I’m Russ Crowe, Relationship Therapist, MFTC
Most people who reach out are somewhere between frustrated and scared. They know something is wrong. They've tried to fix it themselves and it hasn't worked. That's exactly where I come in.
I work with couples, individuals, and anyone navigating significant relationship challenges in Denver and across Colorado.
What should you know about me?
The relationship you go home to shapes everything else.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent a decade in strategy consulting, working with Fortune 100 companies and Silicon Valley. I know firsthand how demanding work life can become, and how easy it is to lose sight of your relationship while you're managing everything else.
After getting my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialized in identifying the patterns that keep couples stuck and giving them a real path out.
Working with me is structured, evidence-based, and specific to what's actually happening in your relationship.
Our work is grounded in research-backed methods that are proven to work including Gottman Method, EFT, attachment theory, and family of origin dynamics. I don't apply a single template to every couple. I work with what's actually going on with you.
Couples therapy is one of the few places where we can pause, reflect, and peel back the layers of what’s really going on.
This is the work I find most meaningful. The moment when something clicks for a couple - when they finally see the pattern they've been running and know the way out of it - is why I do this.
My approach is warm but direct. I'll be honest about what I see. I'll ask the question both of you have been avoiding. And I'll do it in a way that feels human, not clinical.
Outside of work, you can know I’ve been married for 9 years, am a father, coffee shop aficionado, Lord of the Rings nerd, and love to hike with my golden retriever in the mountains.
How do I work?
I don’t believe you’re here because you’re "broken." I believe you’re here because the strategies you’ve used to navigate life’s challenges and your relationships are no longer working.
My approach is active, focused, and relational. I'm not a passive observer. I'll make some jokes, relate to you when I can, and break out my whiteboard on occasion to explain what's actually happening and why.
Using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), two of the most rigorously researched approaches in couples therapy, we won't just talk about your problems. We'll identify the underlying patterns that keep you stuck, find the way out, and walk down that path together. Using Relational Life Therapy (RLT), I help partners take real accountability and move beyond venting into actual change.
Working with me is a blend of deep insight and real momentum. You'll get concrete tools and frameworks to help you get unstuck. But that's just the start.
Sessions move. Progress happens. We'll build new skills while working through what's been stuck for a long time. The pace is yours - but expect to actually do things, not just talk about them.
We are a good fit if …
-You’re ready to commit to your personal growth and goals
-You want a direct but warm therapist to challenge and encourage you
-You’re ready to learn and practice new skills to enable your goals
-You’re able to look “under the hood” to see why certain problems exist
-You’re able to take accountability
-You’re looking for a place to take off the mask and be authentic
We are not a good fit if …
-You’re not open to reflection, exploration, or receiving honest feedback
-You don’t want to “do the work” outside of session
-You’re looking for a passive therapist
-There’s newly discovered sexual infidelity in the last few weeks, ongoing infidelity, or active addiction
-You are dealing with active domestic violence
What is therapy with me like?
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Many of the methods and theories I use are backed by thousands of hours of clinical research, live research labs with physiological feedback loops, and peer-reviewed academic journals. These include Gottman Method, EFT, and EMDR.
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I work to stitch your patterns and narratives together to see themes and trends that are driving your life. I’m looking at the overall system, the relationship itself, and the big picture.
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My style of therapy is built on gently addressing the elephant in the room. You deserve a therapist who will be honest with you and tell you what you’re doing great and where there’s opportunity for growth.
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Research shows the most important factor in effective therapy is the alliance between clients and the therapist. It has to be a good match. I bring my natural personality into sessions so expect some witty jokes, deep conversations, curiosity, and sincere compassion.
What about my clinical and professional experience?
Professional & Clinical Experience
My professional experience goes back 12 years working as a strategy consultant for Fortune 100s and Silicon Valley. It helped shape my worldview and how I think about relationships - direct, outcomes-focused, and grounded in what actually works.
I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was in Phi Kappa Honors.
As an MFTC, I specialize in couples and individuals navigating conflict, disconnection, and the relational patterns that keep repeating, regardless of how long they've been running.
I'm currently pursuing certification in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) - a rigorous, accountability-focused approach developed by Terry Real for couples ready to do the real work.
Education, Licensure, & Trainings
Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy | Regis University | GPA: 4.0 | Phi Kappa Honors
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate | MFTC 0041783
EMDR Certified (Trauma Treatment)
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship
Gottman Level 1
Relational Life Therapy (in progress)
Theoretical Orientations
Gottman Method
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
Bowenian Therapy
Attachment Theory
Structural Family Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Trauma Informed Therapy
Somatic Oriented Therapy
What are your rates?
Couples - $180 per 50 minute session
Individuals - $180 per 50 minute session
Executive Therapy Program - $300 per 50 minute session
Couples Intensives* - $3,500
*these include 16 hours of therapy + two 50-minute follow ups
Insurance
We are an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies, upon request, we can provide a super bill for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
We also partner with a service called Mentaya that enables you to use your out-of-network benefits and handles the insurance billing process.
*We cannot accept clients on medicare or medicaid insurance due to state and federal laws
How do I know if my insurance will work with you?
Many of my clients use Mentaya to receive 50-80% reimbursement after meeting their out-of-network deductible. I’m telling you this works.
Check if you're eligible for reimbursement of our services or reach out with questions about checking your eligibility through Mentaya.
