About Us

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Theda has over 20 years of experience working with people with mental health and addiction issues. Theda has worked in variety of clinical settings to include inpatient, outpatient, in-home, and group homes working with individuals, groups and families. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Education in Agency Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Theda specializes in trauma, grief and loss and culturally diverse groups. She believes in diversity, equity and inclusion for all people everywhere.

theda@freedomchoicehealth.com

Darlene has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 30 years.  She has a BA in Psychology from Loretto Heights College Denver and a Masters of Social Work from University of Denver.  She has provided individual, family, and group therapy in a variety of settings.  She has done in-home  therapy for dementia, Alzheimer's, trauma, grief/loss, and has done a lot of work with children, adolescents, and domestic violence.  She specializes in CBT-Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.  She loves to garden, fish, hike, paint, knit, crochet, write, and spend time with her large family and 7 grandchildren. 

darlene@freedomchoicehealth.com 

 Denyse has over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of mental health and uses an integrative eclectic approach to facilitate the most effective therapy for each individual. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University Denver. Denyse specializes in treating those with anxiety disorders (social phobia, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder), depressive disorders, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. She believes every individual has the potential for wholeness and would like to be a part of your healing process.   denyse@freedomchoicehealth.com 

Lisa has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 23 years. She has a BA in Psychology and Communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a Master’s from Colorado State University. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. She believes in working cooperatively with clients in meeting their goals in a caring, honest, and nonjudgemental manner. She draws from a variety of methods in order to create an individualized approach for each client and their situation. She has vast experience counseling clients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and grief.

lisa@freedomchoicehealth.com

Patty has spent the majority of the last 30 years of her career in the Education field.  She has served as a Teacher, Counselor, and Administrator.  Through those years she worked with many adolescents and teens as they struggled to find their way in life.  Also, through this journey she worked with several staff members, parents, and grandparents.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado and has a Masters degree in Counseling Education and Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado.  Her passion is to use her life experience and education background to help others thrive in their worlds.  She believes everyone has the opportunity to find joy and happiness.  She has an extensive background in helping others with victims of divorce and addiction, anxiety, low self esteem, grief, and depression.  Patty is very active in sports and enjoys spending time with family.

patty@freedomchoicehealth.com

Melissa J. Bruce acquired her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sacred Heart University before earning her Masters of Social Work at Long Island University in 2012 with a speciality in forensic social work.  Melissa received her Licensed Master of Social Work from New York in 2012.  Subsequently, she earned her Clinical Social Worker licenses in 2019 for both New York and Colorado.  She has worked in variety of  clinical settings with clients ranging from children and adults.  Melissa has extensive experience working with court involved youth and adults, mood disorders, PTSD, depression, behavioral issues, self harming/ suicidal ideation and anxiety.  Melissa believes in meeting her clients where they are currently at and assisting them in accomplishing their goals in an exceptional, effective and efficient manner. melissa@freedomchoicehealth.com

 While I haven’t had the need to utilize Freedom Choice services, I do know the company leadership and have first hand knowledge of the integrity they bring to the business.  Moreover, the in-home mental health and family counseling market they are serving fills a gap that is desperately needed.  While their in-home services offer a comfortable setting for needed care, Freedom Choice also offers the convenience of telehealth (connecting to care via a digital device), as well as a traditional office setting.  - JD- Littleton, CO

 With the mental health crisis we are facing today, I am so thankful for FreedomChoice and what they offer. They are doing it right by not only offering traditional office visits, but also in-home and remote services via a computer or smart device, too. This makes them not only very accessible but also a safe environment to begin treatments. Counseling has been an integral part of my personal healing, and I'm thankful for FreedomChoice for making this service readily available to more people facing mental health issues, or needing family counseling services. 

- NF- Highlands Ranch, CO

 I have been working with Chan (founder of FreedomChoice) for almost 20 years.  I cannot think of a more appropriate business for him to pursue!  His compassion, caring and sense of service to others are unparalleled.  He will revolutionize the way people feel about health care in this industry.  Bringing mental health care and family counseling into the safest place for a person to be vulnerable and get help, in their home.          - AH- Highlands Ranch, CO

 While not personally utilizing the services of Freedom Choice, I feel that the leadership of this company is bringing a value added service to a clientele that can be challenged by conventional delivery of care models.  By providing mental health services within the home, Freedom Choice is allowing for mental health and counseling services to be delivered in a way that allows for optimal outcomes.  Eliminating  obstacles and limitations that are associated with current care models, this in home approach decreases some of the challenges that this clientele face.  This progressive delivery model that includes in home, telehealth and office services, is filling a void in care, while advocating for broad reaching care in the mental health industry. 

- KA- Littleton, CO

 I first of all, want to thank the dear Lord for your organization. You can’t imagine how important it has been to me to have in-home care. I am basically home-bound and am unable to get around very well, especially when I am in a crisis. I thank you so very much for this service. It has been a godsend!   As far as Tara is concerned, she is really quite wonderful. I love how she listens to me and I can see the concentration and thoughtful way she thinks before she says anything. My impression is that she is very intelligent and intuitive. She has given me more help in these 4 visits than I could probably get in 6 months from someone else.          - KL- Lakewood, CO

 I just wanted to give a special "thank you" to Darlene and her visit with my son this past Friday. My son, has never enjoyed talk therapy and was very anxious before the appointment. Right away upon meeting Darlene, I knew it would be a good match for him.  My son, felt so comfortable during the session and even laughed. She gave him  "practical techniques " and real life advice that he can use and think about daily. One session with her has made more of a difference than 3 years of on and off therapy he did with others. I am so thankful and grateful for Darlene and looking forward to her therapy relationship with my son and all that she can offer him. Your at home services have been a game changer for my son and his mental healthy and future success.         -LK - Castle Rock, CO