Meet The Team
Men's Therapists in Denver
Our team of men's mental health therapists hold a Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or another relevant field and hold active licensure for therapy in the state of Colorado.
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Additionally, our men's mental health therapists are trained in issues that disproportionally affect men including ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Suicidal Idealtion and more.
Michela Parisi M.A. LPCC BCN
THE OWNER
Michela's passion for mental health tracks back to her teenage years and led her to found Connected Brain Counseling, a group practice specializing in women and trauma, in 2021. During this time, she saw an influx of male clients who were ready to address their mental health concerns, yet the fear around what this meant for their self identity was often shaken.
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Michela noticed how deeply the expectations around what it meant to be a man effected the outcome of her work with couples. Her approach to counseling prioritizes both partners feeling safe to be vulnerable and connected - and the female partners seemed to feel more permission to cultivate this. Her men, however, often had words they needed to say but didn't experienced roadblocks finding the permission to express them.
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Michela understood that her male clients didn't lack the desire to be better partners...it's just that society placed unrealistic and often confusing expectations on their shoulders on what it means to be a man. Unfortunately, their relationships and self esteem were deeply impacted by this.
Michela found herself drawn toward helping men feel confident in identifying and expressing their emotions in a way that felt natural to them, and therefore feel more connected to those they love as well.
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With this, Michela dove head first into understanding more of the male perspective in modern society. She created the Men's Mental Wellness Center to offer a hub of providers who both honor healthy masculinity and create space for improved communication, emotional expression and security for men. ​​
Michela holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling, is a Board Certified Neurofeedback Clinician and the Program Director of qEEG Brain Mapping at the practice. She thrives on data driven evidence in the therapy room and prides herself on ethical practice. In her spare time, you can find her spending time with her growing family and soaking up some sunshine wherever she can find it.
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Samuel Bierbrauer PhD, LPCC
THERAPIST & NEUROFEEDBACK CLINICIAN
Samuel has a diverse range of clinical experience in working with individuals, couples, and families who struggle with various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and addictions.
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Samuel takes a client-centered approach to counseling in that he collaboratively works with clients to not only better understand themselves but assist clients on their journey towards a more fulfilling, values-driven life. This means that he prioritizes meeting you where you are at and will move at a pace that feels appropriate to you and your needs in the therapy room.
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By utilizing mindfulness-based techniques, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, Samuel invites his clients to actively engage in the counseling process to achieve their goals of living a life filled with purpose and passion.
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Samuel offers individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling and neurofeedback therapy with the Men's Mental Wellness Practice. Additionally, he is experienced in assessments and passionate about creating a safe space for men to explore their mental health.
Sydney Focht MA, LPCC
THERAPIST & NEUROFEEDBACK CLINICIAN
Oddly enough, I discovered my interest and passion for treating men's issues through all of my work with women. As a woman treating other women, I couldn't help but feel drawn to better understanding what assumptions were being made about the men in our lives.
Since then, my work with men's issues has been rooted in genuine curiosity and openness, a healthy amount of challenging unfair expectations and beliefs when needed, and hearty doses of self-compassion that might feel hard to come by naturally for men in today's society.
I have experience in treating the grief (and maybe relief?) that comes with divorce or the loss of a loved one, nagging insecurities that naturally follow us through different life stages, and working with those who are experiencing varying levels of stress and anxiety but aren't exactly sure how therapy could help bring some relief. Let me also say, by no means do I expect you to be able to present a polished, clear cut "issue" to be addressed. I am here to help you better understand what might not be working for you, even if it currently feels hard to put into words.
If you're wondering what you might be able to get out of therapy, I encourage you to give it a shot - I'll be here to support you along the way.
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Pauly Munn PhD Candidate, LPCC, EMDR Trained
THERAPIST & NEUROFEEDBACK CLINICIAN
Pauly is a trauma-informed clinician and a specialist in working with men's issues, including relationship conflict, discrimination, insecurities, addiction, and more.
Pauly caters each of his sessions to the unique experience of his clients, and offers a safe space for individuals to self-reflect, express vulnerability, and share their unique experience.
Pauly believes that healing begins with finding true purpose and meaning in one's life, and achieves this through facilitation of an integrative blend of evidence-based modalities including Humanistic Psychology, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.
Pauly is an empathetic counselor who believes in the power of compassion, yet utilizes a direct approach in therapy. Pauly utilizes a collaborative lens with the goal of guiding his clients towards meaningful self-insight, and building critical resources for facilitating change and/or navigating intense emotions.
Pauly is a licensed therapist who received his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University and is a doctoral student for a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University.
