Building a Family, Together
The Journey to Parenthood
Support for New, Expecting, and Hopeful Parents
Deciding When to Have a Baby
“Are we ready to start building a family?” “When is the right time to have a baby?” “I want kids, but my husband doesn’t,” or “I want another baby, but my wife doesn’t.” Common questions — complex answers.
Many couples seek out couples counseling because they become gridlocked over the mother of all questions: if or when to have a baby. Others are faced with unplanned parenthood and need to make a major life decision — fast.
Our experienced, unbiased marriage counselors can help you create alignment in your relationship and make thoughtful choices together when building a family.
Coping With Infertility
Coping with primary or secondary infertility can be incredibly stressful and painful on many levels: emotionally, financially, and relationally.
A compassionate infertility therapist can create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to process complex feelings, get support for your mental and emotional wellbeing, and maintain your strong relationship as a couple.
Healing After Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and infant loss are common experiences but not often discussed openly — leading many people to feel alone in this unique and complex grief.
Evidence-based, emotionally focused therapy for pregnancy loss can help you work through feelings of grief, reclaim power and strength, and reconnect with hope for the future.
Manage Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Building a family and having a new baby is a joyful, meaningful experience — and a complex one, emotionally.
Perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety impact many women and men, taking a toll on mental health and relationships. Couples with complicated pregnancies or birth experiences may need extra support.
Seeking out evidence-based online therapy or a good Denver therapist for postpartum depression and anxiety can help you feel like yourself again and enjoy the experience of parenthood.
Marriage after Baby
Pregnant couples spend so much time preparing for parenthood, but they’re often blindsided by the ways their marriage changes when baby comes home.
Positive, evidence-based couples counseling or relationship coaching can help you reconnect emotionally and sexually, communicate effectively, build a supportive, equitable partnership, co-create positive parenting strategies, and help each other grow into this new phase of life and love.
Build a Strong Family
Babies and small children don’t come with an instruction manual. Yet we all carry “parenting playbooks” forged by our experiences in our family of origin.
In addition to providing you with practical tips for new parents, evidence-based marriage counseling helps families understand each other’s values, parenting styles, and expectations so they can work toward a shared vision for a strong, healthy family — together.
Growing Self is Different.
The couples and family counselors at Growing Self are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: true relationship experts with specialized education in evidence-based approaches to couples counseling, family therapy, parent coaching, and more, plus years of experience helping couples and families learn and grow, together. Meet our team of marriage and family experts.
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We Nurture Families
Convenient.
We offer both Denver therapy and Denver parenting coach services in Denver and Broomfield, as well as secure online video sessions from the comfort of your own home.
Flexible.
We know you’re busy! Many of our marriage and family therapists offer evening and weekend hours, so you can have sessions at your convenience.
Affordable.
Expert marriage and family therapy is priceless… and it can also be affordable. Learn more about our parenting coach rates.
Effective.
The marriage counselors and family therapists at Growing Self use only evidence-based, effective strategies to help you heal and grow, together.
Meet a Few of Our Family Therapy Experts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Paige M.
PhD, LMFT
Kind, Encouraging & Insightful
Dr. Paige is a friendly and enthusiastic therapist who is passionate about you living a meaningful, joy-filled life based on your true values. She's a big believer in the transformative power of vulnerability — and helping you build a brave space where you can connect deeply with the people you love most.
Dr. Brock S.
PhD, LMFT
Where Compassion Meets Action
Meet Dr. Brock: An experienced Marriage and Family therapist who’s passionate about helping you get unstuck, create real change, and feel better about yourself and about your life. He can help you improve your communication with your partner, deepen your connections, gain clarity about what you truly need to be happy and well, and create an effective plan for reaching your goals.
Tania C.
M.B.A., M.A., AMFT (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.
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.
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.
Jenna P.
M.A., LPC, LMFT
Insightful, Welcoming & Productive
Meet Jenna: a supportive marriage counselor, couples therapist, individual therapist, and life coach with a friendly, light style and a great sense of humor. She uses effective, evidence-based techniques to help you build understanding for yourself and your partner, increase intimacy and connection, and achieve your most important goals.
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.
Dr. Georgiana S.
Ph.D., LMFT
Honest, Direct & Effective
Meet Dr. Georgiana: an expert Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in transformational relationship coaching, emotional intelligence coaching, and healthy relationships. Whether your preferred language is English, Spanish, or French, her results-oriented approach to coaching will move you forward.
Roseann P.
M.S., LMFT
Open Heart, Wise Mind
Meet Roseann: an empathetic and intuitive marriage and family therapist, individual therapist, and life coach. Through authentic connection and a down-to-earth demeanor, Roseann guides you toward clarity and well-being. Using mindfulness and values-driven action, she helps you overcome challenges and create fulfillment in all aspects of life.
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.
Matthew C.
M.S.Ed, LMFT
Create Fulfilling Connections
Meet Matthew a couples counselor, coach, and therapist who helps you understand yourself and others, shift your patterns, and create positive change in your life and relationships.
Maggie S.
M.A., LMFT
Intentional Growth for Meaningful Living
Meet Maggie, a warm and thoughtful couples counselor, individual therapist, life coach, and family therapist. If you are feeling stuck in life or unproductive relationship patterns, she is here to help you get new insight, clarity about your goals, and forge your path forward with confidence.
