Hi, I’m Clary

My aim is to offer a warm, supportive space where clients can explore the patterns, emotions, and relationships that shape their lives. I provide in-person or virtual therapy for individuals, families and couples with a focus on helping clients develop healthy relationship boundaries, build self-confidence, and gain insight into their emotional experiences.

My work is grounded in a deep respect for the mind-body connection, relational healing, and emotional insight. I help clients navigate complex emotions, trauma, and relationship dynamics by tailoring sessions to support both internal self-discovery and practical, present-moment growth. I take an integrative approach to therapy, blending modalities to meet each client’s unique needs including EMDR, EFT, IFS, ACT & Attachment-Based Therapy.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and I seek to meet each client with curiosity, compassion, and respect for their unique story. Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from relational wounds, or looking to strengthen your sense of self, I’m here to walk with you through the process.

A scenic river flowing through a lush green meadow with a dense forest of pine trees and snow-capped mountains in the background under a blue sky. This is an image for Alpine Therapy CO in Denver, CO offering counseling & therapy near Cheesman Park
Clary Sawyer, LCSW, in Denver, CO wearing a black coat, white top, and jeans walking in a mountainous green landscape. Clary provides counseling using IFS, EFT, EMDR, ACT, DBT as part of an integrative approach to therapy services.
Clary Sawyer, LCSW, trauma-informed EMDR therapist, poses with long hair smiling in front of a brick wall. Clary offers mental health counseling in Denver & via telehealth in Colorado. Online, inclusive, identity, anxiety, relationships, healing.

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    • EMDR Therapist

    • Certified Animal Assisted Therapist

    • MA in Social Work (The Ohio State University)

    • BA in Communication (Denison University) with minors in Sociology/Anthrolopology and Women’s & Gender Studies

    • Professional Educator License (IL, OH)

    • Crisis & Trauma Trained

    • Outpatient Clinician

    • School-Based Clinician

    • Hospital Psychiatric Care

    • Eating Disorder Intervention

    • Alcohol & Drug Abuse Intervention

  • I utilize psychodynamic & interpersonal frameworks to support clients in exploring relational boundaries, self-identity, attachment patterns, past trauma, anxiety, depression. I’m trained in EMDR, a trauma- informed approach that focuses on the nervous system & supports healing from past experiences that continue to impact present-day life.

A peaceful lake with calm water surrounded by pine trees, a distant tree-lined shore, under a soft pastel sky. This is an image for Alpine Therapy in Denver, CO with Clary Sawyer, LCSW. Offering integrative services including EMDR, EFT, ACT, DBT, IFS
A black and white dog sitting on a dirt trail in a forested area. Dog provides animal-assisted therapy for grounding, comforting. This aids process of psychotherapy in addressing attachments patterns & past trauma. Denver, Colorado near Cheesman Park

Hi, I’m Sookie the Therapy Dog

I am a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix, a certified animal-assisted therapy dog & resident co-therapist. I am calm, gentle & love meeting new people who will give me belly rubs.

Research shows that Animal-Assisted therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression & symptoms of PTSD. The human-animal bond has the potential to create secure attachment patterns, resulting in a decrease in cortisol levels, an increase in oxytocin & promoting emotional regulation.

I often join for in-person therapy appointments to offer comfort, grounding, and a calming presence, but I am also very good at giving you your space during the session if that’s what you would prefer.