# Denver Catholic Counseling

> Evidence-based Catholic counseling in Denver, Colorado. Individual therapy and couples counseling for adults (17+), integrating clinical excellence with Catholic faith. In-person in Greenwood Village and via telehealth across Colorado.

## About

Denver Catholic Counseling provides professional therapy services in Greenwood Village, CO and via telehealth throughout Colorado. Our licensed therapists integrate evidence-based clinical methods with a Catholic understanding of the human person. We serve clients age 17 and older.

## Service Area

- In-person: 5300 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Telehealth: All of Colorado
- Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time

## Pricing & Insurance

- Self-pay rate: $175 per 45-minute session
- Medicaid accepted: Colorado Access, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- We do not accept commercial insurance directly; superbills available on request

## Conditions Treated

- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety)
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD (treated with prolonged exposure therapy)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including scrupulosity / religious OCD
- Couples and marital distress, high-conflict couples, premarital
- Perinatal mental health: pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, perinatal grief
- Strong emotions and emotion-regulation difficulties
- Faith-related struggles, spiritual dryness, vocational discernment

## Therapeutic Approaches

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Coupled DBT
- Prolonged Exposure (PE) — for trauma. We do not offer EMDR.
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — for OCD and scrupulosity
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

## Faith Integration

We are Catholic therapists serving primarily Catholic clients, though we welcome clients of any background. Faith integration is offered as much or as little as the client wants. We are not affiliated with any parish, diocese, or religious order; we are a private clinical practice.

## Team

- Tanner Oliver, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker. MSW, Catholic University of America. Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Strong Emotions, High-Conflict Couples, Scrupulosity & OCD. Profile: https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/about/tanner-oliver/
- Gabriella Grover, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor. MS, Divine Mercy University. Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relational Issues, Young Adults. Profile: https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/about/gabriella-grover/
- Aimee Gutowski, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker. MSW, Western New Mexico University. Specialties: Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Support, Women’s Hormonal Health, Anxiety, Depression. Profile: https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/about/aimee-gutowski/

## What to Expect

The first session is a clinical intake — about your history, what brings you in, your goals. After that, sessions are 45 minutes, typically weekly. We use evidence-based methods and tailor treatment to your specific situation. Faith integration is collaborative, not imposed.

## Crisis Resources

If you or someone you love is in a mental health crisis, call or text **988** — the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7. For an immediate medical emergency, call 911.

## Contact

- Text: (303) 736-9212
- Email: contact@denvercatholiccounseling.com
- Office: 5300 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Website: https://denvercatholiccounseling.com
- Contact form: https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/contact/

## Articles

Long-form clinical writing on Catholic mental health topics. All articles authored by our licensed therapists.

