Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Lone Tree, CO

Hi, I'm Darrien. During my time as a therapist, I have seen the inter-workings of all levels of care, ranging from inpatient hospitalization to private practice. Most of the clients I have worked with have been in crisis, recovery, and acute stress which has prepared me for individual therapy in a way that allows me to hold space for all aspects of the client, their past, present, and their future. I specialize in helping adults experiencing addictions with co-occuring mood disorders.

With more than 30 years of experience, I've helped individuals navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life's many transitions with compassion, understanding, and practical support.

I know reaching out for help isn't always easy. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward greater confidence, healing, and peace of mind.

I am a trauma specialist and have spent my entire career dedicated to helping those afflicted by traumatic events. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy,(DBT) Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy(MB-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy (IPT), Exposure Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

I believe that everyone comes with the resources and strength to overcome the challenges of trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and all anxiety and depressive disorders.

My approach can vary from direct to humanistic in style. I have a very analytic mind, and a heart to comfort those who need a softer approach. My passion is helping those afflicted with traumatic events and the resulting symptoms.

The population I serve can range in age from 8 years old to 80 years old. I pride myself in being flexible to meet varying developmental stages and needs.

I completed both my undergraduate and graduate school training at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. At the time the graduate school in psychology was ranked 4th in the nation. I received my master's degree in 2004 with a 4.0 grade average in this very demanding and competitive program.

Welcome! I’m honored you’re considering care. I’m a doctorally prepared Nurse Practitioner with dual board certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Primary Mental Health. As a former first responder, I bring firsthand understanding of the unique stressors faced by those in high-intensity roles. I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to care. I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes, including first responders and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take steps toward healing.

30+ years of clinical experience.

Master's degree from U. of Northern Colorado.

Extensive training/work in Brainspotting.

Perfect clinical protocol to quickly heal sadness, anger, anxiety, grief associated with trauma.

Results likely within 5-10 sessions.

I provide an open space to talk about any issue on your mind. Together, we probe deeper into patterns that affect your life and find ways to overcome those obstacles to your goals. I've worked in a variety of settings as a social worker and seen all manner of struggles and lives. I strive to understand your experiences and form a partnership on your healing journey.

I have worked with clients who experience anxiety and depression for over 15 years, 8 years of that as an LPC. I have experience in multiple settings including outpatient and inpatient.

I have worked my entire career within a hospital setting and specialize in working with first responders, healthcare providers and doctors.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me - I hope to get to know you soon.

I specialize in working with individuals, ages ranging from 16 years-adulthood, who are seeking support in healing from trauma, anxiety, mood disturbance, identity formation and exploration, interpersonal struggle, and behavioral concerns involving maladaptive coping strategies (specializing in addictions). I am also LGBTQ informed and allied.

I work with young women, millennials, teen girls, and young couples. I can support you to help build boundaries, work on relationships, learn coping skills to deal with anxiety & stress, talk through life changes & challenges, big decisions, small decisions, or anything else. I focus on family dynamics, generational patterns, and helping you choose the best steps to take moving forward.

I work with creative, self-aware adults navigating anxiety & overthinking, grief, ADHD & other neurodivergence, relationship struggles, and major life transitions and reinvention — people in the middle of real change.

Therapy with me is grounded, direct, and collaborative. We slow down enough to understand what’s happening beneath the surface — and then we figure out how to move you forward.

I have a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and have worked in inpatient rehab, community mental health, and private practice. And I've had several other careers before this: massage therapist, editor and writer, writing instructor, park ranger, all of which inform how I show up as a therapist.

I am a lover of many things, but there is nothing dearer and nearer to my heart than the clients I help. I have been a nurse for 18 years now. Almost 100% of those years, I have spent working in or around mental health. Not to mention, I grew up in a family where mental illness directly impacted my family members. This is how and why I am passionate and dedicated to giving the utmost respect and care to any and all clients who choose me as their mental health provider. I want my clients to think of me as their teammate when it comes to battling mental health.