Hi, I’m mason.
I’m a psychotherapist (LPCC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I) living in Denver, and it gives me immense satisfaction to help others find clarity, purpose, and freedom. I myself have been deeply touched by the transformative power of therapy, and I bring that experience into my work. I specialize in working with men, using an evidence-based approach called Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy that resonates deeply with my belief in addressing and relieving symptoms as efficiently and painlessly as possible from the root. I’m also trained in techniques called Coherence Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting, experiential tools which greatly help clients reconnect with their bodies to process and release the physiological and neurological effects of trauma, if necessary.
In addition to a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I hold a Master of Divinity degree, reflecting my love for scripture and theology. As a practicing Catholic, I’m comfortable integrating faith into my work with Catholics and Christians, or individuals with no particular religious/spiritual affiliation.
Outside the therapy room, I love reading, and write about psychology on this website, as well as scripture and theology over on my Substack, theovoxblog.com. I enjoy getting outside, and indulging my passion for fitness. I try to blend professionalism and competence with authenticity—being both a skilled clinician and a normal human being. Having had a stutter since childhood, I understand pain and the value of resilience, and I bring that same spirit into every session.
My Approach
Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP) is a focused, evidence-based and time-limited approach designed to help you achieve lasting change by uncovering and working through the emotional roots of your struggles. Often, symptoms like anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties arise when underlying feelings have been blocked or avoided—sometimes outside of your awareness. In this therapy, we work together to identify these deeper emotions and the inner conflicts that keep them buried, helping you move toward greater clarity, freedom, and emotional well-being.
This approach is active and experiential, emphasizing not just insight but also the experience and expression of core emotions in a safe, supportive environment. By recognizing and reducing patterns of fear and avoidance around certain feelings, you can begin to reconnect with your full emotional range and develop a stronger, more authentic sense of self. STDP is especially helpful if you feel stuck in old patterns and are ready to address the heart of your challenges—not just manage symptoms, but transform them at their source.
what to expect
In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative and focused process that begins with exploring the issues that feel most urgent or meaningful to you. We’ll pay close attention not only to your thoughts and concerns but also to your emotions, physical sensations, and relational patterns as they arise in the moment. I’ll often invite you to notice subtle shifts—like tension in your body or moments when emotions start to surface—as these can provide valuable clues to the deeper roots of your struggles. We’ll work together to identify and unpack unconscious defenses and anxiety that may block fuller emotional expression and clarity.
You’ll find that the work is both supportive and gently challenging. I may guide you to slow down and stay with feelings that arise, helping you move through anxiety or resistance that naturally comes up when approaching core emotions. Techniques like tracking bodily sensations, clarifying inner conflicts, and working with images or memories may be part of the process. We also pay close attention to the therapeutic relationship itself, as it often reflects patterns from other important relationships in your life. Our aim is to help you experience emotional breakthroughs in real time, leading to lasting shifts in how you relate to yourself and others, and eliminating symptoms.