Therapy

I am Angie Appelgate, and I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Religion at Central College and my graduate degree in Clinical Social Work at the University of Denver. As a therapist, I work with adolescents (ages 12 and up), adults, couples, and families to restore hope and wholeness to their lives.

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I have received training in FFT (Functional Family Therapy) which focuses on understanding the underlying meaning behind disruptive behaviors and creating more productive and supportive family dynamics.

 

I am a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy, which focuses on helping individuals process and heal from stressful and adverse life experiences as well as decrease negative beliefs and symptoms associated with depression and anxiety.

 

I have also received training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and am an IFS-Informed Therapist. IFS focuses on increasing connectedness both with self and others by helping individuals uncover and access their healthy, aligned core self and healing their protective and wounded parts.

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As a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, I enjoy helping clients explore the shame messages that are keeping them from living a wholehearted life as well as how to overcome those shame messages and move towards more authentic living.

 

I am also a Certified Enneagram Coach and enjoy using the Enneagram to help clients uncover their hidden storylines and deep-rooted beliefs, motivations, fears, and core longings that hold them in unhealthy and unwanted patterns.

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Other areas of focus are communication, life transitions, stress management, trauma, and grief and loss. I utilize a variety of other models and techniques in order to provide the best fit for clients, including various Family System models, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Strengths-Based approach. 

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I enjoy working with individuals from all spiritual backgrounds. I also provide Christian counseling and enjoy integrating faith and scripture for those desiring that approach.

 

My hope as a Therapist is to provide a caring and supportive relationship to help clients come to themselves with compassion and empathy as we identify a path of growth and healing that is specific to who they are at their core.