Men's Individual Therapy in Golden, CO
Where Depth Creates Connection
In-person and online.
Beneath your hardened exterior lies untamed depth, waiting not to be tamed - but to be trusted.
You feel everything deeply beneath a hardened exterior. Like a force of nature contained, your intensity and profound sensitivity are gifts others often misunderstand. You protect those you love, stay strong, get things done - while carrying an untamed depth beneath the surface that few get to see.
Your relationships are struggling because this intensity feels like too much, even for those closest to you. You've learned to protect others from your raw emotions, and typical advice about "opening up" just doesn't match your depth.
If you're...
Feeling everything intensely but learned to hide it
Successful on the outside while carrying uncertainty within
Seeking something beyond traditional therapy
Finding that protecting others creates distance
Exhausted from containing what needs expression
Looking for a way to be both strong and authentic
You're not alone. These experiences aren't flaws - they're indicators of a depth that's ready to be integrated rather than managed.
Maybe you're here because:
Your partner says you're emotionally unavailable
Traditional therapy hasn't matched your intensity
You're questioning your life's direction despite success
Something feels missing but you can't name it
You're tired of feeling misunderstood
A relationship crisis is forcing change
Begin Here:
A 3-Minute Practice
Find a quiet moment, perhaps on a morning trail or in your car
Place one hand on your chest, one on your belly
Take three deep breaths
Ask yourself:
Where do I feel most alive?
What am I protecting?
What wants to be expressed? Notice what arises without trying to fix or change it.
Consider:
When did you first learn to contain your intensity?
How might your sensitivity be a strength rather than a weakness?
What becomes possible if you don't have to choose between power and vulnerability?
Where in your life are you longing for deeper connection?
In our sessions, whether in my Golden office or through secure virtual meetings, we'll:
Work with your intensity rather than against it
Instead of taming or managing your powerful emotions, we'll learn to channel them. Like a river finding its course, your intensity becomes a force for transformation rather than destruction.
Transform protection into presence
We'll explore how your natural instinct to protect can evolve from creating walls to creating safety. Your fierce protective nature becomes a gift that allows deeper connection rather than forcing distance.
Develop Authentic Expression
Together we'll find ways to voice what's true without compromising your strength. Like learning a new language, you'll discover how to share your depth without feeling exposed or vulnerable.
Create genuine connection
We'll bridge the gap between your inner world and outer relationships. Your capacity for deep feeling becomes the foundation for real intimacy rather than a barrier to it.
Honor both your strength and sensitivity
You'll learn that power and vulnerability aren't opposing forces. Like a skilled martial artist, your greatest strength comes from integrating both qualities.
Navigate life transitions with wisdom
We'll work with the profound shifts in your life - career changes, relationship evolution, personal growth - as opportunities for deeper integration rather than challenges to overcome. Your intensity becomes your compass for authentic change.
Common questions about Individual counseling
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The length of time you'll need to be in therapy can vary depending on several factors, including your individual goals, the nature of the challenges you're facing, and the progress you make during our sessions.
Ultimately, the duration of therapy is tailored to your needs and goals. Our work together will be an ongoing conversation about your progress and how you’re feeling. The key is to ensure that therapy supports you effectively, whether that means a shorter, focused engagement or a more extended, transformative process. We’ll regularly assess your goals and adjust our approach to make sure you’re getting the most out of our sessions.
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Individual therapy is a dedicated space where you can work with your intensity and depth, rather than feeling like you need to contain or manage it. Unlike traditional therapy that focuses solely on talking through problems, our work together honors both your strength and sensitivity.
In my Golden office or through secure virtual sessions, we'll:
Create space for all parts of you - your power and your tenderness
Transform protective patterns that create distance in relationships
Develop ways to channel intensity into genuine connection
Work with your body's wisdom rather than just your thoughts
Build authentic expression that maintains your strength
This isn't about becoming someone else or fixing what's 'wrong.' It's about integrating all of who you are. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or seeking deeper meaning, we'll work at the level your experience demands.
Each 50-minute session provides focused space for transformation. Like a trail revealing itself with each step, we'll move at a pace that honors both your need for change and your capacity for integration.
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While I specialize in working with sensitive, deep-feeling men, my approach serves anyone seeking authentic transformation. Here's who tends to find their way to my practice:
For Men: You feel everything deeply beneath a hardened exterior. Your intensity and sensitivity are gifts others often misunderstand. In relationships, you're called to be both unshakeable and emotionally available - an impossible balance that leaves you exhausted. Traditional advice about "opening up" doesn't match your depth.
For Women: You experience life with profound depth and intensity. Perhaps you've been told you're "too much" or "too sensitive." You're seeking a therapist who understands both power and tenderness, who can work with your full range of experience rather than trying to make you smaller.
For All Clients:
You feel things deeply but learned to contain it
Your sensitivity has been seen as a weakness
Traditional therapy hasn't matched your depth
You're seeking more than just coping skills
You want real transformation, not just management
You're ready to work with your intensity rather than against it
Whether you're navigating personal challenges, relationship dynamics, or life transitions, I offer a space where your depth isn't just welcomed - it's essential for the change you seek.
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I blend several approaches to create depth-oriented work that honors your full experience:
Parts Work & Inner Relationship
We'll work with different aspects of your inner world - the protector, the sensitive one, the fierce one - helping them work together rather than against each other. Like a skilled conductor, you'll learn to harmonize these parts instead of being pulled in different directions.
Body-Centered Awareness
Your body holds wisdom beyond thought. We'll work with physical sensations, energy, and nervous system responses to create lasting change. This isn't just about talking - it's about feeling and integrating at a deeper level.
Archetypal & Story Work
We explore the deeper patterns and stories that shape your experience. Through working with universal themes and personal mythology, you'll discover new ways to understand and transform your journey.
Nature-Based Practice
Whether in traditional sessions or intensive experiences, we draw on nature's wisdom to guide our work. The natural world offers perfect metaphors and containers for transformation.
Experiential Approach
Rather than just talking about change, we'll create experiences that allow you to feel and integrate it. This might include movement, guided awareness, or practical exercises that bridge insight into daily life.
Relationship-Focused
All transformation happens in relationship. We'll use our therapeutic relationship as a laboratory for understanding patterns, practicing new ways of being, and creating authentic connection.
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Individual Sessions: $160-200 (50 minutes)
Sliding scale options available for those who need it
Documentation provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement
Investment Perspective: When you invest in depth work, you're not just paying for an hour of time. You're investing in transforming patterns that keep you stuck, building authentic relationships, and accessing your full potential. This work creates ripple effects through every aspect of your life - from relationships to career to your sense of purpose.
While I don't accept insurance, many clients receive partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits. I provide monthly superbills for submission to your insurance company.
Consider this: The cost of containing your intensity - in relationships, career, and personal growth - far exceeds the investment in learning to work with it. When you transform protection into presence, life opens up in unexpected ways.