Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
Shannon Murphy
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80231
I help adults move from surviving to thriving. I create a safe space and supportive relationship where clients can gain a better understanding of behaviors that developed to protect/help them previously, but could be hindering them now. I help empower clients to utilize their strengths or put new tools in their emotional toolbelt to overcome challenging chapters in life. I focus on working with adult individuals struggling with trauma (including PTSD and complex PTSD), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, and substance use disorders.
I help adults move from surviving to thriving. I create a safe space and supportive relationship where clients can gain a better understanding of behaviors that developed to protect/help them previously, but could be hindering them now. I help empower clients to utilize their strengths or put new tools in their emotional toolbelt to overcome challenging chapters in life. I focus on working with adult individuals struggling with trauma (including PTSD and complex PTSD), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, and substance use disorders.
Elin Price-Olovsson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80246
I have advanced experience working with many difficult relational issues including separation, infidelity, intimacy, emotional disconnection and physical and emotional trauma.
My passion lies in helping people transform how they view and communicate with the world in order to improve their relationship with themselves and with others. Prioritizing a strong relationship with my clients allows me to create a safe space where emotional experiences can be explored and new insights discovered. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I naturally remain neutral and non-judgmental to allow for physical, emotional and relational healing to begin.
I have advanced experience working with many difficult relational issues including separation, infidelity, intimacy, emotional disconnection and physical and emotional trauma.
My passion lies in helping people transform how they view and communicate with the world in order to improve their relationship with themselves and with others. Prioritizing a strong relationship with my clients allows me to create a safe space where emotional experiences can be explored and new insights discovered. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I naturally remain neutral and non-judgmental to allow for physical, emotional and relational healing to begin.
Alexa Echevarria
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80237
Do you feel like you don't really know who you are? Do you struggle with finding purpose and meaning in life? Does your trauma interfere with your aspirations? If you can relate to any of these statements, I am here to help. I understand that asking for help is difficult. Sometimes we need someone who truly wants to listen and be there for us. I believe that having someone in your corner to both validate and challenge you is essential to personal growth. I will help guide you through this process of self-discovery- piecing together the mosaic of your life in a way that can serve as a window to your past and a guide to your future.
Do you feel like you don't really know who you are? Do you struggle with finding purpose and meaning in life? Does your trauma interfere with your aspirations? If you can relate to any of these statements, I am here to help. I understand that asking for help is difficult. Sometimes we need someone who truly wants to listen and be there for us. I believe that having someone in your corner to both validate and challenge you is essential to personal growth. I will help guide you through this process of self-discovery- piecing together the mosaic of your life in a way that can serve as a window to your past and a guide to your future.
Monica X Padilla
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80222
I do have limited space for women seeking therapy to work on trauma, women going through the family court system due to divorce or child custody & educators dealing with vicarious trauma or burnout.
As a therapist and women’s life coach l believe healing is possible and within reach, I know this intimately. As I found my wholeness, I found my way back home to myself. I learned to embrace the journey of having fierce self love; it is a conscious relationship with self that is sacred and ongoing. I believe that you too deserve to walk knowing your worth and to experience deep self love. I believe you are powerful in creating the life you desire. I honor your pain, your bravery, your healing and your giving birth to a new YOU!
I do have limited space for women seeking therapy to work on trauma, women going through the family court system due to divorce or child custody & educators dealing with vicarious trauma or burnout.
As a therapist and women’s life coach l believe healing is possible and within reach, I know this intimately. As I found my wholeness, I found my way back home to myself. I learned to embrace the journey of having fierce self love; it is a conscious relationship with self that is sacred and ongoing. I believe that you too deserve to walk knowing your worth and to experience deep self love. I believe you are powerful in creating the life you desire. I honor your pain, your bravery, your healing and your giving birth to a new YOU!
Maxwell Murray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80222
Play, existential, interpersonal therapy - all grounded in a trauma-informed approach - can help to address painful interpersonal cycles and the impacts of traumatic experiences at their root.
Whether you find yourself in life transition, impacted by personal or communal violence or other traumatic events, or otherwise feel frozen or stuck, therapy may support you in building awareness and skills to move through what you're facing. You may experience doubt in aspects of yourself you're unfamiliar with, fear of known or unknown stress-inducing circumstances, or the physical and emotional impacts of violence or pain you've seen or experienced. In each case, finding space where you can name what is painful to name is often the first step in that movement through it.
