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"We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship." – Dr. Harville Hendrix...
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"We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship." – Dr. Harville Hendrix
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 3 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, couples, and families. My background also includes over 15 years in the healthcare field, which has strengthened my ability to help people improve their relationships with themselves, their partners, and their families. My work focuses on helping clients recognize and transform recurring patterns, reduce blame and shame, and create healthier ways of relating that foster understanding, compassion, and connection.
I earned my master’s in marriage and family therapy from Regis University. I use a humanistic, systemic, and experiential approach, integrating emotionally focused therapy, internal family systems, the Gottman method, and relational life therapy to help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns in their lives.
If you struggle with conflict, disconnection, or communication challenges, you’re not alone. It takes courage to ask for support, and taking that step is the first part of healing. I would be honored to walk beside you as you navigate your journey toward growth, self-awareness, and more fulfilling relationships. Let’s work together toward meaningful change.
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As a counselor, educator, and author with over 2 decades of experience in psychotherapy, specializing in sexuality, addictions, an...
As a counselor, educator, and author with over 2 decades of experience in psychotherapy, specializing in sexuality, addictions, and psycho-emotional issues, I bring a rich and varied range of expertise to my work, grounded in a compassionate, client-centered orientation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most challenging transitions. My approach combines compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies to help clients find healing, balance, and empowerment. I specialize in relationship issues, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and personal growth, and I aim to create a safe and supportive space where clients can reconnect with their strengths and begin to thrive.
I earned my Master’s in Marriage, Family, and Child Psychology from the University of Phoenix. My therapeutic style integrates person-centered care with experiential and reality-based approaches, focusing on developing insight, building healthy communication, and strengthening emotional resilience.
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I look forward to helping you find clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of self.
By examining how we view and experience relationships, I have recognized that many difficulties stem from early upbringing. I seek...
By examining how we view and experience relationships, I have recognized that many difficulties stem from early upbringing. I seek to help others build more meaningful relationships.
Lisa Ferrante is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience and a background in crisis intervention, solution-focused counseling, and marriage and family counseling. She specializes in concerns that can arise from troubled relationships, including depression, anxiety, infidelity, divorce, abuse, and family conflict. Lisa’s own life experiences created the foundation for her desire to become a counselor and help others engage in healthy relationships. By learning new skills, she believes everyone can alleviate resentment and remain secure when dealing with conflict with family, friends, or partners.
Lisa received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University. She uses an emotionally focused approach to couples and family counseling, pulling from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy, among other methods.
Whether you find yourself falling into the same argument over and over with your loved ones or are new to dating and want to set yourself up for success, Lisa can help you find the security you’ve been looking for in a relationship. She is eager to meet you and encourages you to reach out today!
As a counselor serving school aged children for over 10 years, I am able to empathize and relate well to younger clients....
As a counselor serving school aged children for over 10 years, I am able to empathize and relate well to younger clients.
Rob Dorr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of clinical experience. He has a passion for supporting children and adolescents as they go through the difficulties of growing up and attempting to formulate their unique identity in the world. Rob specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and major life occurrences.
Rob completed his Master's degree from the University of Denver in 2012. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing as ways to support his clients as they handle life's obstacles.
Rob wants to work alongside you as you take control over situations that can feel overwhelming. If you feel like you are ready, please reach out and schedule an appointment with him today.
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Therapy for the treatment of Black men and women is a person-centered, individualized type of psychotherapeutic care that takes into account the emotional and mental impact of being a black person of color in today’s society. Thriveworks Westminster therapists use traditional therapy techniques implemented through an anti-racist lens, addressing issues like racism, colorism, toxic masculinity/misogyny, and others. This type of therapy is meant to create a safe space for black individuals to express their emotions and alleviate their stress in an environment that caters to their unique experiences.
Therapy for Black men and women is much like standard psychotherapy in that Thriveworks Westminster therapists will use a variety of approaches depending on each client’s needs. However, it will also heavily incorporate person-centered therapy, which means that every client’s individual experiences, goals, and needs will be at the forefront of treatment.
Therapy for Black men and women at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Therapy for Black women and men will last as long as necessary to achieve the client’s therapeutic goals, whether that be a few months or years. Generally, though, true progress will often take at least five months. Thriveworks therapists in Westminster, CO will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
One deep and rich aspect of African American culture is its tight community, family, and religious relationships. The mental health community has, at times, positioned itself in opposition to these relationships, and many therapists and counselors are coming to understand the harm this opposition has caused. Instead, mental health professionals are learning to work together with their clients’ community relationships—not against them.
If you’re looking for African American Counseling, know that Thriveworks Westminster is here for you. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances. Reach out today to get started.
A cornerstone of effective therapy is trust. One of the many ways that Thriveworks Westminster strives to build trust is by giving each client individualized care. Each client brings their own hopes and capacities into the counseling room, and thus, each client often sets the goals and pace for therapy.
Mental health professionals are guides, not dictators. Our staff works hard to understand each individual, their wounds, challenges, hopes, fears, joys, and experiences. Our goal is to create a safe space for every person who walks through our doors—a place where they can share without fear and without judgment. We want our clients to be free to share about themselves and their experiences.
Feeling free to be oneself means accounting for each client’s culture and ethnicity. Some therapeutic models implement a colorblind approach that minimizes a client’s race and cultural experiences. Thriveworks Westminster, however, acknowledges that cultural context matters. We are committed to handling issues connected to ethnicity and race with empathy and respect. As trust grows, many African American clients feel safer to share more of their experiences, such as…
If you are considering scheduling an appointment with a mental health professional, Thriveworks Westminster wants you to know that appointments are available. We are ready to support you in whatever challenges or opportunities you may be facing.
If you call Thriveworks Westminster, a real person will answer your call and help you find an appointment. You may be meeting with your counselor the same week. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We also accept many forms of insurance.
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