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“All that makes you fragile and fierce and clever and powerful and wounded and creative and layered and thoughtful and moody and insightful and wild and damaged, can be described in one single word: lovely.” – Beau Taplin
Alanys Chavez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience and is passionate about helping people help themselves. She specializes in assisting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and more. Alanys has worked at organizations aimed at helping teens learn leadership skills, develop self-esteem, and plan for their educational future. Alanys believes in a holistic approach to treatment that accounts for mind, body, and emotions.
Alanys received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Behavior Health from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She utilizes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
Alanys strives to see everyone achieve the healthiest version of themselves through a therapeutic approach that is unique to them. She creates a custom plan to meet the needs of the client while focusing on their strengths and maintaining a positive approach towards change. Reach out to Alanys today!
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As a bi-racial woman and former athlete, I understand the complexities around identity and changing narratives....
As a bi-racial woman and former athlete, I understand the complexities around identity and changing narratives.
Cydney Horton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Addiction Psychotherapist with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Cydney is passionate about working with teens, adults, and families to address individual and systemic challenges. She specializes in depression, trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, self-harm, addiction, transitions, domestic violence, and anxiety.
Cydney completed her Master of Counseling at Idaho State University. She is a former D1 athlete with experience in navigating the stressors and pleasantries of change and shifting narratives. Life experiences paired with her professional experience aid Cydney in providing understanding and support that her clients are seeking. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including person-centered, narrative, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Gestalt.
We all go through things in life. Cydney is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that will support you with coping skills to address life issues. If you are ready to join therapy, schedule an appointment with her today!
Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences wi...
Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences with other people's past experiences.
Megan Learned is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. Over the past 3 years, Megan has worked with active duty military members in a partial hospitalization program (PHP) setting. Mostly conducting work with those who have trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal tendencies.
Megan obtained her Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Her counseling approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, and goal-setting. She also focuses on skill-building, including adjusting to post-military life, family dynamics, and overcoming depressive symptoms.
Megan takes pride in being able to take an eclectic approach to meet each individual or family's specific needs. She will create a personalized treatment plan that'll best help you. Schedule an appointment today.
I believe healing happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as a whole person, not just a diagnosis....
I believe healing happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. I work with children ages 10 and older, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, and psychotic disorders. Many of the clients I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck and are seeking clarity, stability, and relief.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. My approach is collaborative, individualized, and compassionate, with a focus on understanding each client’s full experience, strengths, and goals. I provide thoughtful evaluations, clear education, and treatment planning that may include medication management and supportive care.
Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to meet clients with respect, understanding, and support while helping them improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. I would be honored to support you as you take the next step toward healing and growth when you feel ready.
Over 4 decades of helping people in settings from prisons to psych wards to private practice, I've guided many toward clarity, con...
Over 4 decades of helping people in settings from prisons to psych wards to private practice, I've guided many toward clarity, connection and the courage to grow.
Heather Sena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing in the field for over 40 years. She has worked with both adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, panic attacks/disorders, personality and mood disorders, relationship issues and parenting difficulties.
Heather holds a Master of Art in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado. Heather has previous experience in clinical neuropsychology, head injury and mental health in the prison system. She employs evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused therapy and mindfulness-based results.
Heather strives to create a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore life’s challenges. She tailors each session to th e individual’s needs, helping clients gain insight, build resilience, and move toward lasting emotional well-being.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is often a psychodynamic approach, CBT, or DBT. I prefer these approaches because they allow the client to possibly see the root cause of their depression and to focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to depression, helping them develop coping mechanisms and manage their symptoms effectively.
In depression counseling, I often teach cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques like identifying negative thought patterns, challenging distorted thinking, behavioral activation to increase positive activities, relaxation techniques, problem-solving skills, journaling, mindfulness practices, gratitude exercises, social support building, and setting realistic goals.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they demonstrate noticeable improvements in their mood, energy levels, and ability to engage in activities they enjoy, as well as reduced negative thinking patterns, increased coping skills, and a more positive outlook on life.
Clients can supplement their depression counseling with regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, practicing relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing, prioritizing sleep hygiene, journaling their thoughts and feelings, connecting with supportive social networks, pursuing hobbies they enjoy, and actively challenging negative thought patterns by practicing cognitive restructuring techniques.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can make a list of symptoms and concerns, identify specific goals for therapy, gather information about your medical history, consider recent life changes that might be impacting your mood, and write down questions you have for your therapist; it's also important to be open and honest about your feelings and experiences during sessions.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Littleton, CO is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
The philosopher Atticus once stated, “Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is.” Depression is such a powerful mood disorder precisely because it can dull a person’s entire reality. Your world can go from color to black and white from one week to the next. Relationships and occupations that used to be energizing now feel too taxing to maintain. Just getting out of bed can be a struggle. It’s an awful place to be, but there is help available.
Thriveworks depression counselors in Littleton, CO can treat everything from mild depression to severe symptoms. They do so with unbiased compassion and expertise, helping people return to the reality they love. Reach out today to schedule your first depression therapy session with one of our compassionate counselors.
A person with a mood disorder experiences impairment in their life due to sudden or prolonged changes in their mood. Let’s be clear: It’s normal to feel down or depressed if you’re grieving a loss or your external circumstances cause sadness. But if there’s no specific reason for your suffering–if the shift in mood seems inexplicable–then you might be experiencing a mood disorder like one of the following:
It often seems obvious when someone is depressed. You can just sense their downcast mood, low energy, and sad affect. They might seem withdrawn, negative, generally unhappy. But psychiatrists and other trained professionals at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO look for these specific criteria when they diagnose depression:
There are a number of effective ways to treat depression. Depression specialists at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO might tackle the mood disorder on a number of different fronts. Some potential treatments include the following:
If you want to find a therapist who is compassionate, qualified, and experienced in treating depression, call Thriveworks in Littleton, CO. Our fully licensed providers offer talk therapy, medication management, and other interventions that can get clients on the road to recovery. Thriveworks therapists also offer online counseling sessions as well as in-person therapy sessions, so clients can choose a mode of meeting that’s most convenient for them. Thriveworks also accepts most health insurance coverage, helping to keep mental health care affordable to all who need it.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression and want to feel in control of your mood again, reach out to Thriveworks today and you can meet with a mental health professional as early as this week. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Littleton is located in Southwest Plaza near W Cross Dr and W Alamo Pl, off W Bowles Ave. It is just down south, Governor Grant Park, and close to the Clement Park and Johnston Reservoir.
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