Category Archives: Individual

Man sitting at a desk facing burnout

When Hard Work Hurts: How Burnout and Depression Intersect for Denver’s High Achievers

In Denver, hard work often feels like a badge of honor. Many professionals thrive on ambition, chasing new goals, outdoor adventures, and career growth all at once. It’s part of the city’s energy—productive, active, and determined. But beneath that drive, a growing number of people are quietly struggling with something less visible: the toll of…

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Mental Health Support for Therapists: When the Healer Needs Healing

In the quiet moments between client sessions, in the long exhales after hearing stories of trauma, pain, and grief, therapists carry more than just professional responsibility. They carry the emotional weight of others’ lives—and often, they carry it silently. At Collaborative Counseling of Colorado, we recognize that therapists are human first. And in a city…

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First Responder Relationships: Understanding the Unique Relationship Challenges and Tips for Maintaining Meaningful Connections

“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” – Robert A. Heinlein  “Love is more than a noun…it is a verb; it is more than a feeling – it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.” – William Arthur Ward  Relationships can be so wonderfully uplifting and fulfilling when…

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EMDR Therapy

Have you heard about EMDR? Curious if you would benefit from the therapy? Chances are…you would! Although EMDR has been around for nearly four decades, many people aren’t sure what it is or how it works. Let’s remedy some of that!                 First, a tiny morsel of history. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a…

Woman lying on a bed with a mask over her face undergoing Ketamine assisted psychotherapy

Debunking Myths About Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for various mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and treatment-resistant conditions. Despite its growing acceptance in the therapeutic community, misconceptions about KAP persist. These myths can discourage individuals who might benefit from this transformative therapy. To allay any fears, we’ll address and debunk some of…

A woman sitting on a rock ledge overlooking a path through the countryside representing anxiety

Anxiety, Part Two

Hello again, friends! In my last blog post, “Anxiety, Part One”, I shared with you all a list of 9 tips for coping with anxiety from the Mayo Clinic. I promised that I would explain why these tips are important to implement for those of us that suffer from the symptoms of anxiety.  First, let…