Affordable Counseling

Affordable Counseling Program for Adults, Couples, Families, and Children

People House is committed to creating a better world through the growth and development of each individual. People House is a non-profit, non-sectarian personal and spiritual growth center which has a successful 35 year history of responding to the community's needs for personal education, healing and growth through a variety of healing arts.

Our purpose is to enrich people's lives through educational programs and personal and spiritual growth. The populations we serve are people in crisis, life transition, or other stress, and those who are motivated to grow psychologically, mentally and spiritually. We focus on those able to take responsibility for themselves and their actions in order to change their lives for the better. Our perspective is holistic, starting with the premise that the development and integration of mind, body, and spirit is necessary to become healthy, fulfilled, and productive. We believe in an all-inclusive unity inherent in every being.

We offer affordable, holistic counseling to those who might otherwise be unable to experience the transformative power and support of professional counseling. The counseling interns who staff our programs are master's degree level students or graduates acquiring experience for professional licensure with the State of Colorado. They are carefully selected based on life experience and personal development to ensure the highest quality for our clients. Our supervisory staff, Paul Zweig MD and Lori Ohlson MA, LPC together have over 50 years of experience for guiding interns in a rich atmosphere of learning and support.

Lori Ohlson is Director of the Program and you may contact her with questions, 303-525-3038.

About our Fees

This program is intended for clients who have a need for counseling services but lack the resources for full-priced psychotherapy. Counseling by PH interns is on a sliding scale basis at a suggested cost of $15 to $40 per hour or more depending on ability to pay. We request that clients choose the appropriate fee based on income and life circumstances.

We hope all of you who want to improve your personal development, but may lack the financial resources for professional counseling, will consider taking advantage of this program – it will empower your life!

Contact one of the outstanding interns listed here to schedule an appointment directly or call the PH office, 303-480-5130.


Counseling Interns at People House

Heather Austin

You are not what you once were, nor are you what you will be. Life is a journey full of wonder and challenge. I can be an ally on your path. In a space of trust and safety, we will explore new perspectives and seek insights. Questions of identity, purpose, meaning, and soul can arise in times of challenge or transition. I hope to help you explore the depths of your Self and your situation; with creativity, dreams, images, and spirituality. Heather is completing her Master's Degree in Counseling at Regis University.

Contact: 720-288-0294; heatheraustin@peoplehouse.org

Frances Charteris

Frances Charteris recognizes that people have a great capacity to recover mentally and physically from life's traumatic challenges. She facilitates a safe, affirmative space where healing can occur organically fostered by an interactive therapeutic relationship. Listening attentively, she supports clients as they navigate their experience, assisting them in identifying their strengths, whilst honoring feelings and non-verbal messages from the body. An artist and educator, Frances provides skills that enable clients to expand and grow at a pace that works for them. She is currently completing her Masters in Clinical Counseling at the University of Northern Colo. Frances also studies at Denver's C. G. Jung Institute.

Contact: 720-295-9077; francescharteris@peoplehouse.org

Josh Flowers

Together we can explore new ways to engage more deeply with your experience. We all have the potential to create a life that is meaningful in the face of both joyful and painful circumstances. It is my hope that through the counseling process you will begin to cultivate paths toward wholeness, embracing a sense of wonder about the possibilities of your life. Josh is completing his MA in counseling at Regis University and is a level II Certified Addictions Counselor. Josh also has training in trauma recovery therapies and has spent the last 3 years working with military veterans.

Contact: 720-837-1082; joshflowers@peoplehouse.org

Molly Jenkins

Molly is completing her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy at Regis University. As a Certified Hypnotherapist, she combines both traditional and alternative therapies when working with clients to achieve their goals. Molly provides a space in which clients feel they can be authentic, at ease, and affirmed. All of us are rich in spiritual and emotional resources; Molly collaborates with her clients to draw forth that richness, to evoke strengths and achieve balance. She focuses on solutions and seeks to enhance communication and connection, heal relationships, and grow together.

Contact: 720-515-1706; mollyjenkins@peoplehouse.org

Daniel McQueen

Daniel is a body-oriented, mindfulness based, transpersonal counselor who provides supportive, yet challenging experiential counseling that both draws in what we want in life (meaning, personal power, joy, creativity) while allowing a space to let go of what we no longer need (self-limiting beliefs, trauma, grief, anxiety). Daniel is completing his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at Naropa University and has training in Gestalt Therapy, Art Therapy, Grief, Trauma/PTSD, Addictions, Sexuality, Dreamwork, Spiritual Emergencies, and Personal/Spiritual Development. Individuals,couples and teens are welcome.

Contact: 720-505-3927; danielmcqueen@peoplehouse.org

Josh Medley

Life difficulties can be unfortunate, but very positive outcomes can come from facing them. The key is to find the right pace of turning towards the challenge. Transformation and healing are real things. They come from new insights, new experiences, or from getting support to try new behaviors in the safe context of therapy. I bring a caring heart to my work as a guide and companion. I have training in Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, ACT, EFT, and completing a masters from Regis University. Specialty areas of focus: Grief, Trauma/PTSD, GLBT, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Addictions, Personal/Spiritual Development. Individuals and Couples welcome.

Contact: 720-263-0358; joshmedley@peoplehouse.org

Kathryn Raley

Every person carries an innate desire for balance and wellness in their life. They also carry the ability to achieve these goals. I am dedicated to assisting you in this process. In an open and honest manner, I will work with you to find the answers to questions surrounding relationships, sadness and day-to-day intentional living. I am completing a Masters in Community Counseling at Regis University along with the Certificate in Transpersonal Counseling and certification for working with youth and adolescents.

Contact: 720-515-8796; kathrynraley@peoplehouse.org

Susan Sylvester

I believe the mind, body and spirit work in unison and negative emotions such as depression, anger, guilt and low self esteem are some of the harmful toxins that can manifest themselves. These items can have ill effects on the body. I feel therapy is a teamwork process that stimulates the enhancement of personal strengths and empowerment to aid in reaching personal goals. I have 10 years experience working with victims during the initial stages of their crisis. I understand the impact of trauma as well as its long-term effects.

Contact: 720-432-0212; susansylvester@peoplehouse.org

Meghan Urias

Meghan believes that we all possess the resources to improve our life situation and she will help you tap into yours. She can help you discover what is holding you back and what will move you forward. Meghan also believes that counseling is not only for those in crisis but that it can be an excellent way of maintaining your level of wellness. Meghan works one on one with adults who desire counseling for various issues and challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions and more. Meghan is currently finishing her Master of Arts in Counseling at Regis University.

Contact: 720-505-3078; meghanurias@peoplehouse.org

Or for more information...

Call the People House Office at 303-480-5130 or Program Director Rev. Lori Ohlson MA, LPC, at 303-525-3038.

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