Karen Hoving, Psychotherapist in Aurora, 80015

Dr Karen Hoving

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:
I'm a registered professional.
Primary License:
Registered Psychotherapy - 10245

My Approach to Helping

Have you been feeling sad or helpless? Perhaps you have lost interest in the things you used to love doing? Has your partner noticed a change in you? Are issues from your childhood interfering with your life? If so, you may be struggling with Depression. I specialize in working with individuals that are Depressed or have experienced Trauma as children or adults. Although I have a lot of training and experience in a tremendous amount of psychological issues, I decided that I wanted to focus on helping people with Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (dealing with Trauma from Childhood or Adulthood). When you have a physical illness you typically see a specialist, someone who has spent the majority of their time researching and working with people that have YOUR problem. Your issue isn't just one of a list of things they do, it is the KEY issue they devote their life to.Research shows that the relationship between you and your therapist is as beneficial to your healing as the therapeutic interventions. I have the empathy and caring, in combination with the skills and knowledge to help you let go of your pain and embrace your life.If you would like to begin the journey towards feeling happy, I encourage you to call and explore whether you feel comfortable working with me to work through your sadness and find the joy within.

More Info About My Practice

With 20 years of experience, I have created many ways to help you through the experiences in your life that have caused you to become "stuck." Whether it is dealing with a dysfunctional family that is still living "rent free in your head", issues with your partner, a chronic illness, or a history of abuse, I can give you a set of tools to use in and outside of my office. You may have thought that homework was over after High School or University, but I often will have you work on many issues in between appointments so we can get more out of each appointment.

I accept cash, check, or credit cards through Paypal. Don't worry if you don't have a paypal account, I will send you an email bill before your appointment.

Please check out my website for more information on learning about Depression and Trauma, the symptoms, causes and therapeutic interventions. You can also sign up for a free monthly newsletter and get links to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and my blog:
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As I mentioned above, the our relationship is vital to your healing and I want to make sure that you and I are a good fit. I encourage you to call me and if after we talk you still aren't sure you that you want to work we me, you are invited to come in for a FREE 50 MINUTE CONSULTATION to see if you are comfortable working with me. 303-400-5450

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

The majority of my patients are struggling with Depression, Bipolar Disorder or PTSD. I have worked with individuals struggling with Sexual Abuse Issues since the 1990's.I also work with a lot of individuals struggling with Chronic Illness (most are very depressed about the diversion their life has taken because of an illness, living with constant pain, and dealing with trying to work or have a family when they have a chronic illness). I have been trained and use a lot of creative therapies (journaling, sand tray work, art therapy, hypnosis, guided imagery) to help you "get out of your head" and into your emotions. My style is very gentle but I am very involved in the process. I am not the type of therapist that remains silent and occasionally asks, "how does that make you feel." I tend to listen, give feed back, and work outside of the box to do whatever it takes to help you to feel better.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

Absolutely! I went through a divorce prior to going to graduate school. Then, mid way through graduate school I was diagnosed with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. These disease were so severe that I was unable to work for several years. I struggled with being very depressed because I had a Ph.D. and was in bed watching HBO most of the time! I felt as if I was in a fish bowl...watching the rest of the world fly past while I was in bed, alone and in pain. Luckily, I found an amazing rheumatologist that has me on a new drug regime and I am able to work again. I have understood, up close and personal, the loss of a marriage, chronic pain, being a single parent, and struggling with depression. Unfortunately, at the time that I was disabled, I couldn't find a therapist that really understood what that was like. They could empathize but they didn't really get it. Many of my chronic illness patients love that I really understand their physical pain. My depressed patients say they have a sense that I really "get them." I'm not saying that you have to have been through a bad marriage to be a good marriage therapist, but sometimes it is nice to know that your therapist has walked in your shoes. It creates an immediate bond. I also have found that the struggles that I have been through have made me more empathic and a much better therapist. I have walked through fire and come out unburned. Which means that YOU can do that as well. Take my hand, and we can walk this journey together.