Dee Dee is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual, couples, family therapy and play therapy with children. She maintains a private practice with offices in Littleton and Wheat Ridge Colorado.
With over 29 years experience as a Marriage and Family therapist, and as a graduate of The University of North Texas, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. She is a certified NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) Practitioner and Coach and has received her Advanced Training Certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). She is also Level One Certified with Gottman Couple’s Therapy. Among her areas of expertise are trauma recovery, sexual abuse, play therapy, adolescent development, spiritual warfare, eating disorders, depression and codependency, as well as a variety of other therapeutic concerns. She has done extensive work with victims and families of the Columbine tragedy and has spoken nationally about her experiences.
In addition to her work as a therapist, Dee Dee is a popular speaker and has presented numerous seminars and retreats on a variety of issues. Some of her most popular topics include Sex and Intimacy, Self Esteem, Healthy Parenting, Boundaries, Stress Busters, Divorce Recovery, Anger Workout, Trauma Recovery, Love Addiction, Body Image, and Communication Skills. She is also available for Corporate Trainings in Team Building and Communication Skills. She combines her drama background with strong practical teaching and a sense of humor resulting in workshops, seminars and retreats that are dynamic, informative and enjoyable.
Dee Dee is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion, understanding and humor, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
M.Ed. Counselor Education, Marriage and Family, University of North Texas, Graduated May 1994
BFA Theater Arts, University of New Mexico, Graduated May 1982
Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor Colorado License #1586
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Level II Certification
NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) Certified Clinical Practitioner
Qualified as an Expert Witness in child custody and child sexual assault cases
Personal
Dee Dee is married with grown children (and lots of grandchildren!) and lives with her husband in Lakewood, Colorado. She loves going to her cabin in the mountains, hiking, reading, eating food other people have cooked and hanging out with family and friends. Dee Dee also leads the Warrior Princess Boot Camps Ministry and hosts Boot Camps twice a year. She loves to help people find freedom in Christ.