Tina Cushman is a Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist offering counseling, therapy and consultation throughout Denver and the southern suburbs (Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Parker and Lone Tree). For over a decade I have had the honor to work with children, adolescents and their parents to help through difficult or transitional times. I specialize in working with children and teens on issues such as divorce/blended families, anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-injury, school performance and relationship issues.

Tapping, which is also known as EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques, is an extremely powerful mind-body technique that can help you rewire your energy system, reprogram your subconscious beliefs, clear your resistances to achieving your goals, and remove your old programming that is keeping you stuck. The benefits of Tapping include: reducing your stress, worries, procrastination, cravings, unhappiness, insecurities/self-doubt, unwanted feelings, and other self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors. By identifying and removing your emotional blocks and disempowering beliefs in both your conscious mind and your subconscious mind you are able to change your inner reality which can then change your outer reality.

I work with individuals and couples on any matter related to sexuality. Areas of expertise include women's sexual health (painful intercourse, difficulty with orgasm, libido, etc.). Men's sexual health (delayed ejaculation, premature ejaculation, erectile difficulties, etc.). A sex-positive, non-twelve-step approach to sex addiction, sexually compulsive, and problematic sexual behavior.

I provide informed and compassionate counseling to individuals searching for understanding and resolution in their lives. My extensive training and experience covers a wide range of topics including relationships, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, achieving goals, depression, anxiety, and more. My specialty areas include trauma and dissociative disorders, grief and loss, and sport / performance counseling. I also educate, train and supervise graduate students and counselors seeking supervision. I use a variety of approaches including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and EMDR techniques. Counseling with me is a down-to-earth, authentic experience where you and I will collaborate to help you meet the goals that you desire. I look forward to hearing from you!

Expertise in using Imago Relationship Therapy and PACT for couples, The Journey Process, Art Therapy, EMDR and Hypnotherapy Here are some examples of what you might accomplish in therapy: Clarify life purpose and goals Handle stress of major life transitions Mend intimate partnerships and marriages Discover effective ways to heal from divorce Develop skills for enhancing communication Eliminate self-destructive behaviors and addictions Enhance capacity to experience and express emotions Heal from emotional, sexual, and/or physical abuse/trauma Work through changes related to grief, loss and physical illness Improve ability to resolve work related conflict or career transitions Address and resolve concerns related to sexual orientation or identity Recover from issues related to depression, anxiety, or mood disorders I welcome meeting you. I invite you to an initial consultation free of charge.

When we understand ourselves and our desires, we access our power. I help you learn what you want, and clear the obstacles out of your way. When the unconscious dictates our thoughts and behaviors, we are adrift in its hidden urges, fears, and conditioning. Getting to know ourselves brings these mysterious workings into the light, so that we can choose what we do with them. If you're feeling lost at sea, I can help you find your boat and compass. Once you're back at the helm, riding out the waves can be exhilarating! Gender and Sexual Expansion I know that in navigating the world as a queer person, it can be challenging to find the right fit in a therapist. Whether you identify as non-binary, trans, genderfluid or anywhere on the spectrum of non-heteronormativity, it's critical to talk with someone who gets it. When it's time to further explore a facet of your identity, sexuality or relationship, you can feel safe expressing yourself with me as you are without your therapist assigning your struggles to your lifestyle or identity. I counsel sex workers, individuals in polyamorous or other consensual non-monogamous relationships, and participants in kink or BDSM lifestyles. When you walk into my office, you can rest assured that you will be met with compassion and non-judgement.

In life, we all go through transitions and transformations, which sometimes prove to be difficult. These are the times we often need connection, support and acceptance. I am here to provide you with a safe place to untangle, to rediscover your true self, to heal and to simply be. I strive to create a warm and trusting environment in which you can feel comfortable to explore your stuckness, while finding your flow again. My job is to help you reconnect with yourself and life itself. I believe that every person has the resources inside of them to provide themselves with healing, love and self-acceptance. My commitment is to assist you in experiencing changed lives through understanding your inner resources better and finding balance. I would be honored to bear witness to the beauty of your transformation and healing. Nina Alenko Danhorn

Even in times like these, while anxiety is contagious, so is genuine connection and compassion. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression or spiritual growth--I would love the opportunity to talk to you about what a better tomorrow would look like. I use clinically-minded, cognitive behavioral tools to help implement positive change for deeper personal fulfillment, presence authenticity and joy by creating a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental, safe and adaptable to what you need. I use person-centered practices and can implement meditation, poetry, walking therapy and art therapy in session as well. I offer traditional talk and tele-therapy with practices based in: CBT, ACT, person-centered and mindfulness. I use research-based methods to provide treatment based in effectively proven methods. I use positive psychology throughout session and am happy to refer you to resources that help outside of session, whether that's a book, meditation, yoga, etc. Creating a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and fulfillment is of utmost importance in my practice. I sometimes incorporate meditation, art therapy and mindfulness techniques in session (if you feel these techniques would be a good fit for you) to address anxiety, trauma and difficulties coping with major life transitions.

It can be challenging to address our mental health, especially when society, our families, and our culture tell us it's taboo. I specialize in working with adults and teens in the Denver area from various cultures, backgrounds, sexualities, and gender identities who experience stress, trauma, and life adjustments. I work with individuals who are challenged with anxiety, relationship concerns, and substance use, and those in need of school and career counseling. I also work with individuals who struggle with women's issues including postpartum anxiety and depression, and infertility. I find that a combination of narrative therapeutic techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy provides individuals with the self-esteem, confidence, and ownership to approach life's challenges.

Finding a counselor who is a good fit for you is the most important factor in having success with counseling. We are a group of experienced counselors who work with people one-on-one, in groups and with couples. We want to not only help you overcome the issues that have brought you to need counseling, but also to help you build resilience, bring positive change to your life and improve your personal sense of well-being. You can also find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Twitter to receive updates a couple times a week on interesting articles related to wellness, healthy relationships, self esteem and more. If you are considering working with a counselor and wondering how to start, on our home page you will find a link to an article about important questions to ask a therapist. This not only gives you a place to start but also gives you a little about how counseling works. We are always happy to answer any questions, even if you aren't in Littleton, Colorado where we are located. Feel free to contact us and one of our counselors will get back with you as quickly as possible.

Expertise in using Imago Relationship Therapy and PACT for couples, The Journey Process, Art Therapy, EMDR and Hypnotherapy Here are some examples of what you might accomplish in therapy: Clarify life purpose and goals Handle stress of major life transitions Mend intimate partnerships and marriages Discover effective ways to heal from divorce Develop skills for enhancing communication Eliminate self-destructive behaviors and addictions Enhance capacity to experience and express emotions Heal from emotional, sexual, and/or physical abuse/trauma Work through changes related to grief, loss and physical illness Improve ability to resolve work related conflict or career transitions Address and resolve concerns related to sexual orientation or identity Recover from issues related to depression, anxiety, or mood disorders I welcome meeting you. I invite you to an initial consultation free of charge.

All of my clients--whether individuals or couples--share one commom theme in their experience: they feel stuck and wish not to be. They feel stuck in how they have always addressed the same problem and feel hopeless about things changing for the better. It may be a perpetual, limiting, yet hard to identify thought pattern that feeds upon the feelings and actions it generates. It may simply be a bad habit that no one has thought to challenge or dared to question. The stuckness may stem from a long standing circumstances in your past that you have never felt completely free from. Or it may be something completely new that has you overwhelmed. Whatever the case may be for you, I invite you to contact me to see if I might be a good fit to help you get unstuck.