Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Denver, CO
Hey there, I'm Elena, a queer, sex-positive therapist specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous clients. At Arcana Counseling, I welcome adolescent and adult individuals and relationship configurations of all kinds. Whether you're facing mental health or relationship issues, moving through a difficult life transition, seeking coping or communication skills, or continuing on your journey of self-discovery, you don't have to do it alone. Wherever you are on your path, I will meet you there and support you every step of the way as we work collaboratively toward your goals.
Hey there, I'm Elena, a queer, sex-positive therapist specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous clients. At Arcana Counseling, I welcome adolescent and adult individuals and relationship configurations of all kinds. Whether you're facing mental health or relationship issues, moving through a difficult life transition, seeking coping or communication skills, or continuing on your journey of self-discovery, you don't have to do it alone. Wherever you are on your path, I will meet you there and support you every step of the way as we work collaboratively toward your goals.
I am currently accepting new clients. My name is Bryden, and I do not use AI to write these statements(!). I work with clients going through all kinds of challenges, whether they are struggling with the state of the world today, coping with general anxiety, depression, or noticing past trauma coming up in myriad ways. I bring my focused expertise and ample training in these areas specifically—as well as my personal experiences, sense of humor (I think I'm pretty funny) and genuine connection with my clients—to my sessions, and I love what I do.
I am currently accepting new clients. My name is Bryden, and I do not use AI to write these statements(!). I work with clients going through all kinds of challenges, whether they are struggling with the state of the world today, coping with general anxiety, depression, or noticing past trauma coming up in myriad ways. I bring my focused expertise and ample training in these areas specifically—as well as my personal experiences, sense of humor (I think I'm pretty funny) and genuine connection with my clients—to my sessions, and I love what I do.
I work with adults at life’s thresholds who are feeling stuck, carrying old wounds, or longing for deeper meaning. Therapy becomes a space to pause, explore your inner landscape, and navigate the edges of who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Together we illuminate patterns, open new possibilities, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned.
I work with adults at life’s thresholds who are feeling stuck, carrying old wounds, or longing for deeper meaning. Therapy becomes a space to pause, explore your inner landscape, and navigate the edges of who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Together we illuminate patterns, open new possibilities, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned.
I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and understood. That’s the foundation of my work. There are days when you might feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or like your thoughts are racing. Maybe you feel lonely, burnt-out, or you’re having a hard time loving yourself. Whatever you’re facing, you’re not alone. During sessions I work to show up with warmth, empathy, and to provide a safe environment where you can be vulnerable without fear of judgment. I aim to foster an authentic space where there is room for laughter, emotion, and honest feedback. You are the expert on your life, but I’m here to walk alongside you to help.
I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and understood. That’s the foundation of my work. There are days when you might feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or like your thoughts are racing. Maybe you feel lonely, burnt-out, or you’re having a hard time loving yourself. Whatever you’re facing, you’re not alone. During sessions I work to show up with warmth, empathy, and to provide a safe environment where you can be vulnerable without fear of judgment. I aim to foster an authentic space where there is room for laughter, emotion, and honest feedback. You are the expert on your life, but I’m here to walk alongside you to help.
I specialize in working with 2e/gifted/highly sensitive/ND people dealing with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and self esteem issues. Sometimes things just really suck. You feel like no one gets it; maybe no one gets YOU. Everyone else seems to have it together in a way that you can't even imagine right now. You feel completely overwhelmed by all the things you have to do. You just want to feel better.
I specialize in working with 2e/gifted/highly sensitive/ND people dealing with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and self esteem issues. Sometimes things just really suck. You feel like no one gets it; maybe no one gets YOU. Everyone else seems to have it together in a way that you can't even imagine right now. You feel completely overwhelmed by all the things you have to do. You just want to feel better.
I work with people who want to understand what’s going on beneath the surface so they can move toward a more intentional, meaningful life. My approach draws from CBT and ACT with an existential lens, helping you explore questions of freedom, choice, and values and apply them in ways that change how you actually experience your life.
Maybe you’ve been holding it together, but something still feels off. Your mind won’t slow down, your relationships feel repetitive or unsatisfying, or there’s a sense that you’re not quite living the life you want.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to sort it out alone.
I work with people who want to understand what’s going on beneath the surface so they can move toward a more intentional, meaningful life. My approach draws from CBT and ACT with an existential lens, helping you explore questions of freedom, choice, and values and apply them in ways that change how you actually experience your life.
Maybe you’ve been holding it together, but something still feels off. Your mind won’t slow down, your relationships feel repetitive or unsatisfying, or there’s a sense that you’re not quite living the life you want.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to sort it out alone.
Welcome! Whether you'd like to improve your relationship with a partner, loved one, or yourself, I will greet you with warmth, empathy, and optimism. I am passionate about helping you harness your unique strengths to achieve positive change.
Welcome! Whether you'd like to improve your relationship with a partner, loved one, or yourself, I will greet you with warmth, empathy, and optimism. I am passionate about helping you harness your unique strengths to achieve positive change.
