Top-Rated Denver LGBT Couples Therapy

You and your partner do not have to struggle on your own. You can strengthen your partnership with the help of a couples therapist. Having a space where you and your partner can talk more deeply as well as gain the insight you need to resolve conflicts, build intimacy and deepen connection can help each of you to build a deeper understanding with one another.

Rooted Acorn Counseling specializes in offering LGBTQ couples therapy as well as marriage and family counseling here in Denver and throughout Colorado. We are aware that many LGBTQ couples often have less family support and this can create an extra, invisible weight for LGBTQ couples. We are here to support the unique issues that you and partner are facing.

To learn more about how we can help you and your partner, contact us to request your free consultation. 

About Rooted Acorn Counseling

Rooted Acorn Counseling is a Queer-founded and led therapy practice.

We believe in the power of healthy roots to nourish and sustain us in this world. We understand the immense value of having a supportive queer community that truly comprehends the unique mental health needs of LGBTQ+ folks. Even if our focus in therapy is not on sex, gender and sexuality, oftentimes there is ease in just knowing there is already a base level of understanding. Knowing that your therapist understands and gets your queer experience is invaluable.

Our roots provide vital nutrients for life, and they connect us to each other and our culture and foster a sense of belonging. We all need someone to lean on in times of need. Our therapists are passionate about helping LGBTQ+ folks make lasting life changes. We understand the power of the smallest of changes, and know that therapy offers a nurturing space for you to grow and heal.

At Rooted Acorn Counseling, our mission is to nourish our community with acceptance, compassion, warmth, trust, and a deep sense of belonging. You deserve unwavering support and acceptance. You deserve the expertise of a team of qualified and professional therapists who will be there for you when you need them most.

Who our couples counseling services are for

We specialize in couples counseling for queer couples, lesbian couples, gay couples, couples where one or more individual identifies as bisexual or queer, as well as polyamorous partners who want to work on strengthening their dyad bond. We are inclusive of all couples. Inclusive meaning whatever your sexual orientation (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer) and/or gender identity (e.g., transgender, non-binary) or cultural factors are present for each of you, we can help. We serve couples in Denver or anywhere in Colorado.

How couples therapy can help

For many couples, issues related to communication and emotional connection can leave partners feeling stuck and disconnected from one another. Relationship conflict is known to negatively affect and impact physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing, which is why it is invaluable to invest in couples counseling. Addressing conflict and discord in your relationship is where couples therapy can help. During therapy sessions, couples will learn how to communicate in a mutually supportive way and work on building a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. The non-judgemental and safe environment provided by therapy can help couples feel less anxious and feel safe enough to discuss issues that may be causing anxiety or tension in the relationship. Over time, therapy can help repair past relationship injuries and help partners feel closer and more connected than ever before.

Improve communication

Maybe you feel like you are filtering your words or working really hard to find the right ones. Maybe you have been trying to communicate your needs or desires but it feels like the message isn't getting through. In couples therapy, we will explore these unspoken or difficult things you would like to communicate and just can't figure out how.

Build & Strengthen Connection

Sometimes partners miss each other. Sometimes a partner may try to comfort or help in ways that end up missing what is really needed in those moments. But how can you know what your partner needs? In relationship therapy, we explore all of these questions and couples practice how to connect with each other even when things are difficult, tense, or confusing.

Increase Emotional & Sexual Intimacy

Let's be real. Life is hard and dealing with all of those life experiences and stresses, all of moments were partners miss each other start to create distance in a relationship. It is normal and happens to all of us. The good news though is that it doesn't necessarily mean that your relationship is doomed. Couples counseling can help! Studies have shown couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy increases emotional and sexual intimacy in couples. At Rooted Acorn Counseling, we specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) because your relationship deserves the best support out there!

Repair Past Relationship Injuries

Whether you and your partner have experienced a big relationship injury, like cheating, or smaller, everyday injuries like being rebuffed when you reach out for sex or a hug, couples counseling addresses these and works to build a safe and supportive space for couples to heal and repair.

Meet Lindsay Cade, LPC | Couples & marriage counselor in Denver

Hi, I’m Lindsay. I’m a licensed, trauma and relationship therapist. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, the gold standard for couples counseling, and am EMDR trained. In addition to offering individual counseling for relationships issues (e.g., relationship loss, intimacy), I offer relationship therapy to partnered individuals. In my work with partners and couples, we start with understanding your relationship cycle that gets you stuck. We slow down those moments between each of you when the emotional music gets loud and things speed up and escalate quickly. My role in the work is to slow down the emotional music and walk alongside you as you relearn how to stay connected in healthy ways, even when moments get tough. In sessions, I will coach you as you practice new skills for effective listening and communication. These new skills are rooted in compassion and understanding, in order to create deeper, more meaningful connection. Most couples find the work we do together, stays with them and helps them long after they finish therapy. I currently offer couples therapy virtually to couples in Denver and anywhere in Colorado. Virtual couples therapy allows couples to do this vulnerable and important therapy work from the comfort of their own home.

Lindsay Cade, MA, LPC

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Licensed Professional Counselor, Advance Trained Emotionally Focused Couples Therapists

  • LPC.0013446

  • Teletherapy

  • Providing therapy since 2014

  • Lindsay Cade is a licensed trauma and relationship therapist. She uses her expertise and training to help folks overcome past experiences, heal trauma, as well as repair and build lasting connections in your relationship(s).

