Chris Wilhoite MS, LMFT-S, CST, C-PST Founder, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Psychosexual Therapist, Couple’s Therapist, AAMFT Approved Supervisor in training
Chris Wilhoite, the founder of Littleton Couples Counseling, says, “Every conversation with every client and colleague has elements to learn from. As I grow and find strengths in myself I model positive growth for others. I strive to be open-minded when working with clients and colleagues while holding them accountable to their own frameworks of authenticity. I have a belief in people and their ability to become the person, couple, and family that they desire to be. Sometimes this will be the first time they have ever had someone believe in them. When I lost my husband to cancer in 2006, I made a commitment to myself that I would do all that was in my power to help couples build healthy relationships. I believe that healthy couples and families create healthy communities.”
Education and Training
Chris received her Masters of Science in Psychology from California Southern University and wrote her thesis on the role of body image and sexual shame in women’s sexual dysfunction. She holds a certificate in drug and alcohol dependence. Chris is EMDR trained and EFT trained and is a sensitive, sex-positive Certified Psychosexual Sex Therapist with the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists and sits on the IAPST Ethics Committee. She is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She is Gottman trained for couples counseling. She completed her second year of post-graduate training at Denver Family Institute. Chris integrates multiple modalities to fit her clients’ needs. She is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in training.
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Just like a carpenter and their toolbox, Littleton Couples Counseling utilizes many different modalities from an attachment-based perspective including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Gottman, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT) and tailors therapy to achieve the goals our clients desire. Not every tool works for every client, and our expertise in Experiential Therapy and Family and Marital Therapy combined with play therapy, narrative therapy, relational therapy and person-centered therapy allows us to craft a unique solution as individual as you are.
Chris works with individuals and couples from the communities of Denver, DTC, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Cherry Creek, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, WashPark, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Evergreen, Morrison, Greenwood Village, Thornton, Arvada, Lakewood, Englewood, Golden, and surrounding areas.
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Marriage & Couples Counseling, Sex Therapy Our Clinicians Make The Difference
Why Choose an Integrated Therapist?
As integrated therapists, we are present in the session and curious to what you’re experiencing. We focus on marriage counseling, couples counseling, sex therapy and foster a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and supportive environment where you can safely explore communication styles, develop connections, and learn to express your needs. We help you develop the tools to grow closer to your partner. Littleton Couples Counseling understands the nuances required for successful sex therapy, marriage counseling, and couples counseling.
Chris Wilhoite MS, LMFT-S, CST, C-PST
Founder, Certified Psychosexual Therapist
Chris Wilhoite, founder of Littleton Couples Counseling, believes in couples. When she lost her husband to cancer in 2006, she promised herself she would do everything in her power to allow couples the opportunity to stay together and build a stronger relationships. Couples are made of individuals, and individuals have different needs. Chris is an extensively trained couples counselor, Certified Psychosexual Therapist with the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in training.
Tommy Underhill ASDI, ASDCS
Sex, Adult ADHD & Adult Autism
As a person with AuDHD, Tommy gets it. He specializes in working with adults and executives with ADHD and autism. His training in neurophysiological approaches for social, relational, and sexual issues provides the framework for coaching people across the country. Tommy oversees the long-term and strategic management for Littleton Couple’s Counseling. His entrepreneurship and small business management and operations spans more than 30 years. He is a Founding member of the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy.
Caitlin Bovard LPC, CST
Certified Sex Therapist, Couple’s Therapist, Relationships, LGBTQ+
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Caitlin works with individuals and relationships in all relationship structures including open relationships, ethical non-monogamous, poly, swinging, monogamous, casual and/or long-term relationships.
Ava Cohen Ph.D., LCSW, CST
Relationships & Sex, LGBTQIA+
As a Certified Sex Therapist, Ava is a compassionate therapist who is licensed in Colorado and Wyoming. She uses several different therapeutic modalities including: Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems and a client-centered, strengths-based approach. Ava is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and she holds a doctorate in sexology.
Shannon Kennealey LCSW, MFT
Adults, Teens, Families
Shannon works with teens, individuals, and families to unlock their inner capacities for strength, self determination, health and happiness, performance, well-being, and meaningful relationships. She takes an integrated approach that pulls from a variety of theoretical frameworks including, attachment theory, narrative therapy, self psychology, emotionally focused theory, and spiritual psychology.
Jennifer Livingston MSN, NP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric nurse practitioner
Jennifer is an integral element of the Littleton Couples Counseling team and brings a deep understanding of the psychopharmacological aspects of maternal mental health and women’s issues, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger, grief, and loss.
Chelsea Speegle DPT
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Chelsea Speegle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who specializes in pelvic health with a particular interest in helping pregnant and postpartum moms as well as men’s health. She works primarily at Activcore in Littleton, Colorado which is located inside the Women’s Health Care Associates OBGYN clinic.
Zachary Ripp MD OB/Gyn
Gynecologist in residence
Dr. Ripp offers a patient-centric and educational approach to care. He creates an open, comfortable space where his patients feel free to discuss their feelings and health issues and feel supported. He advocates for people with vulvas and facilitates care based on their choices and needs. Dr. Ripp wants to help minimize his patients’ apprehension about visiting the OB/GYN and provide a safe, supportive environment.
Korra
Compassionate Therapy Dog
People will tell a dog things they would never feel comfortable telling another human.Korra brings a lifetime of experience helping people who live with anxiety and depression feel more comfortable in their body. She specializes in working with people who need a calming influence in their lives.
Mālie
Therapy Dog in Training
Mālie (may-lee-uh) in Hawaiian is to be calm or experience serenity and often helps us in the counseling room, just not quite in the way we expected. She is a bundle of loving energy and excels in helping ADHD/ADD people reach threshold and experience more peace and focus.