Play, existential, interpersonal therapy - all grounded in a trauma-informed approach - can help to address painful interpersonal cycles and the impacts of traumatic experiences at their root.
Whether you find yourself in life transition, impacted by personal or communal violence or other traumatic events, or otherwise feel frozen or stuck, therapy may support you in building awareness and skills to move through what you're facing. You may experience doubt in aspects of yourself you're unfamiliar with, fear of known or unknown stress-inducing circumstances, or the physical and emotional impacts of violence or pain you've seen or experienced. In each case, finding space where you can name what is painful to name is often the first step in that movement through it.
Cara Czarnecki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80210
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults that have experienced prolonged exposure to psychological, emotional trauma specifically when it relates to adult children that have grown up with emotionally unavailable parents.
Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that is different than what you might be used to? Are you ready to explore the root of the problem that is continuing to cause you the symptoms you are struggling with? By using approaches such as, Art Therapy, EMDR, IFS and Reiki I can offer you something in addition to talk therapy. These approaches target verbal areas of the brain that shut down during a traumatic event(s). Reiki can be described as a spiritual/energetic approach that is often referred to as a "massage for the soul".
I work with adults that have experienced prolonged exposure to psychological, emotional trauma specifically when it relates to adult children that have grown up with emotionally unavailable parents.
Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that is different than what you might be used to? Are you ready to explore the root of the problem that is continuing to cause you the symptoms you are struggling with? By using approaches such as, Art Therapy, EMDR, IFS and Reiki I can offer you something in addition to talk therapy. These approaches target verbal areas of the brain that shut down during a traumatic event(s). Reiki can be described as a spiritual/energetic approach that is often referred to as a "massage for the soul".
Zane Guilfoyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80209
I work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming folk as well as those living with HIV. I specialize in a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to: substance use, depression/anxiety, trauma stemming from violence, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic style encompasses many techniques such as: Gestalt therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and guided imagery to help you rediscover your personal Truth. Together we can work to identify the obstacles blocking you from manifesting your dreams and empower you to create the change you deserve in your life.
I work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming folk as well as those living with HIV. I specialize in a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to: substance use, depression/anxiety, trauma stemming from violence, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic style encompasses many techniques such as: Gestalt therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and guided imagery to help you rediscover your personal Truth. Together we can work to identify the obstacles blocking you from manifesting your dreams and empower you to create the change you deserve in your life.
Heath Philip Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80222
I trained in Best Practices: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, communication issues, relationship change, drug and alcohol issues, and depression have been my focus.
Great therapy results stem from a strong, trusting connection with an experienced therapist. I have been treating children, families, couples, and individual adults in my therapy practice for 25 years. I have developed a practice that focuses on a person's strengths, bringing awareness to life and family history, its influences, and the coping skills used then and now. If you want support finding answers in a confidential, constructive, and balanced approach, I am here for that.
I trained in Best Practices: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, communication issues, relationship change, drug and alcohol issues, and depression have been my focus.
Great therapy results stem from a strong, trusting connection with an experienced therapist. I have been treating children, families, couples, and individual adults in my therapy practice for 25 years. I have developed a practice that focuses on a person's strengths, bringing awareness to life and family history, its influences, and the coping skills used then and now. If you want support finding answers in a confidential, constructive, and balanced approach, I am here for that.
Weston Zink
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80224 (Online Only)
I help men and women recover from trauma, addiction, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I also specialize working with men-specific issues. If you're feeling courageous enough and ready to face your monsters, let's connect and do some work!
I help men and women recover from trauma, addiction, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I also specialize working with men-specific issues. If you're feeling courageous enough and ready to face your monsters, let's connect and do some work!
Evan Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80210
I have experience working in attachment disorders, trauma, and eating disorders through the Arizona Trauma Institute.
I strive to serve the community around me and advocate for those who are in need. I focus on psychotherapeutic models to aid individuals in understanding the role their brain plays in treatment. Educating individuals about brain structure, function, development, and explaining how neurobiology can be applied to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and other disorders. Interpersonal neurobiology of human development aids us to understand that structure & function of the mind & brain are shaped by our experiences especially involving emotional relationships.
I have experience working in attachment disorders, trauma, and eating disorders through the Arizona Trauma Institute.
