Meet Stephanie Berghorn, MA, LPC

A little about my therapeutic approach…

I’m direct, supportive, and creative…

If you asked my current clients, they would say, “She doesn’t BS you, which creates trust and support that she wants the best for you.”

I show I care but say what most clients are too scared to say themselves. I have had countless examples where at the right time and within context, I say the biggest fear. I see the client exhale because now it is out there, and the sky didn’t fall, which means maybe everything will be okay. I say the hard thing, so my clients feel free not to be tied to it.

I am creative in the sense that I have found people shouldn’t fit into therapy. Therapy should fit into people’s lives. Every day I talk in metaphors. For example, with anxiety, I tell my sports lovers it is like being at the World Series or Superbowl when so much work goes into that last five seconds of a game. My music and art lovers talk about the process or perspective of the art and what creates a good work, which can be applied to their feelings and fears.

I also integrate humor, honesty, and faith-based practices in my counseling…

“If you are not laughing, you are crying” is something I have heard before – I think sometimes it’s true. So I create times of relief in a crappy moment for the client to have permission to laugh. Laughing and crying can happen simultaneously. Sitting in pain is important, and making the joke that brings my client to smile after saying the most painful thing brings balance. I think it helps them remember that emotion is temporary, so sometimes it’s good to move on for a minute.

Faith-based…

If you look at my diplomas, you will see that I went to Christian schools, and I am not ashamed of that. I need faith to sleep at night knowing that bad things happen, and I can’t fix it all or control it all. I learned that even more so through 2020. I don’t have to express anything about faith in session, but I can.

For my client, if they want to talk about their faith, whatever that means, I am okay with that. I want all walks of life to feel comfortable, and I don’t want anyone’s higher power and faith to be a negative or a blocking point. I want it to be another aspect or level we can talk about when needed.

On a personal note…

I’m a Denver native and avid Broncos fan. I enjoy spending time in the mountains and nature.

My hours at home are usually spent with family and friends, often eating authentic Greek food from my mom’s family. I value connection and relationships, so I always try to spend as much time as possible with people I love and respect.

You’re ready for change.

Call me, and let’s get started: (720) 767-0038.

We can have a free 15-minute phone consultation. I want to help. I do not judge and am here to support you.