A Little About Me

I'm Helen Thilly, LCSW. I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2007 and have been in private practice since 2013. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Over the years, I've worked primarily with adults, as well as young adults and adolescents, couples, and families. I help clients navigate anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, self-doubt, and many of the challenges that come with different stages of life.

I believe therapy should be a place where you can be yourself and talk honestly about what's going on in your life. You don't have to have everything figured out before you come in. That's part of what we're working on together.

My Approach to Therapy

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I don't believe therapy should feel like someone is simply telling you what to do or giving you a list of things to work on.

I draw from several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, DBT skills, and relational therapy. What we focus on depends on what you're experiencing and what you want to get out of therapy.

Sometimes you may need practical tools to manage anxiety or stress. Other times, it can be more helpful to understand where certain patterns or reactions come from. Often, therapy involves both.

Finding the Right Fit

I also believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a really important part of therapy. You can have the right treatment approach on paper, but if you don't feel comfortable with your therapist, it's difficult to do the work.

Finding a good fit matters to me. I want you to feel comfortable talking openly, asking questions, and being yourself. My job isn't to judge you or tell you how you should live your life. It's to listen, offer perspective, and work with you toward the changes you want to make.

That's one reason I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation. It's a chance for us to talk about what you're looking for and for you to get a sense of whether I might be a good fit for you.

Who I Work With

I primarily work with adults and young adults, as well as adolescents, who are dealing with concerns such as:

• Anxiety and chronic stress

• Overthinking and perfectionism

• Self-doubt and self-esteem

• Relationship and dating concerns

• People-pleasing and boundaries

• Divorce and divorce recovery

• Life transitions

• Career and work stress

• Parenting and postpartum adjustment

• Trauma

• Grief and loss

• Identity and questions about what comes next

I also work with couples and families, including adult family relationships.

My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I work to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves.

My Experience

My professional experience has included working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings. That experience has shaped how I work today, but I also recognize that every client is different.

I don't expect you to fit neatly into a particular diagnosis or treatment approach. We'll start with what's going on in your life and figure out what makes sense from there.

Therapy in Denver and Throughout Colorado

I offer in-person therapy at my Cherry Creek office in Denver, as well as virtual therapy throughout Colorado.

If you're considering therapy, I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation so you can tell me a little about what you're looking for, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.