Welcome!​

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1st Priority Institute for Better Living treats all clients with dignity, kindness, and compassion. The atmosphere is cheerful and hopeful; optimistic for a better tomorrow.

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Therapy Services in Denver, Colorado

1st Priority Institute for Better Living provides professional counseling and therapy services in Denver, specializing in mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and court-approved DUI services. We proudly serve individuals and families throughout the Denver metro area, offering compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and respectful environment. 

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We provide comprehensive counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, children, teens, and families. Our areas of focus include addiction and compulsive behaviors such as alcohol use, substance use, sex addiction, and internet-related concerns, as well as disordered eating, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma and PTSD, schizophrenia and related disorders, cognitive disorders, anger management, and adjustment challenges. We also support clients experiencing oppositional behaviors in children, teen and tween concerns, couples and relationship issues, and safety-related concerns including suicidal or homicidal ideation.

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We are dedicated to providing confidential, professional, and compassionate care with prompt and responsive service. Our therapeutic approach emphasizes whole-person wellness, addressing physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being. All services are led by therapists who are committed to honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Clients can expect an upbeat, optimistic atmosphere and flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and virtual therapy sessions. Our goal is to create accessible, effective counseling programs that support individual healing, family wholeness, and lasting positive change.

 

Individualized Substance Use Counseling 

​​​In addition to mental health therapy, we offer court-approved Level I DUI education and Level II DUI education and therapy. We are a licensed Level I and Level II DUI provider in Denver, offering state-approved DUI education and DUI therapy that meet all Colorado requirements. Our DUI programs are designed to be informative, engaging, and supportive, helping clients meet legal obligations while promoting accountability, insight, and long-term behavioral change. Our Level I and II DUI programs are informative, engaging, and designed to meet state requirements while supporting long-term growth and accountability in a supportive environment.

 

DUI class times available now:

Mondays 6:00p-8:00p 

Mondays 12:00p-2:00p (Women's Only Group)
Tuesdays 3:00p-5:00p 

Wednesdays 10a-12p 

Wednesdays 6p-8p 
Thursdays 6:00p-8:00p 
Saturdays 8:00a-10:00a  
Saturdays 10:00a-12:00p ​

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Currently services offered at a rate of $35 per class with a $75 enrollment

WE CAN BILL INSURANCE FOR THE INTAKE AND ALL CLASSES!

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Our Denver-based counseling services emphasize the restoration of emotional well-being and healthier living for both individuals and families. We provide highly individualized treatment planning, integrating modern behavioral science with compassion, understanding, and collaboration. Our therapists work closely with clients to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and relationship challenges—always tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and goals.

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Insurance-Accepted Counseling & Affordable DUI Services in Denver

We are committed to making counseling and DUI services in Denver accessible and affordable. We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including major commercial insurers, EAPs, Medicaid, and Medicare. Accepted plans include Aetna, AETNA EAP, Aetna Student Health, All Savers, ALLIED, Allied Benefit Systems, Ameriben, BCBS (all plans), Carelon, CCHA, Cigna, Colorado Access, Compsych, Compsych EAP, Core & Main LP, Curalinc, Denver Health / First Health, EAP, Federal BCBS, First Health Network, Golden Rule, Gravie, Hawaii Mainland Admin (HMA), Health Partners, Humana, Kaiser Claim Submission, Kaiser QM, Lucent Health, Magellan, Medicaid, Medicare Colorado, Meritain, MVP, Oxford, Revive BHS, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, Student Resources, Surest, UMR, Unified Health, United Healthcare, Optum Choice, and others.

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For clients without insurance or with limited coverage, we offer affordable self-pay options and sliding fee scale services, ensuring access to quality counseling and DUI services in Denver for everyone.

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