Eldon Kartchner

I have been in practice for over 20 years, but continue to value learning and evolving, and I find it a sacred honor, as a therapist, to be invited to act as a guide on a journey that isn't, ultimately, mine. Licensed by the state of Colorado as a counselor, I practice with the educational background of a BA in Psychology, and an MA in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education.

As a person-focused therapist, I believe the relationship of trust and safety between client and therapist creates the necessary catalyst for growth and change. Additionally, I believe in providing observation, challenge, homework, psychoeducation, and other support, in harmony with what the client finds most helpful in their process. As well, while the physical safety of clients always remains of primary importance, my practice is structured around allowing for clients to work within their own set of values about defining the wellness they seek.

Theoretically, I work from a systemic model with couples and …families, using the research and approaches stemming from The Gottman Institute, and from Attachment Theory. Individually, I approach the therapeutic process using the theories and models of Internal Family Systems (i.e. we are all made up of many parts of ourselves, and creating love for and harmony with all of our various parts, brings healing). Additionally I draw heavily in all of my work, from the research of Dr. Brene Brown, on developing and increasing emotional intelligence, and eliminating the toxicity of shame. I believe strongly in neuroplasticity (we really can change), and our ability to integrate new ways of being.