Professional Practitioners at People House

Practitioners

Carole Adams, Professional Facilitator

Carole works with individuals, couples and groups. As a facilitator, she listens and interacts with clients, without any preconceived notions or judgment, to help them achieve clarity and understanding on tough issues. Carole teaches the Facilitator Training Course at People House; please visit www.facilitator-training.com. A trained facilitator promotes personal empowerment and respect for inner wisdom, rather than an "expert" telling you what to do. Carole has over 10 year's experience as a facilitator and trainer, is a community minister, and a graduate of Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy. She has spent a good deal of time in the corporate world and has a unique understanding of the "real" world.

Contact: (303) 274-0458, carole_adams@msn.com, www.facilitator-training.com.

Christine Allison, MA

We sometimes need support and structure to achieve the BIG things we want in life. I will engage and challenge you to create the changes you seek in yourself, relationships and life. I'll assist you in finding balance and learning to care for your whole self. Contact me if you would like help with anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, recovery from trauma/abuse, and personal growth. I also offer classes and groups on Ending Emotional Overeating. I have Master's degrees in Clinical Counseling and Sociology and am trained in Psych-K and the Enneagram. I especially enjoy counseling people in their 20's, 30's and 40's. I work with individuals, couples and groups and with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ individuals. Hablo español. Visa/Mastercard.

Contact: (720) 209-7240; christineallison@peoplehouse.org

Melissa Axel, MS-Ed

Melissa is a singer/songwriter on piano and founder of Colorado Artist Network (CAN)– a collective of arts professionals focused on creating, performing, and presenting music with a purpose. A Berklee College of Music graduate and MS–Ed. in Interdisciplinary Arts, Axel writes music about humanity, transforming life experience and emotion into songs that express the fear, joy, pain, and love that connect us all. Available for workshops, concerts, and songwriting, Axel balances community arts work with performance and creative collaborations with others who share her passion for personal, artistic, and spiritual growth. Through CAN, she curates events and workshops, nurturing learning in both artists and the community at large. CAN always seeks to foster an atmosphere of meaning, empowerment, joy, and authenticity through the arts.

Contact: (720) 891-6440; http://www.ColoradoArtistNetwork.org; events@coloradoartistnetwork.org.

Linda Baird, MA

Linda offers a somatic approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the integration of the mind with body-centered awareness. She works with depression, chronic illness, childhood trauma, PTSD, and women's empowerment. Linda brings a strong spiritual foundation to her practice that honors each individual as a divine expression. Linda holds a Master's from Regis University in Denver, is a Certified Hakomi Therapist and a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner.

Contact: 303-507-6310, www.bodymindintegrativetherapy.com

Susan Bickel, MA

We experience life based on our beliefs about ourselves, others, the nature of God or the Universe. If our beliefs are positive, life is friendly and supportive, but if they're negative,it seems difficult and hostile. Investigate your sub-conscious mind where beliefs originate and are stored using a process called Psych-K (psychological kinesiology), which can help you heal trauma, develop self-esteem, overcome depression and negative habits of the mind/body. Yoke the incredible power of your sub-conscious mind and give your “monkey mind” a rest! Confidential consultation free, over the phone or in person. This gives you the chance to evaluate working with me while exploring your situation with a trained professional before deciding to access counseling.

Contact: 720-935-1289; susan_healing@yahoo.com

Donna Blatchford, MA

Welcome! I am a graduate of Regis University. My husband and I have together four adult children and two delightful grandchildren. I view counseling as a place for you, the client, to recognize and understand significant events in your life and how these events impact the way you feel and behave today. This new awareness enables you to move forward with more life affirming choices, behaviors, and improved emotional well-being. I focus on the topics of death loss, suicide, trauma, life transitions, and women's issues. I use the Enneagram as tool for personal growth. I believe counseling offers you, the client, hope for the present and future ways of being. I look forward to joining you on your journey of self- discovery and healing.

