St. Raphael Counseling

09/24/2025

Today, we joyfully celebrate Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila on his birthday. His leadership, presence and guidance are a true blessing to all the Archdiocese of Denver and to all of us at Catholic Charities St. Raphael Counseling. This photo captures Archbishop Aquila alongside our counselors, Meg and Lisa Smith, earlier this month at the annual In God We Trust Mass — an event dedicated to offering healing and hope for veterans and their families through faith and community. We are deeply grateful for his support of our mission to provide healing and hope to whom we serve. Happy Birthday, Archbishop Aquila!

09/23/2025

09/05/2025

Is Catholic Therapy Right for You? Therapy is no longer seen as a sign of weakness — it’s a path to healing, growth and peace. At Catholic Charities St. Raphael Counseling, we integrate professional mental health care with the Catholic faith, helping individuals, couples and families navigate life’s challenges with both compassion and understanding. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, trauma or just seeking personal growth, therapy can be one of the ways God restores balance, heals wounds and strengthens us for the journey. Read the full article: https://ccdenver.org/catholic-therapy-is-it-for-you/

08/12/2025

Ray comes to St. Raphael’s Counseling with a wide array of therapeutic experience, given over 25 years of working with people across the lifespan. Areas of specialty include trauma healing, managing anxiety and depression, substance abuse, po*******hy addictions, death and grief support, crisis intervention, ADHD and learning disabilities.

One area of special interest is Ray’s work within the realm of marriage and family. Supporting couples in their journey of becoming one body in God’s love and raising children is a great privilege to Ray. He is working on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and grateful to be working at St. Raphael’s where there is the opportunity to incorporate God’s presence into psychological work in providing deep and lasting healing.

08/04/2025

Faith & Mental Health 💛✝️🧠

Mental health struggles aren’t a lack of faith—true healing comes through Christ, our ultimate Healer, and the Holy Spirit, our ultimate Counselor. 🙏✨

As counselors, we help others break free from lies, destructive beliefs, and trauma, guiding them toward truth, beauty, and goodness. Healing happens in relationship, and the counseling space can mirror God’s unconditional love. 💙

We are created for wholeness—mind, body, and soul. 🌿💫

07/21/2025

Myth Busting Monday
“Therapy is only for people with serious problems.”

Therapy isn’t just for crises or serious mental health concerns; it’s for growth, healing, and prevention too.
Just like we go to the doctor for checkups, we can see a therapist to process emotions, improve relationships, manage stress, and build resilience.

🛠️ Everyone can benefit from having a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings, no matter how “big” or “small” their concerns may seem.

07/15/2025

Meet the Team!

Today, we want to highlight Fr. Sales! 👏

Fr. Sales is a Franciscan Capuchin priest and a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a heart for healing.

At our Englewood location, Fr. Sales offers faith-based, Christ-centered counseling for individuals, couples, and families facing:

Anxiety & Depression

Relationship Distress & Marital Issues

Addictions & Life Transitions

Spiritual Confusion & Discernment

Grief, Shame, Guilt & Unresolved Loss

“I am the Lord, who heals you” (Exodus 15:26)

St. Dymphna, Patron of mental health, pray for us.

07/03/2025

Take ten minutes today to try out this weeks journal prompt!

07/02/2025

Join us this week in incorporating silence daily !

07/01/2025

Want to help your child build stronger executive functioning skills? Meg Beckman, Catholic school counselor at Catholic Charities St. Raphael Counseling, shares 3 practical tips you can start using today to support their growth and independence. These skills are key to helping kids plan, focus and manage their emotions—both in school and in life! Learn more at: straphaelcounseling.com

06/27/2025

Join us for a weekly series featuring journaling prompts designed to support self-reflection and help you align your actions with your goals.
Journaling is a powerful way to practice mindfulness, process thoughts externally, and create space for intentional pauses in your life. It can also help reduce anxiety and stress.

Many therapeutic modalities explore the idea of the “core self”, “authentic self”, or simply “self.” This week’s journaling prompt invites you to reflect on this concept. The core self can be understood as your most authentic self, the version of you that is most aligned with your values, beliefs, and long-term goals.

Taking time to notice the thoughts, behaviors, and actions that reflect your core self, or the self you aspire to become, can help clarify the habits, relationships, and lifestyle choices you want to cultivate.

Reflecting on who we want to be and who we are can allow us to be more motivated in taking the actions to get there. If your authentic self is rooted in being a good father, role model, or present husband, focus on the actions that support and cultivate that. If you feel most like yourself when you’re surrounded by friends and family, prioritize building and nurturing those relationships.

Living in alignment with your true self leads to greater freedom, confidence, and fulfillment. All things God intended for us.

We encourage you to take some time this week to journal through this prompt in whatever way feels meaningful to you. If you find that this topic resonates deeply and you’d like to explore it further with some help, we invite you to call us today and schedule a free phone consultation.

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06/20/2025

School is out for summer!

For parents, summer can be an exciting, busy, and joyful time, as it allows for more time spent with the family and kids. However, routine is turned on its head, and there is often less time to get things done, take a breath, or have time for yourself.

Despite the busyness, we want to emphasize the importance of finding that time. Reminding yourself that your kids do not need a perfect parent, they need a present parent, and being that present parent is a lot easier when you take the time to fill your cup first.

Try this:

Schedule something just for you each week, such as a walk alone, coffee with a friend, or 20 minutes of quiet time.
Trade off with a partner, find a babysitter once a week, or call up a support in your life for solo breaks when possible.

Create a loose daily rhythm — not a rigid schedule, just enough structure to help kids (and you) feel grounded. Incorporate breaks with your kids during the day; this will make the days easier for them, too!

☀️ Again, your kids don’t need a perfect parent; they need a present one. Presence starts with restoration.