Counseling Services | Finding Hope | Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Life doesn’t come without its struggles, and sometimes, our concerns can affect our relationships, how we feel about ourselves, and our general outlook. Therapy offers an opportunity to deal more effectively with life’s difficulties and to focus on solutions for enhancing well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Catholic Charities caring, competent therapists offer a variety of counseling and therapy services in a comfortable and compassionate environment, providing hope and encouragement.

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What is Mental Health Therapy?

Mental health therapy, often referred to as psychotherapy or talk therapy, is a treatment method designed to help individuals address and manage emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. It involves the collaboration between a trained mental health professional and the individual seeking help. The primary goal of mental health therapy is to improve the individual’s overall well-being by exploring feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a safe and confidential environment.

Benefits of Mental Health Therapy:

Improved emotional regulation
Enhanced self-awareness
Development of coping strategies
Better interpersonal relationships
Reduction in symptoms associated with mental health disorder

To schedule an appointment, call 719-866-6535 or e-mail counselinginfo@ccharitiescc.org

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Third Party, and Private Insurance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

This approach focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. CBT helps individuals develop healthier thinking habits and coping strategies.

Interpersonal Therapy

This short-term therapy addresses interpersonal issues that may be contributing to an individual’s mental health challenges. It aims to improve communication skills and resolve conflicts in relationships.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Rooted in psychoanalysis, this therapy explores how past experiences influence current behavior and emotions. It seeks to bring unconscious thoughts into awareness for better understanding.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

This type of therapy specifically addresses the effects of trauma on an individual’s mental health, utilizing techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process traumatic memories.

Supportive Therapy

This approach provides encouragement and guidance to help individuals build their own coping resources while addressing their mental health concerns.

Play Therapy

This approach utilizes play as a medium for expression and communication. It allows individuals to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences through play rather than words.

Somatic Therapy

This type of therapy incorporates body awareness, movement, and mindfulness techniques to help individual process their experiences and release tension.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy provides a space for each person to be heard, to understand differences, to strengthen trust, to explore what love means specifically to you in your relationship, and finally, to move forward with confidence.

Finding a Therapist:

Choosing the right therapist is crucial for effective treatment. It’s important to reflect on what you hope to achieve through therapy. Having clear goals can help guide your search and ensure that you find a therapist who specializes in those areas. Below you will find the summaries of our staff to assist you in determining if one of our therapists aligns with your needs.