Contact: 303-358-9741; db1057@aol.com; HOPECounselingColorado.com

Patty Brittingham, RN, MA

Patty is an Exercise Physiologist and Registered Nurse with a Masters degree in Exercise Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is also a Religious Science Practitioner (RScP) at Mile Hi Church. She designed and directs the FitWeight Program for Weight Loss and Fitness in Denver and has 18 years experience helping clients lose and maintain their weight while reaching a higher fitness level. Many physicians and healthcare professionals refer their patients to Patty for nutritional therapy and fitness counseling, improving cardiovascular health, diabetes management, and other medical issues, decreasing and often discontinuing their medications and developing an active and healthier lifestyle through their own personalized FitWeight programs.

Contact: 303-433-3318; egret@fitweight.com

Kathleen Brown, MNM, CHT

Are you being challenged by ill-health? While aches, pains and other discomforts are not pleasant, they are actually a wakeup call that you need to make dietary or lifestyle changes. For many, the vast array of alternative healing modalities, herbs, and ancient wisdoms can be a bit overwhelming. As a Certified Herbal Therapist with training in both eastern and western healing modalities, I would be honored to be your guide as you embark on the journey back to radiant health. Sliding-fee-scale available.

Contact: 720-333-5130 or katiebrown@peoplehouse.org

Kevin Brown, MA

Kevin welcomes anyone who wants to find relief from past traumas, explore current life difficulties, or who would like to engage in a process of assisted self-discovery. He recognizes that our bodies often hold and unconsciously express our life history, including painful and traumatic experiences. Kevin received a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Montana and has extensive training in body-centered psychotherapies including the Hakomi Method of assisted self-study and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. He specializes in mindfulness-based psychotherapy and the treatment of trauma. Working collaboratively from a stance of loving presence, Kevin provides a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore, process, and integrate life's challenging experiences. He is committed to offering affordable and effective psychotherapy services.

Contact: (303) 501-6270 or Kevinbrown@peoplehouse.org

Dan Joseph Cavicchio, MA, NCC

Dan is a cognitive-behavioral therapist and National Certified Counselor specializing in active, results-oriented approaches to therapy. He is also an internationally published author whose books have received endorsements from authors such as Caroline Myss, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson. Dan is the founder of Colorado Counseling, LLC and several other businesses in the human resources and publishing fields. In addition to his cognitive-behavioral therapy work, Dan also provides career counseling services. Specialties include working with men, with entrepreneurs, and with gifted and sensitive individuals. Dan has offices in Boulder and at People House. All of his services are provided on a sliding-scale.

Contact: (720) 310-2505; www.ColoradoCounseling.com; info@ColoradoCounseling.com.

Jon Chavarria, Qigong Healing

Founder of Tao Energetics. Within each of us there is a mind, body, spirit connection. Tao Energetics is based on releasing stress and dis-ease from the mind, body, and spirit. The Tao Energetics technique is a non-invasive, touch-free method that locates weak points and blocked energy in the subtle body. When the weak points have been located, an energetic correction is performed and the adjustment is made. This process is repeated layer by layer until the healing is complete. When the healing is complete, you will experience an energy shift and balance is restored to the body's energy field. Jon is a native of Denver and founder of Tao Energetics. His dedication, love, and compassion for others empowers his healing methods.

Contact: 303-975-0657

Debi Circle, MA

I primarily work with women, feeling like I have a real heart and sensitivity for women and the issues with which they struggle. I listen carefully and with compassion, as well as offer feedback and psycho education. I want you to feel our work together is a place where you feel heard, valued, and cared about. I am dedicated to high quality of care to help and support you in a variety of areas including shame, childhood sexual trauma, grief and loss. Do you need relief? Sometimes it may feel like there is no one around us that understands what we are going through. We need help in making changes and we can't always do it alone. Healing is possible and I help people who are suffering.

Contact: 303-514-4732 or dcircle8895@aol.com

Brian Cooper, MS, MA, CPT

Brian helps individuals and couples through typical life struggles with the use of counseling skills plus physical exercise, relaxation training, cognitive/behavioral techniques and the Enneagram. Brian invites you to collaborate with him to determine your direction. He works with individuals, couples and is especially good with young people and teens. With his unique combination of training in counseling and sport psychology, he offers people a safe place to explore experiences and concerns in order to successfully deal with issues of mind and body. Brian specializes in general anxiety, weight loss, physical rehabilitation, general trauma and sport performance.

