Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Uptown, Denver, CO
Currently accepting new online clients! Are you needing help with managing and processing depression, anxiety, and/or ADHD issues? I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working alongside adults and young adults in intensive, group, and individual settings. We all need a safe space to explore and better understand ourselves and to learn practical and insightful tools for managing life along the way. Therapy can be this space where work can be done and growth can occur.
Currently accepting new online clients! Are you needing help with managing and processing depression, anxiety, and/or ADHD issues? I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working alongside adults and young adults in intensive, group, and individual settings. We all need a safe space to explore and better understand ourselves and to learn practical and insightful tools for managing life along the way. Therapy can be this space where work can be done and growth can occur.
My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can feel heard and supported as they navigate their unique life experiences. With over 20 years of experience, I have developed an expertise in helping clients through difficult times. I specialize in providing therapy for adults dealing with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic and terminal illness, and death and dying.
My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can feel heard and supported as they navigate their unique life experiences. With over 20 years of experience, I have developed an expertise in helping clients through difficult times. I specialize in providing therapy for adults dealing with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic and terminal illness, and death and dying.
My core value is compassion, which means that when we are hurt we must find ways to stay in the moment, to not leave ourselves. Compassion for ourselves leads to strength and confidence that is needed to heal. I model comedic empathy for our shared human condition and the sometimes too serious processes in our lives . I bring a wealth of information and expertise to help identify and successfully address the problems that come with divorce, relationships, grief and loss, marital infidelity, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, communication with your partner, and generally feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
My core value is compassion, which means that when we are hurt we must find ways to stay in the moment, to not leave ourselves. Compassion for ourselves leads to strength and confidence that is needed to heal. I model comedic empathy for our shared human condition and the sometimes too serious processes in our lives . I bring a wealth of information and expertise to help identify and successfully address the problems that come with divorce, relationships, grief and loss, marital infidelity, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, communication with your partner, and generally feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
Welcome, I am Eliza Kienitz, a psychologist here in Denver, CO. Starting the process of therapy can be daunting. I want to help you find the right fit with a therapist, even if that is not me. I am passionate about the ethics of my role and want you to feel empowered to ask questions and clarify your goals. The folks I work with are often experiencing life transitions, are connected to the medical community, or are first responder or frontline workers. I specialize in adults and older adults. If you have found yourself at the point of seeking out a therapist, you have already done some hard work. I would be honored to help as I can.
Welcome, I am Eliza Kienitz, a psychologist here in Denver, CO. Starting the process of therapy can be daunting. I want to help you find the right fit with a therapist, even if that is not me. I am passionate about the ethics of my role and want you to feel empowered to ask questions and clarify your goals. The folks I work with are often experiencing life transitions, are connected to the medical community, or are first responder or frontline workers. I specialize in adults and older adults. If you have found yourself at the point of seeking out a therapist, you have already done some hard work. I would be honored to help as I can.
Welcome! I’m Joanna Lester (she/they/we), a Colorado-based virtual therapist specializing in supporting high-achievers navigating anxiety, life transitions, and inner growth. If you're used to holding it all together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck beneath the surface, you're not alone. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and move toward lasting change—from self-doubt to self-trust, from burnout to balance.
Welcome! I’m Joanna Lester (she/they/we), a Colorado-based virtual therapist specializing in supporting high-achievers navigating anxiety, life transitions, and inner growth. If you're used to holding it all together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck beneath the surface, you're not alone. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and move toward lasting change—from self-doubt to self-trust, from burnout to balance.
You're not broken—you just need better tools. My two ideal types of clients are 1) working with couples, or 2) working with clients navigating the chaos of ADHD - or even a combination of these two! Your relationship may either be on the brink, or wanting to build toward a strong marriage. You may be motivated but stuck, often frustrated that no one's ever explained why you feel the way you do—or how to move forward. Whether it's communication gridlock or procrastination paralysis, my ideal clients are ready to learn, apply, and grow. If you’re looking for insight, structure, and an actionable path forward, we’ll get along well!
You're not broken—you just need better tools. My two ideal types of clients are 1) working with couples, or 2) working with clients navigating the chaos of ADHD - or even a combination of these two! Your relationship may either be on the brink, or wanting to build toward a strong marriage. You may be motivated but stuck, often frustrated that no one's ever explained why you feel the way you do—or how to move forward. Whether it's communication gridlock or procrastination paralysis, my ideal clients are ready to learn, apply, and grow. If you’re looking for insight, structure, and an actionable path forward, we’ll get along well!
