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Professional Background: Current Practice Dr. Fuchs continues to successfully treat many people through both short and long term therapy. She sees individual adults and adolescents 15 and older, couples, families, and children under 15 who are struggling with gender identity or sexual orientation concerns. She also facilitates group therapy, conducts psychological assessments, and offers educational presentations on psychological topics. Areas of Interest · Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Borderline Personality · Relationship and Interpersonal Issues · Multicultural Focus, specifically GLBTIQ Affirmative Services · ADHD, Learning Disability & Personality Assessment · Disordered Eating Attitudes & Behaviors · Trauma; Gender Violence; Domestic Violence; Abuse · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain & Illness · Addictive or Compulsive Behaviors; Phobias · Acceptance & Commitment Therapy · Clinician Supervision
Past Work Experiences Through a wide range of clinical experiences, Dr. Fuchs has worked with diverse clients of all ages from various cultural backgrounds. She practiced in a multitude of settings including behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, college counseling centers, managed health care companies, middle and high school counseling departments, residential treatment facilities, and private practice.
Education and Licensure Dr. Fuchs is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver and completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling from NYIT in New York, while working full time as a middle school and high school teacher. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Journalism and English (Creative Writing) from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA.
Treatment Philosophy: Dr. Fuchs uses the most practical therapeutic approach, tailoring her clients’ treatment to their needs. She also: · Explores client values, in which clients identify their range of choices and make decisions that would most align with what they want in their lives · Is action-oriented, promoting that clients do something different in order to move towards a life filled with meaning and purpose · Collaborates with the client on a plan of action, working to overcome the obstacles that may get in the way of client success or progress · Focuses on client behaviors and evaluates what did and did not work for the client in the past · Recognizes patterns of behavior that do not work to bring clients closer to their goals · Believes that with practice and mindful awareness, people can choose to act in opposition of their negative thoughts and feelings · Encourages client self-acceptance and acceptance of others, recognizing that letting go and compassion towards self and others are likely paths to desired change · Disconnects clients from the negative language or self-concepts they have about themselves · Creates opportunities for clients to practice mindfulness, often associated with the Buddhist tradition · Assesses progress and reevaluates treatment goals initially established in partnership with the client · Acknowledges that suffering is common for all humans and people experience a wide range of emotions, which is normal and healthy · Facilitates clients in facing the negative emotions they tend to escape most, as confronting what they avoid is often a freeing, cathartic process · When appropriate, may incorporate some of the major principles of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), such as tolerating distress, recognizing and regulating one’s emotions, increasing skills for interpersonal effectiveness.
Counseling Style: As a licensed mental health practitioner who is deeply invested in her clients’ progress, Dr. Fuchs is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for her clients. She practices with the philosophy that creative collaboration with her clients is the best approach to therapy. The foundation of her practice is based on promoting overall wellness for her clients. Growth, acceptance and self-discovery are core components of treatment. By focusing on her clients’ mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, Dr. Fuchs works towards channeling a sense of balance, wholeness and serenity for her clients.
By supporting her clients through their struggles and encouraging them to make behavioral changes that align with their values, her clients begin to move towards a more vital, meaningful, and purposeful existence. She also assists her clients in becoming better skilled at identifying and verbalizing their emotions and helps them foster effective, tactful, honest, open and validating communication, improving the quality of their connection with others. Dr. Fuchs is passionate about advocating for her clients and contributing to society through her work. Additionally, she often utilizes community resources to provide referrals or to complement the treatment received in her office. Dr. Fuchs provides the highest standard of care.
Contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment: Phone: (720) 347-8559
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Practicing with a
healthy mix of compassion and humor, she has a long history of
building a strong therapeutic bond with clients of all ages and
backgrounds. Dr. Fuchs possesses a keen understanding of how people’s
multiple cultural identities can influence their experiences, particularly
how others view them or how they perceive themselves. She has received
extensive training on multicultural sensitivity in counseling
including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity,
physical ability or health issues, socioeconomic status, or education
level, to name a few.
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