Health First Colorado Therapists in Aurora, CO
Life presents us with many challenges, and sometimes we may feel like we're moving backward instead of forward. It's at these moments that we define our next steps. Whether you're navigating parenting, processing trauma, or grappling with difficult questions, a holistic approach can support you internally and externally, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
Remember, well-being is true wealth, and I encourage anyone seeking therapy to be motivated and ready to actively participate in their healing. "Healing is dependent upon the person who seeks it." -Kellie Vazquez
Life presents us with many challenges, and sometimes we may feel like we're moving backward instead of forward. It's at these moments that we define our next steps. Whether you're navigating parenting, processing trauma, or grappling with difficult questions, a holistic approach can support you internally and externally, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
Remember, well-being is true wealth, and I encourage anyone seeking therapy to be motivated and ready to actively participate in their healing. "Healing is dependent upon the person who seeks it." -Kellie Vazquez
Everyone has the ability to grow and heal. My approach is practical and supportive, focused on helping you strengthen emotional well-being and build a more fulfilling life. We will work together to understand your patterns, increase self-awareness, and develop healthy coping strategies. I will help you learn tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and communicate in more effective ways. My goal is to guide you toward meaningful change and greater confidence as you navigate life’s challenges.
Everyone has the ability to grow and heal. My approach is practical and supportive, focused on helping you strengthen emotional well-being and build a more fulfilling life. We will work together to understand your patterns, increase self-awareness, and develop healthy coping strategies. I will help you learn tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and communicate in more effective ways. My goal is to guide you toward meaningful change and greater confidence as you navigate life’s challenges.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and spinning in so many directions that you have trouble focusing on what to do next, let's team up and recreate a new direction. Perhaps something is just "off" but you cannot put your finger on it. Perhaps a new direction is wanted or hoped for; however, you are stuck.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and spinning in so many directions that you have trouble focusing on what to do next, let's team up and recreate a new direction. Perhaps something is just "off" but you cannot put your finger on it. Perhaps a new direction is wanted or hoped for; however, you are stuck.
Do you feel like you’re constantly giving your all, yet it never quite feels like enough? Are you the one everyone relies on who forgets to take care of themself? Do you find yourself wondering why, despite everything you do, something still feels like it’s missing? Many people live this way, overextended, overlooked, and quietly exhausted, while trying to hold their relationships, responsibilities, and expectations together. Over time, always prioritizing others and neglecting your own needs can leave you feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from the life you’re working so hard to maintain. It doesn’t have to stay this way.
Do you feel like you’re constantly giving your all, yet it never quite feels like enough? Are you the one everyone relies on who forgets to take care of themself? Do you find yourself wondering why, despite everything you do, something still feels like it’s missing? Many people live this way, overextended, overlooked, and quietly exhausted, while trying to hold their relationships, responsibilities, and expectations together. Over time, always prioritizing others and neglecting your own needs can leave you feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from the life you’re working so hard to maintain. It doesn’t have to stay this way.
We are in Network with Health First Colorado Medicaid (COA and CCHA).
Offering FREE therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) birthing individuals from pregnancy to postpartum and parents of young children! We support clients' mental health through culturally responsive care and partnership with our doula team. You may be looking for care that understands your culture, your family, and your lived experience. You deserve support where you feel safe, seen, and heard throughout the entire birthing journey—care that nurtures your mental health and honors the lives of you and your community.
We are in Network with Health First Colorado Medicaid (COA and CCHA).
Offering FREE therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) birthing individuals from pregnancy to postpartum and parents of young children! We support clients' mental health through culturally responsive care and partnership with our doula team. You may be looking for care that understands your culture, your family, and your lived experience. You deserve support where you feel safe, seen, and heard throughout the entire birthing journey—care that nurtures your mental health and honors the lives of you and your community.
The process of therapy can be a powerful, life-changing experience. As we grow through gaining self-awareness, many of us seek balance from the head to the heart. We are all capable of conscious growth and seek support through connection. Whether your experience has been emotional, spiritual or physical pain, surviving trauma, broken relationships or addiction, there is healing to be discovered from our challenging experiences. Exploration of the self may inspire, transform, generate, and offer insight toward a conscious and whole-hearted life.
The process of therapy can be a powerful, life-changing experience. As we grow through gaining self-awareness, many of us seek balance from the head to the heart. We are all capable of conscious growth and seek support through connection. Whether your experience has been emotional, spiritual or physical pain, surviving trauma, broken relationships or addiction, there is healing to be discovered from our challenging experiences. Exploration of the self may inspire, transform, generate, and offer insight toward a conscious and whole-hearted life.
