Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Denver, CO
I specialize in adolescents and adults, particularly in navigating anxiety and depression, trauma, family and parenting challenges, identity exploration, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I’m Nora— I’m so glad you’re here. It can feel isolating and, at times, even shameful to face the challenges in our life. If you're even considering therapy, I already see the courage in you. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection—with ourselves, others, and the systems we move through. My goal is to create a space that shifts away from self-blame and towards self-compassion. Whatever you choose to bring to session, I will be there to meet you with warmth, humor, and compassion. There’s no one-size-fits-all path here—we’ll co-create a space that feels safe and meaningful to you.
I specialize in adolescents and adults, particularly in navigating anxiety and depression, trauma, family and parenting challenges, identity exploration, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I’m Nora— I’m so glad you’re here. It can feel isolating and, at times, even shameful to face the challenges in our life. If you're even considering therapy, I already see the courage in you. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection—with ourselves, others, and the systems we move through. My goal is to create a space that shifts away from self-blame and towards self-compassion. Whatever you choose to bring to session, I will be there to meet you with warmth, humor, and compassion. There’s no one-size-fits-all path here—we’ll co-create a space that feels safe and meaningful to you.
I help people navigate the places in their life where they feel stuck. Whether it’s a job that doesn’t bring fulfillment, a dysfunctional relationship pattern that won’t stop repeating, the confusion that comes with navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, HSP), or just a deep sense that you aren’t quite living as authentically as you could be - Feeling stuck is a state of suffering that is as uncomfortable as it is draining. I work with clients who are motivated to move forward, but (for whatever reason) just can't. I work with people who want to exist in a way that's more fulfilling/richer/deeper, but don't know where to begin.
I help people navigate the places in their life where they feel stuck. Whether it’s a job that doesn’t bring fulfillment, a dysfunctional relationship pattern that won’t stop repeating, the confusion that comes with navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, HSP), or just a deep sense that you aren’t quite living as authentically as you could be - Feeling stuck is a state of suffering that is as uncomfortable as it is draining. I work with clients who are motivated to move forward, but (for whatever reason) just can't. I work with people who want to exist in a way that's more fulfilling/richer/deeper, but don't know where to begin.
My work centers on providing culturally affirming, trauma-informed care that is both research-based, intuitive, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I believe that good therapy and enjoyable therapy, happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. I am a relational therapist who uses a blend of modalities to help facilitate change including: EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness practices.
My work centers on providing culturally affirming, trauma-informed care that is both research-based, intuitive, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I believe that good therapy and enjoyable therapy, happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. I am a relational therapist who uses a blend of modalities to help facilitate change including: EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness practices.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma related concerns, life stress, and painful patterns that keep repeating.
I offer therapy that goes beyond the most obvious symptoms. My background in high acuity inpatient care helps me recognize patterns, understand emotions that feel intense or hard to manage, and work through concerns where trauma, mood, stress, and other factors overlap. I draw from CBT and DBT interventions tailored to what matters most right now.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma related concerns, life stress, and painful patterns that keep repeating.
I offer therapy that goes beyond the most obvious symptoms. My background in high acuity inpatient care helps me recognize patterns, understand emotions that feel intense or hard to manage, and work through concerns where trauma, mood, stress, and other factors overlap. I draw from CBT and DBT interventions tailored to what matters most right now.
You may be healing from trauma, grieving a deep loss, or feeling stuck in painful relational patterns.
I provide talk therapy and/or EMDR services virtually. I am trauma- and attachment-informed, and use an integrative approach with techniques from ACT, IFS, and narrative theory. My hope is to build safety and trust with you, and make a plan to align our work with your values and goals for your future.
You may be healing from trauma, grieving a deep loss, or feeling stuck in painful relational patterns.
I provide talk therapy and/or EMDR services virtually. I am trauma- and attachment-informed, and use an integrative approach with techniques from ACT, IFS, and narrative theory. My hope is to build safety and trust with you, and make a plan to align our work with your values and goals for your future.
Brooke specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Brooke understands that reaching out for help can be daunting, and clients don't have to face their challenges alone. In her sessions, clients find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where they can work together on their journey toward healing and growth.
Brooke specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Brooke understands that reaching out for help can be daunting, and clients don't have to face their challenges alone. In her sessions, clients find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where they can work together on their journey toward healing and growth.
There are times when all of us feel stuck and disconnected: caught in patterns that no longer serve us, be it substance use, unhealed trauma, depression, or feeling unseen in our identities.
I help people reconnect: with their emotions, values, boundaries, and relationships. Using a calm, collaborative approach (and a good share of humor), we will get to the root of your struggle. Together, we’ll gently untangle what’s keeping you stuck so you can move toward the life you've been wanting. You deserve to feel more at ease in your own skin.
There are times when all of us feel stuck and disconnected: caught in patterns that no longer serve us, be it substance use, unhealed trauma, depression, or feeling unseen in our identities.
