Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Cherry Hills Village, CO

At Luna Counseling Center we specialize in reproductive concerns such as; infertility, baby loss, traumatic birth, and perinatal mood disorders. Reproductive issues often cause feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and devastation. You do not need to struggle alone in silence. We at Luna Counseling Center are here to walk with you on your path.

Life throws us challenges, big and small. And sometimes we need someone to help us along the way. Are you someone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, parenting a child with higher needs, fertility issues, or low self-esteem/self-worth? Maybe you're struggling in your marriage/relationship or relationships in general. Or maybe you're going through a life transition that isn't what you expected and/or is challenging. Either way, you deserve brighter days and a quality of life that you are okay with.

Did you know that perinatal depression is the most underdiagnosed obstetric complication in America? Being a mom or mom-to-be can be an amazing experience...and, it can also be REALLY hard. So many women experience feelings of anxiety, scary thoughts about what might happen, tearfulness, anger/rage, an overall feeling of sadness or dread, and much, much more. Please know you are not alone and that there is help available!

Change is hard. Either change happens to us (as with the Covid pandemic) and adapting can be difficult and painful, or we want change and making that happen can be overwhelming and challenging. I have several years of experience helping clients create change in the ways they are hoping for. I have worked with clients from various age groups, teens through older adults, and have assisted them with a wide range of presenting difficulties including: depression; anxiety; relationship struggles/couples; family dynamics; life transitions; parenting challenges; postpartum depression; and trauma.

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.

Miranda Bortmas is a Licensed Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about helping individuals so they can heal and live the life they envision for themselves. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, major life transitions, grief, interpersonal conflicts, and work stress. Miranda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Pittsburgh in 2018.

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Like things from your past are holding you back and keeping you from reaching your full potential? Are you ready to actually work through your sh!t? To move past your past and step into the future you’ve always dreamed about? You might already know exactly which trauma(s) you want to work on. Maybe you aren’t sure where exactly your current issues stem from but there are things from your past that you have never really dealt with. Or maybe you feel like “trauma” is too strong a word, but you know certain things you experienced growing up have had a lasting impact on your self-esteem and relationships.

Welcome the description of my psychology practice. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My strengths are a warm, direct,collaborative,and approachable style. I strive to make clients feel heard, empowered, and nurtured. I draw from a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches and techniques including CBT and DBT to help change your difficulties, and will work closely with you and your family to develop an appropriate treatment plan so that you can get the best care possible.

We grow in relationship with ourselves and each other. How do we connect with people and build a unique, full life? How do we "keep our cool", deflecting media hype, when abrupt decisions disrupt our "in the spot light" careers? How do we achieve our life's highest meaning, and our relational, personal, social and professional satisfaction? Including the sports, medical and mental health professions, I provide consultation and counseling for highly visible, local and national government leaders. My culture and faith friendly, overall wellness, systems supportive, preventive and restorative emphasis is available to individuals, couples, families, groups & supervisees.

My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.

Congratulations! You've taken the first step toward feeling better - whether you're pained by relationship problems, feelings of sadness and isolation, tension and worry, or you're searching for true meaning in your life. You have come to the right place to regain the sense of well-being that you deserve. Achieving happiness and serenity is in your power, and I will help you get there. It's human nature to lose sight of our strengths when we are feeling down - but together we'll identify the inner qualities you can harness to begin your healing journey.

Meeting you where you are.... Moving to where you want to be! Working with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, grief, ADD, premarital, identity, personal growth, relationships, transitions, illness, sexuality, end-of-life. Benefits include enhanced: sense of self, quality of life, communication & problem-solving - to deeper insight, healthier coping, deepening of spirituality, and joy. Living with authenticity and intention empowers you to make those difficult changes. Health means integrity in all aspects of your life influencing your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to get started with therapy? Our website or phone intake will point you in the right direction for your goals. At Relate we know there are lots of options. Therapy can be done through a sense of shared experience, providing understanding, humor, direct exploration, and by just being present for someone to allow a deeper connection. We don't pick our families, but we decide how to interact with them. You, your kids, spouse, and parents all have therapy options at Relate. Our team recognizes therapy takes a commitment of time and money. Let us find the right option to meet your goals.

I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.

My doors are open to a diverse range of clients who share the common desire to manage life's stressors, conflicts, and emotions in a healthier, more effective manner. I work with individuals across the lifespan struggling with anxiety, fears, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, perfectionism, mental performance, and maintaining a work-life balance.

Are you unhappy with how your relationship is going? Are you looking for a place to talk about things in your relationship that you just can't yet bring up with your partner? Is this your first time considering couples therapy? Maybe you have thought about it for a while. I know you are getting to the point of needing help; it's time to take the next step together.

Whether trauma and co-occuring concerns has affected you or someone you love, the process of healing can feel overwhelming and even frightening. Regardless of what happened and where you find yourself now, I believe everyone is capable of growth. A safe, supportive, and authentic space is essential for clients to move past those negative thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that keep them stuck in anxiety, destructive behaviors, shame, and sadness. I've found that warm support, while also challenging people to look within, leads to healing and connection with the best version of themselves.

I love helping my clients find their voice, learn to discover and navigate their needs and how these fit into their lives, and helping them discover who they are. My ideal client is motivated and ready to talk through how their current thoughts and perceptions may no longer be serving them. I love helping my clients discover new ways of viewing themselves and in turn, changing the way they allow others to treat them. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues and work on a lot of identify development with adolescent and young adult clients.

There are times in life when we feel stuck. Sometimes it's due to patterns of thinking/behavior that aren’t working for us anymore & other times its from events in our past that are affecting our present. But what we now know with neuroscience is that we can actually reshape how our past experiences impact our current lives. In counseling we can help you better understand your story & make sense of what is keeping you stuck. Sometimes healing looks like examining patterns that aren't working and other times its through trauma processing. By honoring your story you can experience new levels of emotion, self-compassion and connection.