Joni Palan, MSW

Thanks for your interest in Conifer Family Therapy. I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself and my view of the world.

I believe that every individual, couple and family has its own unique strengths that are sometimes hard to remember when feeling overwhelmed and alone.

Humor is a large part of who I am and how I interact with people. That does not mean that every session is a laugh-fest! Humor, like anything else, has its time and place.

My name may seem familiar to you due to the fact that I worked in the office at Conifer High School from its opening in 1996 until 2005. My family and I have lived in the Conifer/Evergreen area for the last 33 years and my children attended all of the local schools.

I have worked with teenagers and their families for the last 12 years in many different capacities. For the last 4 years I have worked with teenagers in families struggling with multiple problems that have resulted in their involvement with probation and/or social services.

Through my affiliation with the Denver Family Institute, I completed all of the hours and additional course work necessary to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Clients tell me that some of the things that they appreciate about me are my sense of humor, compassion and non-judgmental attitude.

I understand what a big step it can be to decide on a therapist, therefore, I offer an initial 30 minute session at no charge as an opportunity for us to decide if we are a good fit or to provide you with additional resources to access.

FEES and Insurance

My hourly fee is $100 and, although I do not take insurance, I will be happy to provide whatever documentation is necessary for you to submit a claim to your insurance. If my fee is a barrier to obtaining treatment, please let me know and I will gladly discuss other possible arrangements.

I enjoy working with families, couples and adolescents and use a strengths-based approach in my practice.

I'm really looking forward to working within the Conifer community (and a short commute!).

If you are interested in making an appointment, you can call or text me me at 303-990-2696 or email me at jpalan@coniferfamilytherapy.com

Joni