Michael E. Holtby, LCSW	Last Updated: 06/13/2011

Denver Private Practice since 1977

"Are you struggling with your relationships? With your sexuality or sex life?"

My practice specifically deals with these issues -- gay or straight. That includes sexual dysfunction, sex addictions, sexuality related questions; as well as breakups, divorce and couples counseling. Most sexual acting out, most addictions, are our attempts to regulate painful emotions of loss, disconnection, rejection and alienation.

As a cognitive behavioral therapist I believe we are the product of our thoughts, or core beliefs like, "I'm not good enough,"I'm unloveable, or "I can't count on anyone." These beliefs become self-fulfilling prophesies. But we are being ruled by the unchallenged conclusions of a five year old, and we can turn down this brain noise!

For more information about my practice visit my website: http://DenverPsychotherapy.com


Office and Contact Information

DenverPsychotherapy.com 309 Cherokee Street Denver, CO 80223	Phone: (303) 722-1021 Fax: (303) 722-5420 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.DenverPsychotherapy.com Contact: Michael Holtby

Gender: Male

Office Hours:

Monday: 8am - 6pm
Tuesday: 8am - 6pm
Wednesday: 8am - 6pm
Thursday: 8am - 9pm
Friday: N/A
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: N/A

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 35

Licensing:

CO - LCSW [978021]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABECSW)

Board Certified Diplomate (BCD)

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Certified in

National Guild of Hypnotists, Clinical Certification in Hypnotherapy


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $95
Group: $55
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: No

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Information & Referral


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Dual Diagnosis	Multicultural Issues
Addictions/Substance	Family Dysfunction	Sexual Disorders
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Gender Identity	Sexual Orientation
Bipolar Disorders	Grief/Loss	Sexuality Issues
Couple or Marital Issues	Interpersonal Relationships	Stress
Depression	Life Transitions	Trauma/PTSD
Dissociative Disorders	Men's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Cancer Patients	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
AIDS/HIV+	Caregivers	Interracial Families/Couples
Biracial	Chronic Illness	Transgendered


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Ericksonian	Long-Term
Coaching	Evaluation/Diagnostic	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Existential Psychotherapy	Relational
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)	Expressive Therapy	Sex Therapy
Education Consultation	Hypnosis	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
EMDR	Information and Referral	Transactional Analysis (TA)

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Group


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American

Hispanic


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Gay Men's Group

This is a closed group for 8 men, with a minimum two month commitment, and a usual member duration of 6-12 months. Sessions are 2 hours each Thursday evening. Usually have a waiting list. A popular group, ongoing for 28 years.

Group Focus:

Sexuality Issues
Interpersonal Relationships
Men's Issues

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Therapy

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Male

Location:	Denver, CO 80223
Phone:	(303) 722-1021

Meeting Day:	Thursday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Tuesday Men's Group

This group will focus on overcoming cybersex & other sex addictions for gay & straight men. It will be a small (8 members), more personalized & in-depth supplement to SAA.