Business Details
Trauma & Addiction Counseling in Denver, CO
At A New Dawn Psychotherapy, we specialize in guiding individuals through emotional healing and personal transformation. With expertise in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities like EMDR and CBT, our practice is dedicated to fostering resilience and inner peace. Our founder, Bonnie L. Gertz, brings decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Trauma Specialist, helping clients reframe negative thought patterns and overcome barriers to happiness. We offer personalized care for individuals, couples, and groups through both in-person and telehealth sessions.Our approach emphasizes creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their challenges and develop healthier coping strategies. By integrating innovative techniques such as Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, we empower clients to achieve lasting emotional balance. The practice has earned recognition for its compassionate, client-centered methodology, as evidenced by testimonials highlighting profound personal breakthroughs. We remain committed to advancing mental wellness through continuous professional development and community education initiatives.
Services
Trauma Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Couples Therapy
Stress Management
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Counseling
Grief Support
Substance Abuse Assessment
Professional Supervision
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma recovery using EMDR therapy with proven results
- Our therapist holds dual licenses in professional counseling and addiction treatment
- We combine multiple evidence-based modalities for comprehensive care
- We offer both telehealth and in-person sessions for accessibility
- Our practice has helped clients achieve breakthroughs after years of struggle
What people say
Life-changing therapy
Exceptional empathy
Trauma breakthroughs
Addiction recovery success
Safe therapeutic space
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients reprocess traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach reduces emotional distress by integrating negative experiences with positive cognitive networks. Effective for PTSD, anxiety, and addiction recovery, EMDR enables clients to develop healthier perspectives and coping mechanisms through structured eight-phase treatment.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma therapy addresses PTSD, childhood trauma, and complex emotional wounds using integrative techniques. We help clients identify trauma triggers, develop grounding strategies, and rebuild self-esteem through personalized treatment plans. Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with somatic approaches, our counseling fosters lasting recovery from traumatic experiences and their psychological impacts.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive addiction counseling addresses substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our approach combines motivational interviewing, relapse prevention strategies, and trauma-informed care to support sustainable recovery. We provide both individual and group therapy sessions focused on developing healthy coping mechanisms and rebuilding life skills.
Couples Therapy
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust in relationships. Using emotionally focused therapy techniques, we help partners understand relationship patterns and develop healthier interaction styles. Sessions address specific challenges like infidelity recovery, intimacy issues, and life transition adjustments to strengthen relationship foundations.
Stress Management
Stress management programs teach practical techniques for reducing anxiety and improving emotional regulation. Through mindfulness practices, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation training, clients learn to identify stress triggers and develop personalized coping strategies. This service helps individuals build resilience against daily stressors while promoting overall mental well-being through structured skill-building sessions.
People
Bonnie L. Gertz
Licensed Professional Counselor, Trauma Specialist
Bonnie Gertz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Counselor with over 20 years of experience in trauma recovery and mental health treatment. She specializes in EMDR therapy, addiction counseling, and evidence-based approaches for emotional healing. Her client-centered approach emphasizes creating safe therapeutic spaces for personal transformation.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide both telehealth and in-person therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in trauma recovery, PTSD, addiction counseling, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and stress management for individuals and couples.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical professional counseling standards.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended session options available for intensive treatment needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
