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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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Dependent personality disorder therapy from our therapists in Westminster, CO helps clients establish their individuality and self-reliance, as those with dependent personality disorder harshly criticize themselves and underestimate their abilities.
Dependent personality disorder therapy often involves exploration into one’s past — specifically, events or relationships that may have led to the development of their dependent personality disorder. These experiences and their subsequent behaviors are discussed to help one develop healthier behaviors moving forward.
Dependent personality disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Dependent personality disorder with a provider at Thriveworks in Westminster, CO is a short-term therapy, as long-form treatment can lead to the development of a dependence on one’s therapist.
Many people who have dependent personality disorder have a number of professional and personal problems. They rely upon an authority figure to be their caretaker, and they often have very low self-esteem. People with the disorder often do not have the confidence to take care of their own physical and emotional needs so they look to others to meet their needs. Instead of building a unique, independent life, they depend upon another’s provision, thoughts, feelings, and actions. Dependent personality disorder can severely limit an individual, but there are treatment options available. People with the disorder can learn to autonomous and self-reliant. They can live their own, unique life.
Thriveworks Westminster has appointments available for Dependent Personality Disorder, and our mental health professionals have worked with many people who struggle with dependency. We know how the disorder can hold people back, but we also know the treatment options that are available. It is possible to live an independent life. Reach out today to get help.
The major red flags for Dependent Personality Disorder are:
When people are diagnosed with the disorder, a minimum of five other symptoms will also be displayed:
A quick read through these red flags, signs, and symptoms gives a little picture of the difficulties that Dependent Personality Disorder can cause. The disorder can introduce many personal and professional handicaps into an individual’s life. Professionally, those with the disorder may have difficulty finding and maintaining a job because they often lack initiative and confidence. Personally, people with the disorder often have social circles that are limited to their family and/or caregivers. The disorder also increases their risk for other mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders.
When people treatment for Dependent Personality Disorder, the goal is independence. Therapists and counselors must avoid becoming yet another authority figure or caretaker in an individual’s life, but instead, mental health professionals must teach skills for self-reliance. Reaching independence may require a client to dig into past psychological wounds to find healing. It may require them to learn how to cope with difficult emotions. There are a number of ways to achieve these goals, but a few include:
If you are experiencing dependency, know that you are not alone and help is available. When you call Thriveworks Westminster, you may be meeting with a therapist the same week. Scheduling specialists answer our phone and helps our clients set up their sessions. Weekend and evening appointments are offered, and many different insurance plans are accepted. Call today.
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