The name Seven Branches was suggested by Shawn’s oldest daughter in recognition of his seven children. The number seven also reflects a vision of personal growth and flourishing, including qualities such as dedication, compassion, helpfulness, friendliness, discernment, communication, and joy. The name reminds us to consider the many dimensions of a person’s life rather than reducing someone to a diagnosis, difficulty, or season of struggle.

Our Mission

The mission of Seven Branches Counseling is to serve individuals, couples, families, and the broader community through compassionate, professional counseling and related services. Grounded in a holistic biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, we recognize the interconnected dimensions of human experience and seek to foster healing, growth, and meaningful change.

Our perspective

We understand people through an integrated biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective. Biology, thoughts and emotions, relationships and community, and spiritual beliefs and practices can all shape a person’s experience. Good care makes room for that complexity.

Clinical practice and Christian faith

Seven Branches values professional counseling practice and thoughtful integration of faith when requested. Christian perspectives are not imposed; they are incorporated with respect for the person’s goals, beliefs, and clinical needs.

Meet Shawn Trueman

Shawn Trueman, M.A., M.M., LPC, NCC, is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0017868) and National Certified Counselor. He earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary in 2017 and a Master of Ministry degree from Bob Jones University in 2020. His background includes more than 20 years of pastoral ministry and counseling experience, and his professional work includes counseling, teaching, and counselor development. His integrative approach draws on evidence-informed counseling methods, including cognitive behavioral therapies, and can incorporate biblical counseling perspectives when requested and appropriate. Outside his professional work, Shawn enjoys time with his family and outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and hunting.

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