Carla Hoskins is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2007. She graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education. Carla brings her genuine, sincere, and kind approach to counseling. She will guide you in a gentle yet clear way, helping you to gain insight and grow. Carla brings care and encouragement to your counseling sessions, and she will listen to your story, offering empathy, then moving toward making the changes you most need to make.
Carla Hoskins is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2007. She graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education. Carla brings her genuine, sincere, and kind approach to counseling. She will guide you in a gentle yet clear way, helping you to gain insight and grow. Carla brings care and encouragement to your counseling sessions, and she will listen to your story, offering empathy, then moving toward making the changes you most need to make.
The clients I serve come as they are so I can meet them where they're at. They may be neurotypical or neurodivergent. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, disordered eating, etc. They are seeking support and they might not know where to start. They want to heal their traumas and utilize coping skills in order to self regulate. They want to build positive connection and are a collaborative partner in their treatment. They are resilient. They are willing to accept support even when they don't feel like they need it.
The clients I serve come as they are so I can meet them where they're at. They may be neurotypical or neurodivergent. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, disordered eating, etc. They are seeking support and they might not know where to start. They want to heal their traumas and utilize coping skills in order to self regulate. They want to build positive connection and are a collaborative partner in their treatment. They are resilient. They are willing to accept support even when they don't feel like they need it.
I approach therapy with cultural competence and a deep respect for your individual experiences. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel fully understood and accepted, no matter their background or identity. In my work with both individuals and couples, I focus on creating a therapeutic environment that honors your unique experiences and helps you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re seeking support as an individual or a couple, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you explore a path forward that aligns with your values and strengths.
I approach therapy with cultural competence and a deep respect for your individual experiences. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel fully understood and accepted, no matter their background or identity. In my work with both individuals and couples, I focus on creating a therapeutic environment that honors your unique experiences and helps you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re seeking support as an individual or a couple, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you explore a path forward that aligns with your values and strengths.
Has experience with anxiety, a depressed mood, trying to be perfect, or problematic behaviors been negatively impacting the relationship towards others and yourself? And, does it feel like that no matter what you have tried to do, to fix the difficulties you have encountered, they seem to never truly resolve and they just keep coming back? It can feel extremely frustrating and defeating. I am here to help identify, and enable, a treatment experience that is tailored towards your needs, to help change the relationship you have with difficult experiences and reconnect with what is most important to you in your life.
Has experience with anxiety, a depressed mood, trying to be perfect, or problematic behaviors been negatively impacting the relationship towards others and yourself? And, does it feel like that no matter what you have tried to do, to fix the difficulties you have encountered, they seem to never truly resolve and they just keep coming back? It can feel extremely frustrating and defeating. I am here to help identify, and enable, a treatment experience that is tailored towards your needs, to help change the relationship you have with difficult experiences and reconnect with what is most important to you in your life.
Hi there, I am Alyssa- a licensed professional counselor in Colorado, passionate about helping people gain insights into their lives. My ideal clients are people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, or navigating major transitions. They come seeking clarity and emotional support to better understand themselves and move forward with confidence. They want a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore their feelings and grow into their best selves.
Hi there, I am Alyssa- a licensed professional counselor in Colorado, passionate about helping people gain insights into their lives. My ideal clients are people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, or navigating major transitions. They come seeking clarity and emotional support to better understand themselves and move forward with confidence. They want a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore their feelings and grow into their best selves.
Kaitie Vader
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
Not accepting new clients
I offer trauma-based therapy, systemic support, and most importantly- a q
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Finding a person that looks similar to you, or can connect with your identity in some way, is even more challenging. I don’t look like or act like a lot of other therapists, because I represent the queer community and try to reflect our unique needs in my therapy practice. For the time we are together, you are my only focus and I will meet you where you are. One of my most important goals is to have you feel seen and safe in our work together, because I know that you don’t feel safe in most of your daily living, and how can we be vulnerable and open to growth if we are not safe?
I offer trauma-based therapy, systemic support, and most importantly- a q
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Finding a person that looks similar to you, or can connect with your identity in some way, is even more challenging. I don’t look like or act like a lot of other therapists, because I represent the queer community and try to reflect our unique needs in my therapy practice. For the time we are together, you are my only focus and I will meet you where you are. One of my most important goals is to have you feel seen and safe in our work together, because I know that you don’t feel safe in most of your daily living, and how can we be vulnerable and open to growth if we are not safe?
