FAQ
Where is your office located?
If we meet in person, my office address is:
5335 W. 48th Ave., Suite 500Denver, CO 80212
The location is north of I-70 and west of Sheridan in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver. You’ll enter the building on the east side and reach Suite 500, where I will meet you in the waiting area.
Is there parking at your office?
Is your office disability-accessible?
What are your office hours?
How long is a typical session?
How do I make an appointment?
Emailing me at maggie@elliottcounselingservicescolorado.com is the easiest way to get started on your work with me. From there, I can answer further questions or set up a complimentary phone consultation, or we can schedule your initial session. I check my email frequently, so I’ll reply quickly.
Do you offer free consultations?
I do! I am happy to offer a free consultation to chat more and ensure we’re a good fit. Consultations are by telephone and usually last about 20 minutes.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Are you LGBTQAI+ informed?
Do you work with people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and religions?
What can I expect in the first session?
How long will I be in therapy?
The answer to this depends on you! The more work you put into yourself and your relationship outside the therapy session, the more effectively you’ll move through the process.
Many clients have stayed with me for years, sometimes just putting more time between sessions. I genuinely believe therapy should be like getting an oil change – a regular check-up for maintenance will keep you running more effectively for longer.
Do couples fight in front of you?
Absolutely, and sometimes, I’ll even tell you to do it! While fighting during a therapy session isn’t usually the goal, it can be a helpful assessment tool for me to see how you communicate when in conflict. If you’re coming in for relationship therapy, conflict is generally inevitable in the therapy room.
I work hard to help your mind shift into seeing conflict as an opportunity for connection, and I’ll help you get more comfortable with conflict so you can manage it more effectively.
Do you take sides?
No. One of my strengths is building a relationship with each client in the room, and I will not take sides or hold one of you in higher regard than another. I will still call each of you out when you need to be focused on seeing the other’s perspective. I’ll do this in a gentle yet direct way.
Our relationship will be one where we can challenge and still respect one another.
Do you assign homework?
Sure do! The methods of therapy that I utilize tend to be tool-heavy, which is excellent for you because it means you have helpful things to practice between sessions. This practice will help you achieve your therapeutic goals faster.
While tools and homework can feel daunting, the design of the assignments is to help you become a part of how you communicate and interact with one another, so the more you use them, the less they feel like “work.” The harder you work between sessions, the more effectively you will move through the process.
What are your strengths as a therapist?
One of my greatest strengths is developing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with my clients. I place a lot of attention here because it makes the most significant difference in successful therapy.
I’m also great at helping my clients learn the skills to build and maintain long-lasting relationships. These skills are unique to every client, but my goal is always the same – work my way out of a job! I don’t want to do it for you; I want to help you learn how to do it yourself.
I’ll also note that I’m good at bringing fun and play into my work and helping you incorporate it into your life and relationship. We don’t focus on play enough as adults, so I love helping bring that focus to my clients.