John Solberg

I’m a pre-licensed graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adams State University, currently completing my practicum under the clinical supervision of Melissa Raddatz, LMFT (Colorado MFT.0001631), LAC (Colorado ACD.0000946), at Kenosis Counseling. Previously, I spent 25 years in law and government, working as an estate-planning attorney and in legal, policy, and technology roles at two federal agencies. These experiences deepened my appreciation for the complexity of people’s lives, especially balancing high expectations and personal well-being. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or stress, or stuck between where you are and where you want to be, therapy can help. People often seek support during times of conflict, loss, frustration, confusion, or transition. These moments can signal a need for change, even if that change isn’t yet clear. Change looks different for everyone. It may mean building skills to navigate relationship stress, career pressure, family conflict, or major life transitions. It can also mean exploring longstanding challenges such as anxiety, insomnia, sadness, anger, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. My role is to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing. I use a person-centered approach and integrate elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. A grounded, supportive therapeutic relationship provides space to slow down, understand what’s happening inside you, and connect with what you value. I work with individuals from all backgrounds with a focus on professionals, students, and LGBTQ groups. Many of us learn to rely on thinking or behavior to override our emotions, which can create ongoing emotional suffering. In our work together, we’ll explore how you think, feel, and respond to the world. Together, we’ll develop awareness to help you align your choices with the thinking and feeling that shapes your daily life.