Female Therapists in Aurora, CO

Are you feeling stuck in your life and relationships? Do you feel like what you're doing just isn't working? Are you looking for a different kind of therapy experience? Whether we are in the office or on the farm, the presence of an animal provides a calming environment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and in working with me, you'll get a non-judgmental therapist with a sense of humor!

I have over 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents , families and couples . Through these years I have learned that therapy is a journey that we will take. I can guide you but you will choose what path you will ultimately take. I have worked with a variety of people from different backgrounds, ages and cultures. I will meet you where you are in your life now and we will work to move forward in your life. I am a very genuine and down to earth person.

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.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or the after-effects of trauma? I provide compassionate, effective, affordable counseling in a safe and non-judgmental setting. I offer tools for resolving issues, overcoming obstacles, helping you to regain control of your life, discovering your potential, and creating the life you want. I am a catalyst for positive change, healthy self-esteem, personal growth, and emotional healing with a sense of meaning, direction, purpose, self-empowerment, and fulfillment. Whatever your challenges, you can rise above them. Allow me to take this journey with you!

My job as a therapist is to make space for your stories, your values, and your authentic self. I have over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults from a wide array of backgrounds and specialize in working with individuals contending with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal ideation. Multiple treatment modalities inform my practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I strongly believe, though, that the therapeutic relationship is the greatest predictor of progress.

“I know things are fine so why do I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop?” It doesn’t matter how many compliments you get on your performance you feel like a fraud.  You are constantly just trying not to be “found out” for not being good enough.  ​ “Seriously? Am I just that broken?” ​ Your partner is frustrated with you because you are never in a good mood.   Well, of course, you wish you could tell them how hard it is to even get out of bed in the morning– let alone deal with their demands.  If only their requests weren’t so… reasonable.  Damn it.

Life is filled with a multitude of experiences in which one is unfortunate to fall backwards than to fall forwards. From that point one determines how their next steps in life will be. Whether struggling with parenting strategies, understanding what it means to manage a current/past traumatic experience, or contemplate the question "Why me?" Using a holistic approach supports a person both internally and externally. Mind, body, and soul. Health of the whole-being is wealth, I encourage anyone who seeks therapy to be motivated and ready to work. "Healing is dependent upon the person who seeks it."-Kellie Vazquez

Everyone has problems. Not everyone has someone to talk to who actually gets it. I am passionate about providing a practical, interactive, solution-focused treatment approach to therapy. I offer a supportive environment with certifications and expertise in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, IFS, DBT, Brain Mapping with Nero-feedback, Virtual Reality, RLT: Couples Counseling and Sex Therapy: ASSECT trained. Through these skills I help clients find real solutions to a wide range of issues including, but not limited to: trauma, anxiety, relationship issues and depression. Our office also has a Relationship/Life Coach on site.

NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS I believe in a holistic focused approach to therapy. I incorporate mind, body and spirit to achieve a regulated emotional state and balance in one's life. I believe that client's are the experts in their own life and I have a variety of therapeutic techniques in my toolbox to accommodate each individual to find their unique healing path.

I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration and affirmation of one's life path, including the experiences and wisdom gained along this journey. This is just the beginning point for the psychotherapeutic process of healing and identifying one's pathway to continue the journey of personal growth, transformation and achieving balance (mind, body & Spirit). I see my role as a therapist as that of a witness and source of support and knowledge, joining with you to help facilitate the individual process of developing a deeper sense of self-awareness, achieving personal growth and transformation: to create the life you want.

Do you need more of a sense of connection with others in your life? Are you looking for more balance and more skill in asserting your needs? Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or insecurity? Therapy can help! I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them strengthen bonds with those most important to them. At the start of therapy, I believe it is critical to experience a good fit with your therapist in an environment that is safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative. This important connection starts the process of building deeper bonds with others.

Now Accepting NEW Clients. I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understand the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic and borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.

I am passionate about helping people navigate interpersonal/relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, and pregnancy/postpartum issues. I also work with the military population on issues related to deployment and marriage/relationships. My counseling approach is nondirective, which means that I will meet you in a nonjudgmental way, listen to what you would like help with, and work with you to set realistic and attainable goals. I also use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help you restructure any unhelpful/untrue thoughts that you may be having. You may be surprised to learn that we will use humor in our sessions too!

When life, relationships, or other personal issues feel out of control, solutions and support can be difficult to find! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor with 10 years of direct client experience (residential and outpatient), and as a wife and mom of 25 years, I have helped hundreds of men and women from all walks of life. I love helping my clients regain self-compassion and make progress quickly by using evidence-based practices. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, substance use issues, gender/sexuality matters and personal growth.