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I understand that with societal changes and pressures, seeking support from an unbiased space can seem scary; however, I hope to o...
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I understand that with societal changes and pressures, seeking support from an unbiased space can seem scary; however, I hope to offer that space where juggling the many “hats” you're responsible for doesn't have to seem so heavy.
Caitlin Opland, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, ACS, is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a strong foundation in mental health, medical social work, and clinical supervision, Caitlin is committed to providing a therapeutic space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Her expertise spans hospital-based social work, trauma-informed care, and outpatient mental health, allowing her to effectively support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, work/life balance, and stress-related concerns.
Caitlin holds a Master of Social Work in Health and Wellness from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Colorado State University. She creates tailored treatment approaches using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Additionally, she teaches and mentors future social workers, focusing on clinical skills, mental health assessment, and healthcare integration.
Caitlin’s approach is person-centered and strengths-based. It is rooted in the belief that therapy is a collaborative process in which clients actively participate in their healing journey. She offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to support your growth and well-being, whether you face personal struggles, professional stress, or significant life transitions.
If you’re looking for a therapist who blends clinical expertise with warmth, insight, and a holistic perspective, Caitlin is here to help.
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I’ve been through big life changes, and I know how hard it can be to start over. I help busy people find calm, balance, and confid...
I’ve been through big life changes, and I know how hard it can be to start over. I help busy people find calm, balance, and confidence again.
I am a Licensed Social Worker Candidate with 3 years of experience supporting adults who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck after major life changes. Many of my clients manage ADHD, brain injury, or chronic stress that makes it hard to focus or find peace. My goal is to provide a safe, down-to-earth space where you can breathe, regain your footing, and learn effective tools to make life more manageable.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver. My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions, reduce stress, and build self-confidence. I combine structure, empathy, and real-life strategies for meaningful progress.
I know reaching out for help can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll take things one step at a time and focus on what helps you feel more balanced, hopeful, and in control of your life again. My goal is to help you rediscover your inner strength and build the life you deserve.
Growing up in America as an Egyptian with expertise in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, I provide a compassionate, eviden...
Growing up in America as an Egyptian with expertise in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to support your healing and growth.
Piere Iskandar is a Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Originally from Egypt, Piere specializes in helping individuals manage overwhelming emotions, develop coping skills, and move forward with confidence. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, he creates a safe space for growth, insight, and meaningful change.
Piere has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver. He takes a person-centered approach to his work and integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to support clients through life’s challenges. His approach encourages emotional regulation, self-discovery, and long-term healing.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, know you don’t have to face it alone. Piere offers a warm, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and find clarity. His dedicated, empathetic care can help you build resilience and take meaningful steps toward healing. Reach out today!
I can understand firsthand the profound sense of grief that comes from unexpectedly losing a close family member....
I can understand firsthand the profound sense of grief that comes from unexpectedly losing a close family member.
Jennifer Ferris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors struggling with issues including anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, infidelity, trauma, stress, substance abuse, and numerous other disorders. Jennifer offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families. She has worked with populations diverse in age and background.
Jennifer received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychotherapy to help clients overcome obstacles and reach their goals.
Jennifer recognizes that you may feel alone, overwhelmed, frustrated, or frightened when you seek therapy. With empathy and genuineness, she invites you into a safe space where you can discuss challenges, behaviors, and feelings without judgment. Schedule an initial appointment with her today!
As a therapist and a fellow human who understands the messiness of life, I’m passionate about holding space with curiosity, compas...
As a therapist and a fellow human who understands the messiness of life, I’m passionate about holding space with curiosity, compassion, and deep belief in your capacity to grow, heal, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Stephanie Sundberg is a Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, education, and community-based care. She supports adults of all ages in navigating depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Grounded in social justice and cultural humility, Stephanie blends clinical insight with real-life understanding to foster a safe space for healing and growth.
Stephanie earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver. She offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care rooted in collaboration and curiosity. Her approach honors the whole person and centers emotional safety, consistency, and compassionate support tailored to each client’s unique path.
Stephanie provides a welcoming space where clients can show up as they are and move at their own pace. She invites you to explore what matters most and take meaningful steps toward healing. Wherever you are on your journey, Stephanie is here to walk alongside you.
David Kohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. He is...
David Kohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. He is passionate about helping adolescents, and adults address their issues and the challenges they face in the their day to day life. David specializes in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and men’s issues. David completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Denver.
His professional experience has helped him develop a strong therapeutic approach to help his patients and give them the needed support and guidance they are looking for. David utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and solution-focused therapy.
