Janelle Washburne, LCSW, LMFT, CST-S (she, her, hers)

Navigating through the complexities of life and relationships can often feel like a daunting journey, but you don’t need to figure it out alone. I’m here to help!

You may be yearning for more connection, intimacy with others or struggling to communicate effectively with your partner. You may be going through a life transition, such as an engagement or moving in together, marriage, menopause, an “empty nest”, divorce or dating later in life.

As a Denver, Colorado, based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) Certified Sex Therapist, I am passionate in helping you find the path to an authentic, healthier, happier, stronger relationship with yourself and/or your partner.

Drawing from my personal experience of a 28-year marriage and subsequent separation, I understand the emotional turmoil that strained relationships can bring. My own journey fuels my passion to help others live a happier, healthier life and relationship.

In my role as a licensed individual, couples therapist and certified sex therapist, I offer you the insights and tools that I wish I’d had by providing you the opportunity to shape a renewed, version 2.0 of your relationship. 

“What you deny or ignore, you delay. But what you accept and face, you conquer.” Craig Groechel

Email Janelle at: [email protected]

Devoted to lifelong learning, I began my educational journey at Michigan State University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree. My pursuit of knowledge continued at the University of Denver, where I gained my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, focusing on counseling for individuals and couples.

LCSW, LMFT, CST-S:

My credentials extend beyond traditional academic qualifications. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor (LCSW), and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Approved Supervisor (LMFT) in Denver, Colorado. Adding to these, I am an AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor (CST-S) mentoring newer therapists in Colorado.

To become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have completed extensive post-graduate training at the Denver Family Institute, where I earned a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. This encompassed two years of coursework, client experience, and both live and video-recorded supervision. 

Also through post-graduate training, I became a Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor through AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists), which required three years of additional human sexuality courses, counseling clients, and supervision.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Couples Therapy

Staying on top of the latest methods in the field, I frequently participate in ongoing training and conferences, such as those offered by AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) Esther Perel, Stan Tatkin (PACT), Terry Real (RLT) as well as Sue Johnson with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). 

Further, I am an AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) trained therapist and have trained in the Gottman method. I have spent a year training in the Developmental Model concerning attachment theory and relationship development with Ellyn Bader and her team.

I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) a trauma therapy through the Maiberger Institute.

Understanding that every person and relationship is unique, I employ a personalized approach to our therapy sessions. Instead of limiting my clients to one method or a “cookie-cutter approach,” I tailor our work together to fit your goals, needs and your relationship. Utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, I am dedicated to creating an experience designed specifically for you.

Ask about my customized, private ACCELERATED COUPLES INTENSIVE THERAPY where we accomplish in 1 day what usually takes 3-6 months to accomplish.  This is not a group workshop or lecture. 

Email me at: [email protected]