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I believe healing happens in relationships, and I am committed to creating an LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you feel seen, safe, ...
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I believe healing happens in relationships, and I am committed to creating an LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you feel seen, safe, and empowered to navigate identity, life transitions, and emotional pain with hope and support.
I am Dr. Benjamin T. Finlayson, PhD, LMFT-S, a relational and couples therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, identity exploration, and life transitions. My clients often seek deeper connection, stronger communication, and practical tools to build healthier, more satisfying relationships while feeling truly understood and supported in therapy.
I use evidence-based methods including EFT, SFBT, and relational approaches to support clients through relationship growth, conflict resolution, identity exploration, career and family transitions, and personal enrichment. Clients can expect practical tools, compassionate guidance, and strategies to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Seeking support can feel challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and valued. When you're ready, I welcome the opportunity to support you in deepening connection, enhancing communication, and cultivating fulfilling relationships.
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I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel understood and supported, and where we can work together to turn ins...
I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel understood and supported, and where we can work together to turn insight into practical, meaningful change in your daily life.
I am a licensed psychologist (Ph.D.) with 9 years of experience providing therapy to adults and couples. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and stress. Many of the clients I work with are seeking a deeper understanding of their thoughts and behavior patterns so they can create meaningful, lasting change. I help them clarify their values and take practical, actionable steps toward becoming who they want to be.
I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and have specialized experience in adult individual and couples therapy. I primarily utilize acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, while integrating humanistic, values-based approaches.
You deserve a fulfilling life, and I am here to help you move toward it. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by self-doubt, we can work together to build insight, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and create forward momentum. When you are ready, I invite you to schedule a session and begin the process of meaningful change.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Relationships are hard work. Whether you’re newly dating, six months into your relationship, engaged, or married, you will encounter challenges. You’ll experience periods in which it is hard to find time for each other; you’ll have days where you disagree on everything; you’ll even face problems that threaten or test the strength of your relationship. Conflict in your relationships is inevitable. And the sooner we accept this, the sooner we can build strong relationships that last.
Your perspective and your partner’s perspective on your relationship can be limiting. Sometimes, you need an outsider’s viewpoint to discover and make the changes that will transform your relationship. And who is better for the job than a relationship expert? Couples therapists can help you understand and accept that every relationship will encounter challenges. Even better, they can help you to endure these challenges and build a happier, healthier relationship.
“Behind every happy couples lies two people who have fought hard to overcome all obstacles and interference to be that way. Why? Because it’s what they wanted.” –Kim George
There is no fast pass to your dream relationship. The couples therapists at Thriveworks Centennial specialize in helping couples to identify and work through the problems in their relationship. If you think that you could benefit from a professional’s skills, training, and experience, reach out to Thriveworks Centennial. We want to help you build the relationship of your dreams. Give us a call at (720) 808-5099 to schedule your appointment.
If you and your partner are currently experiencing a rough patch, don’t worry: It won’t last forever. It might feel that way, but the truth is that this moment will pass. That being said, if you’re struggling to get out of the rut, there is help available.
Here are a few hard-hitting questions that couples sit on and eventually bring to the therapy office:
Racking your brain to answer these questions can be stressful, even painful. But asking yourself these questions is healthy. It shows that you’re thinking about your wellbeing and your future—and that you want things to be better! A couples counselor can help you and your significant other to explore these questions and find some resolution.
Relationship issues can disrupt your life completely and make you feel sad, scared, or confused. We want to help you and your partner work through the problem or question at hand. Whenever you’re ready to start a partnership with a couples counselor, reach out to Thriveworks Centennial. When you call to set up your appointment, here is what you can expect from us:
Here at Thriveworks Centennial, we genuinely care about our clients. We will do everything we can to help them live a happier, healthier life. Call us today at (720) 808-5099 to schedule your appointment when you’re ready.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Centennial is located near E Arapahoe Ct and S Revere Pkwy, off I-25. It is near the Holly Park Pool/Tennis Center and a short distance from Tommy Davis Park
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