One Step Beyond Counseling and Wellness

One Step Beyond Counseling and Wellness Offering a holistic approach to Mental health and Wellness

WELCOME: We all need someone, sometime and for some reason. Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming at times and it may also provide a sense of ease since you are taking the first step in making the changes you want to see in your life. Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, caregiver burnout, or experiencing chronic illness within the family, we want you to know we are here to help support you. In our work together we will explore the obstacles, challenges, and triumphs in your life and learn how they inform who you are today. We will also focus on your strengths as a foundation towards growth using a holistic approach. COUNSELING : individual (16+), family, couple, and group therapy — themes of divorce, blending/step family dynamics, family conflict , death of a loved one, life transitions (college, family planning ((elder or child)) caregiver burnout, anxiety, depression, boundaries and relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, long term medical diagnosis, as well as other school, work & life related — pressures and stressors. MODALITIES: Offering a mindfulness based approach, jungian dreamwork, holistic health, sensorimotor psychotherapy (body experiencing), and yoga as medicine. We believe in the mind/body continuum as an avenue for processing life experiences. The mind and body are powerful alone, but when you unite them, this is where transformation can begin. EXPERIENCE: I have a passion for working with individuals, couples and families comes from my experience over 10 years as an advocate, volunteer, teacher, mentor and counselor in diverse medical settings, local schools, and yoga studios. I am drawn to this work because I have witnessed the impact that sharing your life story has on overall wellbeing in the healing process. I have gained deep understanding with the importance of community and teamwork in getting clients the support they need, as well, I understand the direct relationship to client outcomes and success’. Working diligently with clients so that they feel they are making progress in their therapy and/or wellness sessions and are meeting their personal and professional goals.

10/28/2025

Your Nervous System Has a Love Language.

It’s not “words of affirmation.”
It’s safe pacing.
It’s emotional tone.
It’s energetic steadiness.

Your body knows what it needs — even if your mind is still learning how to ask for it.

✨ Save this if you’re learning how to co-regulate in a way that doesn’t cost your peace.

Not therapy. Psychoeducation by a licensed therapist. 💛

Surround yourself with people who see you, support you, and celebrate your growth. ✨The right community doesn’t just che...
10/27/2025

Surround yourself with people who see you, support you, and celebrate your growth. ✨

The right community doesn’t just cheer you on—they help you believe in yourself, too.

Who’s in your support circle? Tag them below ⬇️

10/21/2025

The Collapse After Survival Mode Is Real.

You finally slow down…
And instead of feeling peaceful, you feel empty, anxious, guilty — or even a little lost.
That’s not failure. That’s your nervous system adjusting.

When you’re no longer surviving, but not quite used to being, your identity goes through a quiet reset.
Let that be okay.

🌿 Rest is the beginning of clarity — not the end of who you are.



✨ This space is for therapeutic education and emotional support — not a replacement for therapy. If you need help, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.

Posted by December Breidel, Licensed Therapist @ One Step Beyond Counseling & Wellness

Some things you can control: your mindset, your actions, your words, your boundaries.Some things you can’t control: othe...
10/20/2025

Some things you can control: your mindset, your actions, your words, your boundaries.

Some things you can’t control: other people’s choices, the past, unexpected events, the future.

Peace comes when we focus on what’s ours to manage and gently let go of what isn’t.

10/14/2025

🌀 Start small: Sit for 2 minutes. Do nothing. Breathe.
Let stillness be your medicine.

💬 Comment below if this hits home or if you’ve been trying to relearn rest too. I see you.


Posted by December Breidel, Licensed Therapist @ One Step Beyond Counseling & Wellness
This page is for therapeutic education and empowerment — not a substitute for individual therapy.




Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to bring yourself back to the present moment 🪐✨Thi...
10/13/2025

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to bring yourself back to the present moment 🪐✨

This simple practice can calm your nervous system and remind your mind + body that you are safe

happy world mental health day 🌎 here are a reminders that’s it’s okay to… - take a break when life feels too heavy- give...
10/10/2025

happy world mental health day 🌎 here are a reminders that’s it’s okay to…

- take a break when life feels too heavy
- give yourself grace through the hard times

We all have different struggles but you’re never alone🤍

Setting boundaries doesn’t make you difficult, it makes you whole. Saying ‘no’ is a way of saying ‘yes’ to yourself.    ...
10/06/2025

Setting boundaries doesn’t make you difficult, it makes you whole. Saying ‘no’ is a way of saying ‘yes’ to yourself.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. ☕️Take time to rest, recharge, and nourish yourself because you deserve it!           ...
09/29/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup. ☕️

Take time to rest, recharge, and nourish yourself because you deserve it!

Therapy isn’t just for when things feel “bad.” It’s a space to learn about yourself, build healthy coping tools, and gro...
09/22/2025

Therapy isn’t just for when things feel “bad.” It’s a space to learn about yourself, build healthy coping tools, and grow in ways you didn’t even know you needed.


Choosing therapy is choosing YOU!

your peace, your healing, your future.

One small conversation can change a life. 🕊️Every year, over 720,000 people die by suicide and every single one of them ...
09/10/2025

One small conversation can change a life. 🕊️

Every year, over 720,000 people die by suicide and every single one of them mattered. Their pain was real and their presence is deeply missed.

If you’re worried about someone in your life, this is your reminder:
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t need the right words.
You just have to be there.

Your presence could be the reason someone holds on another day.

Need help now?
Text 988 or HELLO to 741-741 for free, confidential support 24/7.

You are never alone.

Honor the version of you that survived.And give gentle space to the version that’s ready to heal.You’re not weak, you’re...
09/08/2025

Honor the version of you that survived.
And give gentle space to the version that’s ready to heal.

You’re not weak, you’re adapting.
You’re not broken, you’re becoming.

Healing doesn’t always look pretty.
But it’s always worth it.

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1745 Shea Center Drive #400
Highlands Ranch, CO
80129

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