Take Five Therapy

For a Better Outcome

Welcome to Take Five Therapy!

Take Five Therapy is a private practice in Colorado developed by Rick D. Velez devoted to veterans of recent conflicts, active duty military personnel, and their families. Why is it called Take Five Therapy? Because no matter what the situation may be, you can stop for five minutes before you do anything to find a way to a better outcome.

Rick D. Velez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Addictions Counselor III in the state of Colorado. He has worked in the field of social work for 30 years, and he has spent the past 15 years working with the Department of Defense, and 20 years working with the military community. He has been stationed around the world, including Portugal, Japan, Germany, Italy, and stateside at Fort Lewis, Washington; Fort Drum, New York; and Fort Carson, Colorado. His specialization is soldiers with combat trauma, and he has a proven track record with current and former military clients. Mr. Velez is also skilled in child and family therapy and drug and alcohol therapy. He is well versed in cultural competency and includes client’s cultural values in the practical application of treatment. Mr. Velez promotes a strong work/life balance and strives to teach all clients the importance of this.

Conditions and Populations Specialized in:

  • Combat Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Substance Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Adolescents
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Adults Only)
  • Military Related Stressors (Deployment and Garrison Life)

Treatments Specialized in:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Emotional Processing Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Reality Based Therapy
  • Cultural Competency

Ready to get started? Free initial consultations, in-person sessions in Denver, Colorado and virtual services in Colorado/Texas are available. Just contact Rick D. Velez today via email or phone:

Email: rvelez@takefivetherapy.com
Velez’s Phone: (719)781-2283
Address: 1090 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Unit C-7012, Lakewood, CO 80226

Already have an account? Here is a link to log in to make appointments, complete paperwork, and join telehealth sessions: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/takefivetherapy/

TRICARE, TRIWest, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Apostrophe, Bright Health, Cigna, Friday Health Plans, Optum, Oscar Health Plan, and United insurance is accepted. A sliding scale system is used for out-of-pocket payments.