Licensed to practice in Colorado and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ and 9 more.
(she/they)
I'm a clinical social worker by profession. I've worked in all aspects of my field from running a statewide program to working in hospitals, federal EAPs, to community clinics and private practice. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, but I especially like to work with people who are from communities who have historically been marginalized. We are living in challenging times. I want those clients to know I hear them and I see them.
In a first session I review client rights, informed consent and answer your questions. I provide a clinical intake assessment that also covers risk and your mental status which are a standard part of intakes. We discuss your needs and goals for therapy. I ask some questions about your history. We also look at your interests and strengths. I check in to see if your feeling comfortable working with me and if so we discuss your goals and needs further and develop a plan for our work together.
I am a provider that you may contact between sessions if you have questions. I like trying to be available within reason. It's Colorado and sometimes I am camping, backpacking and just enjoying a day or so off the grid, but I generally let clients know if I have upcoming travel. I think my strength is being very validating and meeting my clients where they are and pacing therapy to meet client needs effectively. I'm good with my therapy approaches or models, but I know if one isn't centered on what a client needs in the moment--that's a problem.
I am a queer therapist with lived experience. I believe that positions me along with evidenced based therapies to serve people in my community and beyond. During this time, when so many in our community are being invalidated, dealing with hate speech, and actions that harm them, I want to provide support that is strength based and reflects a level of cultural competency that comes from having actual experience. Also, I am in a position where I have seen the arc of time and know we can not only just survive, but thrive in tough times. I believe experiencing joy is a revolutionary act in our community.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We use CBT to understand how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors work together. Now days, we also look at how our body sensations or somatic responses also interact with our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In therapy, we work to identify certain thinking patterns that can be negative and we work towards changing our thinking. When we reframe our thinking, this often impacts how we feel in a positive way.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In therapy, I often rely on DBT Skills training to help client's develop greater emotional regulation. Also, DBT validation strategies are important to help the client feel fully seen and heard. Mindfulness practice is also part of DBT practice and we use mindfulness training to help client's develop a greater ability to be more fully present in the moment.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma informed care is an awareness that many of our clients have been impacted by certain life events that influence their sense of well-being and safety.
Strength-Based
As a therapist that is strength-based, this means I believe we all have strengths and qualities that we can build on. I believe humans are resilient and can thrive. We all need to have our strengths validated.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 9, 2026
Great first therapy appointment---Deborah seems to be exactly the right person for me. She was very professional but warm and kind, listened exceptionally well, validated my situations and feelings and wanted to make sure we started to discuss solutions for my stuff. She's an animal lover too, which is important to me! Love her. <3
January 5, 2026
I am really thankful for finding Deb. Deb validates me, is kind and soft, is intellectual and thought provoking with her therapy, and empowers me to take the correct actions to benefit myself in my life.