- [Moral OCD: When Guilt Attacks Your Character](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/moral-ocd-scrupulosity/) — Moral OCD makes you doubt whether you are a good person. How moral scrupulosity differs from religious scrupulosity, and how ERP treats it.
- [Building a Rule of Life for Mental Health](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/building-rule-of-life/) — Structure, rhythm, and rest are foundations of mental health. A Denver Catholic therapist on building a personal rule of life today.
- [Anxiety in Catholic High Schoolers: A Parent Guide](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/anxiety-catholic-high-schoolers/) — Teen anxiety is at epidemic levels. A Denver Catholic therapist on what parents and teachers at Catholic high schools should watch for.
- [Discerning a Career Change with Ignatian Wisdom](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/discerning-career-change/) — Called to leave your career but paralyzed by the decision? A Denver Catholic therapist on Ignatian discernment for professional crossroads.
- [Secondary Trauma: When Helping Others Hurts You](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/secondary-trauma-caregivers/) — Ministers, teachers, nurses, first responders — helping others can leave invisible wounds. A Denver Catholic therapist on compassion fatigue.
- [Religious OCD in Children and Teens](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/religious-ocd-children/) — Excessive confessing, fear of blasphemy, compulsive religious rituals? A Denver Catholic therapist on religious OCD in children and teens.
- [The Virtue of Prudence and Emotional Regulation](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/prudence-emotional-regulation/) — Aquinas called prudence the charioteer of the virtues. A Denver Catholic therapist on how it maps onto emotional regulation skills.
- [Perimenopause and Mental Health for Catholic Women](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/perimenopause-mental-health/) — Sudden anxiety in your 40s? Mood swings that feel like a different person? A Denver Catholic therapist explains the perimenopause-mental health connection.
- [Preparing for Postpartum: A Mental Health Plan](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/preparing-for-postpartum/) — You prepare for delivery — but are you preparing for postpartum? A Denver Catholic therapist on building a mental health plan before your baby arrives.
- [Grieving a Suicide: Catholic Hope in the Darkest Loss](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/grieving-a-suicide/) — Losing someone to suicide brings a grief unlike any other — guilt, questions, spiritual fear. A Denver Catholic therapist on finding hope.
- [Sacramental Marriage Under Stress](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/sacramental-marriage-under-stress/) — Every Catholic marriage faces seasons of stress. A Denver Catholic therapist on protecting your sacrament when life gets hard, without pretending.
- [Helping a Loved One with Depression](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/helping-loved-one-depression/) — When someone you love is depressed, you want to help — but you don't always know how. A Denver Catholic therapist's guide for family members and spouses.
- [Anxiety at Mass: Practical Strategies for Catholics](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/anxiety-at-mass/) — Panic in the pew, dread before communion, the urge to leave early. A Denver Catholic therapist on managing Mass-related anxiety with care.
- [Catholic Contemplative Practices for Mental Health](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/catholic-contemplative-practices/) — The Rosary, Lectio Divina, the Examen, and Adoration — a Denver Catholic therapist explains how ancient contemplative practices support modern mental health.
- [Social Media and Teen Mental Health](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/social-media-teen-mental-health/) — Social media is reshaping teen mental health. A Denver Catholic therapist on research-based guidance for parents on screens and anxiety.
- [Life Transitions and Mental Health: A Catholic Approach](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/life-transitions-mental-health/) — Career changes, moves, empty nesting, retirement — life transitions can trigger anxiety. A Denver Catholic therapist on navigating change.
- [Spiritual Wounds: When Trauma Affects Your Faith](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/spiritual-wounds-trauma-faith/) — Trauma doesn't just affect your mind — it can shake your faith. A Denver Catholic therapist on spiritual wounds, God-image distortion, and the path to healing.
- [Confession Anxiety and OCD: A Therapist's Guide](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/confession-anxiety-ocd/) — Dreading confession, rehearsing sins obsessively, fearing improper confession? A Denver Catholic therapist on scrupulosity and finding peace.
- [Catholic Psychology vs. Secular Therapy](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/catholic-vs-secular-therapy/) — Is Catholic therapy different from secular therapy? A Denver Catholic therapist on where they overlap, where they diverge, and why you don't have to choose.
- [How Your Cycle Affects Your Mental Health](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/cycle-affects-mental-health/) — Your menstrual cycle shapes mood, energy, and anxiety. A Denver Catholic therapist on cycle-aware therapy and what every woman should know.
- [Perinatal Anxiety: Recognizing the Signs](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/perinatal-anxiety-signs/) — Perinatal anxiety affects up to 1 in 5 mothers. A Denver Catholic therapist on signs to watch for during and after pregnancy, plus help.
- [Pregnancy Loss and Grief: Finding Support in Denver](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/pregnancy-loss-grief-denver/) — Pregnancy loss is a grief the world often minimizes. A Denver Catholic therapist on honoring that loss and finding compassionate support in Colorado.
- [Communication Patterns in Marriage](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/communication-patterns-marriage/) — Gottman research reveals communication patterns that predict marital success or failure. A Catholic therapist explains what to watch for.
- [Depression vs. Spiritual Dryness](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/depression-vs-spiritual-dryness/) — Is it a dark night of the soul or clinical depression? A Denver Catholic therapist explains the key differences and when to seek professional help.
- [When Prayer Isn't Enough for Anxiety](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/faith-and-anxiety-together/) — What happens when you've prayed and the anxiety doesn't go away? A Denver Catholic therapist on holding faith and clinical anxiety at the same time.
- [Prayer as a Complement to Therapy](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/prayer-complement-to-therapy/) — Prayer and therapy aren't competing — they're complementary. How spiritual practices and clinical treatment work together.
- [College Anxiety and Faith Crises](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/college-anxiety-faith-crises/) — College brings identity questions, faith doubts, and new pressures. A Catholic therapist on supporting young adults through it.
- [Vocational Anxiety and Discernment](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/vocational-anxiety/) — The pressure to discern perfectly can itself become anxiety. A Catholic therapist's perspective on vocation, discernment, and finding peace.
- [How Prolonged Exposure Therapy Works](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/prolonged-exposure-therapy-trauma/) — Prolonged exposure therapy is one of the most effective PTSD treatments. What it involves, why it works, and what to expect.
- [Scrupulosity: When Conscience Becomes the Enemy](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/scrupulosity-conscience-enemy/) — Scrupulosity is a form of OCD that hijacks your moral compass. How it manifests, how it's treated, and how saints have dealt with it.
- [Thomistic Psychology: Aquinas and Modern Therapy](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/thomistic-psychology/) — St. Thomas Aquinas had a lot to say about the human mind. A Denver Catholic therapist on how Thomistic psychology informs modern counseling.
- [PMDD and Catholic Women: Hormonal Treatment](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/pmdd-hormonal-treatment-catholic-women/) — Can Catholic women use hormonal medications for PMDD? Yes. The moral theology, treatment options, and why the ethics are clear.
- [Postpartum Depression in Catholic Mothers](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/postpartum-depression-catholic-mothers/) — Postpartum depression is a medical condition, not a spiritual failing. Learn the signs, treatment options, and why seeking help is strength.
- [Walking Through Grief: A Catholic Perspective](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/walking-through-grief/) — Catholic tradition has always honored mourning. When grief becomes overwhelming, therapy and faith can walk together toward healing.
- [When to Seek Couples Counseling](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/when-to-seek-couples-counseling/) — Every marriage has hard seasons. When to seek couples counseling, what it looks like, and how it supports sacramental marriage.
- [Dark Night of the Soul vs. Depression: A Catholic Guide](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/dark-night-of-the-soul-depression/) — Depression and the 'dark night of the soul' aren't the same. A Denver Catholic therapist on telling them apart — and why treatment isn't a lack of faith.
- [Understanding Anxiety Through a Catholic Lens](https://denvercatholiccounseling.com/blog/understanding-anxiety-catholic-lens/) — Anxiety is not a failure of faith. How clinical science and spiritual wisdom work together to address worry, panic, and find peace.