About the team
Autumn Alvarez
Our newest team member
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Works with tweens (10+), teens, and adults.
Credentials + Accreditations
Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Colorado Christian University
Master’s in Counseling, Denver Seminary
Private Pay starts at $130 for a session with Autumn. Insurance accepted.
I was born and raised on the East Coast, but for the past decade, I’ve called Colorado home. My journey towards the field of counseling began here, as well as meeting my wonderful husband and recently becoming a first time mom, which has only deepened my love for people and the beauty of counseling!
From navigating challenges within my own journey and family, I’ve had a desire to understand and help people around me from a young age. This pushed me towards an internship that awoke my love for counseling and created a passion for walking alongside individuals as they journey towards healing. This also led me to go back to school and pursue a degree in Psychology, where I graduated from Colorado Christian University in 2020 and then received a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary in 2024.
I’m passionate about working with teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, my aim is to provide practical coping tools for day-to-day challenges, while also creating a safe space to explore the deeper issues that may be underlying the surface. I consider it a privilege to listen to client’s stories and to share in moments of joy and sorrow, and look forward to working with you!
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Erica Johnson
MA, LPC, LAC, ACS, EMDR Certified & EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Works with adults.
Credentials + Accreditations
Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology- Grace University, 05/2011
Master’s of Arts in Counseling- Colorado Christian University 05/2015
Licensed Professional Counselor. LPC. 0014267, 12/2017
Licensed Addiction Counselor ACD. 0000800, 02/2017
Approved Clinical Supervisor, 02/2022
EMDR Certified & EMDRIA Approved Consultant, 03/2019 & 03/2022
Private Pay starts at $180 for a session with Erica. Insurance accepted.
It seems like therapists are always asked why they have chosen this profession and often times the answer is because they want to help people. Other times, it’s because of their own past trauma and adversity that led them to the field. The latter is what has led me on my journey to becoming a therapist. Seeing how mental illness and drug and alcohol addictions negatively impacted my family of origin made me want to study human behavior and past trauma to help stop the cycle of abuse in my family line. As I have grown and developed as a therapist I have discovered the deep level of empathy I am able to have with clients. I consider it a joy, honor, and privilege to meet and work with individuals who are wanting to process this thing called life.
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Over the many years I have been working in the counseling field, I have noticed that people struggle to live in the present moment to help them manage what they are experiencing. I take a mindfulness approach to therapy helping individuals develop healthy tools in order to manage life's stress. I also believe that oftentimes, what we are currently experiencing in the present moment stems from the past and in order to live in the present and move forward towards the future we need to work through the stuff that is holding us back. I also believe the addictions and struggles we have are a symptom of something deeper we are struggling with. I use several different therapy approaches to help individuals achieve their goals including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR). I believe everyone is unique and has their own story so not one therapy approach will work for everyone.
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I specialize in helping individuals process past trauma, including complex and attachment trauma. I also help individuals work through various addictions so they can move forward to being happier with their own life. For several years, I worked in community mental health and gained the knowledge and experience to help people learn how to identify and manage any symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, and in 2019, I opened my own practice to continue helping individuals find the hope, healing, and growth they are looking for. I am EMDR certified and have taken many different trainings to help expand my knowledge and ability to use EMDR with trauma, mood disorders, and addictions. I also work with individuals who are struggling in their relationships and want to develop healthier boundaries, communication skills, and learn how to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
I would love to meet with you to talk about your goals so I can begin to help you on this next chapter in your life.