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Empowering Therapy & Coaching for Personal Growth
Whatever we become here in mortality is meaningless unless it is done for the benefit of others. Our gifts and talents are given to us to help us serve. And in serving others we grow.
Betty Eadie
Love, Happiness & Success Specialists
We help you create your ideal life through positive, productive relationship counseling and coaching, growth-oriented therapy and life coaching, and values-based career coaching services.
Grow Into Your Best Self
When you have the motivation to grow and evolve, we have the expertise to guide you on your journey towards real and lasting change. Our approach is positive, empowering, and effective.
You Deserve The Best
Working with us moves you forward. Our carefully vetted, highly qualified experts use only evidence-based approaches — the gold standard in personal growth, professional development, and relationship repair.
Welcome To Growing Self Counseling & Coaching
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Founder of
Growing Self Counseling & Coaching
About Me, and My Journey
I’m a fellow traveler on a journey of growth. Just like you, I’ve had to grow and evolve throughout my life. Through my own life experiences, including ones that didn’t feel like “growth” at the time (they just felt awful), and with support, I eventually got clarity about who I am, the lessons I’ve learned, what I have to offer, and what was meaningful to me.
I realized that I am a lifelong learner. I love growth, in all its mysterious forms, and I love creativity. I love to write and make things. I love being a wife and a mom, a sister, an “auntie” and a friend. But the biggest breakthrough came when I realized I am a helper.
Personally, I love nothing more than showing up with a pot of soup, sending surprise gifts just because, or helping others with whatever they need. (Even as I write these words, I’m slightly sleep deprived because I worked with my teenage son late into the night making sushi rolls for his school’s bake sale — long story.) These are the things that bring me joy.
I did not know how to translate these things into a career though. When I was younger, I floated around for a while trying to figure out what I was meant to do. After getting a few not-so-subtle nudges from the universe, I realized the thing that felt most meaningful to me was to be of service to others — and that the convergence of my interests, personality, and abilities might make me useful as a counselor.
So, off I went to counseling school, eventually becoming a marriage and family therapist, a licensed psychologist, a board-certified coach, and the founder of Growing Self.
In doing so, I found my purpose and my place — and it is to be of service to you.
I am happy to share more about myself, the evolution of Growing Self, and what we’re all about if you’re interested in learning more about us. (Tap the accordion for the whole story).
But otherwise, I think we should talk about what we can do for you…
We Are All Here For You
If you’re ready to grow and make positive changes in yourself, your life, your career, or your relationships… you’re in the right place. Growing Self is a collective of talented, highly educated, and genuinely effective therapists who specialize in either couples counseling or career coaching, and who offer coaching services in addition to therapy. Our approach is positive and productive.
We specialize in “love, happiness, and success” and are here to help you build healthy relationships through every stage of life, achieve personal growth that leads to authentic happiness, and find success in a career that feels positive and fulfilling — and that allows you to share your gifts with the world.
We offer a variety of services designed to help you achieve personal growth, healthy relationships, and professional growth.
Love: Our services include marriage counseling, couples therapy, relationship coaching, premarital counseling, dating coaching, and more.
Happiness: We provide growth-oriented therapy and life coaching, divorce counseling and breakup recovery coaching, and emotional intelligence coaching.
Success: We specialize in growth oriented, values based career coaching and counseling, leadership coaching, and emotional intelligence in the workplace.
We use evidence-based practices that are shown by research to be the most effective ways of helping you make real and lasting positive change in yourself, your relationships, and your career.
We Bring You The Best
We bring you the best because you deserve the best.
It is a core value of this practice to be a trustworthy and genuinely effective partner in your growth. We understand that reaching out for help is a big deal. Sometimes you only get one chance, especially if you’re at a major crossroads. (Common with couples on the brink of divorce or for people evaluating a major career change).
Connecting with the right therapist or coach — one truly competent to help you — makes all the difference. It’s priceless. It can change the trajectory of your life.
Growing Self is an ethical, values-based organization that prioritizes well-being above all else. Especially in this age of for-profit, non-accredited online counseling schools, we carefully vet prospective therapists interested in joining our group practice to ensure that they have the talent, education, skill-set, and compassionate personality necessary to be truly helpful to you.
Support For Your Growth
We are here to support your growth in every way — whether or not you become our client.
The clinicians on our team are not just smart and competent, they are incredibly generous. They have written tons of articles with their expert advice for our blog, and many of them have participated on the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, providing truly helpful information to our listeners. Please visit our blog + podcast page to explore the advice collections most relevant to you.
In addition to our private counseling and coaching services, we have free learning activities, like our “how healthy is your relationship quiz,” online courses, groups, and even a live premarital course. Additionally, we have a whole library of articles and resources devoted to your education around therapy and coaching services to help you become informed and make empowered decisions about the right path for you.
I’m so glad you’ve found us and have given us the opportunity to support you on your journey of growth and change – either through this website or through a personal relationship with a coach or counselor. You deserve all the love, happiness and success in the world. We are honored to help you create it.
With love and respect,
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Growing Self: Exactly What You Need
We’re Affordable
- Learn about our rates
- We offer affordable classes, in addition to private counseling and coaching.
