A slower, kinder way back to yourself.
Therapy that undoes aloneness, heals trauma, and transforms suffering into flourishing.
You are not broken. You never were.
The anxiety, the defenses, the ways you learned to protect yourself…those were brilliant responses to impossible situations. They kept you safe when there were no other options.
Therapy is NOT about fixing what’s wrong with you. It’s about gently, in a “safe enough” way, bypassing all those once-brilliant defenses so your full self can fully emerge.
Therapy IS about learning to stay with joy, excitement and gratitude as fully as any other emotion. Because those positive emotions are not a luxury or a destination. They are a doorway…to deeper truths about who you are, and to the capacity to let the harder emotions finally move through you as well.
Counseling For Anxiety, Trauma & Disconnection — serving Lakewood, Golden, Denver, Colorado Springs & Online in the state of Colorado
Therapy | Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy | Psychedelic Preparation & Integration
Compassionate Therapy & AEDP Supervision/Consultation in Denver and Colorado Springs
Healing and growth with presence, depth, and rigor—without shame.
You’ve worked hard to create a life that looks good on paper—but inside, something still feels off. Whether it’s anxiety that won’t quiet down, a feeling of disconnection, or a trauma that still echoes in your nervous system, you’re ready for meaningful change.
Or maybe you’re a fellow therapist who offers so much presence to your clients—but in the back of your mind, you’re wondering: Am I doing this right? Am I holding the process well enough? Am I growing in the ways I want to grow?
Wherever you’re starting, you don’t have to do this alone.
Anxiety and Trauma Therapy Tailored to You
I specialize in helping successful, intelligent, and driven individuals who, despite their achievements, struggle with anxiety, trauma, or a sense of disconnection. My goal is to help you feel more like yourself—grounded, connected, and comfortable in your own body.
Together, we'll work on improving your relationships, enabling you to express your needs clearly and understand the needs of others. We'll address the fear that, despite your success, you're one step away from losing it all. Through our work, we'll replace anxiety with confidence, steadiness, and a solid sense of self.
And we won’t stop there. Healing isn’t just about reducing what hurts. It’s about expanding your capacity to feel joy, excitement, and gratitude fully. To let the good stuff actually land. Because when we learn to stay with the more pleasant emotions completely—which can actually be really hard to stay with, especially alone—we build the very capacity that allows us to be with the harder ones too.
Clients often report that even after a few sessions, they feel more grounded, and the incessant chatter in their minds diminishes significantly.
My Therapeutic Approach: AEDP at the Core
I am a certified AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) therapist. AEDP is a relational, experiential therapy that helps heal emotional and attachment wounds through safe, attuned connection. It supports you in moving from protection and pain toward healing and transformation.
While AEDP forms the foundation of my work, I integrate several powerful modalities to support your unique healing journey:
Modalities to Support your Jealing Journey
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):
A tool for reprocessing traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity, and helping you move forward with greater ease.
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Somatic and Relational Therapy:
Techniques that help regulate your nervous system, ease anxiety, and restore a grounded sense of calm in your body
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Psychedelic therapy/Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP):
I provide therapeutic support during ketamine sessions and other psychedelic-assisted treatments, guiding you safely through these experiences as part of your healing process.
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Psychedelic Integration Therapy:
For those exploring psychedelic experiences outside of clinical sessions, I help you make meaning of your journeys and apply insights to your daily life.
"Before seeing Melissa, I felt like I was stuck in the back of a cave, alone and in the dark. Working with Melissa feels like sitting across from one another in a cozy space, between a warm fire. My personal and work relationships are starting to also feel much more warm and connecting."
I would love to help.
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In-person and remote options
Melissa’s offices are conveniently located in Lakewood, Capitol Hill - Denver and Colorado Springs — in Old Colorado City.
Can’t make it into the office? No worries! We’ve got you covered with online therapy in the state of Colorado.
"I feel free, more whole as a person, able to live my life more intentionally and authentically."