Mason Fraley
MDiv. MA. LPCC
Hi! I’m Mason. I have a decade of combined counseling experience in both a clinical mental
health and a pastoral context. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I), a Certified
First Responder Associate (CFRA), and have advanced training and experience in working with
military veterans and First Responders. I have advanced degrees in both theology (MDiv.) and
counseling psychology (MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling), and so feel comfortable
integrating spirituality into treatment if you desire that.
Additionally, I have been trained in multiple evidence-based modalities, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Somatic Experiencing
- Coherence Therapy
This combination allows me to tailor therapy to each individual or couple I work with—meeting
you where you are, and helping you move toward healing and wholeness in a way that best fits
your unique needs.
I approach therapy as a collaborative process—one where you and I work together to uncover the
roots of your struggles and open new pathways for healing, freedom, and growth. My style
blends compassion and presence with practical interventions that help you see lasting change, not
just temporary symptom relief.
Specializations
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the primary methods I use,
especially when working with acute emotional, spiritual, or physical trauma. Trauma often gets
“stuck” in the nervous system, showing up as flashbacks, nightmares, chronic anxiety,
depression, overwhelming emotions, or physical distress long after the original event. EMDR
helps the brain reprocess these memories so that they no longer carry the same emotional charge
and relieving symptoms.
What it’s like in session: we will identify a memory or experience that continues to cause
distress. Using bilateral stimulation—often through guided eye movements or tactile cues—I
help your nervous system safely re-engage with the memory in a way that allows it to be
“rewired.” Clients describe feeling a shift from being overwhelmed by their trauma to
experiencing relief, distance, and peace around it.
Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (sometimes called STDP) focuses on uncovering and
resolving the unconscious emotional patterns that drive symptoms like anxiety, depression, or
relational conflict. Many of us learn to suppress or avoid certain emotions because they feel too
threatening or painful. Over time, this avoidance can lead to symptoms that seem “mysterious” or
disconnected from their cause.
What it’s like in session: I will help you notice and work with the emotions that arise in the
moment, often beneath the surface of your conscious awareness. The goal is to bring what is
hidden into the open—so that you can safely experience the underlying feeling fully, and then
move through it. This can lead to surprisingly fast breakthroughs, even resolving issues that have
persisted for years.
Gottman Couples Therapy
For couples work, I use the Gottman Method, a research-based approach that focuses on
strengthening friendship, deepening intimacy, and improving conflict management. Many
couples find themselves stuck in repeating cycles of argument or disconnection, unsure of how to
break free.
What it’s like in session: I work with you and your partner through a step-by-step process to
assess your relationship’s strengths and growth areas, and then guide you through practical
interventions. These might include exercises to improve communication, repair conflicts, or
build shared meaning. Couples who engage in Gottman-based therapy often find that they not
only learn tools to resolve present issues, but also build skills and resilience for future relational
challenges.
Locations
Arvada
12500 W. 58th Ave. Suite 211
Arvada, CO 80002
Denver
1660 S Albion St. Suite 220-D
Denver, CO 80222
