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Phone: (720) 515-9103
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Email: info@heartcentercounseling.org
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Address: 12157 W. Cedar Drive
Lakewood, CO 80228
Meet Our Therapists
Jackie Vonfeldt, LMFT​
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Founder, Clinical Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy Student
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Jackie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and practice owner at Heart Space Counseling Center. Jackie specializes in marriage/couple therapy and individual therapy, working with PTSD and mood disorders resulting from relationship wounds and childhood / early life trauma. Through her doctoral studies and 10+ years of experience in the field, Jackie has developed a "get down to business" approach based on the most effective therapies, allowing her clients to feel and see results quickly while experiencing personal and relational healing that is both thorough and transformative.
Dr. Joannah Ganz, LCSW
Doctor of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Published Author
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With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Joannah Ganz, LCSW, offers a therapeutic presence that is both deeply empathetic and refreshingly direct in both marriage/couple counseling and individual counseling. She explores how psychologically encoded past experiences - our internal “lenses” - influence how we think, feel, and respond in the present. Her approach blends neuroscience, emotional regulation strategies, concrete communication tools and experiential insight to guide clients from reactive states toward empowered, intentional living. As the author of several behavioral health books, Dr. Ganz is passionate about making psychological wisdom accessible and actionable. Whether you're navigating trauma, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, she offers a grounded, transformative space to heal and grow.
Eli Schaugh, MFTC, CHt, MNLP
Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate
Certified Hypnotherapist
Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming
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​Eli artfully blends 10 years of experience coaching professionals in how to achieve the life and career they want with a Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to help couples uncover the patterns that keep them stuck and guide them toward new patterns of connection. In Eli’s work as a therapist, this is the most common and heartbreaking pattern he sees: two people who deeply care for each other, yet remain stuck in cycles of miscommunication, disconnection, and emotional distance. One partner shuts down. The other becomes critical. Both are hurting. The harder they try to reach each other, the more misunderstood they feel. By teaching couples how to speak each other’s emotional language, respond to each other’s needs, and rebuild trust, Eli helps his clients feel seen, heard, and understood by each other so they feel secure in their relationship again.
Dr. Ron Benham, LMFT​, DMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy
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With over 20 years of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Ron Benham brings warmth, clarity, and grounded expertise to individuals and couples ready for real change. He’s especially skilled at helping couples untangle painful communication patterns, rebuild trust, and finally start understanding each other again - something he finds deeply rewarding and sees often in his work at Heart Space. Clients describe Ron as calm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. His thoughtful presence, attuned gestures, and well-timed humor create a space where people feel safe, seen, and able to be honest about what really hurts, without shame. Ron has a particular passion for working with aviation professionals, as well as men navigating their roles in marriage, parenting, and career. Whether you’re stuck in silence, arguing about the same thing over and over, or just tired of feeling alone in your relationship, Ron offers perspective, guidance, and a path forward.
Holly Sperling, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical Services Director
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With over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, Holly specializes in individual therapy, addressing a wide range of presenting concerns including trauma, grief and loss, conflict resolution, general life transition, stress management, boundary concerns, and long-standing unhealthy behavioral patterns. She tailors her approach to meet the specific needs and preferences of each person, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience. Passionate about mental health advocacy and emotional wellness, Holly creates a supportive and non-judgmental environment to explore thoughts and feelings openly. Her empathetic nature and strong commitment to helping others empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.
