Daneen Tafoya
Clinician
License Professional Counselor Canidate
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with nine years of experience in community-based mental health care. For the past three years, I have provided individual therapy under supervision. Employing a genuine, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach, I offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults. My therapeutic methods include CBT, DBT, BST, Radical Acceptance, MI, Narrative, and Ego State therapies. Outside of work, I enjoy singing karaoke, especially Ozzy or Guns N' Roses, attending concerts and sporting events with friends, and watching women's college softball.
Insurances I Accept:
Aetna, BCBS, CHP+, Cigna, Kaiser, Medicaid, Private Pay, and United
How I Work:
Within a safe and secure environment, clients will find a refuge where they can openly express themselves without fear of judgment. I foster a warm and authentic presence, creating a genuine connection with each individual, guiding them through their unique therapeutic journey. With compassion, support and personalized strategies, clients will embark on a path of self-discovery, experiencing growth, feeling empowered to make positive changes while finding validation for their emotions and experiences. Recognizing culture as integral to development and healing, I prioritize establishing trust as the cornerstone of personal growth and resilience. My approach is holistic, targeting root issues to guide individuals towards their desired well-being. This therapeutic space is dedicated to nurturing well-being, promoting resilience, and helping clients achieve their personal goals.
Issues I Treat:
- Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Stressors, Chronic Illnesses, Anger, Grief and Loss, Trauma
Populations I Serve:
- Adolescence, Adults, All Genders
Professional Background:
Education
- Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Adams State University
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in psychology/criminology - Colorado State University-Pueblo.
Training
- Brain Synchronization Therapy (BST)
Previous Employment
- Case Manager/Wraparound Facilitator: Health Solutions