Making Strides Counseling, LLC

Drew Borkovitz, LCSW, CEAP, SAP

About Drew

Thank you for choosing Making Strides Counseling. Drew has been practicing Social Work as a Licensed Professional since 2011. Drew has worked in several different settings including: Outpatient Therapy, Mobile Crisis, and Employee Assistance. Drew received formal training through the Division of Community Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Drew has also learned various therapeutic techniques though ongoing continuing education.

Drew earned his Bachelors of Science in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of Maine in 2008.

Drew then obtained his Master of Social Work with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Maryland in 2011.

Drew is seeing clients in person or via Telehealth using a platform called Simple Practice for video sessions. This platform is easy and convenient for anyone to use.

Counseling Services

Individual Therapy

Whether you are experiencing sadness, anxiety, trauma, problems with work, relationship problems, or substance abuse issues Drew is here to help. Feel free to ask if Drew can help you with a specific issue, as there are many more topics he can help you with. If Drew is unable to assist you with a particular topic, he may be able to steer you in the direction of someone who can help. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Supportive Therapy are some of the forms of therapy that Drew uses. He also uses a tool called Motivational Interviewing.

Drew uses Evidence Based practices; however, research indicates that the type of therapy does not matter as much as the relationship that you have with your therapist. Therefore, Drew believes in forming a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients in order to assist them in moving forward with their goals and in their lives.

Drew considers himself to be a partner in your journey towards mental health and well-being. Flexibility and tailoring his approach to fit your needs are of high importance to Drew. He can talk about whatever is important to you during your sessions. Drew appreciates any questions you may have and he is looking forward to working with you.

Couples Therapy

Couples: Have you drifted away from you partner over the years? Stuck in the same old arguments? Experienced a betrayal? Feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you looking to reconnect or become more intimate with each other ? There is hope for your relationship! Together we will come up with a plan based on the Gottman’s 40 yrs of research into what makes relationships work. Couples who use the tools we will discuss learn to create a long lasting and satisfying relationship. The average cost of Divorce in the US is $15,000 per person. Spend your time and money getting back to having a loving and satisfying relationship

Drew uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy in his work and has completed the Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Overview of Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is based on Dr. John Gottman’s research that began in the 1970’s and continues to this day. The research has focused on what makes relationships succeed or fail. From this research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have created a method of therapy that emphasizes a “nuts-and-bolts” approach to improving clients’ relationships.

This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. To help you productively manage conflicts, you will be given methods to manage “resolvable problems” and dialogue about “gridlocked” (or perpetual) issues. We will also work together to help you appreciate your relationship’s strengths and to gently navigate through its vulnerabilities.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy consists of five parts:

  • Assessment
  • Treatment
  • “Phasing Out” of Therapy
  • Termination
  • Outcome Evaluation

Early in the assessment phase, you will be asked to complete an online relationship assessment, the Gottman Relationship Checkup, to help us better understand your relationship. This assessment is fully HIPAA compliant, automatically scores a couples’ strengths and challenges, and provides detailed clinical feedback and suggestions for a treatment plan with specific recommendations for intervention. Drew will cover the cost of the Gottman Relationship Checkup.

In the first session, you and Drew will talk about the history of your relationship, areas of concern, and goals for treatment.

In the next session, Drew will meet with you individually to learn each of your personal histories and to give each of you an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. In the final session of assessment, Drew will share with you his recommendations for treatment and work to define mutually agreed upon goals for your therapy.

Most of the work will involve sessions where you will be seen together as a couple. However, there may be times when individual sessions are recommended. Drew may also give you exercises to practice between sessions.

The length of therapy will be determined by your specific needs and goals. In the course of therapy, we will establish points at which to evaluate your satisfaction and progress. Also, Drew will encourage you to raise any questions or concerns that you have about therapy at any time.

In the later stage of therapy, you will “phase out” or meet less frequently in order for you to test our new relationship skills and to prepare for termination of therapy. Although you may terminate therapy whenever you wish, it is most helpful to have at least one session together to summarize progress, define the work that remains, and say good-bye.

In the outcome-evaluation phase, as per the Gottman Method, four follow-up sessions are planned: one after six months, one after twelve months, one after eighteen months, and one after two years. These sessions have been shown through research to significantly decrease the chances of relapse into previous, unhelpful patterns. In addition, commitment to providing the best therapy possible requires ongoing evaluation of methods used and client progress. The purpose of these follow-up sessions then will be to fine-tune any of your relationship skills if needed and to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy received.

 

Drew offers teletherapy for couples in Colorado, California, Maine and Iowa. Drew uses a HIPAA-compliant secure video platform that is easy to use, reliable, and free to the client. Drew is licensed in Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (# 09924110), Drew is licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#92609), Drew is also licensed in the State of Maine as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#LC20302), Drew is also licensed in Iowa as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#108784).

 

Insurance

Accepted Insurance & EAPs

  • AETNA
  • Anthem BCBS PPO
  • Anthem BCBS HMO
  • United Behavioral Health/OPTUM

Several others, please inquire.

Out of Network

Payment upfront and then Superbill – Your insurance may or may not reimburse you for services. You would need to call your Member Services or Customer Service number located on the back of your insurance card. Superbills do not garuntee reimbursement from your insurance company. 

Pricing

Schedule An Appointment

Please click the button or call to schedule an appointment. Drew returns calls within 24 hours unless noted on his voicemail. 988 for any behavior health crisis or immediate support. For any behavioral health emergencies please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. 

 

Contact Drew

720-515-1022

Hours: 8AM-5PM M/F

 

Drew offers in person scheduling between 8AM-12PM M-F as well as select evenings and Saturday mornings for couples. 

Address

Location 1:

6655 W. Jewell Ave Suite 113

Lakewood, CO 80232

 

Email

makingstridescounseling@gmail.com

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