Contact: 720-233-8772; bcooper@coopermindandbodyinc.com

Alex Corio

Many colorful energies surround us and affect our everyday experiences. These energies may or may not even be ours, they may belong to someone else. I believe healing and change become our experience when we begin to wrap our awareness around that which energetically affects us. Do you notice repetitive thought patterns, feeling stuck, unhappiness, or confusion? Perhaps you notice people in your life affecting how you think and feel? Behind all these festivities is an energy. Regain your power and seniority over these visitors. Let's look. I can help you awaken awareness to those energies taking up space in your life. I offer a variety of different services, please call for a complete list.

Contact: 303.830.0205; simpleearthsanctuary@gmail.com

Dianne Drake Foss, MS

Dianne enjoys working with individuals, young children, and groups. She brings her life experiences of 34 years of marriage, motherhood, childhood education, and care giving for her elderly parents into her private practice. With genuine love, passion, and creativity, she offers a safe, caring, non-judgmental place for clients to share their concerns about problem drinking, elderly issues, self-esteem, anxiety, grief and loss. She uses Gestalt, play therapy, art, the sand tray, and cognitive techniques, depending on her client's age, issues and needs. In addition to her private practice and office at People House, she works with the Affordable Family and Children's program for people with low incomes.

Contact: 303-921-5125; dinnydf@comcast.net

Rev. Nancy R. Harris, MSS

My intuitive and spiritual approach for Individual and Couples will transform your life and relationship(s) by using the wisdom of your body via muscle testing and Acupressure points to release and re-programming your limiting beliefs and old tapes. Discover your Spiritual Life Purpose and how to listen to and trust your intuition. I specialize in assisting Highly Sensitive and Intuitive People accept and use their "gifts". I combine my natural empathic and intuitive gifts with 20 years experience in Energy Psychology, Certification in NLP, Psych-K, NET, TAT, and EFT; B.A. in sociology/psychology, MA in Spiritual Science and 40 years of study in Holistic and Spiritual methodologies. Currently I am studying for my Doctorate. In 2008 I created the Quick and Easy Emotional Release technique. Private Sessions at People House or by telephone. Medical Insurance accepted.

Contact: 303-692-9092 x1; www.nancyharris.com

Sara J. Haas-Runge, MA, CHt.

Transpersonal Psychotherapist. No matter the circumstance, I believe that healing is always possible!! Trauma and emotion are stored in the body. In order for healing to occur, we must work with the body as well as the mind. Using an experiential and body-centered approach to psychotherapy, I draw from Gestalt, EMDR, psychodynamics and hypnotherapy. Working together, we can explore limiting beliefs and unhealthy patterns. Through awareness of these thoughts, coupled with experiencing the wisdom of the body, healing happens! I received my master's degree from Naropa University and am certified as a hypnotherapist. I specialize in trauma, sexual abuse issues and PTSD. Free consultation.

Contact: 303-432-1880; sarajhaas@comcast.net

Katie Mason, M.A.

Katie believes that humans have an innate capacity towards growth and change if given the right support. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, she helps clients use their strengths to create the life they want for themselves. Katie also believes that by addressing and healing past traumas and losses, people can free themselves of current conflicts. She sees the complexity and beauty of the human spirit and believes that therapy can and should be spiritually fulfilling, as well as emotionally grounding and practical. Katie holds a Masters Degree in Counseling from Regis University. Her areas of focus include trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spiritual growth and dreamwork.

Contact: 303-587-3726: katiemason@peoplehouse.org

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 implementingchange 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

Rev. Lori Ohlson, MA, LPC

Lori is a psychotherapist and non-sectarian minister with 29 years of experience in transformational psychology and spiritual development. She believes strongly in the paradox: no one can do it for you and you can't do it alone. Whatever your issues, Lori is committed to providing a safe place to open your heart. Her specialties include: addictions, self-esteem, relationships, group work, Enneagram, and spiritual counseling. Lori is also People House Senior Minister, Director of the Affordable Counseling Program and secretary of the PH Board of Directors.

Contact: 303-525-3038; loriohlson@comcast.net

Jenni Phillips, MFT

Jenni uses a holistic approach – built upon the belief that our mind, body and spirit all interact to create our vitality, passion and purpose. To heal one part, we must acknowledge all three. She believes strongly in the power of the client/ therapist relationship to overcome life's challenges, survive difficult events and experience a vital, joyful, productive life. Jenni works with individuals, couples and families. Areas of focus include divorce and family issues, blended families, relationship challenges, work/life balance, and career challenges.