I believe that we as humans can learn more about ourselves, experience healing, growth and change, no matter our age or circumstances in life. This belief is foundational to my work as a licensed clinical social worker for almost twenty years. Life can and will present us with many hurts, changes and disruptions including trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, being a caregiver, work-related stress, religious trauma, living with chronic pain, surviving serious illness, burnout, job loss, retirement and family/relational conflicts.
I believe that we as humans can learn more about ourselves, experience healing, growth and change, no matter our age or circumstances in life. This belief is foundational to my work as a licensed clinical social worker for almost twenty years. Life can and will present us with many hurts, changes and disruptions including trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, being a caregiver, work-related stress, religious trauma, living with chronic pain, surviving serious illness, burnout, job loss, retirement and family/relational conflicts.
I believe in every person's innate resilience and capacity for self-actualization, even in the face of life's traumas and stressors. My goal is to understand you fully—to see you as a whole person—and to walk beside you on your journey of growth and becoming the person you aspire to be. I recognize that seeking therapy can be difficult, and I am committed to creating a safe, accepting space where you feel deeply valued and cared for.
I believe in every person's innate resilience and capacity for self-actualization, even in the face of life's traumas and stressors. My goal is to understand you fully—to see you as a whole person—and to walk beside you on your journey of growth and becoming the person you aspire to be. I recognize that seeking therapy can be difficult, and I am committed to creating a safe, accepting space where you feel deeply valued and cared for.
Personally and professionally, I believe that human relationships have the most capacity for damage and most capacity for healing. I practice under the ethos that the best indicator of successful therapy is the relationship built between therapist and client. Our unique relationship serves as a container to this time of your life and the issues that are ready to be seen, felt and metabolized. Within that container, you will be able to experience yourself within a safe relationship and know the felt sense of being connected to yourself while being witnessed by another.
Personally and professionally, I believe that human relationships have the most capacity for damage and most capacity for healing. I practice under the ethos that the best indicator of successful therapy is the relationship built between therapist and client. Our unique relationship serves as a container to this time of your life and the issues that are ready to be seen, felt and metabolized. Within that container, you will be able to experience yourself within a safe relationship and know the felt sense of being connected to yourself while being witnessed by another.
It shows a lot of strength to take the first step toward mental wellness. You may be feeling completely overwhelmed right now; stuck in a constant loop of anxiety, depression, or both. You may be feeling as if you’ve been trying to handle this alone for too long. Maybe you are seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Rest assured, you are not alone. These thoughts and feelings are perfectly normal and we all experience them to some degree as we journey through our lives. Let’s work together to clear a path for growth and move toward healing, one step at a time. You’ve already taken that first step on your own.
It shows a lot of strength to take the first step toward mental wellness. You may be feeling completely overwhelmed right now; stuck in a constant loop of anxiety, depression, or both. You may be feeling as if you’ve been trying to handle this alone for too long. Maybe you are seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Rest assured, you are not alone. These thoughts and feelings are perfectly normal and we all experience them to some degree as we journey through our lives. Let’s work together to clear a path for growth and move toward healing, one step at a time. You’ve already taken that first step on your own.
Both our inner and outer worlds can feel difficult to navigate at times. I am here to help you find the path to growth and your happiest, most authentic and fulfilled life. I assist couples and individuals in getting to know themselves better, understanding the obstacles they face, and tapping into the inner strength and resources that will empower them to overcome their challenges. I show up for my clients with authenticity, warmth, and humor, creating a safe and comfortable space for you to embrace all the facets of yourself. In my couples work I support all types of relationships including ENM and polyamory.
Both our inner and outer worlds can feel difficult to navigate at times. I am here to help you find the path to growth and your happiest, most authentic and fulfilled life. I assist couples and individuals in getting to know themselves better, understanding the obstacles they face, and tapping into the inner strength and resources that will empower them to overcome their challenges. I show up for my clients with authenticity, warmth, and humor, creating a safe and comfortable space for you to embrace all the facets of yourself. In my couples work I support all types of relationships including ENM and polyamory.
It is my honor to provide clients with a safe space for personal growth and exploration. I aim to encourage clients to unpack and go into the experiences that may be affecting their daily life. With the hope that through collaboration, curiosity, and empathy clients leave with a healthier and happier relationship with themselves and their loved ones.
It is my honor to provide clients with a safe space for personal growth and exploration. I aim to encourage clients to unpack and go into the experiences that may be affecting their daily life. With the hope that through collaboration, curiosity, and empathy clients leave with a healthier and happier relationship with themselves and their loved ones.
At some point in our lives, we all face challenges that test our strength, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity. Whether it's a personal setback, a professional obstacle, or a global crisis, cultivating your inner strength is crucial for navigating through difficulties of any size. I can help you access your resilience and focus on living a life that reflects your values and goals.
At some point in our lives, we all face challenges that test our strength, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity. Whether it's a personal setback, a professional obstacle, or a global crisis, cultivating your inner strength is crucial for navigating through difficulties of any size. I can help you access your resilience and focus on living a life that reflects your values and goals.