Life can be challenging, and it can be harder if you don’t have support in your corner. Who hasn’t had a bad day or needed someone to talk to? David is confident that he can provide the support you need and help you work through whatever issues you may be facing. If you are ready to do the work, please schedule an appointment with him today.
Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be engaging and fun! I hope to provide a space that welcomes creativity, curiosity, an...
Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be engaging and fun! I hope to provide a space that welcomes creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor as you work on making the changes you want for your life.
Jessica Boettiger is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of experience. She has worked with individuals of all ages in community, educational, and residential settings. Jessica specializes in supporting clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, identity development, and stress management. She is especially passionate about helping adolescents and young adults develop a strong sense of self to guide them through changes and challenges. Jessica’s goal is to provide a space that welcomes creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor as you work to redefine your life worth living.
Jessica has her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and existential therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that stand in the way of change. Jessica also incorporates art and other avenues of creativity into sessions.
Change can feel like a big risk, but it is ultimately worthwhile. Sometimes you need someone to listen and offer support as you take that first step. If you feel Jessica might be a good fit, please reach out to schedule an appointment with her today!
Life can be incredibly challenging, and finding the right therapist to connect with can be another challenge. I believe the most i...
Life can be incredibly challenging, and finding the right therapist to connect with can be another challenge. I believe the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship.
Dana Warren is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping clients of all ages with their mental health. She is passionate about addressing her client’s unique challenges and building a therapeutic relationship that allows them to thrive. Dana specializes in anxiety, depression, behavior change, anger management, relationship issues, family conflict, career development, sexualized behavior, and sexual issues. Dana did her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University.
Dana utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques and skills, play therapy techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy, all from a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
Dana offers an empathetic, non-judgmental space using humor and honesty to collaborate with you in achieving your goals. She is confident that she would be able to support you in identifying your strengths, guide you through processing the heavy stuff, and provide you with skills and coping tools to be successful!
I believe the path to emotional wellness starts with a single conversation....
I believe the path to emotional wellness starts with a single conversation.
Megan Leppke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. Megan has worked in grief and loss counseling, and substance abuse disorders with both adolescents and adults. She specializes in treating anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment to a new or chronic illness, and life transitions. Megan fosters an intentional therapeutic relationship with her clients to support growth and meaningful change.
Megan received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver. She varies her clinical approach to each client's needs and may use methods including solution-focused therapy and strengths-based therapy to help others achieve balance in their lives.
Megan strives to empower clients to navigate life's challenges with purpose and resilience and believes that everyone is the storyteller of their own journey. As the listener, she invites you to share at the pace you are comfortable with because your story is worth telling.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approaches for helping people in grief & loss counseling are bereavement treatment, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, & DBT. I find the best benefit in these techniques, as they help the individual see the underlying reasons for their grief and move through the grieving process smoothly.
I teach the following tools in grief & loss counseling: identifying emotions, managing emotions, utilizing coping strategies, breathing exercises, navigating the grieving process, etc.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when their bereavement symptoms are no longer interfering with day-to-day functioning.
Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling with conversations with friends and loved ones, light exercise, journaling, making a memory board, meditation, rest, yoga, nutrition, etc.
To prepare for their first grief and loss counseling session, an individual can think about their complex thoughts and feelings about their life and the life of the loved one they have lost and how to express them-whatever thoughts and emotions this may involve.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Littleton, CO have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult and stressful things that a person can experience in their lifetime. Grief is a very serious emotion and difficult to deal with alone. While we all understand that death is natural — even when it is expected — we are left to deal with a flood of emotions. The form of counseling that is helpful in this situation is grief counseling, sometimes also known as bereavement counseling.
You may feel embarrassed or hesitant to seek counseling when you have not experienced a traditional type of loss, such as the death of a spouse or parent. However, the loss of a pet, a missing person, or another type of loss such as divorce, can also cause feelings of grief. Whatever the source of grief, your thoughts and emotions are real and they deserve attention. Honor your feelings by talking to a qualified grief counselor at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO.
At times, we may be able to process grief smoothly, without outside help. At other times, the feelings may become too much to bear. Signs that grief is becoming overwhelming may include uncontrollable crying, lack of interest in activities that formerly provided joy, or problems with substance abuse. Also, a person who is struggling with grief may take great strides to avoid any reminder of the person who has passed away, and may become isolated in their home. Feelings of anger and resentment are also common.
The grief counselors at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO are compassionate experts in their field. They are licensed professionals, ready and able to help in your time of loss. They can see new clients quickly, usually within the same week, and they offer online counseling as well as in-person sessions.
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