I strive to serve the community around me and advocate for those who are in need. I focus on psychotherapeutic models to aid individuals in understanding the role their brain plays in treatment. Educating individuals about brain structure, function, development, and explaining how neurobiology can be applied to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and other disorders. Interpersonal neurobiology of human development aids us to understand that structure & function of the mind & brain are shaped by our experiences especially involving emotional relationships.
Lisa Tafolla
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SEP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80246
Optimize life and increase joy and satisfaction. Release stress and trauma, PTSD, sexism-based traumatic stress (SBTS), including sexual assault, workplace harassment, domestic violence, misogyny/sexism, oppression, abuse, childhood abuse/neglect, accidents/medical, mass disasters, and attachment, developmental and intergenerational trauma. Entrepreneurs & professionals including leadership, vision, ambition, energy, meaning, stress management, boundaries, imposter syndrome. Relationship issues, nervous system regulation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-limiting mental blocks and values misalignment.
Optimize life and increase joy and satisfaction. Release stress and trauma, PTSD, sexism-based traumatic stress (SBTS), including sexual assault, workplace harassment, domestic violence, misogyny/sexism, oppression, abuse, childhood abuse/neglect, accidents/medical, mass disasters, and attachment, developmental and intergenerational trauma. Entrepreneurs & professionals including leadership, vision, ambition, energy, meaning, stress management, boundaries, imposter syndrome. Relationship issues, nervous system regulation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-limiting mental blocks and values misalignment.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80210
I have used EMDR with good results for trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Phobias.
Are you are struggling with painful issues in life? Do you want to experience a more meaningful way of living? Our experiences take us through many life changing events and challenges and sometimes in our life journey we may become stuck in our growth.
I have used EMDR with good results for trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Phobias.
Are you are struggling with painful issues in life? Do you want to experience a more meaningful way of living? Our experiences take us through many life changing events and challenges and sometimes in our life journey we may become stuck in our growth.
Dr. Lauren Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80237 (Online Only)
Miller has expertise working with sport performance, life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, coping skills, relationship discourse, attachment theory and a variety of other arenas.
As a warm, compassionate, direct, and supportive clinician, Dr. Miller believes the client is the expert in their life and their experience, while looking to assist the client's understanding, processing, and evolution to their next goal. Her approach is rooted in attachment theory, utilizing the client-therapist relationship to listen, coach, and impart a curated skill set to meet a client where they are at this moment in time and walk with them towards their next chapter, goal, and incline.
Miller has expertise working with sport performance, life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, coping skills, relationship discourse, attachment theory and a variety of other arenas.
As a warm, compassionate, direct, and supportive clinician, Dr. Miller believes the client is the expert in their life and their experience, while looking to assist the client's understanding, processing, and evolution to their next goal. Her approach is rooted in attachment theory, utilizing the client-therapist relationship to listen, coach, and impart a curated skill set to meet a client where they are at this moment in time and walk with them towards their next chapter, goal, and incline.
Hannah Pitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80209
Hannah has provided trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults for nearly ten years. She is an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who works through an attachment lens. She provides high quality care for clients of all ages in a compassionate environment conducive to healing and growth. Although Hannah is easy going and kind, she is unafraid to sit with you and/or your family through the challenging and emotionally charged work of therapy.
Hannah has provided trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults for nearly ten years. She is an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who works through an attachment lens. She provides high quality care for clients of all ages in a compassionate environment conducive to healing and growth. Although Hannah is easy going and kind, she is unafraid to sit with you and/or your family through the challenging and emotionally charged work of therapy.
Donna Blatchford Tallon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CDWF
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80210
Certification trauma recovery with Pia Mellody The Meadows Trauma & Addictions Treatment Facility.
Welcome to my site. I offer each client my passion for becoming their best self. I have found my years of experience with counseling individuals with death loss has prepared me to help others with all types of loss in their lives. I find that how one functions in the present has much to do with one's history. I use a client's history as a road map for healing today's issues. I counsel many individuals with histories of grief and loss,trauma, addictions, and relational challenges.
Certification trauma recovery with Pia Mellody The Meadows Trauma & Addictions Treatment Facility.
