Gretchen Flores MA LPC LCPC

Colorado Counseling and Therapy Services:

Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Foxfield, Parker, Englewood, and Littleton

 

 

Comprehensive Counseling Services

 

Who I Am:

When I was still in high school I decided that I wanted to be a counselor someday.  It has been a lengthy and worthwhile road (See below for training and experience).  Although I am a Christian therapist, I respect where my clients are in their faith.  I will explore faith issues with clients only when it is requested by my client. 

 

I use a variety of methods in my counseling including Cognitive Behavioral counseling skills. Cognitive Behavioral Theory believes that our thoughts and emotions often drive our behaviors. When we have trouble changing the way we respond to stress, a set of thoughts, we are unaware of, are linked to our feelings and actions. With added insight, you can be more in control of how you respond to challenges and make choices in your personal life.  Choices appear to us and cognitive skills and insight can help us to cope.  Boundaries and assertiveness are important skills to learn in the healing process. This is one way that change can occur.  I also focus on forgiveness or "letting go" of past hurts to help heal and move forward. 
 

Current trends in counseling are to focus on the "here and now" or on immediate needs and issues of concern.  However, meanings from past childhood experiences that might still affect us currently can be explored to understand the root of a problem and bring about change. Telling your story in a safe environment and learning to forgive those who have hurt you can be an important part of recovery. I hope to be a part of your recovery process.

For rates and insurance see the FAQ page. 

Professional Training


Undergraduate School:  

Hope College, Bachelors degree in Psychology, Graduated with Honors in 1993.

Graduate Training: 


Western Michigan University, Masters degree in Counseling Psychology . 
Graduated with honors in 1996. (CACREP accredited program). http://www.CACREP.org

Counseling Licenses:

 L.C.P.C.  – Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

I attained this license in Illinois.  The clinical license 
Requires 4 years of supervised training and sitting for two state licensing examinations.  The LPC exam covers the course content from the Masters level coursework.  The LCPC exam covers the DSM IV and the therapist needs to be able to diagnose and treat on paper via case vignettes. 

L.P.C. – Licensed Professional Counselor 

While I maintain my Illinois license, Colorado does not have the Clinical license.  I transfered my LPC license to Colorado by taking the jurisprudence examination.  I also have:

  • 14 + years of experience working in the counseling field in agency, hospital, and private practice settings.
  • 200+ hours of Continuing Education in counseling skills.
  • 18+ hours of Continuing Education in supervision training (see FAQ for a list of some of the courses I have taken).