I help people reconnect: with their emotions, values, boundaries, and relationships. Using a calm, collaborative approach (and a good share of humor), we will get to the root of your struggle. Together, we’ll gently untangle what’s keeping you stuck so you can move toward the life you've been wanting. You deserve to feel more at ease in your own skin.
I'm a therapist licensed in Colorado and I'm passionate about helping my clients move towards positive changes in their life while addressing the underlying issues such as past trauma, attachment wounds, childhood and family issues, ongoing stress and life challenges.
Attachment issues, PTSD, Sexual trauma; Childhood trauma; Anxiety, Depression; Anger Management (men& women) Relational Issues; Parenting; Therapy for professionals (burnout, vicarious trauma); Work/Life balance and Stress management; Race, Cultural issues and Immigration; Career development; Creativity; Wellbeing and Healthy lifestyle.
I'm a therapist licensed in Colorado and I'm passionate about helping my clients move towards positive changes in their life while addressing the underlying issues such as past trauma, attachment wounds, childhood and family issues, ongoing stress and life challenges.
Attachment issues, PTSD, Sexual trauma; Childhood trauma; Anxiety, Depression; Anger Management (men& women) Relational Issues; Parenting; Therapy for professionals (burnout, vicarious trauma); Work/Life balance and Stress management; Race, Cultural issues and Immigration; Career development; Creativity; Wellbeing and Healthy lifestyle.
With a passion for helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression, I offer individual counseling services aimed at fostering healing and personal growth.
In therapy, I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques including EMDR, IFS, DBT, CPT, and mindfulness practices. However, the cornerstone of my approach is person-centered and relational. I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where we can explore your challenges with curiosity and compassion.
With a passion for helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression, I offer individual counseling services aimed at fostering healing and personal growth.
In therapy, I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques including EMDR, IFS, DBT, CPT, and mindfulness practices. However, the cornerstone of my approach is person-centered and relational. I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where we can explore your challenges with curiosity and compassion.
Higher Sights Counseling - Book Instantly On Site
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LAC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Now accepting new clients with immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Now accepting new clients with immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Trauma, Grief, and Anxiety Specialist in Colorado, offering deep healing opportunities via Ketamine Enhanced EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy(KAP)-full medicine journeys.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, honoring each client’s cultural identity and lived experiences as central to the healing process. Many clients come to me after traditional talk therapy hasn’t been enough; together, we create breakthroughs that support lasting change.
Trauma, Grief, and Anxiety Specialist in Colorado, offering deep healing opportunities via Ketamine Enhanced EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy(KAP)-full medicine journeys.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, honoring each client’s cultural identity and lived experiences as central to the healing process. Many clients come to me after traditional talk therapy hasn’t been enough; together, we create breakthroughs that support lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-informed therapy to adult populations.
I am trained in EMDR, certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, and am a Certified Grief Educator working with David Kessler, who is a leading expert on grief and loss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-informed therapy to adult populations.
I am trained in EMDR, certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, and am a Certified Grief Educator working with David Kessler, who is a leading expert on grief and loss.
Dr. Amber Fratini is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with over a decade of experience supporting adults and adolescents facing various mental health, employment, and life challenges. She earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. Dr. Fratini has worked in private practice, in and out patient facilities, as well as in college health centers. Dr. Fratini is dedicated to enhancing the mental wellness of all individuals, with a special focus on supporting women, families, and LGBTQIA+ community. She employs a holistic approach to therapy, addressing all aspects of her clients' well-being.
Dr. Amber Fratini is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with over a decade of experience supporting adults and adolescents facing various mental health, employment, and life challenges. She earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. Dr. Fratini has worked in private practice, in and out patient facilities, as well as in college health centers. Dr. Fratini is dedicated to enhancing the mental wellness of all individuals, with a special focus on supporting women, families, and LGBTQIA+ community. She employs a holistic approach to therapy, addressing all aspects of her clients' well-being.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Are you struggling with aligning your life activities with your values and goals? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? It’s vital to acknowledge and face your current situation and its impact on you in order to make change happen, and psychotherapy provides space for this. We'll begin by talking about your goals for therapy, and we'll collaborate on a plan for our work together. You can expect to develop more perspective and self-compassion, find new capacity to navigate difficult feelings, and uncover and work towards freedom from habitual thought patterns.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Are you struggling with aligning your life activities with your values and goals? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? It’s vital to acknowledge and face your current situation and its impact on you in order to make change happen, and psychotherapy provides space for this. We'll begin by talking about your goals for therapy, and we'll collaborate on a plan for our work together. You can expect to develop more perspective and self-compassion, find new capacity to navigate difficult feelings, and uncover and work towards freedom from habitual thought patterns.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, addiction, or a highly-specific experience, our clinicians provide therapy tailored to you.
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and finding the right fit isn’t always easy. You may be searching for someone who is available as soon as next-day, takes your insurance or Medicaid, and truly understands your identity, values, and experiences. We’re here to make the search feel simple and supportive.
