About me

I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in Colorado with over 40 years of experience working as Marriage and Family Therapist, mental health therapist and pastoral psychotherapist. I have worked with clients presenting a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, challenges of faith, and various levels of trauma.

My therapy style is supportive, invites personal reflection, focuses on relation to self, life, and others. I will work with individuals, couples, and families. I also work well with aging process issues -- especially senior couples and individuals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational therapy. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is systemic based therapy which empowers separating self from the multitude of external historical influences that surround us. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 45

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CO LMFT MFT.0000105

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Ralph Datema. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Ralph for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very knowledgeable. Great listener. My fiancé and I love working with him.

Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Ralph for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Datema showed incredible insight and exercised great patience during our couple's counseling sessions. I would recommend him to anyone interested in learning more about communication strategies.

Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Ralph for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Dr . Datema is very wise . He is kind and compassionate and listens intently .

Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Ralph for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Let’s just say he’s the kind of guy that helps you understand.

Work with me!