- In certain circumstances, we can provide super bills for you to submit to your insurance.
We’re Easy
- We have convenient office locations across the Denver Metro area.
- We’re available by online video across the US & internationally.
- We offer early morning, evening, and weekend appointment options.
We’re Effective
- Our experts have Master’s Degrees and/or Doctorates, and years of experience.
- We utilize only evidence-based strategies.
- We specialize in strategic, productive counseling and coaching.
When You’re Ready, We’re Here.
Meet Our Team of Experts • Choose The One That’s Right For You
Below, you’ll find information about everyone on our team.
If you’d like to meet with one of them for a first, free consultation session or get recommendations about which expert would be a good fit for you, start here.
Questions? Start a chat or call us anytime. We are happy to talk with you, and we always answer.
Meet Our Team
Linda P.
M.A., LMFT
Thriving Personal & Professional Relationships
Meet Linda: a relationship expert and certified emotional intelligence coach with a unique blend of professional experience as a marriage counselor, executive coach, leadership coach, life coach, and therapist. She's here to help you understand yourself and others, improve your communication, increase your emotional intelligence, and cultivate positive relationships — both personally, and professionally.
Talia R.
M.S., MFTC
Straightforward, Open-minded & Action-Oriented
Meet Talia: a relationship specialist whose warm, collaborative approach guides you toward deeper exploration, connection, and understanding. With her authentic and straightforward style, she can help you gain the clarity and skills to cultivate the life and relationships you desire.
Emily B.
M.S., LMFTA
Dedicated to Your Empowerment
Meet Emily, a couples counselor, relationship coach, individual therapist and life coach with a positive, empowering approach to helping you create the change you desire. Emily believes that we each have the seeds of wisdom inside of us — and that with the right support, you can cultivate greater well-being, love, and success.
Kanya D.
M.A., LMFT
Inspired Life, Inspired Love
Kanya is a licensed marriage and family therapist, individual therapist, life coach, and parenting coach with more than 20 years of experience helping couples develop deeply loving and satisfying relationships, helping parents and families thrive, and helping individuals reclaim their happiness.
Josephine B.
M.S., LMFT
Supportive Growth for Individuals and Couples
Meet Josephine: a warm, kind, and affirming therapist and couples counselor who specializes in communication, compassion, and connection. Her effective blend of emotionally focused therapy and positive coaching techniques help you break through barriers and find greater happiness in your life and relationships.
Silas H.
M.S., LMFT
A Partner in Growth for Individuals & Couples
Meet Silas: a couples counselor, therapist, and life coach with an easy-going, humorous, and down-to-earth style that makes personal growth work both enjoyable and effective. His tireless support, encouragement, and expertise help you stay motivated to make real and lasting change in yourself and your relationships.
Elizabeth B.
M.A., LMFT
Emotionally-Focused, Authentic & Understanding
Meet Elizabeth, a couples counselor and individual therapist who uses evidence-based approaches in her emotionally-focused work with clients. She believes in your potential for profound healing and growth. She will help you cultivate self-compassion and emotional wellness, so you can build the life and relationships you deserve.
Brittany S.
M.A., LMFT
Compassionate Care For You & Your Relationships
Meet Brittany: a couples counselor, individual therapist, premarital counselor, and a life and relationship coach with a warm, authentic, emotionally-focused approach. She works with you to build deeper connections, restore emotional bonds, and grow in your capacity to love and be loved.
Alejandra P.
M.A., LMFT
Dynamic, Transformative & Compassionate
Alejandra is a true expert at nurturing your positive transformation — helping you to find happiness in your life and fulfillment within your relationships. She will help you break free from old patterns that are getting in the way of the life you want, and then chart your pathway to achieving your most important goals.
Lauren C.
M.S., LMFT
Warm, Affirming, and Positive Growth Work
Meet Lauren: a couples counselor, life coach, and therapist who uses a collaborative approach to help you connect with your strengths, enhance your emotional well-being, and develop healthy, enriching connections with the most important people in your life.
Jennifer C.
M.S., RMFT, CCFT, RP
Embrace the Fullness of Life and Love
Jennifer is a down-to-earth therapist and life coach, who uses her 20+ years of expertise as a marriage and family therapist to help you heal your heart and your relationship. She knows we're all complex, and that building compassion for yourselves and each other is the route to true happiness.
Jesse S.
M.S., LMFT
Approachable, Direct & Warm
Jesse is a licensed marriage and family therapist who excels at creating a judgment-free environment where growth and healing flourish. He can help individuals and couples create deeper, more satisfying relationships, navigate major life transitions, manage stress, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives.
Tania C.
M.B.A., M.A., LMFT (she/her/hers)
International Love, Life, & Career Coach
Meet Tania: a relationship coach, career coach, dating coach, and executive coach with a unique blend of experience, education, and training, and a nuanced cross-cultural perspective. As a relationship expert and a career expert, Tania can help you build passionate and fulfilling relationships while thriving in your professional life.
Dr. Ben J.