Having a loving, thriving partnership(s) takes intentional effort, a willingness to grow, and an openness to hone a variety of skills. As a queer and transgender couples therapist, I specialize in providing a queer-informed space for partners to do this growth together – a space in which the nuances of your gender, sexuality, and experiences in queer culture are understood and are not a sticking point of awkwardness or feeling misunderstood by the therapist during session. I am sex positive, kink affirming, and non-monogamy informed. Partners of all orientations are warmly welcomed.
Having a loving, thriving partnership(s) takes intentional effort, a willingness to grow, and an openness to hone a variety of skills. As a queer and transgender couples therapist, I specialize in providing a queer-informed space for partners to do this growth together – a space in which the nuances of your gender, sexuality, and experiences in queer culture are understood and are not a sticking point of awkwardness or feeling misunderstood by the therapist during session. I am sex positive, kink affirming, and non-monogamy informed. Partners of all orientations are warmly welcomed.
Are you a man struggling with depression and relationship challenges? If so, I am here to help you. I specialize in working with men, both individually and in couples counseling, who are navigating through depressive episodes and relationship issues. The message I hope you hear from me is that there is hope, you have options, and even though it is hard, you can create change in your life.
Finding support takes a special kind of courage and I want to create a space together that meets your needs. My primary goal is to create a relationship where we can be authentic and honest together, because that's where growth starts.
Are you a man struggling with depression and relationship challenges? If so, I am here to help you. I specialize in working with men, both individually and in couples counseling, who are navigating through depressive episodes and relationship issues. The message I hope you hear from me is that there is hope, you have options, and even though it is hard, you can create change in your life.
Finding support takes a special kind of courage and I want to create a space together that meets your needs. My primary goal is to create a relationship where we can be authentic and honest together, because that's where growth starts.
I've been a licensed therapist since 2011. As time goes by I become more confident in being able to describe the type of person who might benefit from working with me. The "ideal" client. This person has likely made multiple earnest efforts at the difficult aspects of life: relationships, careers, meaning of life, struggles with mental health and substances. And an overall bewildering curiosity that comes with understanding this life. A life (consciuosness) granted to us, without us even requesting it. I feel the clients I 'click' the fastest with have an honest humblenesss about them. Our work begins in this humble space.
I've been a licensed therapist since 2011. As time goes by I become more confident in being able to describe the type of person who might benefit from working with me. The "ideal" client. This person has likely made multiple earnest efforts at the difficult aspects of life: relationships, careers, meaning of life, struggles with mental health and substances. And an overall bewildering curiosity that comes with understanding this life. A life (consciuosness) granted to us, without us even requesting it. I feel the clients I 'click' the fastest with have an honest humblenesss about them. Our work begins in this humble space.
I have been practicing social work for more than 30 years. Over the past decade I have focused my practice on adults ages 24 to seniors up to 90 years. I assist to help clients learn to manage issues associated with mood disorders, anxiety, grief and more. I also offer assistance with family conflicts and adjustment disorders. I am in network with Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Medicare Advantage plans. I also work with other major insurance carriers as referenced in Psychology Today.
I have been practicing social work for more than 30 years. Over the past decade I have focused my practice on adults ages 24 to seniors up to 90 years. I assist to help clients learn to manage issues associated with mood disorders, anxiety, grief and more. I also offer assistance with family conflicts and adjustment disorders. I am in network with Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Medicare Advantage plans. I also work with other major insurance carriers as referenced in Psychology Today.
Everyone deserves to be fully heard and understood. I work to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients through warmth, authenticity and a sense of humor, holding space for them to explore themselves more deeply and gain the insights needed to grow and heal. I take a collaborative approach with my clients, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailoring treatment to meet their unique needs and strengths. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma (particularly sexual assault), as well as issues surrounding relationships, life transitions, sexuality, and identity.
Everyone deserves to be fully heard and understood. I work to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients through warmth, authenticity and a sense of humor, holding space for them to explore themselves more deeply and gain the insights needed to grow and heal. I take a collaborative approach with my clients, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailoring treatment to meet their unique needs and strengths. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma (particularly sexual assault), as well as issues surrounding relationships, life transitions, sexuality, and identity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, grief, or depression? Have you experienced trauma that leaves you feeling stuck? I work with teens and adults who find themselves using unhelpful patterns of coping with their trauma and emotions, often feel disconnected or scattered, and struggle to be present with others. Some may even experience physical or somatic symptoms of their trauma that feel outside of their control. My role is to help you gain insight into why you’re feeling this way and to guide you as you develop the skills you need to move forward. Healing is possible; there is hope for your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, grief, or depression? Have you experienced trauma that leaves you feeling stuck? I work with teens and adults who find themselves using unhelpful patterns of coping with their trauma and emotions, often feel disconnected or scattered, and struggle to be present with others. Some may even experience physical or somatic symptoms of their trauma that feel outside of their control. My role is to help you gain insight into why you’re feeling this way and to guide you as you develop the skills you need to move forward. Healing is possible; there is hope for your life.
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