Embodied Integrations Psychotherapy and Coaching
Dennis Guyvan, MA, LPCC. Individual Therapy and Coaching in Denver, CO and Online
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Welcome to Embodied Integrations
My name is Dennis and I am a body / somatic therapist and a coach. As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in providing compassionate support for adults (18 to 60 y.o) facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma.
My mission as a therapist is to empower my clients to overcome these hurdles, providing guidance and support every step of the way, so they can heal and grow. Whether you're seeking relief from emotional distress or striving for personal growth, I’m here to help you on this journey. With in-person or online therapy in Denver, I provide a space where you can explore and resolve challenges, paving the way to a life filled with joy, peace, courage, and meaning.
My specialties include Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, Social Anxiety Therapy, Screen Addiction Therapy, Low Self Esteem Therapy, Trauma Therapy, and Life Coaching.
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So, where are you currently?
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Do you find yourself constantly battling feelings of anxiety or depression?
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Do you often feel like you're not good enough or struggle with low self-esteem?
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Are you exhausted from trying to get yourself into a better emotional state by forcing a positive mindset and self-care activities, only to find temporary relief?
My clients often answer yes to at least one of these questions.
I Understand Your Struggle
If you’re reading this, I want you to know that I understand what you’re going through. The frustration of trying to think your way out of emotional pain and the fatigue from forcing yourself into self-care routines can be overwhelming. You are not alone in this journey, and there is a more effective and compassionate way to heal.
The Solution
For a long time, I struggled with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Like many, I turned to talk therapy and self-care routines, hoping to find relief. While these methods helped to some extent, I often felt drained and disheartened because I was looking in the wrong place. I was trying to get myself into a better emotional place by forcing a positive mindset, which was exhausting and ultimately ineffective.
Then, one day, a conversation with a friend changed everything. My friend shared his deeply transformative experience with somatic therapy. Intrigued and hopeful, I decided to give it a try. That session was a revelation. I realized that instead of forcing change, there was a far easier, more organic, and more effective way to work with stress - somatic therapy.
How Somatic Therapy Can Help
Through somatic therapy, I learned to tap into what was present in my body, releasing stress and allowing empowering energy to flow naturally. This approach was not about fighting or suppressing my feelings but about understanding and integrating them. The results were profound and immediate.
This experience inspired me to dive deeper into the field of somatic therapy. I enrolled in a Master’s program in Somatic Psychotherapy and have been passionately studying and practicing this healing modality ever since.
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Why Somatic Therapy Works
Our subconscious mind controls 95% of our daily operations, while only 5% is governed by our conscious thinking brain. Our body is essentially our subconscious mind. This means that without getting our bodies on board, creating lasting change is incredibly difficult. When we try to force change using only our conscious mind (reading, thinking, talking), we are fighting against the vast power of our subconscious, making change elusive and energy-draining. Somatic therapy is effective because, instead of fighting the subconscious mind, it directly engages with and regulates it.
How I Can Help You
Somatic therapy might sound a bit "woo-woo," but it is very well-researched and proven to be an effective type of therapy. For people who have never experienced somatic therapy, it might seem complex and foreign. I want to reassure you that my approach is very down-to-earth and simpler than you might think. To give you a glimpse of my approach, here are a few elements I tend to incorporate with clients:
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Body Awareness: I help you tune into the physical sensations of your emotions. For instance, anger might feel like tension in your jaw and fists, while joy might feel like warmth in your chest. Increasing your awareness of these sensations will help us work with your subconscious mind (95 % of your daily operations) rather than against it, which will lead to a more natural/organic release of your distress.
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Stress Release: I guide you in practices that naturally release stress using cutting-edge methods like Brainspotting, IFS, and Focusing, while making sure that you feel safe and supported.
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Holistic Healing: I help you integrate your mind and body for a more complete and lasting healing experience. The key to mind and body integration is creating space for both feeling and thinking based on what your system needs moment by moment.
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Do you tend to feel like you are constantly on edge or a sense of impending doom?
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Do you expreience a sense restlessness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating often?
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Do you constantly worry about everyday things like health, work, relationships, finances, and more?
