Background, training and areas of expertise are extremely important when choosing your therapist. Carolyn has an extensive background in trauma informed care and recovery; couples and family therapy; addiction, anxiety and depression in individuals. Her modality of therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, (EFT) for couples is empirically based and offers long lasting change when implemented. In addition, she is an attachment based therapist in which the client-therapist relationship is based on developing or rebuilding trust and centers on expressing emotions. An attachment-based approach to therapy looks at the connection between an infant’s early attachment experiences with primary caregivers, usually with parents, and the infant’s ability to develop normally and ultimately form healthy emotional and physical relationships as an adult. Attachment-based therapy aims to build or rebuild a trusting, supportive relationship that will help prevent or treat anxiety or depression.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, the intricate connections of emotional, physical and intimacy concerns are explored, and discussed based on the client's desire and needs. The systemic layering of family of origin, trauma, addiction, divorce, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and abandonment are interwoven to create our own individual stories, pain and histories.
Carolyn proudly holds the following certification or association membership:
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Play Therapist
Association for Sandtray Therapy
Commission on Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Certified Sex Therapist
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Sexual health & dysfunction - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
$150 session for 50 minutes
Years of Experience: 7 years
Collaborate Counseling, Owner/Therapist, 2014 - Present
Xerox, Account Manager, 1985 - 1990
Association Play Therapy, Registered Play Therapist, 2018
Family Insitutie, Certified Sex Therapist, 2018
Regis University, MA Marriage & Family Therap, 2015
Colorado State Univerisstsy, BS Business Admin/Marketing; second major Psychology, 1983
Colorado: MFT.0001460
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