Why choose us for LGBT couples counseling in Greenwood Village, Denver, & beyond

We believe in honoring the complexity and beauty of your queer identity, and we are deeply committed to supporting the diverse experiences and needs of the LGBTQ community. Our approach is grounded in respect for your unique journey, and we hope to provide a compassionate space for exploring the challenges of gender identity, sexuality, and intimate relationships.

In the queer community, our relationships are oftentimes our life lines, vital support that helps us courageously face the world around us. Our homes are sometimes the only safe spaces where we can truly be authentically us because outside of the walls of our homes, the world is often not safe. This is why our most intimate relationships are so vital. If anyone tries to tell you that dependency is not good, they're not telling you the truth. Interdependence is essential to each of us. We all need safe people to help us in our life. We all need support, care, and comfort. We are actually stronger and more healthy when we are connected than we ever are independent, isolated, and alone. At Rooted Acorn Counseling, we understand how much your relationship matters, and we are deeply committed to providing the very best couples counseling in Denver and across Colorado.

FAQs about couples therapy

  • You deserve the best support for your own experience, your relationship, your family. At Rooted Acorn Counseling, we utilize a modality of therapy that is the gold standard of couples counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT).

    Initial Consultation Call

    • We start with an initial consultation call where you and your partner talk with your therapist to see if you will be a good fit. In the call, your therapist will ask you general questions about what motivated you to look for a couples counselor and answer any questions you may have about the process. If you feel good with the call, you'll be able to schedule your first appointment.

    Assessment & History

    • During the assessment and history phase of therapy, your therapist will get to know you and your partner and your history together. You will also explore past relationship patterns and how those impact your current relationship.

    Getting Into the Nitty Gritty

    • After the assessment period, your therapist will open up the meetings to hear from you about what is on your mind and what you would like to focus on in the sessions. Each meeting you will be practicing skills and working toward increased awareness of your relationship cycle and patterns.

    Repair & Strengthen Your Bond

    • As safety is established in the therapeutic relationship and in your relationship, your therapist will address relationship wounds and work toward fostering the safety needed for empathic understanding and reconciliation.

    Forge Deeper Emotional Intimacy

    • Stage 2 work in couples counseling is focused on strengthening the strong and resilient foundation you have been developing through Stage 1. This is where emotional intimacy is deepened. We understand that emotions are tricky and scary which is why your therapist will walk with you throughout the process. Your skilled therapist will support you and coach you as you take incremental steps toward deeper emotional connection with your partner.

    Graduation

    • When couples have completed Stage 2 work, we have a brief wrap up session and graduation session! It is important to celebrate what you have accomplished and the hard work you have put into your relationship. Not all couples get to this stage, and if each of you did and we want to celebrate that and consolidate what you have learned. Remember, even after graduation, you may find shorter periods of therapy "tune-ups" to be helpful and that is normal. Life is hard and it is okay to ask for help when things feel a bit tricky.

  • Relationship therapy and individual counseling is an essential tool for any couple looking to navigate the complexities of how they relate to one another and build their emotional and sexual intimacy. But is couples therapy the same as marriage counseling? Absolutely! The two are interchangeable terms describing therapy aimed at supporting your relationship(s). No matter how you identify or whether or not your identity is static or in transition, couples therapy is a safe and supportive space where you and your partner can understand why you get stuck and how to get out of those negative cycles. Whether your relationship is on paper or not, your relationship is valid and you and your partner deserve to be supported. So why not try it out and see how it can benefit you and your partner?

  • There is a common misconception that couples therapy is only necessary when a relationship is in crisis. But this isn't true! In fact, doing relationship therapy before your relationship is in crisis is like preventative medicine, it helps prevent your relationship from getting to the brink of collapse. However, if you find yourself in crisis with your partner, couples counseling can certainly help and has helped couples just like you rebuild their relationship. It takes time though and not all couples make it. But your relationship matters or else you wouldn't be here reading about couples counseling if it didn't. You and your partner deserve love and connection, period. And relationship therapy can help you learn new ways to connect that stay with you long after you stop therapy. Relationship therapy provides a safe environment to discuss relationship problems and identify unique challenges that may be blocking connection.

    Soetimes transitions in a relationship bring up fears that a relationship is not going to survive. It makes why this fear is there. The unknown is scary, isn't it? But transitions aren't always indicators of an unhealthy or unsustainable relationship. In fact, transitions can be beautiful inflection point in a relationship where you and your partner can reimagine what you want your relationship to look like and how to build a future together. At Rooted Acorn Counseling, we understand how important identity is in the relationship and hold space to explore how identity and transitions impact the identity of the relationship. All relationships change over time and that is normal. Gender roles, communication, attachment styles, and expectations are just a few of the topics that can be explored in therapy.

    Finally, it is important to remember that therapy doesn't guarantee a relationship will survive. However, at Rooted Acorn Counseling, we use interventions that are the gold standard in couples counseling, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). Research shows that EFCT has a high success rate and can offer long-lasting positive outcomes. Seeking professional help is a proactive step that can strengthen bonds, improve communication, leave you with less anxiety, and increase emotional and sexual intimacy.

Couples therapy can help you and your partner grow together.  

Couples therapy is a powerful tool that can help couples grow together, reignite their passion and find lasting joy in their relationship. At Rooted Acorn Counseling, we understand that connecting with your partner and talking through conflict can be difficult. That's why we specialize in supporting these relationships with non-judgmental counseling tools that are tailored to fit each client's needs. We welcome all new clients and invite you to join our community of couples who are committed to creating sustainable and fulfilling relationships. Let us help you navigate the complexities of your relationship so that you can experience the love and intimacy you deserve!