You might be feeling emotionally feeling emotionally exhausted, and it is difficult for you to tap tinto a state of ease and relaxation. I feel you. I have been there too. I am here to help.
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What if you could find a way to release and process that "worry"?
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What if you could find a way to find that inner peace and balance?
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What if you could figure out a way to feel more connected with your self and your life around you?
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Do you tend to have difficult regulating emotions like sadness, fear or anger?
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Do you tend feel on edge and look for potential danger?
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Do you tend to experience visual or emotional flashback that are associated with your past adverse experiences?
You might be even feeling disconnected from yourself, as if observing your own life from a distance. I feel you. I have been there too. I am here to help.
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What if there is a way to release that heaviness you carried for so long?
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What if there is a way to reconnect to yourself and feel more present in life?
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What if there is a way to find a sense of safety and peace in your life?
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Do you find it difficult to to enjoy things that used to bring a sense of joy/pleasure in the past?
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Is it difficult to find the energy to do everyday things?
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Is it difficult to find a sense of meaning in life?
You might be feeling emotionally stuck and exhausted. I feel you. I have been there too. I am here to help.
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What if you could find a way to increase your energy levels?
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What if there is a way to release that heaviness you carried for so long?
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What if there is a way to find a sense of purpose and fullfilment in your life?
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Do you spend an excessive amount of time on digital devices?
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Do you find it difficult to control your screen time and usage?
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Do you feel withdrawals when you are not engaging with screens like a sense of restlessness or anxiety?
I have been there too and there is hope. A lot of times screen addiction is the attempt to meet some of the needs you find it difficult to meet in your real life. Usually it is an attempt to escape emotional pain and a sense of disconnection that is often rooted in childhood traumas.
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What if there is a way to reconnect with yourself and others?
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What if there is a way to process the underlying pain?
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What if there is a way to regain that sense of joy for life and experience the natural high from a fulfiling life?
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Do often worry about what other people think of you?
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Are you feeling like a not good enough person or professional?
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Are you often feeling like you are “worse” than others?
I know how draining these thoughts can be. I have been there too. I also know that your confidence can be reclaimed. I can help you find your voice and express yourself with confidence in your career, interactions, and other social activities.
I know that inside, there are parts of you that feel safe and confident. They are just waiting to be revealed. I can help you to embody your confidence and express your gifts fully, so others can see the full expression of who you are and feel inspired by your presence.
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Do you have a dream, yet you feel stuck in the process?
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Do you often think you should already be further down the road?
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Do you have little energy to continue?
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Is it difficult to stay consistent?
It might have been difficult for you to stick to your goals. You might even have been thinking about giving up. I feel you. I have been there too. I also know that you have extra inner resources waiting to be discovered. I believe you can reach your goals while enjoying the process. Imagine yourself being excited about the work you do, getting energy from the process, and experiencing a state of flow. Imagine feeling calm and being able to take challenges life throws at you.
I am here to support you on this journey. Making this leap on your own can be quite overwhelming and confusing.
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Certifications and Trainings
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Masters of Arts - Somatic Psychotherapy - Naropa University
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Brainspotting Certified Therapist
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The International Coach Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC - Level 2)
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Co-Active Training Institute - Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
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Brainspotting Therapy Training - Level 1
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Brainspotting Therapy Training - Level 2
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Brainspotting and Parts work - Advanced clinical seminar
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Brainspotting with David Grand, Ph.D. : The Brain-Body Based Therapy for Treating Trauma
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Brainspotting Selfspotting Workshop
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Co-Active Training Institute - Core Curriculum - Life Coach Training
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Co-Active Training Institute - Certification - Life Coach Training
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Robbins-Madanes Coach Training - Core Curriculum
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Natural Highs Academy - Alternatives to substance use and/or addictive behaviors - in-person course for substance abuse prevention and intervention
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Internal Family Systems - IFS for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More - intensive course with Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Frank Anderson
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Somatic IFS course with Susan McConnell
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Sensorimotor Therapy - Pat Ogden’s Complex Trauma Master Class Course
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Take the First Step Towards Healing
You don’t have to keep forcing change through exhausting methods! There is a gentler, more effective way to heal. Let’s work together to address the root of your distress and help you find the peace, confidence and joy you deserve!
