Psychologist in Denver, CO
Providing Addiction and Substance Use Care
Denver Psychologist
You woke up again from another bad night of sleep. Foggy headed and feeling sick and embarrassed. You are so angry and sad. You keep trying to do the right thing, but it never seems to be enough and it leaves you feeling tired and overwhelmed.
You don’t know what else to do to make people happy.
You drink at night to numb yourself or you smoke pot to help with the anxiety that keeps you up as you worry about being a burden to others. You try to stay out of the way. You wish people were proud of you, but you’re so afraid that your partner or friends will leave you. You want to escape and you try to run away from all the pain and confusion with another drink, another hit. Every time you cut yourself off from others you just find yourself more embarrassed by what you’ve done.
You feel alone and trapped
You feel alone and trapped in your circumstances and don’t feel like you can be in your life in the way that you want and so another drink keeps you from having to feel all of the anger and fear and frustration. You feel ashamed because you think you’re the only one having these struggles. You’re not.
You are ready for a real change
You’ve tried a little meditation here and there. You go to the gym, you do the “self-care” but you seldom really feel good and content. You aren’t sure exactly what you need if you need a counselor, a coach, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist in Denver. But, you know you need something, and you are tired of waiting to fully enjoy your life.
My name is Dan, I am a psychologist in Denver, and I Can Help
Daniel O’Donnell Psychologist in Denver Specializing in Addiction
If you are struggling with your relationship to alcohol or other substances, I want to work with you. I love to work with people struggling with addictions because there is hope and opportunity for real change. Your life can be better!
Together we will build a path for you to enjoy life.
As we meet weekly, my goal in working with you is to understand your experience and perspective. Your goal in treatment is to understand your own experience more accurately so you can understand what keeps you trapped. I will help you define the life you want and build the skills to live that life.
While you might feel confused or uncertain in some of your relationships, I will be direct in sharing my perspective and support you in connecting to your own story. I will not tell you what to do, but I will not leave you guessing if I have an idea about what might be going on for you. I use humor and sarcasm in my work and we will laugh together about the absurdities of life while compassionately exploring the challenges you have experienced and the reasons you feel so stuck.
Contact me for a free consultation for a Psychologist in Denver
If you are ready to stop avoiding life and feel better without needing a substance to take away the pain, contact me for a FREE 15 minute consultation at 303-630-9510 or click below to discover the freedom you can have when you are in control of your life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Finding a Psychologist In Denver
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Persistent Issues: If you're facing persistent challenges or issues in your life that are affecting your well-being, relationships, work, or daily functioning, it might be worth seeking professional help.
Emotional Distress: If you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or find it difficult to manage your emotions, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore and address these feelings.
Life Transitions: Major life changes, such as a loss, job change, or relationship issues, can be challenging to navigate. Therapy can offer guidance during these transitions.
Interpersonal Difficulties: If you're experiencing difficulties in your relationships, whether it's with family, friends, or colleagues, therapy can help you understand and improve these dynamics.
Self-Exploration: Therapy can be beneficial for personal growth and self-discovery, helping you understand yourself better and make positive changes in your life.
Physical Symptoms: Sometimes, psychological distress can manifest as physical symptoms. If you're dealing with unexplained physical issues, it might be worth exploring the psychological aspects with a professional.
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: If you find yourself relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, self-harm, or avoidance, therapy can provide healthier alternatives.
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Neglecting Responsibilities: You’re having problems with work, school, or family responsibilities.
Relationship Issues: Your use is causing strain and problems with family, friends, or colleagues.
Loss of Interest: Things you used to enjoy aren’t fun for you anymore and you spend more time with alcohol and drug related activities.
Preoccupation with Use: More and more of your time and energy is spent thinking about, obtaining, and using alcohol or drugs.
Loss of Control or Failed Attempts to Quit: You keep trying to reduce or control your alcohol or drug intake but don’t make progress or use more.
Continued Use Despite Consequences: You keep getting in trouble, failing to achieve your goals, hurt people important to you, and have other negative consequences.
Health Problems: Your physical or mental health appears to be worsening because of your use.
Increased Tolerance: You need to drink or use more to maintain or get the same effect.
Withdrawal Symptoms: When you don’t drink or use drugs, you experience physical or emotional withdrawal symptoms.
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I am licensed as a psychologist in Colorado and Massachusetts and provide therapy in both states.
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I am able to meet with you via telehealth from the comfort of your private space.