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

Amy Heap, MA, LPC

Hi! I work with adults to empower healing and freedom in the areas they feel stuck. I specialize in EMDR, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, pregnancy and postpartum, and spouses of law enforcement officers.

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).

Dave Holabeck, MA

Hey there! I work with teens, adults, men, couples and families. I journey alongside people in the midst of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, spiritual exploration and growth.

David Blankenship, MA

Hi! I offer understanding and increased awareness in my work with couples, teen boys and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, loss, character and spiritual growth. I also offer premarital counseling and Adult Temperament assessments.

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.

Janie Blankenship, MA, LPCC, NCC

Hi! I bring peace and compassion to teens and adults as they address anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, grief and loss. I specialize in Splankna, EMDR, and healthcare workers.

Jillian Jackson, MA

Hey there! It is my joy and deepest desire to walk alongside teens and women who underneath it all feel alone, lost, or empty. I specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, pregnancy, postpartum and self esteem concerns.

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. I specialize in discernment counseling and EFT for couples, as well as Somatic Experiencing which is a body-oriented approach that views the mind and body as one entity.

Trish Holabeck, MA, LPC

Hi! I am passionate about journeying alongside people while offering a warm and comforting space. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life's transitions, parenting, self worth, motherhood, pregnancy, postpartum, marriage, family, character growth and spiritual direction.

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.

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