Professional Practitioners at People House

Practitioners

Carole Adams, Professional Facilitator

Carole has worked with individuals, couples and groups for over 10 years, assisting them in their process of coming to solutions and decisions, while respecting their inner wisdom. Carole believes that listening deeply and with intent is the most effective tool in working with people. This method of facilitation is honoring and empowering, and responds to your inner expert rather than some outside authority. Carole is a community minister, ordained at People House, and a graduate of Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy. Carole also teaches the Facilitator Training Course at People House, facilitates the FT Alumni Process Group and Retreats, and leads a Women's Support Group that meets twice a month. Please visit www.facilitator-training.com.

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

Christine Allison, MA, NCC

I offer support, structure and tools to help you 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 help clients to understand and stop emotional overeating. I have Master's degrees in Clinical Counseling and Sociology and am trained in Psych-K and the Enneagram. 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

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

Brenda Bomgardner, MA, NCC

Brenda is a National Certified Counselor who welcomes people who are looking for meaningful direction in their life. She believes therapy is beneficial at anytime in life. However, it is when life presents a challenge we have the greatest opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the self and the world we live in. Much like the Hero's Journey, the tough times transform us. Brenda believes in the resilience of the human spirit and the wisdom of the inner soul. Give Brenda a call or email her at brendabomgardner@aol.com for a free half hour consultation to learn more about her approach to psychotherapy.

Contact: 720-260-7702; http://www.coloradocrossroadscounseling.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. 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 is also an internationally published author whose books have received endorsements from authors such as Caroline Myss, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson. He is the founder of Colorado Counseling, LLC and several other businesses in the human resources and publishing fields. 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

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/index.htm

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

Shelly Clubb, M.S., M.A.

I believe that therapy is a gift we give ourselves. When we are ready to do the work to bring insight and awareness to our lives, healing can begin. I trust in the value of living an authentic and soulful life and can help be a guide on your journey. My interests and training includes life transitions and vocational changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality (Enneagram) and dream work. I have a Master's of Arts degree in Counseling from Regis University and am completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Transformational Counseling/Depth Psychology. Free initial 30 minute consultation and sliding scale available.

Contact: 720-448-6925; 720-448-6925 shellyclubb@comcast.net

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. Many times these energies are not even 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 PSYCH-K, Divine Touch Healing, Past Life work, and TM Healings. Please call to inquire about a full list of my services.

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 35 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 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

Karen Mehringer, MA

Karen is the author of Sail Into Your Dreams: 8 Steps to Living a More Purposeful Life, an inspirational speaker, Life Empowerment Coach, psychotherapist and the founder of Creative Transformations. She has over 15 years of experience in the personal development field including a master's degree in marriage and family therapy and special training in energy transformation. Her specialties include: Life Purpose; Life Transitions; Personal Empowerment; Grief and Loss; and Relationship Issues. Contact Karen to schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to determine if her services are a good fit for you.

Contact: 303-562-8517; CreativeTransformations@yahoo.com; http://www.LiveAPurposefulLife.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

Bita Ashouri Rivas, MA

I am a graduate of Argosy University with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and presently working on my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. I provide individual and family therapy; including adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I use a holistic approach and an integrative style with each person to create a partnership in a safe and collaborative environment; exploring past and current events. I have experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages. I believe that each person has different paths and struggles throughout life and through these; an opportunity for personal growth is created. My goal is to provide the best care for each person as we share the sacred process of counseling.

Contact: (303) 217-3732; bitarivas@comcast.net

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

Lyn Valverde, MA

Lyn is an author, psychotherapist, and a Reiki Master Teacher. As a psychotherapist Lyn utilizes Carolyn Eberle's Mind-Energy-Body approach, where exploration includes all aspects of the self: mind, body, emotion, and energy. Through this cutting-edge approach, transforming chaos to peace takes place at the cellular level where claiming peace in one's life becomes easier. As a teacher, Lyn provides all levels of Usui-Tibetan Reiki classes, and a series of classes on Reverence Breath, a meditative technique that connects to the angelic realm and a connection to one's higher self. Lyn is the author of Sweet Reverence, a true spiritual story of hope and healing for the seriously and terminally ill and their loved ones. Available on Amazon and at PH.

Contact: 303-579-9657; http://www.boulderreikicenter.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 to help make your experiences manageable, safe and empowering. Credit cards accepted. Sliding scale available.

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; cynciew@me.com

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