Christian Torres-George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
Not accepting new clients
It is possible to heal from old trauma, so that it is not so triggering.
Have you been struggling to set healthy boundaries? Do you feel that you don't measure up or that you're just not enough? Has the distress from old traumas been triggered and re-triggered? Do you tend to see yourself in negative ways? Have you been thinking about making changes to the things in your life that aren't working, or that could work better?
It is possible to heal from old trauma, so that it is not so triggering.
Have you been struggling to set healthy boundaries? Do you feel that you don't measure up or that you're just not enough? Has the distress from old traumas been triggered and re-triggered? Do you tend to see yourself in negative ways? Have you been thinking about making changes to the things in your life that aren't working, or that could work better?
She specializes in compassionately providing proven treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), and insomnia.
Across these roles, Dr. Wells’ careful listening, empathy, and proficiency with scientifically backed techniques has been a crucial part of her clients’ progress. Whether the goal is to relax more in social situations, overcome trauma memories, or find motivation to change, Dr. Wells can share strategies to make those things possible.
She specializes in compassionately providing proven treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), and insomnia.
Across these roles, Dr. Wells’ careful listening, empathy, and proficiency with scientifically backed techniques has been a crucial part of her clients’ progress. Whether the goal is to relax more in social situations, overcome trauma memories, or find motivation to change, Dr. Wells can share strategies to make those things possible.
Mckenna Joosten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Uptown, Denver, CO 80203
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 5 years of experience working with individuals experiencing loss, trauma/negative experiences, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Through therapy we are able to start at the goal of how we want to feel and/or behave and work backwards by creating specific steps to get there. I hold a few beliefs through my practice and these include: 1.The person you spend the most time with is yourself so how we talk to and about ourselves matters. 2. We get the best results when we look at all aspects of health including physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, social, and all others. and 3. We can not stop all bad things and pain from happening in life. We can work hard to cope with them in a way that is effective for us. I look forward to hearing your story.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 5 years of experience working with individuals experiencing loss, trauma/negative experiences, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Through therapy we are able to start at the goal of how we want to feel and/or behave and work backwards by creating specific steps to get there. I hold a few beliefs through my practice and these include: 1.The person you spend the most time with is yourself so how we talk to and about ourselves matters. 2. We get the best results when we look at all aspects of health including physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, social, and all others. and 3. We can not stop all bad things and pain from happening in life. We can work hard to cope with them in a way that is effective for us. I look forward to hearing your story.
Welcome, and congratulations on this courageous step to seek therapy! I specialize in helping those trapped in unhelpful patterns of self-talk, relationships, or habits. If negative thoughts and feelings are holding you back, I can help. One of my core principles is, "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." This reminds us that while we can't avoid pain, we can choose how we respond and create a fulfilling life. My approach involves shedding old layers, aligning your life with your values, and embracing all parts of yourself. Let’s work together to break these patterns and embrace your true self.
Welcome, and congratulations on this courageous step to seek therapy! I specialize in helping those trapped in unhelpful patterns of self-talk, relationships, or habits. If negative thoughts and feelings are holding you back, I can help. One of my core principles is, "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." This reminds us that while we can't avoid pain, we can choose how we respond and create a fulfilling life. My approach involves shedding old layers, aligning your life with your values, and embracing all parts of yourself. Let’s work together to break these patterns and embrace your true self.
Kim McManus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer with over thirty years of experience. Kim enjoys working with adult individuals and couples using an integrative approach which focuses on assessing the client's situation from a holistic approach and then providing evidenced based interventions that will work best for each client based on their individual needs and preferences. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, personal wellness, addictions, self-esteem, occupational stressors, and challenges related to life transitions.
Kim McManus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer with over thirty years of experience. Kim enjoys working with adult individuals and couples using an integrative approach which focuses on assessing the client's situation from a holistic approach and then providing evidenced based interventions that will work best for each client based on their individual needs and preferences. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, personal wellness, addictions, self-esteem, occupational stressors, and challenges related to life transitions.
Are you having difficulty in your relationships? I have found that fear is a major issue in many of our lives. It can immobilize and keep us from reaching our full potential and life goals. I want to help you overcome fear and allow joy to enter your life.
Are you having difficulty in your relationships? I have found that fear is a major issue in many of our lives. It can immobilize and keep us from reaching our full potential and life goals. I want to help you overcome fear and allow joy to enter your life.
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