Relationships are hard.

Reclaim the joy in yours!

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Welcome to the Individual and Relationship Therapy Center!

We are Emotionally Focused Therapists (EFT) who specialize in relationship counseling, couples counseling, individual therapy, and family therapy in Denver, CO. As EFT therapists, we believe that we are all wired for emotional connection. From the time we are born, we seek out emotional connection with others, and this need for connection continues throughout our lives. However, when we experience stress, trauma, or other challenges, our ability to connect emotionally can become compromised. This can lead to feelings of isolation, disconnection, and even depression and anxiety. At the Individual and Relationship Therapy Center, we are dedicated to helping people just like you (re)discover the joy in their life and in their relationship(s).

We welcome individuals, couples and relationships of all types, backgrounds and orientations and provide a safe and inclusive environment for all of our clients.

When you are with us, you WILL feel heard and understood, and we help you find your way (back) to the life and relationship you want!


Couples Counseling and Relationship Therapy

Constantly fighting with your partner? Recovering from infidelity? Want to be more intimate in bed? Are you interested in improving your sexual connection? Our experts in couples counseling and relationship therapy specialize in helping you heal and strengthen your connection with the person/people you care about most.

Sex, Sexuality and Gender Support

Our team of highly trained therapists specialize in helping people explore sexuality, improve sexual experiences and explore identity through a holistic and emotionally focused approach.

Individual Therapy

Dealing with anxiety or depression? Need help overcoming adult or childhood trauma? Want to have better relationships but don't know how? Our individual therapy and counseling will help you make changes that will last a lifetime.

Family Therapy

Family therapy provides space for each family member to explore the difficult interactional patterns that prevent the family from thriving.  We will help you change those patterns and build stronger bonds within your family.


Believe in new beginnings

Meet our Team

 

Laura Cross, LMFT
Founder & Owner of IRTC

Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor, AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Jonathan Thrall, LMFT
Clinical Director

Certified EFT Therapist AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Michel Barta. M.Ed., RMT
Client Engagement Specialist

Provides information and support as you begin your therapy journey

 

Jessie Briegel, LMFT
Certified Sex Therapist

Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

Elin Price-Olovsson, LMFT
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

 

Ryan Manning, MFTC
Couples, Individuals, Families

Relationships, communication and depression & anxiety

Cassie Finegan, MFTC
Couples, Individuals, Families

Frances Russell, MFTC
Couples, Individuals, Families

Relationships, Communication, Intimacy

 
 
 
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Our Therapy Center

It takes the right setting to be vulnerable enough for change.

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.
— Brene Brown
 
 

What people Say About us

"You’re so attentive and compassionate to our needs. You so easily spot mood shifts and create a zone of safety and understanding for us to talk. Thank you so much."


"I can’t thank you enough for your help. I think I have finally made it through the clouds & am moving toward change! Thank you!!"


"You are the best person to help us rebuild a new and better foundation for our marriage and also help us get through this very troubling time with our family. I am so grateful we found you!"

 
 
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