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Many have asked, "How can I sit around all day and listen to people's problems?" I don't think of the human experience as "a problem." I think of working with people as an honor. I had a sense when I was little that I was meant to focus on working with people. I have always been interested in gaining an understanding of why we all do what we do. I have always studied human interactions as I have worked on my own maturation. I believe that I am never too old to learn and hope my clients can embrace this philosophy. I hope to share my clinical knowledge and wisdom as I continue to work on refining the art of being a therapist.

Life is both an interesting and joyful, and occasionally a painful and bewildering process. During more stressful times, I think that a therapist can be a part of your life process to give you: (1) an objective point of view; (2) to teach you new ways to cope with, and view yourself, or your situation, and; (3) to help you connect better with others.

Kindest regards,
Ellen Berk, LCSW, BCD

Credentials and Experience:

LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), BCD (Board Certified Diplomate), MSW, University of Denver, 1991. BA, Psychology, University of Denver, 1978. Advanced Business Management Certificate, Harvard University, 1981. Founder and President, Interactions Counseling P.C 1991-present. Guest Columnist: The Denver Post 1994-present. Awards: "Most Outstanding Clinical Social Worker," 1996, from the Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work.

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