Therapists in Aurora, CO

Trauma often leaves one with unresolved emotional wounds and patterns of coping that no longer serve them. As a licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in helping adults who have suffered from trauma, with a deep understanding of how these experiences impact emotional and psychological well-being. I commonly work with clients dealing with complex post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, as well as challenges related to attachment, identity, and relationships.

I maintain a full caseload at the Denver Vet Center (a subdivision of the VA) where I focus on combat related PTSD and military sexual trauma. I see individuals and couples. In my private practice, I specialize in personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder. I have a master's degree from Denver Seminary in clinical mental health counseling, where I also earned a certificate in theology. My undergrad degree is in philosophy. My unique background as a Mexican American Army veteran schooled in philosophy, theology, and psychology, sets me apart as a therapist.

Do you feel like you can't move beyond the pain of your past? Do you feel confused by your reactions to everyday situations? Do you feel chaotic inside and you don't know how to make it stop? Together we can get you the life you want, rather than one you feel trapped in. Together we can heal the wounds from your past, learn new skills for today, and create a life that offers you the fulfillment that you're looking for.

I am currently a pre licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate and a Registered Psychotherapist with diverse experience in court mandated and outpatient psychotherapy, substance abuse, and treating girls and women survivors/victims of human trafficking, sexual and domestic abuse. I have additional training and certifications in addictions counseling and specialize in working with female youth and young adult women in the treatment of behavioral issues, trauma, grief, domestic, and substance abuse using systems base approaches, group therapy, and expressive arts.

Welcome! No matter what it may be that you or your loved one is struggling with, I will strive to walk alongside you each step of the way. I provide a non-judgemental, patient, and compassionate approach and will at times challenge you in effort to encourage positive and effective change. I will see you as you are with down-to-earth honesty and acceptance.

Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or just feel "stuck" or unsure where to go next, I see my role as a therapist as one of support, tailored to meet your individual needs. I strive to do all of this with a social justice and trauma-informed lens. This means I take into account generational trauma, historical trauma, racial trauma, and current political climate.

I view our life journey as a collection of experiences that influence who we are and how we see the world. We often experience (and can expect) to deal with hurdles and roadblocks that can make some days unbearable. This is where counseling comes in. I love joining alongside others and empowering them to keep making steps when they don’t think they can. I will always admit to any client that counseling is hard and applaud anyone who takes the step to reflect inward and grow. My hope and main priority are to create a space where ALL individuals feel safe enough to be their authentic selves.

I have over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families, adults and adolescents.I can assist you if you are feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, distressed in relationships, dealing with, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss or life transitions. My style is collaborative and strength-based focusing on personal accomplishments. I make use of person-centered, cognitive, and brief solution-focused therapy to identify causes contributing to problems in emotions, behaviors, and relationships. This approach helps clients to find solutions to their most concerning personal issues.

Are you struggling with anxiety, disconnection or recurrent thoughts of trauma? I create a non-judgmental place for you to explore how you view yourself and the world. Your values and goals will guide our sessions as you move toward growth, healing and connection. Throughout our work together, I will focus on your strengths and inherent resilience. I am here to empower and support you as you clarify your identity and increase your ability to engage in fulfilling relationships. A safe and trusting relationship with each client is a large focus of my practice. I strive to be warm, transparent and genuine with each person I work with.

Sometimes, we just want to find "home," that place within us that is our true self and that validates who we are and what we believe in but that often gets in conflict with others who want us to change in order to fit what they want us to be. I partner with my clients to help them find that place of home as they deal with life changes and transitions that may result in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a search for purpose and meaning of a wish for personal growth.

Over years of experience, I have discovered that people develop a way of thinking about themselves, others, the world. How we think determines how we experience life. This way of thinking includes negative beliefs that we develop about ourselves. There's really only a handful and they sound something like "I don't matter" or "I'm worthless," "It's never good enough" or maybe "something is wrong with me." These beliefs keep us stuck because they are not just in our heads. They are connected with emotional experiences, often very painful. So even though we know we're worthy, we don't feel worthy.

Need help with anxiety, depression or relationship issues? I am an experienced therapist near Southlands Mall, in Southeast Aurora. I have recently expanded the practice and have some openings available now. I bring my experience to the process including a marriage of 30+ years, being a parent, coach, and tutor. I offer PhD services to the Southeast area at reasonable fees.

NOTE: I am on leave and will not be responding to any messages until late Oct/early Nov 2024. Struggling with sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, erection, ejaculation or overall confidence and comfort with sex is common. You are not alone, and overcoming these issues is possible. These struggles can be related to anxiety, discomfort with our bodies or pleasure, or previous negative sexual experiences. We often feel shame or embarrassment when talking about sex, even with our romantic and sexual partners. I offer an authentic, accepting and collaborative space for individuals who are seeking therapy to work through some of these issues.

Are you feeling trapped by your anxiety or depression? Do you wonder why it has been a challenge for you to move forward from painful experiences? You may be wondering where to begin, if you will be able to heal, and overcome your obstacles. I believe you can. I started my journey to becoming a therapist as a young man, confronting my own trauma. After coming through that storm, I realized it was my calling to help others. I have helped client’s struggling with anxiety, depression, feelings of worthlessness, relational challenges, trauma and abuse.

You're not sure why, but the people you love most: your kids, spouse, mother/father/siblings-have turned into triggers that bring out the worst in you. Despite your love for them, you find yourself acting in ways you swore you never would. You're yelling at your kids, always angry at your partner, and you feel like you're always failing. In short, you're hurting the people you love most. You want to show up for your loved ones with peace rather than chaos and stress. You want to ditch the feelings of not being enough.

Racial trauma, adjusting to Covid-19, school stress, work life balance, self-esteem, and relationships, among other issues are difficult to deal with. Let's work through them together. Your emotions are normal, it is the way you express and cope with them that is important. I want to support you with your goals of feeling more confident in yourself, feeling more fulfilled in your typical activities, or feeling more understood. You deserve a safe space to process, heal, and grow. (I am offering interventions based on Theraplay principles).

Hi! I'm Brittni, a passionate therapist who is dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults heal from difficult life transitions and trauma. If you're ready to move beyond survival and embrace a life of thriving, I'm here to support you every step of the way. With over 7 years of diverse experience in mental health treatment settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. Whether you're a child, adolescent, or adult, my goal is to guide you through your mental health journey with empathy, compassion, and expertise. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the strength it takes to seek help.

Hello and welcome. My passion is working with adolescents, young adults, and the families who support them. My connection with adolescents is built on trust, safety, comfort, respect, and understanding, which allows me to create relationships with teens that can be hard fought with other adults. Speaking what can seem to be a foreign language and creating a bridge to families through the translation of that language brings purpose to my work. I have over twelve years of experience working with adolescents and families in different capacities and have dedicated my career to working exclusively with this population.

I enjoy and specialize in working with individuals from immigrant, first-generation, and multicultural backgrounds, understanding that the role and influence of culture are imperative to our mental health experience. My focus areas include navigating intergenerational trauma, family of origin dynamics, and issues related to biculturalism. I also enjoy supporting clients working through life transitions, challenges with self-esteem and identity, relationship issues, and generalized anxiety and trauma disorders.