Family Counseling Services in Wheat Ridge, CO.

When you became a parent, you likely never imagined feeling such tension and distance from your kids. If your heart is breaking and you don't know what to do to reconnect with your teen, we want to help you bring your family back. We use cutting edge Emotionally Focused Family Therapy to help you finally begin to understand and reconnect with your kids. We are here to help!

Family therapy is a wonderful way to enlighten and empower the members in your family. It builds upon the positive relationships you have with one anther and helps with communication skills. Do you wish you family did not argue as much ? Do you wish your child and or spouse would communicate more? Would you like to decrease the tension in your family ? Would you like your family to be less defensive with one another? I provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere and use interactive games and role playing , which addresses your families goals and needs.

In family therapy I use drumming to help parents, kids and teens to create positive connections. It helps them to learn to listen, connect and look at the possibilities that are open to them as a family. It's playful and fun, yet meaningful in that they are connecting and coming up with new ideas, and possibilities for positive change. With this method, kids feel connected with their family and together they have an opportunity to create, play, have fun and at the same time, grow in family bonding.

Mariah Severud approaches family counseling with a systemic and collaborative mindset, recognizing that each family member plays an important role in the overall dynamic. Unlike couples counseling, which centers on the romantic relationship, family counseling focuses on improving communication, boundaries, and functioning across the entire family unit. Mariah works with parents, children, adolescents, and blended families to address conflict, parenting challenges, and generational patterns in a balanced and respectful space. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, she helps families build emotional regulation skills, strengthen understanding, and create healthier, more supportive relationships at home.

Whether you're struggling with a defiant toddler or a disconnected teen, you are not failing as a parent and there is no requirement for perfection here. I'll help you become the parent you want to be while you grow in your understanding of yourself in relationship to your children and spouse. It's never too late to have a healthier parent-child relationship- let's start now!

In family therapy, I draw on the work of both Virginia Satir and Michael White to create a collaborative space where each family member feels valued. Inspired by Satir’s emphasis on connection and authenticity, we explore family dynamics without placing blame on any one person, seeking instead to understand how certain patterns have taken shape. Using White’s narrative approach, we also look at the stories each person holds about their role within the family, inviting re-authoring conversations that foster empathy, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Together, we build on shared values to create a supportive, growth-oriented environment for all.

The relationships between children and their parents, within a marriage, and between siblings have a strong, ongoing influence on happiness, emotional development and coping skills. The counselors at Foundations Counseling can help you and your loved ones create supportive interactions and build strong, positive communication skills that will repair and enhance the closest and most important relationships in your life. You will be able to explore feelings of hurt and anger within an environment of emotional safety. Call today to find out if family therapy is the right choice for you and your loved ones. (970) 227-2770

Do you feel disconnected from your wife or kids? Does it feel like you’ve lost control of your home? Or have you experienced something difficult within your family that’s not been resolved? If so, I can help. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I’m an expert in relationships, and have been trained to identify the patterns within families that aren’t working, develop healthier ones, improve communication and understanding, and help families forge a new path forward. This often looks like a combination of family sessions, parent sessions, and individual sessions. I provide online therapy over HIPAA-secure video, and if given the opportunity, would be honored to serve your family.

Ryan approaches family counseling with a focus on improving communication, understanding, and collaboration among all family members. He recognizes the unique dynamics and challenges that families face and provides a safe space for everyone to express their perspectives and feelings. Using evidence-based techniques, Ryan helps families address conflicts, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild trust. His goal is to strengthen family bonds, promote empathy, and create a supportive environment where each member feels valued and heard.

Aubri approaches family counseling with a systems perspective, recognizing that each family member both influences and is influenced by the whole. She creates a respectful, structured space where every voice can be heard and valued, helping families improve communication, reduce conflict, and better understand one another’s needs. Aubri works collaboratively to identify patterns that may be keeping the family stuck and introduces practical tools to strengthen problem-solving, boundaries, and emotional regulation. Her goal is to help families build healthier dynamics, deepen connection, and create a more supportive and cooperative home environment.

When one member of a family is affected, the entire family system is also affected. The most effective way to address any issues is to work with all family members together. Whether you are dealing with addiction, abuse, mood disorders, loss and grief, child and adolescent issues, parenting problems, or divorce, the best way to begin the healing process is to bring the family together in a safe and supportive, therapeutic environment. Contact Mariah today to discuss how your family benefit from counseling. Schedule your free family counseling consultation by calling (970) 227-2770.

Jackie Woodward approaches family counseling with a warm, collaborative style that honors each member’s voice and the unique dynamics that shape the family system. She creates a safe, supportive environment where individuals can express themselves openly, explore underlying patterns, and build healthier ways of relating to one another. Using a blend of Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, and holistic approaches, Jackie helps families improve communication, strengthen emotional connections, and navigate challenges with greater clarity and compassion. Her intuitive awareness and grounding presence encourage families to problem-solve together, deepen understanding, and cultivate resilience, leading to more harmonious and connected relationships.

