Denver therapy blog
The Mental Load: Why You’re Exhausted When “Nothing Happened”
The mental load is the invisible cognitive work of running a family: tracking, anticipating, deciding, and remembering for everyone. It is why so many mothers we see at My Denver Therapy end the day depleted despite a calendar that looks manageable on paper. The exhaustion is real, it has a
How Long Does Couples Counseling Take? What Denver Couples Should Expect
Wondering how long couples therapy takes? The answer depends on your situation—but there are useful ranges. Here’s what to expect at each stage of couples counseling in Denver.
When Losing a Pet Breaks You: Grief, Pet Loss, and Why It Hurts So Much
“It was just a dog.” If you’ve lost a pet, there’s a good chance someone has said something like this to you — or you’ve felt a quiet pressure to get over it faster than you actually can. And if you’re reading this, you probably already know: it wasn’t just
Mom Rage Is a Stress Response, Not a Character Flaw
Mom rage is sudden, intense anger that feels far bigger than whatever triggered it, followed almost immediately by guilt. As a perinatal-trained therapist at My Denver Therapy, I want to say the quiet part plainly: rage is one of the most common experiences mothers bring to therapy, and it is
Dad Rage: Why New Fathers Get Angry, and What It Means
Dad rage is sudden, disproportionate anger in new fathers, and it is one of the most common reasons new dads come to My Denver Therapy. It is not a character defect. It is a stress response with a mechanism, and in many fathers it is the presenting face of depression
Why Do I Feel Touched Out? A Therapist Explains Overstimulation in Motherhood
Feeling touched out means physical contact has started to feel unbearable, and it is one of the most common experiences mothers describe to our therapists at My Denver Therapy. It is a nervous system response to sensory overload, not a flaw in your bond with your children or your partner.
What Is a Quarter-Life Crisis? (And What to Do When You’re in One)
A quarter-life crisis affects up to 75% of people in their 20s—but most don’t recognize it for what it is. Learn what it actually is, why Denver amplifies it, and how therapy helps.
Therapy for Depression in Denver: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
Not all depression treatments are equally effective. Learn which therapy approaches have the strongest evidence, where medication fits in, and what options exist for treatment-resistant depression.
Signs Your Teen Needs Therapy (and How to Start the Conversation)
Not sure if your teenager needs professional support—or how to bring it up? Learn the key signs to watch for and how to start the conversation without making them shut down.
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We’re always accepting new clients at our conveniently located offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Arvada. All of our therapists can meet with clients online.
We specialize in you
You are welcome here. Because we have a large team with a wide range of specialties and trainings, we work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages.
We can match you with a male or female therapist who matches your goals, location, and schedule. If you have a preference for gender, age, religious background, or a person with a specific type of training or life experience, we can match you with a therapist you feel comfortable with.
Trained in effective therapy modalities
To support your mental health journey, our team is trained in some of the most effective forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and IFS.
Whether you’re looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or want to better understand your relationship and attachment styles, we can help.
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We’re out of network with insurance and Tricare and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare.
Unlike many Denver therapy practices, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for your first session or specialized therapy methods like EMDR.
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