As a Transition/Trauma psychotherapist Carol O'Dowd, maintains a mindfulness based practice using eastern and western therapies. She is a certified mindfulness instructor and is trained in Japanese Methods of psychology as well as Applied Existential Psychology, Horticultural Therapy, Sensorimotor techniques and Play Therapy. She is exeperienced helping people work with trauma, stress, anxieties, grief, and loss to live live with peace of mind. Carol guides how to partner with wisdom in various forms to discover opportunities in life and achieve success. Carol has a private practice in Arvada, Colorado on grounds with walking trails for mindfulness exercises, and a peaceful courtyard and serene open areas for outdoor sessions.

Barbara Karlsen is a nurse as well as a registered somatic psychotherapist. Overall she has twenty- four years of experience promoting health and wellness in various traditional and nontraditional settings. She describes her theoretical orientation as integrative, body-centered, relational and holistic. She has a systems –oriented philosophy that informs her therapeutic model and approach. She especially enjoys working experientially with dance and movement to support transformation on all levels; emotional, physical, cognitive, energetic and spiritual. She also has experience with DBT

During the session I facilitate, in a safe and supportive setting, the expression of the client's internal world through the use of art materials. The image created gives us insights on the nature of the problem as well as on the resources that can be employed to start the healing process.

Arvada Therapy Solutions, LLC provides a strength-based and collaborative approach while working with children(4-11yrs), adolescents, adults, and families. After working in hospital and agency settings, I began my private practice in 2011. I am trained in directive and non-directive play therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT, CBT, DBT, and ACT. I also provide supervision and internship opportunities for Master's level clinicians and although not required in Colorado, I am working on becoming an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), which will be completed in 2017. The interns at my office provide counseling on a sliding scale based on income, to prevent finances from being a barrier to receiving care.

I have also just launched my business consulting and business workshops designed to help clinicians start and build a private practice.