Therapists in Aurora, CO

Supervision available. I offer an Afrocentric view of psychotherapy coupled with honesty, humor, and compassion. I believe in the potential to coexist with the events of the past while fueling the future. Bruised Not Broken Therapy was born from the lack of Afrocentric-based psychotherapy that allowed people of color to embrace their life journey through the context of color. HIV, substance abuse, mental health, and the denial of the everyday experience of being a person of color continue to plague communities of color, as we still have yet to discuss these experiences.

As a multicultural woman, I not only have personal experience with historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, and women's issues, I also specialize in grief and loss, sexual assault/violence, suicidality, relationship issues, transitional difficulties, depression, anxiety, identity formation, and more. With experience serving ages 12-adult, I aim to create a safe space to explore an array of different obstacles within the human experience to leave my clients feeling empowered and heard. My clients come to me looking for reprieve from mental aguish, and in true acceptance of the self, we venture there together.

We are VIRTUAL only - Adults only. We accept Medicaid & Insurance - see our website. Are you experiencing emotional ups and downs and feeling like you are spiraling out of control, due to life events or stressors? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or have recently lost a loved one and you are struggling to get through? Are you sober but struggling with triggers and relapse or the potential to relapse? Everyone goes through ups and downs, learning to overcome negative thoughts and behaviors is a struggle, but you are not alone.

There is no such thing as normal life- there is just life. It is up to us to define what life is like for us now and how we want life to be. We will differentiate wants from needs, address issues that lack understanding, and realign our goals for the betterment of oneself, lifestyle, and overall mental health. How you feel matters and will always resonate with you. Creating different techniques to help you externalize issues, understand your core self, and disrupt unhealthy patterns will help to transform you, your family, and your outlook on life as you see it. Let's work together to create the best impeccable version of yourself.

A healthy sense of humor is just as much a bridge to another soul as it is a shield against the unbearable. My clients often laugh as much as they cry or express anger, and I think that's important in the business of healing. What do you want to heal? Is there something about your relationship with a loved one that feels uncomfortable or unsafe? Do you need a non-judgmental space to help you figure out what you want or who you are?

Many of us are searching for greater meaning and purpose in our lives. Often we look outside ourselves for answers instead of towards our own resilient hearts. For 26 years I've worked with couples and individuals seeking more fulfillment in their lives and relationships. Whatever the challenge you are facing, there is a way through. This is your time for happiness and to become the person you are meant to be.

My clients come to me because they want to tell their story to a warm, empathic professional with expertise in professional psychology. For over 25 years I have helped people overcome depression, anxiety, and addictions. My clients have found a new window to the world and have overcome fears and frustrations in work, marriage, parenting, and professional and intimate relationships. Whether very young, very old or in between, I can help you overcome obstacles and manage conflict, so that you will experience greater happiness and satisfaction.

More and more people are having trouble knowing who they are or where they belong in life. What we were taught growing up or what we learn from society doesn't make sense or apply any longer. Because of this, we have difficulties from depression to questioning our own belief system. It may appear as confusion, anxiety, anger, or anything that disrupts our day-to-day life. When we feel this way it is a hurt or loss that is almost impossible to describe. My type of counseling presents people with an opportunity to understand why and how they think and feel the way they do and to go deeper than they could have possibly imagined.