Welcome to our blog!

This is the space where our therapists share insights on the latest trends in therapy and explore new therapeutic modalities we’re learning.

Every spring, we notice an unexpected pattern in our therapy practice...more people reaching out for support just as the world outside starts to feel lighter. Why might a season associated with renewal sometimes feel emotionally heavy? This post explores the surprising paradox of spring and how to approach it with compassion.

What if the ache you feel this February isn’t a failure of love, but a gentle signal from your nervous system asking for connection in more places than one?

If you’re feeling like you just get into the meat of the work and there are only 10min left.... or you need deeper support than weekly sessions can offer, therapy intensives  may be a good fit for you! Therapy intensives provide focused, longer sessions over one or multiple days, allowing for extended time to go deeper into your therapy work rather than the stop and start that sometimes happens in the traditional 50min therapy session. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, inten

Get deeper insight into the experience of how ADHD shows up in relationships, specifically where one partner has ADHD and the other does not.

IFS helps us understand the different ‘parts’ within us — the protective ones, the overwhelmed ones, and the wounded ones — and teaches us how to relate to them with compassion. This post breaks down the basics of Internal Family Systems in a simple, accessible way and offers tools to start exploring your own inner world.

We’re so excited to introduce Marie, our new therapist who brings warmth, creativity, and heart to her work—especially with kids and families. Marie believes therapy should feel human, not clinical. Whether it’s laughing over a game of Speed, stacking blocks, or talking about a tough day, she meets children right where they are using play, curiosity, and connection as pathways to healing!

Have you struggled with finding a therapist? This blog dives into tips for making that process smoother and finding the right therapist for you!

You know the popular Reddit thread “ELI5” (Explain Like I’m 5)? We’re taking that idea and applying it to therapy. Our ✨Therapeutic Modality Pocket Dictionary✨ turns confusing acronyms and fancy words like --DBT, EFT, psychodynamic, and Gestalt -- into plain language you can actually understand. Read more for our simple guide to help you see which types of therapy might suite you!

Ever wonder who your therapist actually is outside the therapy room? Abbey believes the human to human connection is foundational to therapeutic success, so today she is pulling back the curtain and sharing a few things you definitely won’t find on her Psychology Today profile. From her top local Denver recs to daily rhythms, to a few personal confessions—because sometimes you just want a therapist who knows what “beige flags” are.

As the world shifts through seasons of bloom, rest, and release, so do we. This blog explores how our physical and emotional rhythms often mirror nature—and how therapy can meet us differently in each season. With summer arriving, we take a closer look at what this time of year might be inviting you into in your therapy work.

Get to know one of our therapists: Elyse Dunham!

We are being exposed to more information than ever before, and frankly, our brains don’t know what to do with it.

At Pollema Counseling Center, we are hearing from so many clients that there has been an increase in social anxiety. We suspect this is a...

Here at Pollema Counseling Center, we get a lot of questions from clients about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and...

Understanding Attachment Styles: Enhance Your Relationships Welcome to our attachment psycho-education series! If you've been following...

In the last blog, we set the groundwork for what emotion regulation is and why it is important in order for you to lead a fulfilling...

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. Sounds like a mouthful, right? Let's break it down. EMDR is a trauma therapy...

Imagine these scenarios with me for a moment You are stuck in traffic for hours and you are completely at peace. You are running late for...