In my practice, my hope is to offer an environment that encourages the change and growth that is needed for healing. I bring warmth, presence, and authenticity to the process.

As a whole, humans are amazingly and unequivocally resilient.� That being said, I try to focus on a person's individual strengths.� Everyone has them.� However, you may not be able to identify them, access them or feel that you ever had them.� Helping�identify and acknowledge past successes, and how you overcame past adversity and crisis, can empower you to move through the current pain.

Are you ready to embrace life? Not just get by, but to FLOURISH personally and in relationship? Life has a way of getting the better of us and over time chipping away at our deepest dreams and best intentions. It's no wonder we sometimes feel lost or trapped with no idea how to reach out or turn things around. You CAN have transformation in your life and relationships! This work is of the deepest nature. You will learn to honor yourself and live with authenticity, integrity, and intention. When you do this, all other aspects of your life start to align and come into balance.

As a Certified Gestalt Therapist, I work with young children and adults with issues of grief, loss, self-esteem, anxiety, and estrangement from loved ones. I also work with groups and individuals who are problem drinkers (vs. chronic). With support and education, many problem drinkers are able to gain a new awareness of effective coping skills, triggers, and the need for honest accountability. In addition, for almost 12 years, I've been the facilitator for Denver's Moderation Management meetings.(www.moderation.org). I have 2 offices, one at People House near the Highlands in Denver, and one in SE Denver in Greenwood Village. In my therapy toolbox, I may use Gestalt, play therapy, art, the sand tray, and/or cognitive techniques. (www.diannedrakefoss.com)