Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the first thing I should be looking for in a therapist? You'll know within the first 5 minutes of talking with a therapist if the connection is right (pay attention to your gut reaction: do you want to keep on talking or quickly get off the phone?). Take the time to do the initial phone consultation, look at their website, ask a friend, etc. Research indicates the SINGLE most important factor in producing growth/change is the relationship between the therapist and client. But you should also look at specialty areas, experience and background to see if it matches what you need. 2. What are your fees? We prefer to discuss this over the phone. We have very reasonable and competetive rates for the Denver area. Ask about our significant discounts if you purchase a package of therapy sessions up front. 3. Do you accept insurance, EAP, or other third party payor sources? Karen accepts Aetna, Aetna EAP, Sloan's Lake/Cofinity, the GHE EAP, and is registered provider for Denver County and Jefferson County Victims Crime Board Assistance funds. Brooks currently accepts cash pay only. 4. What is your location? We are located at 1040 S. Gaylord Street, Suite 206 Denver, CO 80209. We are on the historic block of Old South Gaylord Street in Washington Park. Our major cross streets are Mississippi and University. Our office is easily accessed by both I-25 and 6th avenue. 5. What should I expect at the 1st visit? We will ask you to fill out a short intake form and sign a consent form for treatment. We will likely ask you questions that go beyond your stated problem area to help us assess and rule out any major mental health issues. We will help you identify which areas you would like to work on and begin to form some goals to achieve. It will be your chance to ask questions and share more in depth about why you're seeking help. Yes, we do have a couch but you're not required to lie down on it! 6. What type of therapy do you practice? Are there issues you do not treat? Brooks uses more of a coaching model that is short-term, goal and solution focused though he also uses a systemic approach (how we relate to others). Karen tends to be more interpersonal, relationship and emotion focused that helps you deepen your insight as well as make behavior changes. We are happy to provide referrals for substance abuse counseling, eating disorders, domestic violence, and to those who are actively suicidal and need crisis assistance. We do not provide emergency, after hours coverage unless it is arranged on a case by case basis between therapist and client. 7. What is the difference between conventional therapy vs. individual/family coaching? In coaching, there is usually more contact during the week that is goal specific and short term. Meetings might be shorter or over the phone, at your place of work or in home (i.e four 15 minute phone conversations over the week vs. an hour in office meeting). Conventional therapy usually entails weekly or biweekly one hour meetings that go more in depth into the problem area.