Colorado Brain Injury Therapy
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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
Lucia, having a personal experience with a family member who suffered a traumatic brain injury, decided that she would dedicate herself to working with brain injury survivors. Lucia started by pursuing her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder in psychology with a focus on recovery of function following brain injury. Lucia continued by graduating Magna Magna cum Laude with her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver with a special concentration in Family Systems Practice. Lucia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). Lucia is an affiliate professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) undergraduate social work program.
Lucia has 20 years of experience working with brain injury survivors across the entire continuum of care. During her time working with those who have been affected by a brain injury, Lucia realized that the greatest challenges are experienced when the individual “graduates” from traditional therapy and tries to reintegrate back to their former lives. Lucia recognized that a missing component to rehabilitation is that behavioral and mental health needs are often ignored or there are limited resources for survivors to access. Lucia is passionate and drives her practice to meet the needs of mental and behavioral health services for all individuals that have been impacted by a brain injury. Lucia has developed a treatment modality that is specific to the challenges and needs of brain injury survivors and is focused on helping survivors rebuild a sense of self to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Cait Ward, LSW
Cait Ward, LSW
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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Part 5: The Healing Process After Brain Injury Facilitated by Mental Health Therapy
In this blog series, we delve into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the internal experience of loneliness and identifies five themes that[...]
Part 4. Internal Themes of Loneliness and Brain Injury
In this blog series, we have delved into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the INTERNAL experience of loneliness and identifies five themes[...]
Part 3: Internal Themes of Loneliness After Brain Injury
In this blog series, we've been looking at how people with acquired brain injuries often feel lonely and lose social connections for a long time. This leads to ongoing experiences of feeling alone and socially isolated. We've been discussing a study by Lowe et al. (2021), where 11 survivors of brain injuries were interviewed[...]
