VIRTUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY IN COLORADO
neuro-affirming | client-centered | functionally-focused | trauma-informed
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Meet Helen
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, & Behavioral Health Provider
Attachment • Anxiety Disorders • Depression • Relationship Patterns • Emotional Healing
Welcome!
Below, you'll find more information about me and how to get started. Once you're ready to move forward, click my "Book with Me" button on this page — you'll be taken to our Begin page, where you'll find instructions for getting started and can submit your request for an intake appointment with me.
What is my therapeutic style?
My approach is warm, collaborative, and attachment-informed.
Together, we'll explore how your relationships, life experiences, and emotional patterns have shaped the way you experience yourself and others. Therapy is a space to build insight, strengthen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
My goal is to help you better understand the emotional patterns that continue to influence your life while developing healthier ways of relating to yourself and the people around you.
Who do I work with?
I provide telehealth psychotherapy for adults throughout Colorado who are experiencing anxiety, chronic worry, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, family-of-origin challenges, people-pleasing, difficulty setting healthy boundaries, low self-worth, self-criticism, and life transitions while seeking greater emotional well-being and personal growth.
I might be a good fit for you if…
You feel emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in repeating relationship patterns.
You often find yourself putting others' needs ahead of your own.
You struggle to trust yourself or set healthy boundaries.
Anxiety, depression, or emotional exhaustion are interfering with your relationships or quality of life.
You recognize recurring patterns but aren't sure how to create lasting change.
You're looking for a compassionate space to better understand yourself and build healthier relationships.
My Credentials
LCSW— Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Colorado
Clinical Supervision, Clinical Site Compliance Consultant
Education — M.S. Social Work, Colorado State University
What to expect when you book with me.
My goal is to make your experience from start to finish as transparent, collaborative, and informative as possible, so you can focus on why you're here and working toward where you want to go.
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Many people understand what they're struggling with but still find themselves repeating the same emotional patterns.
Insight alone doesn't always lead to meaningful change. The ways we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others are often shaped by early attachment experiences, learned relationship patterns, and deeply held beliefs about safety, trust, and self-worth.
Functionally focused therapy goes beyond understanding why these patterns exist. Together, we'll explore how they affect your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being while developing practical strategies that support healthier emotional responses, stronger relationships, and lasting change.
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My work is grounded in attachment-informed, trauma-informed, and relational therapy.
Together, we'll explore the emotional experiences and relationship patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and emotional distress while building greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier ways of connecting with others.
Depending on your needs, I may integrate:
Attachment-Based Therapy
Schema Therapy
Family-of-Origin exploration
Emotion-Focused interventions
Mindfulness-based strategies
Trauma-informed care
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Every session is collaborative and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
Depending on your needs, sessions may include:
Exploring emotional triggers
Identifying recurring relationship patterns
Understanding attachment styles
Working with core beliefs and schemas
Strengthening boundaries and communication
Building emotional awareness and self-compassion
Developing healthier coping strategies
Supporting lasting emotional growth
Therapy is not about simply managing symptoms—it's about understanding yourself more deeply so lasting change becomes possible.
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Many clients appreciate a therapy experience that is:
Warm and compassionate
Insight-oriented
Attachment-informed
Collaborative
Trauma-informed
Focused on meaningful emotional growth
Together, we'll work to understand the roots of emotional distress while helping you build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse information about payments, insurance, scheduling, and other frequently asked questions below.
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I provide psychotherapy for adults (18+) who are physically located in Colorado at the time of each session. My practice is primarily virtual, allowing clients to access care from anywhere in Colorado. Limited in-person appointments may become available in the future.
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What is attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy helps you better understand how your relationship patterns, emotional responses, and beliefs about yourself may be affecting your life today. Rather than focusing on the past for its own sake, we'll explore how these patterns show up in your current relationships, work, stress, and everyday functioning.
Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, strengthen emotional awareness and self-trust, and develop healthier ways of responding to yourself and others. The goal is to help you build more secure relationships, communicate more effectively, set healthier boundaries, and create lasting changes that improve your overall well-being.
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Most questions about cost, fit, and what to expect are answered on this page or the Begin page. In addition our Know Before You Show process ensures we will give you critical decision making information prior to confirming your appointment request. If you still have questions after reviewing everything here, submit a general inquiry located at the bottom of this page and I will get back to you in 1 business day or less typically.
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Many clients come to therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, emotional burnout, overwhelm, or difficulty keeping up with daily demands. Some clients suspect ADHD or Autism level 1 may be part of the picture because they experience executive functioning challenges, sensory stress, attention difficulties, organization struggles, emotional regulation concerns, or chronic burnout.
Others already have a diagnosis and want to work with a provider whose lived experience and clinical training support neuro-affirming care.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to receive neuro-affirming care. If you decide that a formal assessment is important to you, I can provide referrals to a psychologist who offers comprehensive psychological evaluation.
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I am currently in network with BCBS/Optum Behavioral Health, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, MultiPlan, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), and Cigna. I work with all Colorado Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs). At this time, I do not accept Medicare.
If you have out-of-network benefits, we partner with Thrizer to help determine your eligibility and available reimbursement options when applicable.
A valid credit, debit, or HSA/FSA card is required before your intake appointment can be confirmed. Your payment information is securely stored within your client portal in accordance with our practice policies.
As part of our Know Before You Show process, we'll review your insurance or private-pay options, verify your benefits whenever possible, and provide an estimate of your expected financial responsibility before your intake appointment so you can make an informed decision before your first session.
For complete details about fees, billing, cancellations, and payment policies, please review the Financial Agreement included with your intake paperwork.
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After you submit your appointment request, we'll begin the onboarding process.
You'll receive access to your secure client portal, where you can:
Complete your intake paperwork.
Upload your insurance information (if applicable).
Review and electronically sign your consent forms and practice policies.
Securely message the practice with any questions or scheduling updates.
During onboarding, we'll also review your insurance or private-pay information, verify your benefits whenever possible, and provide an estimate of your expected costs before confirming your intake appointment.
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Self-scheduling is currently available for Tuesday through Thursday appointments only to support coordination and prevent scheduling issues.
Appointments shown online are typically available 48 hours to 2 weeks out. If you are trying to schedule outside that window, please complete the appointment request first. Once your portal account is created, send a secure portal message requesting scheduling support.
Standard appointment availability is generally between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Evening availability is limited. Requests outside standard availability are reviewed individually after the full appointment request is complete so I can consider scope of care, scheduling needs, and current availability.
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Online therapy is provided through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. If technical difficulties occur, we'll do our best to help you get connected. Clients are responsible for basic troubleshooting of their own devices and internet connection.
To participate, you will need:
A reliable internet connection.
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera and microphone.
A private, quiet location where you can speak confidentially.
An up-to-date web browser or the SimplePractice mobile app.
If you are able to join a video call, you likely have the basic technology skills needed to participate in telehealth.
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Yes. After creating your client portal account, you can download the SimplePractice Client Portal app for your iPhone or Android device. The app allows you to view upcoming appointments, complete paperwork, securely message your provider, join telehealth sessions, and manage appointment requests from your mobile device.
You can find complete directions in our app guide here:
https://www.wlwlab.com/tech-support-knowledge-base/client-portal-apps
