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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with prior experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health settings. With a variety of experience, my passion is providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients as they grow. Together, we will take both a collaborative and holistic approach, building a 'helping' relationship based on compassion, empathy, and trust; empowering you to reignite the best version of yourself. I enjoy incorporating aspects of DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and art therapy, along with strategies that consist of a strengths-based and person-centered approach.

Life can feel overwhelming, heavy, and uncertain at times—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can show up as your authentic self and feel truly seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a safe environment where healing, growth, and self-discovery can unfold at your own pace. I’m here to walk alongside you and support you through life’s challenges. As a bilingual and bicultural (Spanish-English) Latina therapist, I am passionate about creating a therapeutic space that honors your identity, culture, and lived experiences. I understand how meaningful it is to feel welcomed and represented in therapy. Whether you’re seeking extra support, working through past experiences, or hoping to strengthen your coping skills, we will build a collaborative relationship centered on your goals and needs. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual. I integrate evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Brainspotting to support healing and emotional well-being. I am also certified in domestic violence training and have experience supporting survivors with sensitivity, empowerment, and care. Reaching out for therapy takes courage. It would be an honor to hear your story and support you on your healing journey. 

La vida puede sentirse abrumadora e incierta en ocasiones, y no tienes que atravesarla solo/a. Ofrezco un espacio cálido, de apoyo y sin juicios donde puedes presentarte tal como eres y sentirte verdaderamente visto/a, escuchado/a y comprendido/a. Mi objetivo es crear un ambiente seguro donde la sanación, el crecimiento y el autodescubrimiento puedan desarrollarse a tu propio ritmo. Estoy aquí para acompañarte y apoyarte en los desafíos de la vida. Como terapeuta Latina bilingüe y bicultural (español-inglés), me apasiona crear un espacio que honre tu identidad, cultura y experiencias. Ya sea que busques apoyo adicional, estés trabajando experiencias pasadas o quieras fortalecer tus habilidades de afrontamiento, construiremos una relación colaborativa centrada en tus metas y necesidades. Utilizo un enfoque compasivo e informado en trauma, integrando terapias basadas en evidencia como CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR y Brainspotting. También cuento con certificación en violencia doméstica y experiencia apoyando a sobrevivientes con sensibilidad y cuidado. Será un honor escuchar tu historia y acompañarte en tu proceso de sanación.

Hi and welcome! I'm Kiara, and I'm so glad you're here. One of the hardest parts of starting therapy is taking that first step and choosing to show up for yourself. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for a space to better understand yourself, you've already done something meaningful by being here. You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. This is a space where we can slow down, explore what has brought you here, and move forward together at a pace that feels right for you. 

I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults through some of life's most challenging moments. My experience includes supporting individuals and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and relationship and family conflict. I've also worked alongside older adults as they process loss, adapt to changes that come with aging, and rediscover purpose in new chapters of life. Through each experience, one thing has remained true: healing looks different for everyone.

Whatever brings you here, we don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we'll make sense of what's been weighing on you, better understand the experiences and patterns that have shaped your life, and build practical tools to help you move toward the life you want to create. I look forward to being part of your journey.

I specialize in working with individuals recovering from relationship trauma, whether from romantic relationships or childhood experiences. A holistic approach recognizes that emotional and relational well-being is shaped by interconnected areas of your life, your physical health, relationships, work, spirituality, family dynamics, and financial stability as an integrated whole. Drawing on focused expertise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, insomnia and sleep issues, ADHD, OCD, and anger management, this work helps clients understand the patterns these experiences create and build practical tools for lasting healing. Trauma and unmanaged mental health symptoms often lead to substance use and addictions as individuals attempt to self-regulate and cope with overwhelming emotional pain.

If you're cycling through relationships that feel familiar but destructive, struggling with sleep, wrestling with anxiety that won't respond to medication alone, dealing with anger that feels out of control, or reaching for substances to quiet overwhelming feelings, you're not broken. Your nervous system and behavioral patterns developed as intelligent adaptations to what you've experienced.

As a clinician trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, trauma treatment becomes active rather than talk-based, helping your brain process traumatic memories so they no longer trigger the same emotional and physical reactions.  As a CAMS-II Certified Anger Management Specialist, the focus is on understanding the root of angry responses and developing practical skills to interrupt reactive patterns before they damage your relationships. With ACC credentials in addiction counseling, the work addresses how addictive patterns developed as coping mechanisms and how to target root causes rather than just managing symptoms. These active methods create real shifts in how your brain and body respond to triggers.

Together, we map out exactly why your nervous system responds the way it does, how old wounds get replayed in new relationships, and what specific skills actually interrupt the cycle. We explore the whole person rather than just the symptoms, working to understand the experiences and strengths that shape your life. We address trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, anger, and addictions not as isolated problems, but as interconnected pieces of your story.

The goal is to help you strengthen self-awareness, rebuild trust in yourself, build resilience, improve relationships, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your authentic self so you can move forward with greater confidence, purpose, and hope.

Hi, I’m Miranda Puente, LSW, a licensed social worker based in Pueblo, Colorado. I offer both in-person and telehealth therapy services. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I’ve worked extensively with individuals experiencing acute and complex mental health challenges, including schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, major depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mood-related concerns.

I use a client-centered and collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused techniques, always tailoring my approach to fit each person’s unique needs and life experiences.

I truly love helping people on their journey toward healing and growth. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and respected. I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and human, and I’m committed to walking alongside you as you build coping skills, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.

Hi! As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I specialize in helping clients identify, challenge, and restructure unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and behavior. During our time together, we will focus on examining automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and cognitive distortions to develop more balanced and adaptive ways of thinking. We will work on a collaborative and structured approach, where you feel both supported and gently challenged. We will collaborate together to create a space where you feel you can safely question long-standing beliefs, strengthen cognitive flexibility, and build practical skills that promote lasting emotional and behavioral change.