One of the strongest predictors of success in therapy is the connection you share with your therapist, so finding the best fit is an important first step! I believe in the "therapeutic relationship," developing a relationship of trust and respect. We will work together to find the approach that best fits you—your needs, goals, and unique situation.
My focus is to provide a safe place to be heard, understood, and supported. No matter where you are on your journey, I will meet you there, and together we will maximize your potential and develop a greater appreciation for yourself and your ability to reach your goals. Long-term change is a process; it won't happen overnight.
I am committed to assisting you in creating that change for yourself. I believe you possess within you all the skills and tools necessary for change, and I will assist you in discovering and learning how to utilize those tools in the most effective ways. I look forward to helping you find answers, direction, healing, and wellness. In therapy, many issues are openly discussed, but sex and sexual issues can be uncomfortable topics for many clients. Yet, many people have sexual issues that need to be resolved for life to be as fulfilling as it can be.
I am particularly passionate about working with women who are struggling with intimacy of any kind and are dedicated to improving this area of their lives. I also enjoy working with couples to help them identify the underlying issues causing strife in their relationships, rebuilding after infidelity, or increasing their ability to understand one another in order to help them design a marriage they can confidently pursue for a lifetime. I have been accepted into the Modern Sex Therapy Institute’s Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology Program, and I am excited to use this knowledge in my work with you!
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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.
I’m a therapist who integrates DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative — I believe growth happens when people feel both supported and challenged. I work to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and intentional.
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.
Most major insurance plans are accepted here, so cost isn't what's standing between you and feeling better — and we'll handle the paperwork.
Our counselors are trained to help you work through what's hard — not just talk about it. When you're ready, we're ready.
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