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.
Dr. Rachel D.
DMFT, LMFT
Expert Care for Your Relationship
Meet Dr. Rachel: a relationship coach and marriage and family therapist with a warm personality and productive approach. She helps you and your partner restore trust, deepen intimacy, reconnect emotionally, and transform your shared life through the healing power of a healthy partnership.
See What Our Clients are Saying
“She is clearly grounded and has a very practical approach. She asks the right questions and she has a great sense of humor. She is intelligent and sophisticated and that is important to us. We both feel we are in good hands with someone who can understand the realities of our situation especially with regard to our life with three children so close in age. We had 3 children in 14 months. That is not an easy dynamic and one that we feel we need someone who has children to help us work through strategies.”
“Our clinician is a thoughtful, analytical and a highly empathic family therapist. Her practical, results-oriented approach provides optimal outcomes. She ‘gets it’ quickly and helps her clients move to a better place with skill and a great sense of humor. I have and will continue to refer people to her.”
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Begin your journey of growth by requesting a free consultation meeting with the expert of your choice. Not sure who to work with? Let us know your hopes and goals. We’ll provide customized recommendations about which experts would be a good fit, and help you schedule your first free consultation.Marriage Counseling Questions | Couples Therapy Questions
If you’re considering getting involved in marriage counseling, couples therapy, or relationship coaching you probably have questions! Get your marriage counseling questions answered, right here.
Relationship Advice
Our relationship experts have tons of free, helpful relationship advice on numerous topics to support you both on your journey of growth together. View our relationship advice.
How Healthy Is Your Relationship?
Take our free relationship quiz to discover your strengths and growth opportunities, and get expert recommendations.
When To Get Marriage Counseling?
Was that just a yucky fight? Or is your relationship really in trouble? Here’s how to tell when to get marriage counseling.
What To Expect From Marriage Counseling
Learn what to expect from marriage counseling, from your first free consultation to the triumphant “graduation” from couples therapy.
Relationship Coaching vs. Couples Therapy
What’s the difference between relationship coaching vs couples therapy? Learn about both approaches, and which is right for you.
How to Find a Marriage Counselor
Not all marriage counselors are the same. Getting involved with a bad one can be a disaster. Here’s how to find a good marriage counselor…
Pre Marriage Counseling
Couples counseling before marriage is not the same thing as premarital counseling. Many couples need to grow together before they can move forward.
How Long Does Marriage Counseling Take?
You shouldn’t be in marriage counseling for years. Learn the average length of marriage counseling, depending on your situation, and your relationship goals.
How Marriage Counseling Works
Marriage counseling works, but how? Learn how marriage counseling works, and how the process can help you grow, together.
Does Couples Therapy Work?
Couples who successfully work through rough patches come out stronger than ever before. If you’re wondering, “Does couples therapy work?” read this article for the inside scoop.
Can We Do Marriage Counseling Online?
Online marriage counseling can be incredibly convenient and effective — but not always. Learn when online marriage counseling is the best bet, and when it’s a bad idea…
Can You Do Long-Distance Couples Therapy?
Yes, we provide long-distance couples counseling from all over the world through secure, easy, three-way online video.
Does Insurance Cover Marriage Counseling?
Insurance can pay for marriage counseling (aka, family therapy), but only sometimes. Learn when insurance covers marriage counseling, and when it won’t.
How Much is Marriage Counseling?
Getting expert help for your marriage can be the best, most life-changing decision you ever make. How much do couples therapy and marriage counseling cost? Get all the details, here.
Gift Relationship Help
If you have a loved one who is struggling in their relationship, you can help them get help by “gifting” couples counseling or coaching. Here’s how…
Discernment Counseling For Couples
Before marriage counseling can work, both partners need to want it to work. Discernment counseling helps you resolve ambivalence, and get clarity.
Why Evidence-Based Therapy Matters
Marriage counseling can be a huge waste of time if your counselor doesn’t practice evidence-based approaches to marriage counseling. Here’s why…
Online Couples Therapy
We offer Denver couples therapy and Denver marriage counseling as well as online couples therapy. Learn about our online couples therapy services.
Our Relationship Services
We offer premarital counseling, sex therapy, perinatal counseling, parent coaching, affair recovery, blended family counseling, financial therapy for couples, and more. Learn about all our couples counseling services.
Meet our Relationship Experts
Growing Self relationship experts are marriage and family therapists with specialized training and experience in effective, evidence-based approaches to help couples grow, together. Meet our team of relationship experts…
The Best Marriage Counseling
Curious to hear what others have to say about their experience with “the best marriage counselor?” Read their stories…
Free Resources, For You.
Our experts are incredibly generous and have put together an entire library of free resources and actionable advice to support you on your quest for Love, Happiness, and Success. View our blog + podcast.
More Questions? Let’s Talk.
We’re available by phone, email, and chat, and happy to answer any of your questions personally. Get in touch, anytime.
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Ready to begin marriage counseling, couples therapy, or relationship coaching with Growing Self? Start by scheduling a free consultation meeting with the expert of your choice.
Questions? Connect With Us
We are here for you! Our connection coordinator Jennelle is ready to support you on your journey of growth.
If you have questions about our services, would like recommendations about which expert is right for you, or need help scheduling a first appointment, please contact us by live chat, email, text, or phone.