Free Yourself is a team of therapists with a diverse range of backgrounds, modalities, and specialties. Whether you prefer in-person care or online sessions, we make it easy to get started. You can browse therapists, get matched, and schedule with the therapist who feels like the best fit, all right from our website.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, addiction, or a highly-specific experience, our clinicians provide therapy tailored to you.
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and finding the right fit isn’t always easy. You may be searching for someone who is available as soon as next-day, takes your insurance or Medicaid, and truly understands your identity, values, and experiences. We’re here to make the search feel simple and supportive.
Free Yourself is a team of therapists with a diverse range of backgrounds, modalities, and specialties. Whether you prefer in-person care or online sessions, we make it easy to get started. You can browse therapists, get matched, and schedule with the therapist who feels like the best fit, all right from our website.
At Riot & Rest, we work with high-functioning adults who are done living in survival mode, often navigating perfectionism, chronic over-responsibility, minority stress, or the lasting impact of relational trauma.
Here, we don't just offer surface-level coping.
This is deep, collaborative, structured therapy designed for real, sustainable change.
We’ll help you: stop just existing and start living, rebuild an identity that actually feels like yours, set boundaries without guilt, and feel less alone inside your own life.
At Riot & Rest, we work with high-functioning adults who are done living in survival mode, often navigating perfectionism, chronic over-responsibility, minority stress, or the lasting impact of relational trauma.
Here, we don't just offer surface-level coping.
This is deep, collaborative, structured therapy designed for real, sustainable change.
We’ll help you: stop just existing and start living, rebuild an identity that actually feels like yours, set boundaries without guilt, and feel less alone inside your own life.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! I specialize in working with individuals, particularly those who identify as queer or neurodivergent, struggling to navigate the existential pressures of adulthood. This might show up as anxiety, shame, loneliness, or self-doubt. My goal is to help you reconnect with your true self through introspection, meaning-making, and aligning with your core values. I use humor, curiosity, and creativity to create a safe, compassionate space where you can unmask and embrace your authentic self. Working collaboratively, therapy becomes your personal choose-your-own-adventure.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! I specialize in working with individuals, particularly those who identify as queer or neurodivergent, struggling to navigate the existential pressures of adulthood. This might show up as anxiety, shame, loneliness, or self-doubt. My goal is to help you reconnect with your true self through introspection, meaning-making, and aligning with your core values. I use humor, curiosity, and creativity to create a safe, compassionate space where you can unmask and embrace your authentic self. Working collaboratively, therapy becomes your personal choose-your-own-adventure.
I support adults who are overcoming childhood wounds and generational trauma, wanting to feel more seen, heard and valued in their relationships and tired of coming last on their priority list.
Hello, I'm Janet, and I offer tele-health therapy to the Colorado community. I believe we all have the capacity to change our lives and live more joyfully. As Joseph Campbell said, “We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” Sometimes, we just need guidance and direction to move forward. If you're feeling pulled towards greater vitality or seeking to transform the impact of past experiences, you deserve support. I'm here to offer my knowledge and empathetic therapeutic style to empower you on your journey towards more peace, understanding, and healing.
I support adults who are overcoming childhood wounds and generational trauma, wanting to feel more seen, heard and valued in their relationships and tired of coming last on their priority list.
Hello, I'm Janet, and I offer tele-health therapy to the Colorado community. I believe we all have the capacity to change our lives and live more joyfully. As Joseph Campbell said, “We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” Sometimes, we just need guidance and direction to move forward. If you're feeling pulled towards greater vitality or seeking to transform the impact of past experiences, you deserve support. I'm here to offer my knowledge and empathetic therapeutic style to empower you on your journey towards more peace, understanding, and healing.
Julia Spenadel (Book Directly On My Website)
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, ATR-P
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
My approach is person centered and trauma-informed.
I draw from multiple modalities, including motivational interviewing, parts work, existentialism, and somatic practices, as well as traditional ones like CBT and DBT. In therapy with me, you’ll discover that you don’t need to be ‘fixed.’ Together, we’ll create a space that honors how you think, feel, and move through life.
My approach is person centered and trauma-informed.
I draw from multiple modalities, including motivational interviewing, parts work, existentialism, and somatic practices, as well as traditional ones like CBT and DBT. In therapy with me, you’ll discover that you don’t need to be ‘fixed.’ Together, we’ll create a space that honors how you think, feel, and move through life.
Alexa McElroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am often directive in early sessions to help clients enhance their skills in autonomic nervous system regulation, which can help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, relational distress, PTSD and neurodivergent concerns.
When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their survival strategies hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life, despite their original purpose of aiding in survival in oppressive or difficult environments. I am a pansexual, genderqueer and neurodivergent woman and I hope to co-create spaces with clients that honor their unique life experiences, values, and identities.
I am often directive in early sessions to help clients enhance their skills in autonomic nervous system regulation, which can help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, relational distress, PTSD and neurodivergent concerns.
When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their survival strategies hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life, despite their original purpose of aiding in survival in oppressive or difficult environments. I am a pansexual, genderqueer and neurodivergent woman and I hope to co-create spaces with clients that honor their unique life experiences, values, and identities.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.