Denver Therapy Dogs

Therapy Dogs Help You Feel Better Even While Coping With Life’s Difficulties!

From time to time, you might find you need the professional feedback provided in the process of talk therapy. My aim is to make this process easier for you by adding the unconditional love of JASON, my therapy dog.
Ellen and Jason

I hope that his presence added to my interpersonal and interactive approach to counseling makes the sometimes tough process of self reflection, self improvement or relationship improvement easier for you.
Jason
  • Makes the process of talk therapy easier to get started.
  • Reduces anxiety and blood pressure. You can hold and pet Jason while we talk.
  • Helps keep you focused on relaxing while you problem solve.
  • Makes it easier to come back and talk about the tough issues you need to resolve.
  • Reduces isolation and depression for hospital and rehabilitation patients, assisted living or nursing home residents.
  • Gives you something to look forward to during the course of talk therapy.

Jason is an added benefit to the counseling process at no additional charge. If you don’t have mental health or EAP ( Employee Assistance Program) under your insurance or employee benefit plans, then I will discuss a fee that fits your personal situation.

Meet Jason at my office or in your home! Jason is available for hospital, assisted living and nursing home visits.

Call 303.796.7908 to schedule an appointment.

jason Ellen Berk,
LCSW BCD Director,
Interactions Counseling P.C
Many have asked, "How can I sit around all day and listen to people's problems?" I don't think of the human experience as "a problem." I think of working with people as an honor. I had a sense when I was little that I was meant to focus on working with people. I have always been interested in gaining an understanding of why we all do what we do. I have always studied human interactions as I have worked on my own maturation. I believe that I am never too old to learn and hope my clients can embrace this philosophy. I hope to share my clinical knowledge and wisdom as I continue to work on refining the art of being a therapist.

Life is both an interesting and joyful, and occasionally a painful and bewildering process. During more stressful times, I think that a therapist can be a part of your life process by giving you, (1.) an objective point of view, (2.) teaching you new ways to cope with, and view yourself, or your situation, and (3.) helping you to connect better with others.

Kindest regards,
Ellen Berk, LCSW BCD

Credentials and Experience:

LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) BCD (Board Certified Diplomate) MSW, University of Denver 1991. BA, Psychology, University of Denver, 1978. Advanced Business Management Certificate, Harvard University, 1981. Founder and President, Interactions Counseling P.C 1991-present. Guest Columnist: The Denver Post 1994-present Awards: "Most Outstanding Clinical Social Worker 1996 from the Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work.

jason Jason
Jason is a Shetland Sheep dog and licensed as therapy dog, ID # 045765, by Therapy Dogs International, Inc.