Gayla Joseph approaches family counseling with a systems-based perspective, recognizing that each family member’s experiences, roles, and communication patterns influence the whole. She creates a respectful, structured environment where all voices can be heard and understood, helping families move beyond conflict toward healthier interaction. Gayla supports families in improving communication, establishing boundaries, navigating life transitions, and repairing trust. Clients benefit from greater empathy, stronger connections, and practical tools that foster cooperation, stability, and lasting positive change within the family unit.

Jaycee approaches family counseling with a focus on understanding and honoring the unique dynamics and stories within each family system. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where all members can express themselves and be heard. Using a person-centered, trauma-informed lens, Jaycee helps families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections. Her goal is to support families in building healthier relationships, fostering empathy, and creating a foundation of trust and respect that benefits everyone involved.

While all families have their own dynamics and communicate with each other in their own individual ways, sometimes our psychological health can be affected by family miscommunication and tensions. Whatever the presenting issue is, engaging in family therapy can be a beneficial way to mediate your conversations and improve your family dynamics. Jamie Smiertelny can provide useful tools for you and your family to help support each other and improve psychological health through healthy relationships.

Karen approaches family counseling with a focus on improving communication, strengthening relationships, and fostering understanding among all family members. She creates a supportive space where each voice is heard and respected, helping families navigate challenges such as life transitions, conflict, parenting struggles, or blended family dynamics. Using a collaborative and systemic approach, Karen helps families identify patterns, build healthier interactions, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Her goal is to promote harmony, connection, and resilience within the family unit.

Viki approaches family counseling with a deep respect for each member's perspective and the unique dynamics within every family system. She creates a safe and inclusive space where families can improve communication, rebuild trust, and work through conflicts or transitions together. Whether addressing parenting challenges, adolescent issues, or changing family roles, Viki helps families identify patterns, strengthen connections, and foster mutual understanding. Her goal is to support healthier relationships and lasting change that enhances the well-being of the entire family.

No matter your family structure, family is one of the most influential aspects of our lives. I believe that our experiences with our family helps define who we are and how we exist in the world. My goal as a therapist to help each family member learn more about themselves, their other family members, and the family as a whole in order to reestablish healthy boundaries, increase connection, and increase understanding.

When anyone in a family unit experiences hardship, trauma, or transition it can make it difficult for the family to connect and build healthy relationships. When this happens, it can be beneficial to seek outside support. In doing so, it gives everyone a chance to be heard, validated, and seen. To see if Cindy Navarrete will be the right fit in supporting your family’s journey toward healing call (970)27-2770 today.

Delaney approaches family counseling with a compassionate, systems-based perspective, recognizing that each family member plays a role in the overall dynamic. Unlike couples counseling, family counseling allows her to work with parents and children together to improve communication, clarify boundaries, and address patterns that may be contributing to conflict. She creates a safe space where each person feels heard and valued, helping families build healthier interactions, stronger trust, and more effective ways to navigate challenges as a unified support system.

Marie provides a compassionate and inclusive space for families to navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen connections among all members. She recognizes that each family system is unique and may face stressors such as transitions, conflict, or trauma. Using evidence-based approaches alongside mindfulness and transpersonal techniques, she helps families explore patterns, foster understanding, and develop healthier ways of relating. Through family counseling, clients can build trust, enhance emotional resilience, and create a more supportive, harmonious, and connected family environment.

Maddy offers a compassionate and collaborative approach to family counseling, supporting families as they navigate challenges and strengthen their connections. She provides a safe space for all family members to express their perspectives, emotions, and needs openly. Drawing from Family Systems Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Narrative Therapy, she helps families identify patterns, improve communication, and develop healthier dynamics. Clients benefit from increased understanding, stronger relationships, and practical strategies to resolve conflict, foster cooperation, and create a more harmonious and supportive family environment.

Erik Peaslee provides a supportive and collaborative environment for families seeking guidance through challenges, transitions, or conflicts. His approach focuses on understanding each family member’s perspective, improving communication, and fostering stronger connections within the family unit. Clients benefit from learning practical strategies to manage disagreements, navigate changes, and build healthier patterns of interaction. By addressing dynamics that affect the whole family, Erik helps families strengthen bonds, increase empathy, and create a more harmonious, resilient home environment where every member feels heard, valued, and supported.

Authoritative Parenting - Balances warmth and responsiveness with firm, consistent expectations and rules, encouraging independence and self-discipline in children. Online Therapy and Counseling - Offering Telehealth appointments. Communication within the a family. Active listening between parents, child, adolescent, and young adults and how to navigate this properly.

True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I provide therapy for children, adolescents, individuals, elders, couples, and families. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I provide a wide variety of evidence-based treatment approaches. Which means that all the therapy that I implement is highly researched and therefore, proven to work, if followed correctly. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest.