Welcome!

It takes courage to look into therapy or counseling, so way to go on taking the first step! We believe it’s so worth the journey as it can be a life-changing and powerful opportunity.

Here at Authentic Connections Counseling we love offering people a safe place to be real, to be seen, to be heard.

A place to bravely explore change in a non-judgmental atmosphere so that you may live life to the fullest.

We value the importance of each person finding the right “fit” in a therapist… So explore our website, see how you feel, and give us a call so that we can answer any questions you may have. We look forward to joining you in your journey towards wellness!

If you’re interested in exploring change and live life to the fullest, lets work together!

For in office appointments, we serve the surrounding areas:

Castle Pines, Parker, Larkspur, Lone Tree, Franktown, Elizabeth, and Monument.

*Our online therapy services are available to the WHOLE state of Colorado*

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Meet Our Team

Kristi Willhoft, LMFT

By listening with the heart and enhancing emotional communications I can help you find....

Alexa Berstler, Counseling Intern

Hello! I cultivate safe spaces for all ages and backgrounds, that empowers, equips, and encourages growth.

Cherisse McNaughton-Balzano, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC, BC-TMH

Hi! I empower people to break free from harmful patterns in order to create a life worth living and feel stable again.

Rachel Bourgoin, MA, MFTC

Hi! I help couples, teens and adults break free from negative cycles that keep them feeling stuck and work towards a life of feeling more understood and empowered.

Jessie Dyrud, MA, LCSW

Hi there! I help children, teens and parents connect and understand one another. I specialize in children, tweens, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions.

Mikey Espegren, MA, LPCC

Hey there! I help teens and adults discover clear plans for growth and change. I provide hope and compassion for people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity, and life transitions.

Veronica Conley, LCSW, AASW

Hello! I help teens and adults get unstuck and live a life they enjoy. I provide hope for people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and life transitions.

Dawn Gabriel, MA, LPC

Hello! As the founder & CEO of Authentic Connections Counseling Center, I now focus on helping other therapists wanting to start, grow or redefine their private practices. I offer spiritual exploration retreats with a special focus on Soul Care for Therapists.

Malia Doss, LMFT, SEP

Hello! I work with adults and couples to offer healing and hope as they experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, co-dependency, and life transitions.

Ashley Brown, MA, LPC

Hello! I work with teens and adults to restore balance and hope in the midst of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, and stress management. I specialize in EMDR and NADA (ear acupuncture for anxiety and addiction).

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