Chris Berger

Balancing warm compassion with skilled support and gentle confrontation, Chris Berger empowers clients to make positive life changes in a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment. At Foundations Counseling, Chris provides a wide array of counseling services, specializing in relationship dynamics, growth-oriented counseling, and mental health/wellness issues.

Chris's expertise spans a diverse range of areas, including adolescent development, affair recovery, anger management, attachment issues, codependency, conflict resolution, couples communication, divorce recovery, family relationships, intimacy concerns, marital difficulties, parenting skills, pre-marriage counseling, school problems, second marriages, and sexual issues. His growth-oriented counseling covers career guidance, grief and loss, and life coaching. In the realm of mental health, Chris addresses anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, substance abuse and addiction recovery, obesity and weight loss, sex and porn addiction recovery, sleep disorders, stress-related issues, and trauma recovery.

With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families throughout Colorado, Chris has cultivated strong professional relationships with medical providers, school counselors, judicial services, and fellow therapists to provide coordinated client care. His educational background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Production from New York University. As a member of Chi Sigma Iota, his profession's national honor society, Chris demonstrates a commitment to academic and professional excellence.

Chris's therapeutic approach is further enhanced by his specialized training and certifications. He received Primary Certification in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) after studying directly with Dr. Albert Ellis, highlighting his dedication to evidence-based practices. As a Certified Prepare/Enrich marriage counselor, he brings additional expertise to his work with couples. Chris has also received facilitation training for divorce recovery workshops based on the seminal work of Dr. Bruce Fisher and Dr. Robert Alberti, "Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends." His specialized training in treating sexual addiction from Dr. Patrick Carnes further broadens his ability to address complex and sensitive issues.

Clients seeking a therapist with a wealth of experience, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to ongoing professional development will find a dedicated ally in Chris Berger. His diverse skill set and client-centered focus create a therapeutic environment where individuals, couples, and families can work towards meaningful change and personal growth.