Does Coming Into Psychotherapy Mean That I Am Mentally Ill?

Does Coming Into Psychotherapy Mean That I Am Mentally Ill?

Does Coming Into Psychotherapy Mean That I Am Mentally Ill?

Absolutely not. In fact, the majority of our clients are very successful, highly educated and fully functioning people such as doctors, lawyers, military officers, teachers, business owners, CEOs, athletes, teachers, technicians, scientists, executives, civil servants, and therapists.

They come into therapy because they feel “stuck” and are looking for knowledge, insights, and skills to better manage through a host of human challenges and / or transitions, such as births and deaths; unhealthy relationships or marital problems; past traumas that are interfering with their lives; addictions; children and teens with serious issues, and more.

These are not the problems of the psychologically ill. Rather, it is entirely natural for well-adjusted people to feel overwhelmed and disoriented at times, and seeking psychotherapy from a trusted source like The Awakened Mind Institute at The Denver Psychotherapy Center is a wise decision.


Quick FAQ's

  • What Is "Sex Addiction" and Can It Be Treated?

    Sex addictions are commonly considered to be habitual or even compulsive sexual activities that allow people to exit from connected, authentic and healthy life activities.

  • Do all of your doctors offer Buddhist therapy?

    Dr. Parker Wilson is Buddhist minister and retired psychologist, and he can provide advisement based on an extensive understanding and practice of Buddhist psychology and meditative technology. Dr. Wilson is a university professor, doctor of clinical psychology, and a practicing Mahayana Buddhist. He has been highly trained in Buddhist and existential psychology and meditation by some of the greatest living Buddhist masters of our time.

  • Isn't MBCT (Mindfulness) associated with Buddhism?

    The fundamental techniques for developing mindfulness, while rooted in the teachings of Buddhism, are actually more scientific than religious in nature. Buddhist psychology asks one to deeply analyze one's own existential experience. In other words, unlike traditional religious belief systems, Buddhism is not a faith or dogma based system; nor do its practitioners seek special consideration from a higher power, nor do they seek to convert others to their way of thinking. It is, therefore, more akin to a deep philosophy and empirical understanding.

  • What kinds of therapy does AMI offer?

    Primarily AMI offers cognitive psychotherapy; in particular Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which is considered the modern standard of care for many types of depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and anger management issues.

  • How much will my therapy cost?

    The Awakened Mind Institute has very competitive clinical fees; this is especially true given the quality of treatment our doctors offer. Generally speaking, individuals and / or families with a household income between $60,000 and $150,000 (or more) find AMI's clinical fees to be affordable.

Clinic Location

AMI's Services Are Provided Via Tele-Therapy As Well!
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6746 South Revere Parkway, Suite 135,
Centennial, CO 80012-6708
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