Dr. Schlegel’s approach to therapy is pragmatic, client focused, and employs a variety of clinical interventions that target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. He takes advantage of treatments that are evidence-based, and favors interventions that address the range of factors that contribute to personal adversity. His therapeutic style is marked by mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warm humor. He is committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client strengths while meeting each client’s unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. Providing the direction needed to not only cope, but to “own” challenges and strengths. Dr. Schlegel sees adults, and adolescents with a variety of issues for mental health assessments. Clients may have struggles with anxiety or depression, PTSD, learning difficulties such as Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities (problems with reading, writing, or math). Comprehensive assessments are provided for cognitive and intellectual functioning, ADHD, learning and memory, academic achievement, and medical clearance (gastric bypass, persurgical). Dr. Schlegel offers therapy to adolescents and their families for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, childhood behavior problems and anger management, and social skills training. Issues • ADHD • Addiction • Alcohol Use • Anger Management • Behavioral Issues • Bipolar Disorder • Career Counseling • Child or Adolescent • Chronic Pain • Coping Skills • Divorce • Drug Abuse • Dual Diagnosis • Emotional Disturbance • Family Conflict • Gambling • Grief • Infidelity • Internet Addiction • Learning Disabilities • Life Coaching • Marital and Premarital • Men’s Issues • Obesity • Parenting • Peer Relationships • Relationship Issues • School Issues • Self Esteem • Sexual Addiction • Sleep or Insomnia • Sports Performance • Stress • Substance Use • Trauma and PTSD • Traumatic Brain Injury • Video Game Addiction • Weight Loss
I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up honestly and be met with empathy, curiosity, and zero judgment. At the core of my work is the belief that people heal when they feel seen, understood, and supported. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions. I also support clients working through shame, identity, and interpersonal patterns.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to you. I draw from CBT, parts work, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based practices, while also incorporating attachment and systems perspectives. I pay close attention to how past experiences and relationships shape the way you move through the world. I value helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and create space to notice what’s coming up internally. Together, we can explore patterns, build awareness, and develop tools that feel useful in your day-to-day life.
You already have the capacity for growth and change, and my role is to help you access it and feel supported along the way.
Licensed Professional Counselor with a vast variety of skills and experience working with many people from different walks of life- from little kiddos who need help adjusting some behavioral struggles; to teens working through stress, anxiety, or depression; to adults navigating more of life’s difficult hardships and transitions.
Education/Training:
Capella University: Master of Science- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Metropolitan State University of Denver: Bachelor of Science- Psychology
ABA
Specialties:
Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis/Autism, Relationship and Interpersonal Conflicts/Issues, Substance Use Disorder and/or Issues, Trauma/Abuse, LGBT+ Issues, Depression/Anxiety/Stress, Grief/Loss
I’m a social worker with diverse clinical experience across community, forensic, and family settings. I’ve supported teens, individuals, families, and couples as they navigate difficult life transitions, foster deeper self‑understanding, and process past experiences that influence present behaviors and emotions. I create a warm, empathetic space rooted in trust and genuine connection, as I believe this is an essential foundation for change. Together, we’ll tailor therapeutic methods to your unique life story and goals. Whether we challenge unhelpful thought patterns, re-author difficult narratives, build practical coping tools, or deepen your relationship dynamics, the work is collaborative, respectful, and strengths-based.
Specialties:
Anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship concerns, life transitions, criminal behavior, and identity/self-esteem building. LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent.
Modalities:
CBT, DBT, solution‑focused, narrative, integrative/holistic, client‑centered, trauma‑informed, psychoeducation, and integrative behavioral couples therapy.
