Amy Topelson MA, LPC, NCC Therapist/Owner
Why I became a Couple and Family Therapist
I was lucky to grow up with a family that supported and loved one another. We were not without our struggles (what family is?) but at the core, you knew there were people in your life you could rely on. As a young adult I witnessed that not all families were as lucky as mine. Divorce, mental health struggles, addiction and other issues contributed to the fallout of the family. I decided as a young college student that I needed to work with people in a helping profession. In college, I majored in psychology and in grad school I earned my masters in Educational Psychology and Counseling Psychology. Here I am, over 20 years later, and life as a relationship therapist, wife and mother have taught me a thing or two. What I have learned is while there is no such thing as the perfect relationship or family, there is such a thing as having a fulfilling, loving relationship with the people you care about the most.
Outside of my work, I am passionate about living in Colorado and taking advantage of the outdoors! I like to brag that I am a true Colorado native. I love to ski in the winter and take long walks listening to my favorite podcasts or audiobooks when the sun is shining. I also love to travel and use my passport as a bridge to learning about other cultures around the world. I truly believe we are more alike than different. I reside in the DTC area with my husband and two daughters and my dog, Rocky.
What you can expect if we work together
I will provide a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings while also gently challenging you to look at things from different perspectives. I am fully engaged in the therapy process which means you won't just come to therapy and vent for an hour and get no feedback. Instead, you will leave sessions with more insight, tools and homework to help you grow and transform.
Education and Sample of My Trainings
- Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Psychology from Brandeis University 1998
- Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado 2000
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado 2009
- Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado 2010
- National Board Certified Counselor since 2010
- Completed Gottman Method training through the Gottman Institute
- Completed Healing Invisible Wounds: Working Through Past Sexual Trauma in Relationships with Dr. Julie Gottman 2018
- Completed Sex, Desire & Attachment with Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.: New Science & Strategies to Transform
Couples’ Sex Lives 2023
- Completed EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples) training with Susan Johnson
- Certified Prepare Enrich Facilitator
- Completed 50 hours of EMDR Training through the Maiberger Institute
- Completed training for DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy through the Odyssey Training Center
- Completed Parenting with Love and Logic: Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers with Charles Fay
- Completed Level 1 training of Emotional Freedom Technique with ACEP 2025
I make an effort to stay on top of the latest treatment modalities and research to provide that for my clients by taking continuing education courses every year.