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 has some experiences that you think were traumatic, but aren’t sure how to process those.

  • You’re a spiritual seeker, 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.

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