Welcome to my site. I offer each client my passion for becoming their best self. I have found my years of experience with counseling individuals with death loss has prepared me to help others with all types of loss in their lives. I find that how one functions in the present has much to do with one's history. I use a client's history as a road map for healing today's issues. I counsel many individuals with histories of grief and loss,trauma, addictions, and relational challenges.
Sneha Gaikwad
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80222
I am an Board Certified Art Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. In art therapy no artistic skill is needed, you just need an openness to the creative process. The road to healing often begins in finding your voice and expressing your inner self. I am passionate about helping individuals and families of all ages struggling with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction. I have additional interest in those from diverse backgrounds, immigrant families, and women’s issues.
I am an Board Certified Art Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. In art therapy no artistic skill is needed, you just need an openness to the creative process. The road to healing often begins in finding your voice and expressing your inner self. I am passionate about helping individuals and families of all ages struggling with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction. I have additional interest in those from diverse backgrounds, immigrant families, and women’s issues.
Jason Seidel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80222
I specialize in helping adults who have not been helped by past treatment, who have problems feeling connected, or who have long-standing struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationships. Currently I have openings for Group Therapy (not for individual or couples). I am happy to refer you to trusted colleagues if you would like to chat about that. All our therapists track how effective we are - and we publish our results. That's what makes The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence different. I invite you to read about my approach, results, fees, articles, and resources at thecoloradocenter.com.
I specialize in helping adults who have not been helped by past treatment, who have problems feeling connected, or who have long-standing struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationships. Currently I have openings for Group Therapy (not for individual or couples). I am happy to refer you to trusted colleagues if you would like to chat about that. All our therapists track how effective we are - and we publish our results. That's what makes The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence different. I invite you to read about my approach, results, fees, articles, and resources at thecoloradocenter.com.
Jan Buchanan | Therapy Partners
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80210
Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Panic Attacks, Family Conflict, Foster and Adoption-Competent.
Whether you’re a person struggling to meet your full potential, a parent hoping to see your child thrive, or a family working to repair broken relationships, good therapy can result in growth and lasting change. It takes courage to be willing to honestly look at ourselves. It takes a safe, open and non-judgmental space, as well as an experienced therapist to make that work possible. As a licensed professional counselor this is the work I do. My approach is open and straightforward. I use scientifically-based methods, years of experience and customized techniques, to match your specific needs.
Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Panic Attacks, Family Conflict, Foster and Adoption-Competent.
Whether you’re a person struggling to meet your full potential, a parent hoping to see your child thrive, or a family working to repair broken relationships, good therapy can result in growth and lasting change. It takes courage to be willing to honestly look at ourselves. It takes a safe, open and non-judgmental space, as well as an experienced therapist to make that work possible. As a licensed professional counselor this is the work I do. My approach is open and straightforward. I use scientifically-based methods, years of experience and customized techniques, to match your specific needs.
Olivia Corsi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80246
I have experience working with people learning to navigate things like trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
When you're overwhelmed with anxiety, grief, and pain, you need a safe, supportive space to begin your journey towards understanding and healing. Therapy offers deeper insight into your life experiences, patterns of thinking, and actions. I'll help you promote personal change and growth. It may feel daunting at first, but I'm here to walk next to you and help you navigate your healing journey. Therapy is not “one size fits all." We'll collaborate in partnership to identify your strengths and needs, and choose the best approach for you. During your therapy I'll listen deeply, show up authentically, and give empathy freely.
I have experience working with people learning to navigate things like trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
When you're overwhelmed with anxiety, grief, and pain, you need a safe, supportive space to begin your journey towards understanding and healing. Therapy offers deeper insight into your life experiences, patterns of thinking, and actions. I'll help you promote personal change and growth. It may feel daunting at first, but I'm here to walk next to you and help you navigate your healing journey. Therapy is not “one size fits all." We'll collaborate in partnership to identify your strengths and needs, and choose the best approach for you. During your therapy I'll listen deeply, show up authentically, and give empathy freely.
Allie Laber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO 80246
I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to be themselves and share their unique stories. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in practice to connect with clients and support them as they navigate life’s highs and lows. As a Licensed Social Worker, I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational and identity challenges, and grief.
I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to be themselves and share their unique stories. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in practice to connect with clients and support them as they navigate life’s highs and lows. As a Licensed Social Worker, I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational and identity challenges, and grief.
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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.