Licensed Professional Counselor and Divorce Mediator

Joel is licensed psychotherapist in private practice for 12 years. He has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology/Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Colorado at Denver. He enjoys working with individuals and couples who seek to create a stronger sense of connection, communication and intimacy in their relationships. He also works with people coping with trauma and abuse as well as anxiety, depression and addictions. Joel is an Affiliate Faculty instructor at Regis University in the Counseling Psychology Masters Program. He believes in creating a therapeutic relationship based on safety, warmth, humor and compassion.

As a certified sex therapist, I help people understand why they are not having the sex they want to have. By gaining insight into their sexual lives, identities, and experiences, clients are able to fulfill their desires. My approach is direct and compassionate. Creating a collaborative relationship, we will transform stuck patterns and move you forward in your life.

In working with me you will benefit by developing skills to effectively work with sexual dysfunction, enhancing your understanding of how past sexual experiences have impacted your sexual identity, expanding your awareness of your body's innate wisdom, enriching your life with healthy sexual expression, and reclaiming your sexuality.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and other alternative lifestyle issues; Sexual and other relationship counseling; survivors of sexual assault and incest; grief, loss and end of life issues; mid-life issues and other life transitions; depression and anxiety, HIV/AIDS and herpes.