Therapists in Denver, CO

I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults particularly around challenges related to trauma, sexual health, and identity. I have a passion for working within the LGBTQIA+ community and providing gender affirming care for my clients. I approach the relationships I build with clients with openness, acceptance, a focus on strengths, and sometimes humor. We will work together to understand and explore your self identified needs and collaboratively forge a unique path based on what works for you.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands queer identities and experiences of mental health? Are you hoping to heal the different parts of yourself and live a more fulfilling life? I'm here to help LGBTQ+ folks like you find self-acceptance, queer joy, and a fully integrated, connected self.

I believe that everyone deserves to live a deeply engaged, fiercely connected and meaningful life. I offer a neurodiversity-affirming, mind-body approach for people who need to reset from shame, blame, or negativity; who want to increase their confidence and self-esteem; who want to heal from difficult experiences; who want to get unstuck; who want to find connection with others; who want to find their voice and find peace.

While I pride myself on finding ways to personalize treatment to each and every client who chooses to work with me, I especially like working with two types of people: Those new to therapy, and those who have been burned. For those of you who are new to therapy, I can lay out a buffet of options and we can try different approaches, from the very personal to the very clinical and everything in between. For those of you who have tried therapy and been turned off of it...well, let's just say that we may have some similar experiences, and I would love to be the one to prove to you that therapy is valuable when done correctly!

Are anxiety, depression, and trauma creating roadblocks in your life? Does it feel like there is a disconnect between you and the world around you? It is normal for the trauma stored in your body to create barriers to connection. Unfortunately, these barriers can be incredibly painful and difficult to cope with. You may be experiencing cycles of painful thoughts, days of numbness, or outbursts of anger.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Chelse Song (they/she), and I specialize in: LGBTQIA mental health (including transgender healthcare through all stages of transition), Intimate Partner Violence/relationship abuse; Trauma and PTSD; coping with chronic illness, disability, and chronic pain; Religious trauma & spiritual abuse; and concerns around neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, LD, dyslexia). My "ideal" client wants to be heard, to have a therapist who "gets it" and doesn't pathologize them or force them into a box. Now offering online scheduling on my website: anewsong.clientsecure.me

Finding an affirming therapist can be a difficult & complex process. For many of us, living as our authentic selves can be challenging. Sometimes there are multiple barriers & difficult decisions ahead. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Together we’ll create a supportive/collaborative space needed to move through any relational challenges, and/or to process difficult experiences. Many clients work with me because they prefer working with a therapist who has first-hand knowledge of trans/queer identities & others work with me because of my 15+ years of experience working systemically with individuals, couples, and families.

I provide affirming and strengths-based therapy to support healing in your relationships with self, others, and the larger communities and world you live in. I work with teens and adults around issues related to healing from the impacts of various types of trauma, exploring gender identity and sexuality, parenting challenges, going through significant life transitions, and navigating relationship changes and challenges, including issues related to consensual non-monogamy, sex, and emotional connection and intimacy.

Have you ever felt like you’ve experienced things in your life that make you feel alone, as if others can’t possibly understand? Have you been overwhelmed by your trauma to the point it has severely impacted your mental health – specifically depression and anxiety? Your choices and behaviors are all deep-rooted in issues of the past? Do you just need a better way to cope? If you struggle with any of the above questions, I may be a perfect match for you.

Heartland Psychotherapy centers LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities, working with motivated individuals to build insight, confront obstacles to well-being, and heal trauma to move toward self-actualization & joy. Our team of LBGTQ+ and allied therapists represent many identities & theoretical perspectives, and work from queer feminist and family systems frameworks. We value self-determination, holistic health, harm reduction, and disability & racial justice. Relationships are built through collaboration, creativity, and recognition of the environmental & cultural factors that impact clients' lives.

I love working with LBGTQ+ and TGNC communities. I understand the unique challenges we face living in a society that sends us mixed messages about who we can or should be. I have worked with clients to navigate coming out at school/work/home, begin hormone therapy, work with difficult family dynamics and come to accept who they truly are. I also understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural humility in our communities and the impact minority stress has. My work is grounded in attachment theory, mindfulness and transpersonal psychology. I prefer a holistic approach to a diagnostic one.

Whether seeking individual, relational, or family therapy, I believe we are all multi-storied beings who contain many parts-none of which are bad. Along the way, we collect stories-stories that others tell about us, stories we tell about ourselves, the story we tell about the problem, and stories we inherit from dominant knowledge or culture. These narratives shape our perception of ourselves and others and can influence relational connection and the way we relate to our own self, which often contributes to why one might seek out therapy.

i’m a neuroqueer, nonbinary, mixed race (Chinese & white), and able-bodied-for-now trauma therapist. i believe too many of my communities have been made to exile vital parts of self in response to legacies of continuous oppression. i thrive in helping adolescents and adults reclaim their whole humanity, integrate our shadows, and honor all aspects of experience. maybe you feel fractured, pulled in many different directions at once. maybe you feel disconnected, from self, world, direction, or purpose. maybe you feel lost, like you don't know who you really are anymore. if this is you, i welcome you. you belong here.

I have a passion for supporting partners, families, and individuals in the queer community and who identify as neurodivergent. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, and build healthy relationships.

Accepting new clients! It takes courage to embrace vulnerability and reach out for support. That's an invaluable asset, and in our work together, we will draw upon the strengths you already possess to address the stressors that emerge. Whether you're navigating significant life transitions, grappling with anxiety and depression, or belong to the LGBTQIA+ community striving to navigate an all-too-often unwelcoming world, I am here to provide assistance. In therapy, you will acquire resources to ground your active nervous system, reduce reactivity in your relationships, and uncover the profound wisdom of your true nature.

I believe we all have within us what it takes to grow, heal, and work towards our goals, and I am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. If you’re not sure what to expect from counseling, that’s okay! Working with me starts with getting to know your story, what you’re struggling with, and what your goals are. You can ask me questions about my training, experience, and philosophy to help you determine if I could be a good fit for you.

Imagine therapy that actually works! Somatic therapy for multicultural, LGBTQIA+ folks, and creatives to heal from past traumas, learn healthy patterns in relationship, manage chronic illness & pain, and thrive despite day to day stressors. Imagine having support for anxiety & depression but also to access creativity, resilience, and joy! I love working with clients to explore big life questions, find what it means to stay true to yourself while living authentically between multiple expectations, cultures & languages. With over 15 years of experience, I rely on mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience, and supportive, honest feedback.

Reaching out for help takes courage and strength, and in our work together we will draw on the strengths you already have. I take a collaborative and holistic approach to healing, meaning we will work together to achieve wellness in all areas of your life: mind, body, and spirit. Our sessions will explore how you make meaning in life, the impact of your unconscious patterns, and the roles your environment & relationships play in your current issues. Whatever we are working on, my goal is to provide a non-judgmental place for you to express, explore, and discover yourself.

Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.