Free Yourself
Leadership Team
Ceta McCowan
Clinical Director & Supervisor MC & LPC
Ceta is Free Yourself’s Clinical Director and also supervises Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates (LPCCs).
Ceta is not currently accepting new clients at this time.
Life is a complicated story, filled with both beautiful victories and challenging obstacles along the way. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), my goal to support individuals, couples, and family's in overcoming those obstacles while celebrating victories and recognizing the beauty in their story. I truly believe that every one of us has the capacity to live the lives we desire and that doing so requires us to address the issues that weigh us down in order to move forward in a positive, healthy manner. I also believe that every person's story is unique because we all have specific identities and personalities that shape our experiences. Therefore, my therapeutic approach in non-judgmental and will be tailored to your individual needs and devoted to honoring who you as an individual, couple, or family.
No matter what you are going through or how you identify, you are welcome to my services and support. If you are ready to achieve your goals and willing to show up consistently to our sessions, I am committed to supporting you in your journey towards healing, happiness, and living out your story in the best way possible.
Contact:
ceta@freeyourselfdenver.com
720-507-8815
Michelle Johnson
Supervisor MA, LPC, LAC
Michelle supervises Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates (LPCCs) at Free Yourself.
Michelle is currently accepting new individual psychotherapy & EMDR therapy clients ages 14+ via telehealth. View specialties >
My therapeutic work is with those who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues. The individuals that I provide counseling services for are currently experiencing homelessness, job loss, death or illness of a love one, domestic violence, mid life crisis, parent child conflict, relationship issues, grief, and mental health issues.
I strongly believe in the person-centered approach because I believe that you should be able to make their own choices within your life without judgement from others. I believe that people learn best if they give themselves permission to make mistakes and learn from their own misconceptions in their own time. The person-centered therapeutic approach goes hand and hand with my personality because I believe everyone has their own life to live and if someone is going to be a part of a person’s life, one should leave their bias and opinions out the door.
I want you to know that if you choose to do counseling with me, it is a safe place to be yourself and you can speak about whatever you need to talk about without fear of judged. I came into counseling knowing that everyone has a past and a story to tell, and everyone should be able to open up in their own time. Counseling means not only building a rapport, but forming a relationship with my client so that my client feels comfortable enough about going on the journey of addressing their life issues with me being their counselor. Lastly my primary goal is to help others work towards self-growth and find their way in life and me showing unconditional positive regard for the person that I’m serving. Remember everyone is the author of their own life!
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Contact:
michelle@freeyourselfdenver.com
719-232-0195
Melissa Duarte
Supervisor
LCSW
Melissa supervises Licensed Social Work Candidates (LSWs) at Free Yourself.
Melissa is not currently accepting new clients at this time.
Melissa believes in a person-centered focus, as we all have our own experiences and identities that make us our own, unique and incredible person. Melissa works with those she supports to identify goals and tailor a plan that works for each individual or family system. Melissa is dedicated to providing support in overcoming obstacles, and celebrating personal growth and accomplishments.
Melissa has experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, all presenting with various needs and concerns. Although much of Melissa's current focus is on adults, she has a great deal of experience working with youth and families. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders and psychosis, personality disorders, neurocognitive disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and addiction.
Our Mission & Values
Equity in Access
We accept Colorado Medicaid, most major insurance plans, and offer self-pay options starting at $125/session, complete with superbills for out-of-network benefits.
Cultural Inclusion
With therapists from diverse racial, gender, and cultural backgrounds, we practice culturally responsive care and center marginalized identities, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and multilingual communities.
Client-Centered Care
Find the right therapist who creates a personalized plan for you. Search based on specialties, language, insurance, or modality. We make scheduling quick and easy, often with next‑day availability.