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With decades of experience, I am well-versed in many different modalities. No one approach works for everyone, so I built a large tool kit to have a broad range of tools available. Areas of expertise include individual, couples and family counseling, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, special needs of gifted and talented, medical social work, impact of illness, traumatic brain injury, grief and bereavement, positive aging, geriatrics and end of life issues. Having been raised in a military family I enjoy working with our veterans, active duty personnel and their families.

I believe in empowering people through a strength-based approach to therapy. I specialize in psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and substances use issues.

Hi! I'm Michael Banwart. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and it's my goal to provide a compassionate environment to grow and heal. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, interpersonal problems, and emotional difficulties.

I see myself as a fellow traveler with my clients. The anti-oppressive and feminist framework I utilize in therapy is also deeply personal. My lived experience as a neurospicy woman, questioning hetero/mononormativity in relationships, embracing my queerness, tending to my grief and trauma, and in recovery from substance use is also present as part of my professional self. I cherish the privilege to be here with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and relationship difficulties, including recovery from emotionally unhealthy or narcissistic dynamics. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward meaningful, lasting healing.

I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Colorado (LPC License # LPC. 0012882). I have been practicing psychotherapy since beginning my Master of Clinical Counseling program in 2010, at the University of Northern Colorado. Since graduating in 2012 with my Master in clinical counseling and school counseling, I have worked with individuals suffering from a wide range of psychological diagnoses, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, anxiety, as well as issues related to domestic violence, substance abuse, separation from loved ones and dislocation. My work experience includes working for several years as an outpatient psychotherapist in a well-known and established community mental health organization. In addition, I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which has been extensively researched and proven to effectively help clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression and other distressing life experiences. Specializing in the assessment of trauma-related symptoms and the impact on client’s day-to-day psychological, occupational & interpersonal functioning.

My practice combines somatic therapy, attachment theory, and contemplative psychotherapy. I specialize in relationship therapy, sexual trauma healing, and existential crisis. I enjoy working with artists, athletes, activists, and spiritual seekers. I am affirmative of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folx, psychedelic medicine, sex work, and spirituality of all backgrounds. My master's degree is in Clinical Mental Health with a concentration in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University.

“I help people build lives—and careers—worth living.” I specialize in guiding clients through emotional intensity, identity disruption, and vocational misalignment. My approach blends DBT and Career Construction Theory with Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and evidence-based modalities rooted in meaning-making and personal agency.

Whether you're a teen navigating emotional intensity, an LGBTQ+ individual reclaiming identity amidst cultural stress, or a professional seeking to realign purpose, I offer a structured and symbolic space for change. Together, we illuminate archetypal patterns, deconstruct inherited narratives, and build lives anchored in values, clarity, and psychological flexibility.

As a licensed clinical social worker, it is my honor to offer safety, support, and understanding as you bravely step into the exploration of a richer, more fulfilling life. I practice primarily Internal Family Systems to address life challenges with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.

I work to meet clients wherever they are at emotionally and identify their goals so that we can work together to create the best life possible for them. I have experience working with all ages and walks of life, from first responders and caretakers to teenagers and families. I come from a family of helpers and have a deep understanding of how traumatic experiences can destabilize people's well-being. I am here to work as a guide, not a teacher, and believe that all healing is done by the patient. I seek to empower my patients and show them their inner strength that was there all along.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with women, and female-identifying clients, (18+) who want to heal their relationship with their bodies and uncover their authentic identity in order to build lasting self-worth and empowerment in all areas of life. I want to help women feel powerful, worthy, and confident and finally shed narratives of shame and perfectionism that hinder self-perception. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English from Pepperdine University and my Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. I have had clinical experience in a range of different non-profit, healthcare, and treatment agency settings that provided me with invaluable training to help clients feel empowered and make lasting changes.