About

Hi, I’m Blaise - a professional counselor and guide for the inner journey.

What do you need in a therapist?

Finding someone who feels like a good fit can be tough. Here are some ways to know whether I might be a good fit for you:

  • You’re an over-thinker (or under-feeler) who needs some help making sense of what’s going on inside.

  • You’ve had some experiences that you think were traumatic, but aren’t sure how to process those.

  • You’re a spiritual seeker, voracious reader, and reflective thinker, but don’t want to explore your inner world alone.

  • Your work life is in transition (or just beginning) and you’re trying to figure out what’s next.

  • You’re not interested in quick fixes, but deep therapy that gives you tools that get to the root of your problem.

  • You’re transitioning or retiring from the military and need to process that change while figuring out what to do next.

  • You find yourself in some type of mid-life crisis (whether you’re middle-aged or not!) and want someone to sort it out alongside you.

let's work together
A man with a dark beard and dark hair standing outdoors in front of a tree with green leaves, wearing a black button-up shirt and a smartwatch, smiling at the camera. The man is Blaise, the counselor who works at Holdfast Counseling.

A bit more about me.

I am a counselor because I think we all need a space to find ourselves so we can engage with life more fully. In the mental health field, we use a lot of words to describe how people might be suffering (anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.). But at the core, I think we long to be seen, understood, and accepted without judgement - we really do heal through relationship.

Helpers commonly say something like “you can’t take others where you haven’t been yourself,” and I wholeheartedly agree. I’ve had years of personal therapy and continue to do my own inner work so that I can help you do yours. I have training in spiritual direction, and clients who are spiritually searching or expanding often find that therapy with me is a helpful space to explore.

Before I became a counselor, I worked for a global non-profit and served in the Army as an artillery officer. I am a lover of books, neighborhood walks with my wife and Cavapoo (his name is Freud), and physical exercise that ends with a session in the sauna.

Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate, Colorado
MA in Counseling, Denver Seminary
Master of Business Administration, University of Colorado
Certificate in Spiritual Direction, Benet Hill Monastery

do we sound like a good fit? lets talk.