James Anthony Rucker Sr. / Liv'n With A Purpose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAC, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
VIRTUAL only- Adults only, individuals and or couples. We accept Medicaid & Insurance - see our website. Is your life at a standstill? Has depression, anxiety or substance abuse stood in your way of finding your purpose? It’s time to make a change. I believe everyone has a purpose in life, but many times their purpose has been sidetracked or disrupted by mental health issues, life stressors or addictions. I feel that there is a solution to every problem, it’s just a matter of taking the right steps and asking for help. Let me help you to find your purpose and get you on the right track.
VIRTUAL only- Adults only, individuals and or couples. We accept Medicaid & Insurance - see our website. Is your life at a standstill? Has depression, anxiety or substance abuse stood in your way of finding your purpose? It’s time to make a change. I believe everyone has a purpose in life, but many times their purpose has been sidetracked or disrupted by mental health issues, life stressors or addictions. I feel that there is a solution to every problem, it’s just a matter of taking the right steps and asking for help. Let me help you to find your purpose and get you on the right track.
Wherever you are on your journey, we can work together to help you gain insight, heal old wounds, build resilience, and create a life that feels more balanced and meaningful, and authentic. My approach blends evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic and psychodynamic approaches, with holistic healing practices. I also offer natural medicine facilitation, including psilocybin and ketamine-assisted services where appropriate, along with preparation and integration support to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Wherever you are on your journey, we can work together to help you gain insight, heal old wounds, build resilience, and create a life that feels more balanced and meaningful, and authentic. My approach blends evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic and psychodynamic approaches, with holistic healing practices. I also offer natural medicine facilitation, including psilocybin and ketamine-assisted services where appropriate, along with preparation and integration support to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Crishaena Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, BS, MA, LPCC, ATR-P
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
I’m Crishaena (pronounced Kri shay na), I use she/ her pronouns. I have a background in science and in 2024 earned a Master’s in Mindfulness based Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Transpersonal Art Therapy. I am currently a provisionally licensed counselor in Colorado and a provisionally licensed art therapist as well. Helping others heal inner wounds and find a comfortable home within themselves is a lifelong passion and pursuit. I use an integrative, holistic, transpersonal, humanistic, and neurobiologically informed approach. My approach ensures a personalized, compassionate, evidence based, and culturally sensitive setting.
I’m Crishaena (pronounced Kri shay na), I use she/ her pronouns. I have a background in science and in 2024 earned a Master’s in Mindfulness based Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Transpersonal Art Therapy. I am currently a provisionally licensed counselor in Colorado and a provisionally licensed art therapist as well. Helping others heal inner wounds and find a comfortable home within themselves is a lifelong passion and pursuit. I use an integrative, holistic, transpersonal, humanistic, and neurobiologically informed approach. My approach ensures a personalized, compassionate, evidence based, and culturally sensitive setting.
Hi, I’m Dominique Smith, a Licensed Social Worker passionate about helping teens and young adults feel understood, supported, and more confident in themselves. I know the teen years can be full of change—big emotions, new experiences, and sometimes tough moments that can feel hard to handle alone. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel safe, and start making sense of what’s going on inside.
Hi, I’m Dominique Smith, a Licensed Social Worker passionate about helping teens and young adults feel understood, supported, and more confident in themselves. I know the teen years can be full of change—big emotions, new experiences, and sometimes tough moments that can feel hard to handle alone. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel safe, and start making sense of what’s going on inside.
Now accepting new patients for in person and virtual sessions for ages 12 and up. I support adolescents and families navigating mood changes, life transitions, family conflict, addiction, and grief. Many teens and parents feel overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can gain clarity, restore balance, and build healthier ways of coping so meaningful and lasting change can happen.
Now accepting new patients for in person and virtual sessions for ages 12 and up. I support adolescents and families navigating mood changes, life transitions, family conflict, addiction, and grief. Many teens and parents feel overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can gain clarity, restore balance, and build healthier ways of coping so meaningful and lasting change can happen.
You may look like you have everything under control, but internally, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, struggling to manage your emotions, or finding that past experiences continue to affect the way you see yourself and connect with others. If you're ready to better understand these patterns and make meaningful changes, therapy can help. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, burrnout, life transitions, self esteem, and relationship challenges.
