Couples therapy in Aurora, CO

I'm a therapist with a practical approach grounded in DBT and behavioral principles. I work with clients stuck in intense emotions, anxiety, shame, or repeating relationship patterns. I draw from DBT, CBT, and behavioral strategies while keeping work collaborative and tailored to you. Many clients want clear tools and practice to manage overwhelm, reduce reactivity, improve communication, and feel more steady. Whether navigating stress, transitions, neurodivergent traits, or patterns that don't match who you're trying to be, my goal is to help you feel understood and empowered—with a practical plan you can use.

My style is warm, direct, practical. I use DBT and behavioral strategies to help you identify patterns and practice skills that work. I also use CBT for thinking patterns. You can expect collaboration, accountability, and real-world focus through coping plans and communication practice. My goal is for you to leave with skills you can use independently.

If you've been carrying a lot while staying functional, you're not alone. Therapy is a place where you feel genuinely understood and learn skills to make life more manageable, one step at a time. If you're ready for supportive, practical work grounded in real change and compassion, I'd be honored to work with you. Schedule an appointment when you're ready.

My name is Chad. I began my journey in mental health treatment in 2009 after leaving seven years of service in the United States Air Force. I earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2012 and achieved licensure in 2014.I was certified in EMDR in 2011 and have been actively treating trauma symptoms for over 15 years. I've learned to integrate CBT and Narrative therapy into my practice for a more complete approach to recovery. I also help clients build boundaries, improve coping skills, develop better communication methods, resolve conflict more effectively, and pursue their life goals.

Life experiences shape how we see and respond to the world. Some lead to growth and strength. Others—toxic people, traumatic events, undeserved hardship—limit our sense of identity and control. Improved boundaries and communication help clients build healthier support. Trauma therapies help heal from past wounds and live more fully in the present.

Everybody has their own story. I'm looking forward to hearing from you and helping you write the next chapters in your life. Nothing is certain, but I will offer you the best guidance and insight I can provide and help you take your next steps forward. I look forward to meeting you and beginning this journey together. 

Denice Maiden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Addiction Specialist with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, providing assessment, crisis stabilization, and therapeutic care to individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, and life stressors; and to couples who are experiencing communication and other relationship challenges. Denice is compassionate, dedicated, and results-driven. She is passionate about enriching clients’ lives and invested in their journey toward living successful and mentally healthy lives.  

Denice completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University-Denver. She embraces a collaborative, individualized, strength-based approach to treatment which is centered in present-moment awareness, utilizing evidence-based interventions for mindfulness, exploring core beliefs and thought distortions, and reframing narratives, in order to promote client self-efficacy and foster mental wellness. 

Denice endeavors to put you at ease, instill hope, and help to normalize your present life challenges in a space that is inviting, validating, accepting, and unconditional, so that she may assist you in building a path toward a happier and brighter tomorrow. 

I graduated in 2012 with my master's in social work from Fordham University in NYC. I worked in psychiatric hospitals do intakes and assessments, an substance abuse facility, as well as doing in home mental health counseling for adolescents and adults. Throughout my 14 years of experience, I have enjoyed doing private mental health therapy the most and have specialized in working with couples, marriages and families. My clients have brought many everyday struggles to my practice including infidelity, loss of connection, family conflict, domestic abuse, addictions within the family and blended family struggles.

I have been trained on the Gottman and Emotional Focused Therapeutic techniques for my couples. Both of these techniques have a lot of eye-opening information that has brought a lot of help to couples and families struggling in their relationships. I have also been trained on ACT and CBT approaches for my individual clients seeking emotional stability.

I look forward to meeting each one of you, hearing your story and walking with you in your journey to emotional stability and healing your relationships.