Colorado Brain Injury Therapy
Rebuilding Identity. Restoring Hope. Redefining Recovery
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Welcome to Colorado Brain Injury Therapy, a place where we understand the profound impact of brain injuries. Whether it’s a stroke, concussion, or trauma, these events can leave you feeling like you’ve lost a part of yourself. The struggle is not just physical; it often brings a sense of loss, depression, loneliness, and anxiety. We recognize the challenges that come with this profound shift in identity, and we’re here to guide you through the journey of rediscovery. At Colorado Brain Injury Therapy, we recognize that these changes may be challenging to discern, and it might feel isolating as if you’re navigating them on your own.
However, you’re not alone, and we are here to provide the support you need on your path to recovery. We believe in the potential for positive transformation, where a renewed sense of self, filled with purpose and increased happiness, is not only possible but achievable.
We have developed a treatment approach designed to assist survivors in rebuilding their sense of self, empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. If you or a loved one has been impacted by a brain injury, Colorado Brain Injury Therapy is here to help. Take the first step towards positive change. Call us now for a free 15-minute consultation.
- We offer therapy via video and telephone and will travel to client’s if there are issues with accessing technology.
- Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare
Specialties and Expertise:
- Adjustment disorders secondary to TBI
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Stoke
- Concussion
Lucia Valdez, LCSW
Lucia Valdez, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today
Lucia’s dedication to working with brain injury survivors stems from her personal experience with a family member who suffered a traumatic brain injury. This profound experience inspired her to commit her career to aiding those affected by similar challenges.
Lucia began her journey by earning her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, focusing on the recovery of function following brain injury. She furthered her education by graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver, specializing in Family Systems Practice. Lucia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). Additionally, she serves as an affiliate professor in the undergraduate social work program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU).
With 20 years of experience, Lucia has worked with brain injury survivors across the entire continuum of care. Throughout her career, she recognized that the greatest challenges often arise when individuals complete traditional therapy and attempt to reintegrate into their former lives. She identified a critical gap in rehabilitation where behavioral and mental health needs are frequently overlooked or inadequately addressed due to limited resources.
Driven by her passion, Lucia has dedicated her practice to meeting the mental and behavioral health needs of brain injury survivors. She has developed a specialized treatment modality that addresses the unique challenges these individuals face, focusing on helping them rebuild a sense of self and achieve meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Lucia’s expertise and compassionate approach make her a vital resource for brain injury survivors seeking comprehensive and empathetic care.
Cait Ward, LSW
Cait Ward, LSW
Verified by Psychology Today
Cait is passionate about working with those impacted by traumatic brain injury on individual, group, and community levels. Cait earned her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver and is currently a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Colorado.
Cait’s dedication to this work was founded by her journey navigating life with a TBI after a college athletic injury. Aided by her lived experience and previous work with brain injury survivors, Cait believes that therapeutic care is an essential but often overlooked piece of the rehabilitation puzzle. Cait employs a patient-centered approach to counseling and works with clients to address the grief, loss of identity, medical fatigue, negative thought patterns, and many other complexities that often coincide with brain injury.
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