Building a life aligned with who you are
We all feel the tension between what we desire for our lives and relationships and the reality of what is. For me this journey has spanned many years, many adventures, many failures, and much joy. Through years of personal and professional exploration, I've learned that growth happens when we embrace both our struggles and triumphs as change agents and learning opportunities.
Today, I'm passionate about helping people bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. My journey through diverse experiences has taught me that true fulfillment comes from continuous learning and authentic connection.
As a certified sex therapist, I bring specialized expertise to intimate and relational challenges. However, my practice extends far beyond sexuality to encompass the full spectrum of human experience. Whether you're navigating relationship dynamics, personal growth, life transitions, or seeking to optimize your overall well-being, I'm here to support you.
I believe in walking alongside my clients as both guide and fellow traveler. Together, we'll explore what's possible when you align your actions with your authentic self and unlock your full potential.
My Approach
My therapeutic philosophy rests on a foundational premise, we all possess an inherent capacity for growth, adaptation, and self-actualization. Rather than adopting a deficit-based model that seeks to diagnose and remediate perceived pathology, I embrace a paradigm that honors the complexity and resilience of the human experience.
Every emotional response, behavioral pattern, and relational dynamic carries profound wisdom about your authentic needs and aspirations. What others might frame as "symptoms" or "disorders," I recognize as intelligent adaptations— your psyche's sophisticated ability to manage any inherited environment. However, many of these adaptations can prove counterproductive when our circumstances change, producing negative and sometimes painful results in the present. Our collaborative work involves excavating these insights and transforming them into catalysts for meaningful growth.
My role transcends traditional therapeutic modalities. Whether individual or relationship, I serve as both facilitator and witness to your journey of self-discovery. Through this partnership, you develop not merely coping strategies, but a comprehensive toolkit for compounding growth—cultivating the discernment, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy necessary to author your own narrative.
My Services
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50 minute sessions in-person or telehealth for individuals or those in relationships. $200
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80 minute sessions for more time and space for further exploration. This is my personal preference and recommendation. $280
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Whether you want instruction and guidance over a retreat with your partner or you’re a busy professional and want to squeeze a month or two of therapy into a couple days, let’s build something together.
*Sessions still must be held at my office or via telehealth
Begin Your New Journey
Submit the brief inquiry form, and we will arrange a discreet consultation at your convenience. Or email me at aleo@leotherapydenver.com