Centus Counseling

04/07/2026

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to come together in support of children, families, and communities where every child feels safe, cared for, and valued.

At Centus, we believe prevention starts with connection. When caregivers feel supported, stress is reduced, and families have access to emotional and mental health care, children are better able to thrive. Strong families help build strong, healthy communities.

Here are two simple ways you can take part this month:
• Share resources that help families build connection, resilience, and support.
• Check in with the caregivers in your life — a kind word or listening ear can go a long way.

Every child deserves a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Centus is honored to walk alongside families through counseling, education, and whole person mental health care — helping break cycles of harm and build brighter, healthier futures together.

04/02/2026

At Centus, equity is not optional.

We are committed to expanding access to high-quality mental health care for communities historically under-served or excluded from services. This includes low-income clients, immigrants and refugees, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those exploring the intersection of mental health and spirituality.

We are actively building a diverse workforce grounded in cultural humility, and we provide culturally responsive care rooted in dignity, respect, and healing.

Mental health care should be accessible.

We are honored to walk alongside our community. Support our work by visiting centus.org.

04/02/2026

Looking for counseling support for yourself, your child, or your family?

Centus offers:
• Individual adult, child, and adolescent counseling
• Couple and family relationship therapy
• Therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions
• Acceptance of insurance, adjusted fees, and support for low-income clients

Getting started is easier than you might think. Visit centus.org to request services or learn more.

04/02/2026

Centus is a Denver-based interfaith counseling center founded in 1982.

We provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families across Colorado. Our work integrates the resources of mind, body, spirit and community, with a deep commitment to equity and access.

We are proud to serve individuals from racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including many who face financial or systemic barriers to care. It is our privilege to provide support as our clients discover or rediscover their inner resilience.

You belong here.

Learn more at centus.org.

03/24/2026

🌟 Clinician Spotlight: Kim Godell, MS, LPC 🌟
We’re excited to highlight Kim Godell, whose curiosity, compassion, and dedication shine through in her work every day.

💬 What inspired Kim to pursue this field?
Kim has always been fascinated by people and the experiences that shape how we think and feel. She saw how powerful it is to feel understood and wanted to help others make sense of their patterns and build confidence in themselves.

💛 What she enjoys most about working with clients:
Kim loves seeing clients begin to treat themselves with compassion instead of criticism. Watching someone respond differently in situations that once overwhelmed them is especially meaningful. She’s also deeply committed to clients involved with the Department of Human Services — including grandparents stepping into parenting roles, children in foster care, and parents working hard to rebuild stability.

✨ A meaningful success moment:
Kim finds the biggest impact often shows up in small shifts — like when a client says, “Normally I would have reacted differently, but I didn’t this time.” Those moments represent real, gradual change.

🌿 Outside the office:
Kim enjoys staying active and spending time with her family — skiing, golfing, traveling, being outdoors, and cheering her kids on at their sporting events.

🎯 What she’s excited about this year:
She’s looking forward to helping clients apply therapy skills more easily in everyday life, especially around anxiety, relationships, and emotional regulation.

Help us celebrate Kim and the impactful work she does! 💙

03/19/2026

Struggling with low mood or depression? Your sleep might be playing a bigger role than you think.

Emerging research shows a strong connection between untreated sleep apnea and symptoms of depression. When breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, oxygen levels drop — and that lack of oxygen can affect brain chemistry involved in mood regulation.

The encouraging news: CPAP therapy is linked to meaningful improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms or people with obstructive sleep apnea. By keeping the airway open and restoring steady oxygen flow through the night, CPAP helps the brain get the oxygen it needs to function at its best.

Better oxygen. Better sleep. Better mood. If you’ve been feeling persistently down and waking up tired, it might be worth talking with a healthcare professional about sleep apnea.

03/12/2026

SUPPORTING A CHILD WHO MAY BE SELF HARMING
Self harm is not a behavior problem — it’s often connected to anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulty regulating big emotions. Connection and skills work better than punishment.

What actually helps?
• Stay calm and curious instead of reactive
• Validate feelings even if you don’t understand the behavior
• Seek professional support early
• Build coping skills, emotional regulation, and safe expression

If you’re a parent or caregiver and you’re worried, you are not alone — and neither is your child. Healing happens through safe relationships, education, and compassionate support.

If your child is in immediate danger, call 988 or seek emergency services.

03/10/2026

SELF-HARM IN KIDS & TEENS: FACTS VS. MYTHS
We’re hearing more about cutting and other self harm behaviors among youth — and along with it, a lot of fear and misinformation. Understanding the truth helps us respond with compassion instead of panic or shame.

🔎 MYTH: “Kids who cut are just trying to get attention.”
✅ FACT: Self harm is usually a coping strategy for overwhelming emotions — not manipulation. Many teens hide it.

🔎 MYTH: “If they’re cutting, they must be suicidal.”
✅ FACT: Self harm and su***de are not the same. Some youth use self injury to release emotional pain or regain control. It can raise risk, which is why support matters.

🔎 MYTH: “Talking about it will put the idea in their head.”
✅ FACT: Open, calm conversations reduce shame and increase safety. Asking directly shows kids they’re not alone.

03/06/2026

At Centus, whole person care means meeting clients exactly where they are — and making sure they have access to the support they need.

That’s why we partner with Alder Grove Wellness Group to provide psychiatric consultation for clients who may benefit from additional evaluation or medication support. This collaboration helps us ensure that every person we serve receives thoughtful, coordinated care from a team that communicates and works together.

By combining Centus’s counseling services with Alder Grove’s psychiatric expertise, we’re able to offer a more seamless, comprehensive experience for clients navigating their mental health journey.

03/03/2026

🚨 New Date Announced! 🚨
The Susan’s School Counseling Annual Luncheon has been rescheduled, and we’re excited to share the updated details for this important event supporting student mental health.

📅 New Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕰️ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Temple Emanuel, Denver

This inspiring luncheon brings together community partners, educators, and supporters who believe every student deserves access to compassionate, high quality counseling. Your presence helps ensure these vital services continue reaching the schools and students who depend on them.

Mark your calendar and join us as we celebrate the incredible impact of school counselors across the Denver community.
Learn more or register:
https://www.centus.org/susans-school-counseling-annual-luncheon/

02/27/2026

Centus school counselors serving at Escuela de Guadalupe are doing incredible work to support students and strengthen the entire school community. Their approach goes well beyond traditional counseling, helping build a culture grounded in Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness.

Their commitment to nurturing the whole child is truly inspiring and a powerful example of the impact Centus counselors have in schools.

👉 Read the full article here:

Kira and Claudia are more than school counselors. They are mentors, advocates, and pillars of a culture that prioritizes the whole child.

02/24/2026

We’re proud to highlight Kelsea Taylor, a clinician whose dedication to the field is rooted in personal experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction.

Kelsea was inspired to pursue a career in therapy after witnessing addiction’s impact within her own family. That experience shaped her desire to help others navigate similar challenges and contribute to meaningful, long term change.

She finds great fulfillment in supporting clients as they identify their strengths, understand their “why,” and experience transformative moments of clarity. One of her most impactful professional experiences involved supporting a client who struggled with addiction for nearly 18 years and is now celebrating three years of sobriety, reunited with family, and thriving in her career.

Outside of her clinical work, Kelsea enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her son and fiancé. She is also committed to ongoing professional development, particularly in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and in supporting individuals with complex trauma backgrounds.

We’re grateful for the compassion, presence, and expertise Kelsea brings to our team.