About Mason
Therapy should help you understand yourself—and help you change.
I’m Mason Fraley, a counselor in Denver and Arvada working with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, get unstuck, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Thoughtful. Direct. Human.
I don’t believe therapy has to feel clinical, distant, or endlessly analytical. I try to create a space where we can be honest about what’s happening, understand the patterns underneath it, and work toward something different.
That means we may talk about your history, relationships, emotions, beliefs, and the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself. But the point isn’t simply to understand the past. The point is to help you live differently in the present.
My Approach
Getting beneath the surface.
Many of the problems that bring people to therapy make sense once we understand what’s happening underneath them.
Anxiety, shame, emotional withdrawal, relationship patterns, self-criticism, or feeling stuck often aren’t random problems to eliminate. They developed for reasons.
Our work is about understanding those reasons, changing the patterns that no longer serve you, and helping you respond to life with more freedom and intention.
You don’t have to perform in therapy.
You can show up as you are. You don’t need to know exactly what to talk about, have the right words, or arrive with everything figured out.
I tend to be engaged and conversational rather than sitting back and saying very little. I’ll ask questions, offer observations, challenge you when it’s useful, and help us stay focused on what actually matters.
I take the work seriously without believing therapy itself always has to feel serious.
Professional Background
Training & Credentials
Education & Licensure
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
- State of Colorado
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Liberty University
- PhD in Psychology (in progress)
- Liberty University
Specialized Training
EMDR Trained
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist — Individuals (CCTS-I)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Level 1 Trained
Somatic Experiencing Level 1 Trained
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Trained
Psychodynamic Therapy Trained
My work integrates evidence-based psychological approaches with a deeper understanding of relationships, identity, meaning, and personal growth.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a consultation to see if we're a good fit.