach involves building safety, learning tools for self-regulation, healing old wounds (trauma), and integrating these treatment gains for a strengthened sense of core identity.

Do you ever find yourself struggling to feel seen or heard in relationship? Do you find it difficult to identify your needs? Your mind, body and heart know what to do and how to heal. And yet, healing cannot occur in isolation. Therapy can uncouple this aloneness to make way for deep transformation. If you struggle to feel seen in relationship, want to work through old belief patterns, or are curious about exploring how you relate to the world and why, I encourage you to reach out today. Through this process you will learn how to show up more authentically and feel more confident in life while having more satisfying relationships. As a holistic, trauma informed art therapist, my priority is to hold space for the full human experience. I bring a creative, relational, strengths based approach that allows me to support you in working through depression, trauma, anxiety, complex trauma, shame and relational wounding. Taking this step is an important decision and I commend you on being this far in your journey. Giving way to the process of change and growth takes a deep commitment to yourself and I am firmly rooted in supporting all parts of you through this process. Reach out today to see how we might work together, I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

Struggling with relationships, self-worth, or navigating grief and loss? Whether you're working through attachment wounds, life transitions, or the impact of trauma, I offer a collaborative space to explore, heal, and grow. With experience in outpatient, inpatient, and psychiatric emergency care, I specialize in relational healing, self-acceptance, and supporting those affected by interpersonal trauma or unexpected loss. My approach balances deep insight with action, ensuring meaningful change while honoring your unique journey. Our work together begins with structured sessions to understand your history, then we shift to a flexible client-centered approach. I blend relational, cognitive-behavioral, and body-based techniques for nervous system regulation. My trauma-informed framework ensures an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental space tailored to your healing. With a warm and genuine style, I am committed to supporting you on your path to self-discovery, healing, and fulfillment. Currently offering virtual sessions. In-person options are to be provided beginning March 2025.

I am a relationship therapist who works with couples, families, and individuals to heal traumas and repair attachment wounds. Our goal in therapy will be to improve your relationship with yourself and those you love. I show up for my clients as my authentic self using direct and empathetic communication. If you like someone who will be honest with and challenge you, then we will be a good fit. I am excited to work with people brave enough to seek change and willing to learn a new way to be in relationship with themselves and others. You don’t need to have it all together or have the right words; just be willing to show up. I offer my clients a safe and inclusive space to talk openly about life's challenges, both past and present. I utilize skills I have acquired in attachment, EFT, Gottman, and EMDR, among others, to inform my approach to treatment. I bring an abundance of life experience that allows me to provide clients with an empathetic and accepting therapeutic experience. I have personal experience in overcoming challenges with the help of therapy. I approach my clients free of judgment and full of understanding. Your work with me will offer you a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the relationships that play an integral role in your life. You are not in this alone; let's do the work together.

I believe strongly in the healing power of relationship. As a helper, I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative and creative process. You are the expert on your life and experiences, and as we explore the nuances of your unique, personal story together, I view my role as helping to identify themes, patterns, and dynamics. I will offer a variety of suggestions and perspectives so that you may discover which feel most authentic for you personally. I often find myself pointing out the ways in which people speak to or relate with themselves internally, believing fully that awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion around our internal experiences give us greater choice in how to respond to them. My hope is to help you identify what you authentically value, so that we may begin to explore how you can bring yourself into alignment with the life you truly desire.

My relationship with my clients is central to all my work with them - meaning that I work to establish a safe and collaborative one. My approach to helping couples and individuals involves coming along-side and helping clients become more aware of their deeper emotions by helping to take them experientially into those emotions. This expanded awareness creates a deeper sense of wholeness as clients become more and more aware of their deeper selves. It then opens the door to understanding the ways they have coped over the years and more importantly discovering new ways of dealing with what is at the core of it all - our longing to be in secure loving relationships - in a way that feels in harmony with who they are at the core of their being. My approach assumes that we are not broken and in need of repair but rather have developed very understandable ways of coping with our world and the 'hand we have been dealt'. Helping couples achieve a safe relationship and deeper intimacy is a major focus of my work. I use the best validated and most effective couples therapy in the world. It is called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT has become the dominant method of couples therapy having been relentlessly researched and proven in more research that any other form of therapy in existence. The research has shown not only extremely high satisfaction rates among couples but also a very low rate of relapsing back into old patterns.

Jennifer's non-judgmental approach will meet clients right where they need her most; right where they are in their trauma, emotions, depression or anxiety. She believes it is best to value people for where they want to go as apposed to what they are coming from. She will help you turn the drama of your life back into the life you hope you always had, without the persecutions of judgement. Jennifer specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorders. and also sees clients with disorders in the Autism Spectrum. To do this, she will utilize many different modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Breathwork, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR and Neuro Feedback.