I create an environment of meeting the client where they are at. I create an atmosphere of honesty and empathy, as well as non-judgement. I believe it's extremely important to create an environment and of healthy boundaries and emotional safety.

Hello, my name is Dr. Pamela Shannahan, I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the counseling field since 2006 with focus on person centered, trauma informed counseling. I work with people of all ages of the life spectrum. I have specialties in infant and early childhood mental health to include parenting education and support; end of life counseling for patients as well as their families; individuals, couples, and families experiencing life/relationship challenges and mental/behavioral health struggles. I work in several modalities and often a combination of them: CBT, DBT, and Behavioral. My focus is always person centered, systematic, and trauma informed.

My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and families achieve greater levels of wellness. None of us can control all of the situations we face in life. However, it is possible to develop a sense of wellness that goes beyond daily circumstances and allows you to feel joy, even in difficult times. I help clients to build the tools and insight needed to identify and overcome current roadblocks while better utilizing strengths. I use specifically designed experiences in sessions to help make therapy useful, motivating, and memorable. I also help families through a specific skills training to build healthy conflict skills. Conflict is often unavoidable, but it can be done in a healthy way. Contact me to see if the services and experience I provide are a good fit with what you are hoping to achieve.

I am passionate about helping people get what they really want for themselves. I use a non-judgmental compassionate approach that encourages self- care, learning skills to let go of worry, shame and guilt. I provide a guide to self- acceptance that allows people to naturally grow and change, welcome new challenges, have more freedom. My purpose as a therapist is to provide a safe, accepting, genuine environment to help people realize their goals. It is my job to genuinely listen, listen some more, validate a person's thoughts and feelings, help identify strengths and challenges, provide education, suggest ways of thinking and behaving, ask good questions, and always respect the answers. I think of therapy as teamwork and a wonderful exercise in cooperation. For the last 17 years I have had the privilege of seeing many people meet their goals and really come into their own. It continues to give me a profound sense of satisfaction. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, stuck in recurring conflicts, or struggling to communicate? Do past wounds or trauma impact the way you show up in your relationship? As a holistic therapist, I specialize in helping couples and individuals break free from negative patterns, heal attachment wounds, and build deeper emotional connections. Together, we’ll explore how past wounds and protective coping mechanisms have shaped your life, helping you move toward healing, deeper self-awareness, and more fulfilling relationships. If you are ready for meaningful change, I will be there to support you every step of the way! Through an attachment-based approach, we’ll address the roots of low self-worth and negative beliefs, working to nurture your inner child and develop a stronger sense of self. For couples, I use this same framework to foster empathy, understanding, and meaningful connection. I also integrate EMDR into the therapeutic process when beneficial. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I bring warmth, humor, and creativity into our work together. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered as you navigate this process. Let’s start this journey together - reach out today!

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.

Are you wanting different but keep repeating the same patterns? Do you feel stuck? Do you notice yourself feeling alone, withdrawn, andor anxious? Are past relationship wounds feeling impossible to overcome? Are your emotions causing overwhelm? Are you craving deeper connection and meaning in your life and relationships? Relationships are the most powerful and impactful contributor to our lives, and this includes the relationship to self. I help individuals, couples, and families build a more fulfilling and intentional life, working through the barriers that have led to disconnection from yourself and within your relationships by creating new ways to connect to self, others, and their goals. I believe each client has inherent wisdom, resiliency, and resources within themselves, and my job is to help clients tap into that. My goal is to go beyond the symptoms to uncover and address the root issues causing dissatisfaction, bridging the gap between where you are and where you would like to be. I use an integrated approach of emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and brainspotting. As I strongly believe that true change happens when the nervous system is also addressed, I integrate somatic work in session where possible to build on the mind-body connection. At the core of my work as a relationship therapist is attachment; I view symptoms you are experiencing as adaptions to survive and manage the systems and relationships you've experienced andor are currently in.

Life has a way of forcing us to confront things which we believed we already overcame. Sometimes we look at ourselves and think, "how did I get here?". We can become so complacent and comfortable with discomfort that it becomes our new normal, forming our views and behaviors without our knowledge it's even happening. Sometimes we all just need an accepting and neutral person to process life with in order to regain control and understanding. We will work together to build respect and trust. I believe that counseling is not giving a hand to a person sitting in the mud, it's sitting in the mud with them and getting out together. My greatest strength as a counselor is my genuine acceptance of every client in a truly non-judgemental manner. I have successfully worked with many clients with a plethora of presenting concerns. I build trusting, open, and honest relationships with clients first, in order to facilitate growth and change. I know how difficult it can be to share a struggle with someone, I have been there myself, but know that each step taken is progress in the right direction. Give yourself credit for getting this far! I would love to chat to see if we are a good fit or if there's anything I could do to help find your best fit with your journey in counseling.

My style as a therapist is warm, compassionate, and deeply supportive, while also being direct and bold (at times). I recognize the importance of creating an inviting space where you feel truly heard, and empowered to explore what’s on your heart. I specialize in working with soulful, self-aware women who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or codependent. You might desire deeper, more meaningful relationships but find yourself trapped in old patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you. With a background in traditional therapy and a personal interest in spiritual healing practices, I’m able to blend practical tools with deeper emotional work. I help you uncover the unconscious beliefs that may be holding you back while we explore the root causes of your anxiety, self-doubt, and patterns of behavior, using a combination of somatic work, inner child healing, and attachment-based techniques to bring lasting transformation. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, and I’ve spent years studying and integrating tools that have helped me and countless others find greater peace, confidence, and alignment. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or simply feeling disconnected from your true self, I’m here to guide you toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll work at your pace to create meaningful, lasting change that feels both empowering and authentic. If you’re ready to reclaim your sense of self and step into a life of deeper connection, purpose, and joy, I’d be honored to support you on that journey.

Hello! Therapist for those seeking mental health treatment with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance abuse, relationship Issues, gender and racial identity, and the typical and not so typical life issues that we all face along the way. You will receive genuine empathy and emotional support, as well as experienced counseling over a wide array of issues life might throw. I believe we all have the ability to grow and change, and those abilities look different in all of us on an individual level; I specialize in cooperating with you in your journey in unlocking your own inner strength and using it towards mental wellness.

I believe that people are beautiful in their differences, and I am committed to supporting you in embracing the unique qualities that make you amazing. My focus is on helping adults navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, identity struggles, and life transitions that contribute to these experiences. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and foster personal growth. My goal is to help you create lasting change, offering compassion and ensuring you never feel alone on your journey. I utilize client-centered, strength-based, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you reprocess past trauma and develop new behaviors that support your goals.

Has someone in your life told you that drinking or drugs are a problem for you? They're wrong! Your use is not the problem, it's a solution! Substances help us cope with the slings and arrows of life. Drinking is merely a symptom of something deeper with which you’re struggling. We need to get down to the causes and conditions of your substance use. My name is Adam, I’m in long-term recovery and I would like to give you something that was given to me. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, please call me. Let’s see if we’re a good fit for each other. My approach to therapy is simple but not easy, we are going to do some work. First, are you ready to be completely honest with yourself? If you can say “yes” then you may be ready to get clean and sober. If you’re not quite ready to give up alcohol, we can also look at harm reduction in your drinking, there is a solution and there is hope. Would you like to work with a guy that has been where you've been? Maybe you feel it’s too late? Maybe you feel you’ve already lost people? There is hope, countless people recover from drugs and alcohol every day, why not you? Let’s talk, call me right now.t