You may look like you have everything under control, but internally, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, struggling to manage your emotions, or finding that past experiences continue to affect the way you see yourself and connect with others. If you're ready to better understand these patterns and make meaningful changes, therapy can help. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, burrnout, life transitions, self esteem, and relationship challenges.
Hello! My name is Lucas and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from the University of Denver in 2023 with a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ issues. I work with clients ages 10 and up, and I’m currently telehealth only.
Hello! My name is Lucas and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from the University of Denver in 2023 with a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ issues. I work with clients ages 10 and up, and I’m currently telehealth only.
Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns that no longer fit, and weighed down by the more intricate questions of being human. Through a humanistic approach informed by mindfulness and existential therapy, I help adults slow down, reconnect with their inner experience, and explore questions of meaning, purpose, and self-trust.
When you feel stuck, therapy with me begins with a nonjudgmental space that invites awareness, curiosity, and connection to your thoughts, feelings, and emotional world. I incorporate skills and tools into therapy to help you feel supported and empowered to change.
Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns that no longer fit, and weighed down by the more intricate questions of being human. Through a humanistic approach informed by mindfulness and existential therapy, I help adults slow down, reconnect with their inner experience, and explore questions of meaning, purpose, and self-trust.
When you feel stuck, therapy with me begins with a nonjudgmental space that invites awareness, curiosity, and connection to your thoughts, feelings, and emotional world. I incorporate skills and tools into therapy to help you feel supported and empowered to change.
Ellie Mental Health - Aurora City Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80011
We don’t believe people are broken. But we also don’t believe that “fine” is the ceiling of their potential. We believe therapy is part of the ongoing work of being human. Being human is the hardest thing any of us will ever do and while there is no universal map or linear path, billions of people have walked this terrain before and their collective wisdom across multiple dimensions is essential to framing our understanding of ourselves and each other.
We don’t believe people are broken. But we also don’t believe that “fine” is the ceiling of their potential. We believe therapy is part of the ongoing work of being human. Being human is the hardest thing any of us will ever do and while there is no universal map or linear path, billions of people have walked this terrain before and their collective wisdom across multiple dimensions is essential to framing our understanding of ourselves and each other.
Stephanie Tatum | Still I Rise Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADDC, NCC, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping individuals tap into their inner strengths and uncover obstacles that may hinder healing and growth. By gently challenging my clients, I aim to create those “ah ha” moments that lead to deeper self-awareness and transformation.
I am passionate about helping individuals tap into their inner strengths and uncover obstacles that may hinder healing and growth. By gently challenging my clients, I aim to create those “ah ha” moments that lead to deeper self-awareness and transformation.
My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally affirming space where you can explore your emotions, better understand yourself, and work toward meaningful growth. I believe in empowering clients to preserve their culture, identity, and sense of self, while finding balance and healing.
My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally affirming space where you can explore your emotions, better understand yourself, and work toward meaningful growth. I believe in empowering clients to preserve their culture, identity, and sense of self, while finding balance and healing.
I believe that feeling happy and fulfilled comes from balance across the core areas of life: caring for your health, feeling loved and accepted in your relationships, finding success and meaning in your work or daily activities, and feeling connected to a community. When any of these areas are strained, people often experience anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or a sense of being lost. My role is to help you identify what’s out of alignment, understand the root cause, and develop practical steps to restore stability, confidence, and emotional well‑being.
I believe that feeling happy and fulfilled comes from balance across the core areas of life: caring for your health, feeling loved and accepted in your relationships, finding success and meaning in your work or daily activities, and feeling connected to a community. When any of these areas are strained, people often experience anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or a sense of being lost. My role is to help you identify what’s out of alignment, understand the root cause, and develop practical steps to restore stability, confidence, and emotional well‑being.
The world drops so much down on us that it could be extremely difficult to deal with. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles that get in the way of everyday life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I received my undergrad degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Denver in 2014 and then earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University in 2019.
The world drops so much down on us that it could be extremely difficult to deal with. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles that get in the way of everyday life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I received my undergrad degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Denver in 2014 and then earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University in 2019.
I am passionate about supporting clients in a space where they feel safe, respected, and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and neurodiverse backgrounds. I assist clients in navigating challenges related to emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, and the effects of stress and trauma.
I am passionate about supporting clients in a space where they feel safe, respected, and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and neurodiverse backgrounds. I assist clients in navigating challenges related to emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, and the effects of stress and trauma.
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