Contact: 303-587-0263; www.blossomagain.com

Edward Robb

I am a counseling clinical hypnotherapist, certified by 3 organizations, and the President of the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists. Using hypnosis and/or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), together we work with your subconscious mind to affect lasting change in your life. Hypnosis is a deeply-relaxed state; you are not asleep or in a coma and are fully aware and always in control. Eliminate allergies, lose weight, quit smoking, get rid of fears and phobias, manage chronic pain, release the emotion of sexual abuse and PTSD, learn self-hypnosis, and much more.

Contact: 303-733-9962; ed@edwardcrobb.com

Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross

Dr. Ross is a nationally known author, speaker and expert in the field of Eating Disorders, Addictions and Integrative Medicine. She is the former head of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson. She currently has a private practice in Denver and Boulder specializing in treating eating disorders, addictions, and obesity. She is also a consultant for the dual diagnosis eating disorder program at the treatment center, The Ranch, outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Her recent book is "Healing Body, Mind and Spirit: an Integrative Medicine approach to the treatment of eating disorders", and her latest book "The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook" has just been released.

Contact: 520-440-0079; www.carolynrossmd.com; crossmd@mac.com

Jo Sherrill, MA

As a psychotherapist, I offer a positive supportive approach for resolving issues that get in the way of living the life you want. Together we create a safe place for you to speak your unspoken feelings, thoughts and dreams. I listen compassionately, and we take the time for you to listen to yourself and connect with your deep inner wisdom. Specialities include: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), addictions, body image issues, support for living with illness, codependency and Enneagram. I received my MA in Psychology in 1983 and have more than 30 years experience in private practice. Christine Allison MA, and I offer workshops, classes and groups on Ending Emotional Eating. I offer sessions in Spanish. Soy bilingue y ofresco sessiones en espanol.

Contact: 303-665-7276; jojsherrill@msn.com

Mary Washington, MS

As a Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I utilize a combination of traditional psychotherapy, energy psychology, energy healing therapies, and brain integration techniques. Together, these foster mental and physical health by noting the relationship between all the ways that we experience ourselves in the world – thinking, feeling, sensing and doing. I utilize an understanding of psychological, physiological and neurological functioning and their combined effects on wellbeing and performance. Channeling this knowledge, I will teach you practical methods that support the healthy interaction between mind, body and spirit, so that you may talk, feel, act and sense in a way that makes your experiences manageable, safe and empowering. I provides special emphasis on learning, cognitive and emotional disabilities, performance enhancement and stress management. Sliding scale available. Credit cards accepted.

Contact: 303-956-9570; marywashington24@yahoo.com

Cyncie Winter, MA, MH, LPC

When our lives change through some unplanned or unexpected event, we often find ourselves feeling fragmented or lost, wondering who we really are. We may experience shock, disorientation, sadness, anger, or anxiety – feelings that are all normal, but not necessarily comfortable. As dark and difficult as these times of transition may seem, they also offer the possibility of restoring a sense of internal peace, personal power, and contentment to our lives. Cyncie Winter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in loss, change and trauma. In her private practice, she utilizes practical life skills, Somatic Resourcing, cognitive behavioral therapy, visualization, mindfulness strategies, and the expressive arts. She is also certified in EMDR, a protocol for healing traumatic experience.

Contact: 303-331-2033; http://web.me.com/cynciew.

Marlene Zweig

Marlene is a certified Sensory Awareness instructor and has extensive experience in leading groups and seminars in personal growth and development. She currently leads courses in Sensory Awareness at People House.

Contact: 303-758-3866

Paul Zweig

Paul is a counselor, a facilitator and a devotee of both Sensory Awareness and Agni Yoga. After practicing medicine as a physician for 30 years, he retired to devote full time to these disciplines. He has training in Jungian psychology, NLP, Facilitator Training and Carl Roger's Person Centered Approach. He is a certified Sensory Awareness Instructor. He loves to be working with people in groups.

Contact: 303-758-3866