Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health & Counseling Center in Parker, CO
At Life Counseling & Wellness Center, we provide compassionate, client-centered mental health services designed to help individuals, families, and couples navigate life's challenges. Our practice focuses on creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and develop practical coping strategies. With specialized expertise in teen counseling, executive functioning support, and family dynamics, we combine evidence-based techniques with real-world application. Our team prioritizes accessibility through flexible payment options, including sliding-scale fees and insurance partnerships.Led by a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of local experience, we integrate clinical excellence with personal understanding of family life. Our unique approach incorporates animal-assisted therapy through our certified support dog, enhancing emotional connection and stress relief. We are committed to fostering lasting wellness through personalized care that addresses each client's specific needs.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Teen Counseling
Executive Functioning Support
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We specialize in teen mental health and executive functioning challenges since 2014
- Our counselor brings personal parenting experience with four children
- Sliding-scale payment options make therapy accessible to all income levels
- Certified support dog enhances emotional connection during sessions
- Combines clinical expertise with practical, real-world application
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address emotional challenges, anxiety, and life transitions. Our counselors help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and practical skills for managing daily stressors and improving mental well-being.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions improve family communication and resolve conflicts. We help families develop healthier interaction patterns and support systems. Our approach addresses generational dynamics while building practical tools for maintaining positive relationships and emotional support networks.
Couples Counseling
Guided sessions help couples improve communication and resolve conflicts. We focus on rebuilding trust and strengthening emotional connections through practical relationship skills. Our approach addresses specific challenges while fostering long-term partnership resilience and mutual understanding.
Teen Counseling
Specialized support for teens facing emotional and behavioral challenges. We help adolescents develop coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills. Our teen-focused approach creates safe spaces for self-expression while providing parents with supportive guidance and resources.
Executive Functioning Support
Targeted assistance for individuals with executive functioning challenges. We develop practical organizational and time-management strategies tailored to ADHD needs. Our approach combines skill-building with emotional support to improve daily functioning and self-confidence in managing responsibilities.
People
David Durtschi
Clinician
Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in teen mental health and family dynamics. Combines clinical expertise with personal parenting experience to provide practical, evidence-based therapy solutions for individuals and families in Parker, Colorado.
Koda
Support Animal Therapy Dog
Certified goldendoodle therapy dog specializing in emotional support and stress reduction. Provides comforting presence during sessions with proven ability to enhance client engagement and emotional connection through animal-assisted therapy techniques.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, family therapy, couples counseling, teen mental health support, and executive functioning coaching for ADHD challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with Medicaid Colorado Access, Aetna, United Healthcare, and TRICARE. We also offer self-pay options and sliding-scale fees based on income.
What makes your teen counseling unique?
Our teen counseling combines clinical expertise with practical life skills training, addressing both emotional challenges and executive functioning needs in a supportive environment.
Can I schedule a consultation?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations to discuss your needs and determine if our services are the right fit for you or your family.
Do you offer online therapy options?
We provide telehealth counseling sessions for clients who prefer virtual appointments or have difficulty attending in-person sessions.
What is animal-assisted therapy?
Our certified therapy dog Koda provides emotional support during sessions, helping clients feel more comfortable and engaged through nonjudgmental companionship and stress relief.
