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SPECIALTIES

  • Trauma

  • Mood Management (Anxiety, Depression)

  • Addiction (Substances, Food, Behaviors)

  • LGBTQ-specific Needs (Relationships, Prejudice-effects, Family, and more)

  • Skill Development (Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Self-Care, and more)

AS A THERAPIST

I provide mental health therapy for adults, adolescents, and school-aged children.

Y’all, therapy is hard work. Fortunately, I’m super nice. I’m also a little bit funny. I’m occasionally super funny. Like…once a week. But I’m reliably slightly funny. Do you want to work through your stuff and also smile a bit throughout your effort? I’m your guy.

I mostly use EMDR and good ol’ talk therapy (CBT/DBT). I really dig the combination of an adaptive processing therapy partnered with a slowed down verbal reflection therapy to STICK the changes you want to make.

I moved to Colorado in 2000, and I’ve been a counselor here ever since, enjoying the privilege of helping adults, children, and families engage in hard work to live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. I’m from a small town in Illinois. I grew up visiting Colorado to see family—my dad is from Durango. I enjoy Denver’s urban/western atmosphere, and it feels like home. I’m a bit of a nerd, and have good relationships with science fiction, asparagus, and baking.

I am a certified EMDR therapist, and offer EMDRIA-approved consultation to other EMDR therapists.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant

  • LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • LAC, Licensed Addiction Counselor

  • Master of Arts in Counseling

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

FEES

Joel Smith Counseling charges $250 per a single 50-minute session. Sessions of differing lengths are available, and are prorated at the same rate.

Joel Smith Counseling does not currently accept insurance. However, most insurance companies provide "Out-of-Network" benefits. If you qualify, we’ll provide a “Superbill” for your insurance to reimburse you for a portion of fee. We do accept funds from HSA and FSA accounts.