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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.

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The Happtitude Perspective

Meet Jason!

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In my practice, I take a practical, reality-oriented approach to therapy. I direct counseling sessions at both relieving distressing symptoms and motivating overall personal growth. My experience is with substance abuse, eating problems, and relationship difficulties. I work with individuals and family members who are having difficulties making decisions around problems with overusing alcohol and drugs, and what they can do about it. Eating problems, couples counseling, adolescents, and family therapy are other areas of expertise.

Credentials & Experience

I believe my strength is combining my scientific knowledge with a warm, humanistic attitude about psychological difficulties. I received my Ph.D. from Marquette University and have been licensed in Colorado since 1981. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Colorado Psychological Association. My professional background includes serving as a consultant and clinical supervisor for several major hospitals while maintaining a substantial private practice.

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My approach to therapy is solutions-focused. I try to make the uncomfortable, comfortable by using techniques that coach the client into developing his/her strong points. I teach you how to let go of the negative issues that interfere with the wholeness of life. My view is that change is a personal and challenging journey; a journey that promotes self-improvement, enlightenment, and growth.

Open and honest communication is often the key to turning negative emotions into positive feelings. Difficult phases of our lives such as, relationship conflict, environmental stress, misdirected anger, change, fear, dependency, and low self-esteem often take us off course from our mental and physical well-being.

I can coach you into making your life more hopeful rather than hopeless. Working with you side-by-side, it is my objective to give you the right communication and behavioral tools to manage conflict, stress, change, fear, dependency, and anger, tools that will assist you in making your life healthier.

Credentials and Experience:

LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) MSW, University of Denver 1997. MSM Program Development, Regis University 1991. BA Management Training, Aquinas College 1981. 29 years corporate training development.

Call Ron at 303-796-7908.

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