Kate D'Orazio, MA, LPC, NCC

On This Page: Individual Therapy & Internal Family Systems (IFS) Relationship Therapy & Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) Who I Serve Therapy Intensives Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Background & Credentials Kate D'Orazio, MA, LPC, NCC - INDIVIDUALS AND INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS) - Many of the individuals I work with are carrying the impact of trauma, anxiety, difficult life experiences, or longstanding patterns that no longer serve them. Some are new to therapy. Others have spent years trying to understand themselves and create change, yet still find themselves pulled into familiar reactions, emotional overwhelm, self criticism, avoidance, or relationship struggles. My work with individuals is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. IFS views all of us as naturally made up of different parts, each with its own feelings, beliefs, and protective strategies. Rather than fighting or suppressing difficult emotions, we work to understand the parts of you that developed for good reasons and have been trying to help in the best ways they know how. As these parts begin to feel safer and less burdened, many people experience more space from automatic reactions, greater emotional flexibility, deeper self understanding, and a stronger connection to their own inner wisdom. Together, we create room for healing, growth, and a more self-led way of living. Most individual therapy sessions are 75 minutes, allowing enough time to move beyond surface level problem solving and engage in deeper exploration, healing, and parts work. - RELATIONSHIPS AND INTIMACY FROM THE INSIDE OUT (IFIO) - Relationships often bring us face to face with our most vulnerable feelings. When protective parts become activated, partners can find themselves caught in cycles of conflict, defensiveness, withdrawal, criticism, anxiety, avoidance, or disconnection. Even relationships with a strong foundation can struggle when these patterns begin to take over. My work with relationships is grounded in Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), an extension of Internal Family Systems designed specifically for relationship therapy. Together, we identify the cycles that keep partners stuck, understand the protective parts driving reactivity, and create more space for curiosity, compassion, and connection. Rather than focusing on blame or determining who is right, we work toward helping each person take responsibility for their own internal experience and communicate from a more grounded place. As partners learn to speak for their parts rather than from them, difficult conversations often become more productive, meaningful, and connecting. I work with couples, partners, and polycules across a wide range of relationship structures, including monogamous, polyamorous, lifestyle, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Relationship therapy sessions are a minimum of 75 minutes, with 100 minute sessions available when additional time would be beneficial. - WHO I SERVE - I welcome individuals and relationships of all sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship structures, and family configurations. My practice includes experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships, monogamous, polyamorous, lifestyle, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships, adoptees, adoptive parents, and family members whose lives have been touched by adoption. I strive to create an environment where clients can explore their experiences, identities, relationships, and inner worlds with curiosity, authenticity, and compassion. Whether you are seeking support for healing from trauma, navigating a life transition, strengthening your relationships, or developing a deeper understanding of yourself, therapy can provide a space to slow down and listen to what your system is trying to communicate. - INTENSIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND RELATIONSHIPS - Therapy intensives offer an opportunity to engage in deeper, more focused work than is often possible within a traditional weekly therapy schedule. Available for both individuals and relationships, intensives create space to remain connected to the work without needing to pause just as important experiences begin to emerge. Many people find that therapy intensives allow them to move through layers of protection, access deeper emotions, and make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. Intensives can be particularly helpful for trauma work, relationship challenges, major life transitions, or situations where a concentrated period of support feels beneficial. I offer 4 hour and 6 hour intensives, typically on Fridays. Intensives may be used alongside ongoing therapy or as a stand alone service depending on your needs and circumstances. - KETAMINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (KAP) - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy can support individuals and relationships who feel stuck in patterns that have been difficult to shift through traditional therapy alone. When appropriate, ketamine may help create greater access to emotions, perspectives, and experiences that support healing and change. KAP is not a replacement for therapy. Rather, it is one tool that can be integrated into a broader therapeutic process. Because ketamine can bring significant internal experiences to the surface, careful assessment and preparation are important. We begin by exploring your goals, discussing potential benefits and risks, and assessing whether this approach feels appropriate for you and your system. Not everyone who explores KAP will ultimately decide to pursue it, and that decision is respected as part of the therapeutic process. If we decide together to move forward, KAP follows a structured process that includes preparation, medicine sessions, and integration. Preparation and integration are central components of this work, helping clients make sense of their experiences and translate insights into meaningful changes in daily life. I offer consultation, preparation, and integration services for individuals and relationships exploring whether Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy may be a good fit for their goals. - BACKGROUND - Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years raising my three children and later graduated with honors from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Denver Seminary. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Today, I provide Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for individuals and Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) relationship therapy for couples, partners, and polycules through in person sessions in Lakewood and via Telehealth throughout Colorado. As a therapist, a wife of 25 years, and a biological and adoptive parent, I have a particular appreciation for the ways trauma, attachment, identity, belonging, and family relationships can shape our lives. I remain actively engaged in consultation, professional development, advanced training, and the broader IFS community. I currently serve as a Program Assistant for Internal Family Systems trainings through the IFS Institute and as a member of the volunteer leadership team for Rocky Mountain IFS. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my family, practicing yoga, hiking, attending live music events, and taking advantage of all that Colorado has to offer. - ADVANCED TRAININGS AND CREDENTIALS - I remain actively engaged in advanced trainings to continue deepening my work with individuals and relationships. • Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) IFS Level 2 • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 • Program Assistant, Internal Family Systems Institute • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Integration • Ketamine Assisted Couples Psychotherapy and Integration • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) • Prepare and Enrich Premarital Counseling • National Certified Counselor (NCC) • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) NOTE: This is not a crisis center, drop-in center, or referral service. If you need immediate support, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org.