Midlife counseling & therapy for women in Denver

Our therapists help women navigate life transitions, face midlife challenges, and manage the complexities of this stage of life.

Counseling for midlife women in their 40s and 50s

Navigating midlife can feel like uncharted territory for women in Denver. You may be experiencing a range of emotions, from excitement about new possibilities to anxiety about the unknown and what your future holds. Perhaps you’re questioning your career path, re-evaluating your relationships, or grappling with the physical and emotional changes of aging. These transitions can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. 

At My Denver Therapy, we understand the unique challenges women face during this pivotal time, including midlife crises. Our compassionate and experienced therapists provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world, identify your values, and develop strategies to navigate the complexities of midlife with grace and resilience.

Feeling lost or uncertain during midlife is a common experience. You may be questioning your purpose, struggling with relationship changes, life transitions, or simply feeling a sense of disconnect from your authentic self. Whether you’re seeking to rediscover your passions, improve your relationships, or create a more fulfilling life, our therapists can help. 

We offer a personalized approach to counseling, tailored to your individual needs and goals. We also have older therapists for clients who prefer to meet with someone with more lived experience. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, we can help you gain clarity, cultivate self-compassion, and build a life that reflects your true values and aspirations

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How we support women in this adult stage of life

As a woman in your 40s or 50s, you may be experiencing a shift in your career, navigating the complexities of an empty nest, or reevaluating changes in your personal and family relationships. These changes can bring about feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even a sense of loss.

We understand that this is a time for deep reflection and personal growth. Our experienced therapists provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your values, identify your priorities, rediscover purpose, and reconnect with your authentic self. We believe that by addressing the unique challenges of midlife, you can cultivate greater meaning and fulfillment in this vibrant stage of life.

In our culture that often prioritizes youth, navigating the aging process can be a significant challenge for women. As you embrace this new chapter, you may experience physical changes, shifts in your social roles, and a renewed sense of self.

At My Denver Therapy, we honor the wisdom and resilience of women in midlife. Our therapists offer a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to help you navigate these transitions with grace and confidence. We can assist you in developing healthy coping mechanisms and embracing the unique opportunities that this stage of life presents.

Common issues for midlife women seeking therapy

Emotional Well-being

  • Managing Anxiety & Depression: Find relief from anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges that can arise during midlife.
  • Coping with Physical Changes: Address the emotional and physical impact of aging, including menopause and other health concerns.

Career & Life Direction

  • Career Transitions: Explore career changes, navigate retirement, or find new professional fulfillment.
  • Life Direction & Purpose Counseling: Clarify your values, identify your passions, and create a life that truly reflects what matters most to you.
  • Future Uncertainty: Address anxieties about career choices, financial security, and the future.

Relationships & Family

  • Relationship Dynamics: Improve communication and intimacy in your relationships with partners, children, and friends.
  • Parenting Support: Navigate the challenges of parenting teenagers, adult children, or dealing with an empty nest.
  • Family Support: Create a family environment that aligns with your values and fosters healthy relationships.

Personal Growth & Self-Acceptance

  • Identity & Purpose: Rediscover your authentic self, redefine your sense of purpose, and cultivate a strong sense of self-worth.
  • Self-Acceptance: Embrace the wisdom and experience that come with age and cultivate self-compassion.
  • Midlife Crisis Therapy: Navigate the challenges of midlife transitions with grace and resilience.

How we help women
in midlife

At My Denver Therapy, we believe that meaningful change happens when you connect with what truly matters to you. Our experienced therapists, many of whom have navigated their own midlife journeys, offer a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that this stage of life presents. We prioritize a compassionate and collaborative approach, utilizing evidence-based techniques to help you:

  • Clarify your values and identify your priorities.
  • Develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety.
  • Navigate career transitions and explore new life directions.
  • Improve communication and intimacy in your relationships.
  • Cultivate self-acceptance and embrace the wisdom that comes with age.
  • Create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling

Other specialities

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Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are.

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Kelly Albers
(MA, LPC)
Hillary Naef
(MA, LPC)
Brian Thomas
(MA, LPC)
Dawn Schmidli
(M. Ed, LPC)
Annie Hause
(MA, LPC)
Katy Pelletier
(MS, MFTC)
Lindsey Kayne
(MA, LPCC)
Lance Hill
(MA, LPC)
Nicole Hunka
(MA, LPC)
John Hague
(MA, LPC)
Aria Kirby
(MS, LPCC)
Alex Song
(MA, LPC)
Taylor Moore
(Counseling Intern)
MacKenzie King
(MS, LPC)
Nicole Wolf
(MA, LPC)
Maci Luther
(MA, LPC)
Allie Evans
(MMFT, LMFT)
Shannon Keane
(MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC)
Courtneyrose Chung
(MMFT, LMFT, LPC, LAC, NMIT)
JJ Hedden
(Counseling Intern)
Jelly Bean
(Therapy Dog)
 

Meet our therapists

As a therapist-owned practice, we care about helping you heal, grow, and thrive. All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth. 

Availability

We’re always accepting new clients at our conveniently located offices in DenverGreenwood VillageLone Tree, and Arvada, and all of our therapists can meet with clients online.

We have a therapist for you

Because we have a large team of therapists with a wide range of specialties, we work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. You are welcome here. We can match you with a therapist who matches your goals, location, and schedule.

We can provide specific types of therapy

To support your mental health journey, our therapists are trained in some of the most effective forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS.

Insurance information

We’re out of network with insurance and Tricare and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare. Unlike many therapy practices, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for specialized therapy methods like EMDR.

Get matched with a therapist

Contact us today, and one of our therapists will reach out to you directly.

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