Trauma-informed mental health services with a focus on empowerment and full-body wellness to help you live your happiest and healthiest life....
You want people to think you have it all together, but inside you feel paralyzed with anxiety. You never feel good enough, smart enough, productive enough, etc., can't make decisions, relate accomplishments to worthiness and love, struggle with saying “No,” and can’t find the right balance between work/life. You're exhausted and overwhelmed. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to quiet your mind. Yo...
Chetney Nelsen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado who has been practicing since 2004. He has an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University. Chetney works with individuals, couples, and families for a variety of presenting issues, such as infidelity, domestic violence, parenting and child problems, sex and gender issues, and most especially, trauma. Chetney uses Evidence-based protocols in his practice, primarily Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure ...
Melissa Nelson is a Limited Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. She received her BS in Psychology, and a Master?s of Science in Clinical Counseling. Melissa works closely with her clients to meet their needs for their mental health, supporting them with the tools to maintain their needs and creating a safe place to process all of life?s difficult situations that can be overwhelming to do alone. Melissa often combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therap...
Sandra M. Gerardo is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life is a winding, beautiful, and charged journey. Sometimes we find ourselves in the shadows craving the light and need someone to join alongside us while we make sense of it all. Sandra is passionate about working with people who are curious, insightful, and ready to pursue honesty and healing. She believes we are dynamic beings and integrate wellbeing practices so that wellness can be pursued in a holistic way. Sandra recogniz...
When meet with Joy, you'll be with an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate person who is committed to your well-being. You'll be invited to share your story and be respected for seeking to better understand the journey that's brought you to this point. Joy works together with her clients to overcome whatever life has thrown their way. She can help them to explore relationships, emotions, identity and purpose, and ways to navigate obstacles that are blocking their goals. Using a combinat...
As a former CAPS psychologist, I have extensive experience working with graduate and undergraduate students at several university counseling centers. My specialty areas include trauma/PTSD, family and relationship issues, self-esteem, social identity concerns, and identity exploration. I also treat anxiety and depression. I'm a feminist therapist, working from an integrative approach, and I offer both short term and longer term therapy options. For students struggling with trauma histories, I al...
Maria Mojica-Rangel is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2013. Maria provides psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and medication management for the treatment of OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, and Behavioral disorders. She has over ten years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner working with children, adolescents, and adults. Maria ...
Safe, supportive people are difficult to find. Often we don’t have the tools or relationships we need to heal and to thrive. I provide in person therapy, with emotional support dogs in the office. In my counseling office, you can experience the support you need to feel safe, become your best self, forgive yourself and others, learn mindfulness skills to manage difficult emotions, and reprocess past hurts and traumas, in order to move forward. You will develop skills and resilience for living in ...
I love working with people who are trying to figure out and navigate their world, their life and their relationships; they may recognize that something doesn't feel quite 'right', but are maybe not sure what exactly is going on. In our sessions, we explore how all of the systems in your life come together to create your reality, and from there we identify if there are pieces within your control that we can address. My hope is that people leave therapy with a more clear understanding of who they ...
Sharon Kocina, MA, LPC is a therapist with over 30 years of experience in helping individuals, families, and couples “go from surviving to thriving”. I offer individual counseling, couples therapy, marriage counseling, family therapy, trauma and PTSD counseling, Brainspotting, EMDR, parenting skills, and stepfamily support. If you are suffering from anxiety, trauma or depression, through my use of Brainspotting and other tools, I can help you overcome these crippling symptoms and re-engage wi...
My goal is to help you find new ways to relate to the world and to enable you to embrace your experiences more fully and bravely. I hope to do this by creating a safe, open, and collaborative environment where you can experiment with new ways of relating to yourself and others. I bring in skills from therapies, such as ACT and DBT, to help you find your strengths and develop your resources. And I recognize that the most growth occurs in an authentic relationship which balances compassion with ch...
Queer Asterisk is team of dedicated counselors serving queer and transgender folks across Colorado. We provide affirming, queer-informed counseling services for individuals, families, and relationships of all configurations. Queer Asterisk accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. For those seeking an affordable supplement or alternative to counseling, our Peer Mentorship program encourages connection with supportive queer and trans community members. Queer Asterisk al...
Do you feel sad, overwhelmed or stuck? Are you facing a difficult life transition or maybe you are struggling in your relationship? The circumstances of life can leave us feeling alone and uncertain of what lies ahead. We are more than our problems. We were not designed to face these deep challenges alone. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, aging, family conflict or life transitions, I’m here to work with you. In our deeply isolated and atomized society, seek...
I believe the foundation of good health is rooted within oneself. My passion lies in supporting individuals who struggle with acknowledging their strengths and empowering them to tackle challenges with confidence. Whether individuals face diverse challenges or just need a listening ear, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for all. I place a high priority on meeting my clients where they feel most comfortable and working collaboratively with them towards their goals. Having wo...
In 2015, I began my own therapy journey, and it truly transformed my life. Understanding myself better and gaining awareness of why I respond the way I do gave me a sense of control and empowerment that I had never experienced before. For the first time, I realized that I could change how I show up in my daily life, how I respond to challenges, and how I engage in relationships. This profound experience inspired me to pursue a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, so I could hel...
We are an organization that believes mental health care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of socio-economic status. We do this by providing an Affordable Counseling Program and overseeing a quality training program for graduate students in the mental health field. We also house like-minded holistic and mental health professionals who run their own private practices or conduct workshops and groups in our collaborative community....
I'm a clinical psychologist providing individual therapy for adults and adolescents. If you're here, then you're probably looking for a change. Life can be unpredictable, complicated, and demanding. Low self-esteem, unpleasant moods, challenging relationships, and academic/professional stressors can be difficult to navigate alone. Together we can determine what a change may look like for you and develop strategies for moving towards that change. I view therapy as a collaborative process -- a joi...
Hello! My passion is working with people interested in personal growth and I strive to collaborate with my clients in exploring unconscious and procedurally-based patterns that occur in relationship with self and others. I have served as a therapist to young adults and adults in the front range area for 10 years. Before opening my practice, I worked in community mental health and at CU Boulder's Counseling and Psychiatric Services Center. I work primarily from a contemporary psychodynamic len...
Are You Still Struggling to Feel Better When You Feel Overwhelmed? Have you already seen medical professionals or therapists to help recover from an accident, injury, medical procedure, assault or childhood abuse, and you still don’t feel significantly better? Does it seem as though you are: Anxious after recurring trauma nightmares? Suffering from PTSD due to military actions or war? Terrified that you will have yet another accident? Overwhelmed with anxiety and don’t understand why? ...