People House Practitioners: Children and Family Specialty
The practitioners listed below indicated that they have a specialty in working with children and/or families. Practitioners are listed in reverse-alphabetical order by last name. Other People House practitioners not listed here may also have expertise in this specialty. For a full list of practitioners, please click here.
Danielle Waagmeester, MA 
Danielle believes that the problem is the problem; the person is not the problem. Problems exist outside of who we are, and we become troubled when the problem becomes part of our identity. We create meaning in our lives based on the story we have developed of who we are. Problem saturated stories can become oppressive. Creating space between the person and the problem helps to provide the ability to find the hidden possibilities within, and to change the outcome and re-author the story. Danielle received her MA in Clinical Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and is an independent facilitator of Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® curriculum. Individuals, couples, families and children welcome.
Contact: 720-515-0101; dwaagmeester@peoplehouse.org; www.mindandheartmatters.com
Dee Marcotte, MS, MA, LPC
Dee is known for giving people specific and practical tools to help change their lives. Besides counseling people and families with "everyday" problems, Dee specializes in counseling individuals and couples. She also counsels those with backgrounds which include trauma, domestic violence and physical/sexual abuse. Dee has been a student and teacher of the Enneagram for over 20 years and has found the Enneagram to be a useful and effective tool for implementing change using it with clients, as well as with companies. Additionally, Dee is a student and teacher of the Relational Life Model by Terrence Real, relationship expert in working with couples and families.
Contact: 303-829-6422; www.deemarcotte.com
Dianne Drake Foss, MS
As a certified Gestalt Therapist, I enjoy working with children, adults, and facilitating support groups for both moderate drinking, and adult children of alcoholics. My private practice at People House is a caring, non-judgmental place to share your concerns about problems with alcohol, children's issues, self-esteem, grief, loss, anxiety, and the elderly. After listening to what's happening in your life, I often use Gestalt, play therapy, art, sand tray and cognitive techniques, depending on client needs. For low-income clients, I offer a sliding scale on a limited basis. I also offer a complementary 15-minute, get-to-know session, followed by an hour of therapy. See my website for more information about my practice at www.ddftherapy.com.
Contact: 303-921-5125; dinnydf@comcast.net
Michelle Chrastil, MA NCC CPD
In my practice I specialize in meeting the therapeutic needs of children and their families. As a therapist for your child, I can address a variety of concerns including adjustment to divorce, behavioral difficulties at school or home, exposure to child abuse or relationship violence, and other various mental health concerns. My experience in working with children is extensive. Throughout my career I've been exposed to various positions including working as a preschool teacher, camp counselor, in-home childcare provider, baby sign language instructor, Postpartum Doula, and Child and Family Therapist. Therapy begins with a complimentary 30 minute phone session to discuss your concerns for your child and your family's goals for therapy. Check out my parenting resource blog at www.honestfamily.blogspot.com. Divorce Recovery Group for Children offered weekly.
Contact: 303-669-0893; http://honestfamilyservices.com
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