Ph.D., LMFT, LCMFT
Healthy Relationships, Happy Life
Meet Dr. Ben: a couples counselor, premarital counselor, individual therapist, and life coach who helps you activate your inner strengths to create better relationships and a fuller life. His collaborative, friendly style makes him easy to talk to, and his action-oriented mindset helps you get results.
Meagan Terry
M.A., LMFT
The Relationship Specialist
Meet Meagan: an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping you create happy, healthy, joyful relationships. She's an expert marriage counselor, emotional intelligence coach, premarital counselor, and dating coach who uses effective therapeutic approaches to help you create a lifetime of love.
Susan H.
M.A., LPCC
Empathetic, Insightful & Growth-Oriented
Susan specializes in helping clients reach their goals and achieve a sense of purpose and fulfillment. She has a warm, honest, and collaborative style. Whether you’re seeking support in your career, or want to be a better version of yourself, Susan will walk alongside you and support you as you create positive change.
Ronni M.
M.A., LPCC
Illuminate Your Possibilities
Meet Ronni: a career counselor, life coach, and individual counselor with a caring personality and a flare for adventure. Whether you want to embark on a new career path, work on personal growth goals, or pursue greater life satisfaction, she’s here to support and motivate you to create positive change.
Dr. Harold P.
D.Min., M.A., CCC, CPC
Experienced, Caring & Growth-Focused
Meet Dr. Harold: an experienced couples counselor, therapist and coach, whose gentle, caring presence creates self-awareness, clarity, and confidence. Whether you are looking for life direction, personal well-being, or better relationships, Dr. Harold has the expertise to help you get results.
Dr. Tuyet
Ph.D., LMFT
Committed to your Happiness and Success
Meet Dr. Tuyet: a highly compassionate and experienced licensed marriage and family therapist. Dr. Tuyet uses an evidence-based approach to equip you with the tools you need to build the life and relationship you really want. She will empower you to dig deep, take risks, and weather life's transitions with ease and grace.
Dori B.
M.S., S.A.S., M.A.C.A.
Nurturing Emotional & Sexual Intimacy
Meet Dori: a kind, empathetic couples counselor, individual therapist, and life coach with specialized education and certification in sex therapy. Her friendly style makes it easy to talk about anything, and her solution-focused approach helps you build a bright new future of intimacy and connection.
Ready to Grow?
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Knowledge is Power: Educational Resources For Informed Decisions
Marriage Counseling Questions
Does marriage counseling work? When is it time to get couples therapy? Can you use insurance for marriage counseling? Is long-distance couples therapy a thing? Get answers to your marriage counseling questions.
Premarital Counseling Questions
Is premarital counseling necessary? How long does it take? How much does it cost? Can we get a certificate? What do you talk about in there, anyway? Here you go: answers to your premarital counseling questions.
Dating Coaching Questions
What is a dating coach? What do they do? Is dating coaching worth it? What can a dating coach teach me about finding love? All is revealed in dating coaching questions.
Therapy Questions
Do I need therapy? What kind of therapist do I need? What does it cost? Does insurance cover therapy? How do I find a good therapist? All your therapy questions, answered.
Life Coaching Questions
Do I need therapy, or life coaching? What is the difference between therapy vs. coaching? How much does coaching cost? What is a life coach, anyway? We have answers to your burning life coaching questions.
Divorce & Breakup Recovery
How can you heal a broken heart? What does science say about the nature of love and loss? How can I get over my ex, and rebuild? Get answers and resources for healing after heartbreak.
Career Coaching Questions
What should I do with my life? How can emotional intelligence help me? How to grow a career I love? Career coaching guidance, here.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Good therapy or coaching can be transformational. But not all types of therapy and coaching are effective. Learn which approaches to coaching, therapy, and couples counseling are evidence-based, and which to avoid.
About Us: Meet Our Team
Learn about Dr. Lisa, the story of Growing Self, meet our team of experts, and how we can help you grow. About Growing Self Counseling and Coaching
Reviews
Ethical therapists don’t ask for public reviews. What do our clients say privately, about working with Growing Self? Read Growing Self reviews, and find out.
Rates and Insurance
Getting effective help at the right moment is priceless. With us, it’s also affordable. Learn about how we make this work for you: Growing Self rates and insurance.
Gift Cards
Help someone get help. Support your loved one in their journey of growth. Learn how to gift therapy or coaching sessions.
Help Center: FAQs
What happens in a consultation session? Do you work with long-distance couples? How do I contact my expert? Where is my portal?
All the answers, here.
Emergency Resources
If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis, or requires access to community support services, here are emergency resources for you.
Expert Advice
Helpful articles and podcast episodes to support for your growth, relationships, & career are here for you. Get free advice on our blog, and on The Love, Happiness, & Success Podcast.
For Therapists
If you’re a caring and effective therapist looking for opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive group private practice, here’s information about our private practice therapist opportunities.
Contact Us
Questions? Want personal support in connecting with an expert? We are here for you. Call, email, text, or chat with us. We are happy to talk with you, and we always answer. Get in touch.
Get Started
We’re easy. Schedule a free consultation session with the expert of your choice to discuss your hopes and goals, and make sure it’s a good fit, before moving forward. Start here.