Joe Saavedra, MA, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, CCTP

Founder and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Emmaus Road Counseling Colorado

As a therapist, I come alongside those who seek to heal from impactful events that are holding them back from living the life they imagined for themselves.

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples impacted by sexual integrity issues. Having gone through my own recovery journey from sex, porn and relationship addiction, I bring compassion and wisdom to the counseling process for addicts and partners. My role is to help reduce the shame addicts experience and uncover the source of addictive and compulsive behaviors that have led to intimacy disorder issues. Additionally, I help betrayed partners heal from relational trauma. 

My unique background working in the rail/transportation industry for over twenty years gives me relatability in trauma witnessed and experienced. If you’ve experienced trauma, I’ll help you process those traumatic episodes that continue to impact your daily life.

My therapy office is a place where people come to get to the root of their experiences that have caused difficulties in their lives so they can experience healing. I invite you to contact me so I can support you in your journey.

Specialties

Sex & Pornography Addiction

Relationship Issues

Marriage Counseling

Trauma Therapy

Anxiety

Infidelity

My Approach

Beginning therapy is a pivotal step in your life’s journey.  The process involves hard work and honest conversations, but it yields transformation in areas where you’ve previously been stuck.  

In order to best help those who work with me, I utilize the most up to date methods for therapy including:

• Brainspotting

• Internal Family Systems Model (IFS)

• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)

• PACT Couples Therapy Model

• 30 Day Task Recovery Model

• Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation

When you come to counseling in my office, you’ll find a space that is safe and productive. It is a place where connections are made, where you are encouraged in your strengths, and where you are equipped with what you need to move forward in a healthier direction.

My Training

My training as a therapist uniquely equips me to guide my clients on a path towards wellness.  After receiving my MA from Azusa Pacific University I sought out and received additional certifications including: 

• Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) 

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

• Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT)

• Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider (SATP)

• Internal Family Systems Model Trained (IFS)

My continued work in these areas and my own personal experiences have given me a passion for helping others experience the powerful change that is possible through therapy.