Denver Counseling Solutions

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚
A reminder that your mental health matters just as much as your physical health.
Healing isn’t linear, and seeking support is a sign of courage — not weakness.
Let’s continue to make conversations about mental health safe, normal, and compassionate — not just today, but every day.

10/07/2025

Your brain makes amazing chemicals that affect your mood, motivation, and overall well-being. Here’s how to give them a natural boost!

09/28/2025

When looking for a therapist, you might see a variety of letters after their name—LPC, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, PhD—and it can feel confusing to know what they all mean. Each license reflects the provider’s training and specialty:
All of these professionals can offer valuable support—what matters most is finding someone you feel comfortable with and whose expertise fits your needs.

09/27/2025

Let’s talk about burnout — the slow drain of your energy, motivation, and joy when stress outweighs your capacity to cope for too long.

It often looks like:
Constant exhaustion (even after sleep)
Loss of motivation or productivity
Emotional numbness or detachment
Increased irritability or cynicism.
Feeling like you have nothing left to give

Burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s a nervous system stuck in overdrive.

Recovery starts with:
Slowing down (even a little)
Setting boundaries
Prioritizing real rest (not just scrolling)
Talking to someone who gets it (yes, therapy helps!)

You don’t have to keep running on empty. Your worth isn’t measured by your productivity

09/12/2025

Guilt vs. Shame

These two emotions often get confused, but they affect us very differently:

Guilt says: “I did something wrong.”
👉 It’s tied to behavior and can motivate us to repair or make amends.

Shame says: “I am something wrong.”
👉It’s tied to identity and often leads to hiding, withdrawing, or feeling unworthy of love and belonging.

While guilt can be healthy and guide us toward growth, shame is heavy. It distorts the way we see ourselves and the world:

It convinces us we are “bad” instead of seeing our actions as separate from our worth.

It can erode self-esteem and make relationships feel unsafe.

It reinforces negative beliefs like “I’m not good enough,” or “I don’t deserve happiness.”

09/02/2025

Thoughts Vs. Feelings

08/28/2025

Small steps count. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but every moment you choose rest, honesty, or a boundary — you’re already doing the work.”

08/22/2025

Boundaries, expectations, rules, and standards may sound similar—but they serve very different purposes in relationships. Understanding the difference can help you build healthier connection

08/20/2025

Back-to-school season can bring up a mix of emotions—for both kids and parents.
Whether you’re a parent sending your child off, a teen heading into new challenges, or even a college student starting fresh—know that it’s okay to need extra support during transitions.

08/18/2025

08/05/2025

Ever hear your therapist talk about your window of tolerance? And thought what the heck is that?

The Window of Tolerance is a term used in trauma and mental health work to describe the zone where we feel most able to cope with life. When we’re inside this “window,” our nervous system is balanced—we can think clearly, manage emotions, and respond rather than react.

Why Does This Matter?

If you’ve experienced trauma, your window of tolerance may be narrower, meaning stress feels harder to manage. The good news? You can expand your window through grounding techniques, mindfulness, therapy, and self-compassion.

07/23/2025

Your triggers reflect your pain — but they also highlight what needs care, attention, and compassion. Healing isn’t about never being triggered again. It’s about learning to pause, get curious, and ask:

“What part of me is hurting right now?”