Outside of therapy, Pauly is a Colorado native who enjoys staying active through basketball, tennis, hiking, dancing, weight training, and more. Pauly also spends his spare time engaging in Psychology research surrounding trauma, social justice, and neuropsychology.
Michela Parisi M.A. LPCC BCN
Michela's passion for mental health tracks back to her teenage years and led her to found Connected Brain Counseling, a group practice specializing in women and trauma, in 2021. During this time, she saw an influx of male clients who were ready to address their mental health concerns, yet the fear around what this meant for their self identity was often shaken.
​
Michela noticed how deeply the expectations around what it meant to be a man effected the outcome of her work with couples. Her approach to counseling prioritizes both partners feeling safe to be vulnerable and connected - and the female partners seemed to feel more permission to cultivate this. Her men, however, often had words they needed to say but didn't experienced roadblocks finding the permission to express them.
​
Michela understood that her male clients didn't lack the desire to be better partners...it's just that society placed unrealistic and often confusing expectations on their shoulders on what it means to be a man. Unfortunately, their relationships and self esteem were deeply impacted by this.
Michela found herself drawn toward helping men feel confident in identifying and expressing their emotions in a way that felt natural to them, and therefore feel more connected to those they love as well.
​
With this, Michela dove head first into understanding more of the male perspective in modern society. She created the Men's Mental Wellness Center to offer a hub of providers who both honor healthy masculinity and create space for improved communication, emotional expression and security for men. ​​
Michela holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling, is a Board Certified Neurofeedback Clinician and the Program Director of qEEG Brain Mapping at the practice. She thrives on data driven evidence in the therapy room and prides herself on ethical practice. In her spare time, you can find her spending time with her growing family and soaking up some sunshine wherever she can find it.
Samuel has a diverse range of clinical experience in working with individuals, couples, and families who struggle with various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and addictions.
​
Samuel takes a client-centered approach to counseling in that he collaboratively works with clients to not only better understand themselves but assist clients on their journey towards a more fulfilling, values-driven life. This means that he prioritizes meeting you where you are at and will move at a pace that feels appropriate to you and your needs in the therapy room.
​
By utilizing mindfulness-based techniques, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, Samuel invites his clients to actively engage in the counseling process to achieve their goals of living a life filled with purpose and passion.
​
Samuel offers individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling and neurofeedback therapy with the Men's Mental Wellness Practice. Additionally, he is experienced in assessments and passionate about creating a safe space for men to explore their mental health.
Samuel Bierbrauer PhD, LPCC
Available on Weekends
Sydney Focht MA, LPCC
Oddly enough, I discovered my interest and passion for treating men's issues through all of my work with women. As a woman treating other women, I couldn't help but feel drawn to better understanding what assumptions were being made about the men in our lives.
Since then, my work with men's issues has been rooted in genuine curiosity and openness, a healthy amount of challenging unfair expectations and beliefs when needed, and hearty doses of self-compassion that might feel hard to come by naturally for men in today's society.
I have experience in treating the grief (and maybe relief?) that comes with divorce or the loss of a loved one, nagging insecurities that naturally follow us through different life stages, and working with those who are experiencing varying levels of stress and anxiety but aren't exactly sure how therapy could help bring some relief. Let me also say, by no means do I expect you to be able to present a polished, clear cut "issue" to be addressed. I am here to help you better understand what might not be working for you, even if it currently feels hard to put into words.
If you're wondering what you might be able to get out of therapy, I encourage you to give it a shot - I'll be here to support you along the way.
Pauly is a trauma-informed clinician and a specialist in working with men's issues, including relationship conflict, discrimination, insecurities, addiction, and more.
Pauly caters each of his sessions to the unique experience of his clients, and offers a safe space for individuals to self-reflect, express vulnerability, and share their unique experience.
Pauly believes that healing begins with finding true purpose and meaning in one's life, and achieves this through facilitation of an integrative blend of evidence-based modalities including Humanistic Psychology, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.
Pauly is an empathetic counselor who believes in the power of compassion, yet utilizes a direct approach in therapy. Pauly utilizes a collaborative lens with the goal of guiding his clients towards meaningful self-insight, and building critical resources for facilitating change and/or navigating intense emotions.
Pauly is a licensed therapist who received his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University and is a doctoral student for a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University.
Outside of therapy, Pauly is a Colorado native who enjoys staying active through basketball, tennis, hiking, dancing, weight training, and more. Pauly also spends his spare time engaging in Psychology research surrounding trauma, social justice, and neuropsychology.
