SPECIALTIES

Trauma
Mood Management (Anxiety, Depression)
Addiction (Substances, Food, Behaviors)
LGBTQ-specific Needs (Relationships, Prejudice-effects, Family, and more)
Skill Development (Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Self-Care, and more)

AS A THERAPIST

I provide mental health therapy for adults, adolescents, and school-aged children.

Y’all, therapy is hard work. Fortunately, I’m super nice. I’m also a little bit funny. I’m occasionally super funny. Like…once a week. But I’m reliably slightly funny. Do you want to work through your stuff and also smile a bit throughout your effort? I’m your guy.

I mostly use EMDR and good ol’ talk therapy (CBT/DBT). I really dig the combination of an adaptive processing therapy partnered with a slowed down verbal reflection therapy to STICK the changes you want to make.

I moved to Colorado in 2000, and I’ve been a counselor here ever since, enjoying the privilege of helping adults, children, and families engage in hard work to live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. I’m from a small town in Illinois. I grew up visiting Colorado to see family—my dad is from Durango. I enjoy Denver’s urban/western atmosphere, and it feels like home. I’m a bit of a nerd, and have good relationships with science fiction, asparagus, and baking.

I am a certified EMDR therapist, and offer EMDRIA-approved consultation to other EMDR therapists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant
LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
LAC, Licensed Addiction Counselor
Master of Arts in Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

FEES

Joel Smith Counseling charges $250 per a single 50-minute session. Sessions of differing lengths are available, and are prorated at the same rate.

Joel Smith Counseling does not currently accept insurance. However, most insurance companies provide "Out-of-Network" benefits. If you qualify, we’ll provide a “Superbill” for your insurance to reimburse you for a portion of fee. We do accept funds from HSA and FSA accounts.