About me
Being in a relationship can be one of the most uplifting and beautiful experiences we can have. But there are also times when our communication breakdown. When we lose trust and don't know if we can continue. This does not need to be the end of the conversation though. Together, we can begin the walk back toward understanding and connection. Sometime this takes time and each person may need to learn new ways to communicate and reconnect. We will work on this together. I will work with both of you through this process. Even the best relationships experiences times when things "just seem off." That does not mean that the relationship is over. Sometimes, these are the growing pains that bring us together.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with over 10 years professional experience helping people. I have successfully worked with Clients to address: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Divorce, Parenting Challenges, Physical and Emotional Trauma, Family Conflict and Communication, Substance Use, etc.
I also have a lot of experience working with couples and families. This include building stronger communication and understanding for one another, which is essential for any healthy relationship.
My counseling style is supportive and goal oriented. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. Depending on my clients’ needs, I draw from diverse counseling techniques that can include: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as psychodynamic therapy techniques. Every client is unique, so all counseling is individualized to meet their individual strengths and challenges.
At times, we all can find ourselves feeling isolated...alone...without understanding. It can be hard to reach out to someone and seek the support you need. There is hope, though. The support is there for you when you are ready.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma, Abuse
- Intimacy
- Self esteem, Motivation
Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Avoidant Personality , BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 10
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
CO LPC LPC.0006499
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Donald (Don) Maestas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Don listens, advises and offers guidance through difficult life decisions. His approach has expanded my understanding of the “why” and the “how” which ultimately has given me the gift of managing my emotions through engaging sessions. As a result I live a much healthier life. I can’t recommend him enough. He’s a fantastic therapist and I’m so grateful!
Don has been counseling us as a couple, but separately, and it’s been working great! I’m learning a lot about myself, which means I am able to be more intimate with my partner. I’m getting clear about what I want and what I can offer- and it’s very empowering!
Don is outstanding. He's excellent at recognizing conflicts and working to deescalate them while maintaining a position of wanting to help both parties. Can't recommend him enough.
Don has gone above and beyond in our therapy sessions. He is always invloved with his patients. He takes videos and articles to help me understand the material we talk about. He brings an individualized style to his sessions which really help you feel valued. He is patient and understanding without judgement. He will hold you accountable to yourself which I really think is needed when you are trying to change and grow into a better couple, or into a better version of yourself. I highly recommend him as a therapist.
Don is always very helpful and considerate when my boyfriend and I are trying to get through tough emotional problems
We love Don!
Don always has a happy energy about him and listens to your needs. He provides wonderful tools that fit our needs. If you are lucky enough to get him as your counselor you will not be disappointed. I am so grateful that we have found him!
Don has been amazing for us, and has really helped us communicate more effectively! Excited to continue working with him!
Excellent counsellor
Don is a great counselor. He is extremely knowledgeable, quickly understood the underlying issues, and provided great advice and resources.
He is amazing and has helped my partner and I to become one again and happier in our relationship.
Don is an amazing professional and he is helping us a lot in our personal issues through a lot talking, reading and reflection. We are definitely satisfied with his expertise and support.
I've been working with Don for awhile and couldn't be happier. From the first live session with him he understood me and my situation. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Don has been amazing in our relationship therapy venture. He understands both sides of the situation and has helped us to significantly improve how we relate to each other. I’m so happy we found him.
Great counselor.