Therapists in 80021
Elana Santana
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80021
Are you struggling to find ease and balance in your life? Do you feel stuck in the same habitual patterns that haven't served you? I work collaboratively with clients to untangle the knots of hurt, loss, and fear that can accumulate and become obstacles to experiencing joy and presence in life. Cultivating kindness toward ourselves and our experiences is the first step toward making positive shifts in our thinking, behavior, and circumstances. Change is not only possible, it's our most reliable friend. We will work together to find and nurture feelings of connection, freedom, belonging, and contentment.
Are you struggling to find ease and balance in your life? Do you feel stuck in the same habitual patterns that haven't served you? I work collaboratively with clients to untangle the knots of hurt, loss, and fear that can accumulate and become obstacles to experiencing joy and presence in life. Cultivating kindness toward ourselves and our experiences is the first step toward making positive shifts in our thinking, behavior, and circumstances. Change is not only possible, it's our most reliable friend. We will work together to find and nurture feelings of connection, freedom, belonging, and contentment.
Lara Cohen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80021
I am a Colorado-based, licensed doctoral level clinical psychologist passionate about treating depression and anxiety, especially in those struggling with belonging and identity. As a neurodivergent individual, I specialize in working with ADHD and autism clients, as well as supporting “LGBTQ+” folk, parents and individuals who are coping with medical issues. Despite our differences we all share the challenge of living authentically and being able to thrive in a society that was not designed with our wiring in mind.
I am a Colorado-based, licensed doctoral level clinical psychologist passionate about treating depression and anxiety, especially in those struggling with belonging and identity. As a neurodivergent individual, I specialize in working with ADHD and autism clients, as well as supporting “LGBTQ+” folk, parents and individuals who are coping with medical issues. Despite our differences we all share the challenge of living authentically and being able to thrive in a society that was not designed with our wiring in mind.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.