Find a Black therapist in Denver
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Meet with a Denver Black therapist
The journey to mental wellness is deeply personal. For many, finding a therapist who shares or understands their lived experience is a crucial part of that journey. In a city like Denver, it can seem hard to find a Black therapist, but you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood with a therapist who understands you.
At My Denver Therapy, we recognize that Black individuals and families in Denver often face unique challenges, from systemic racism and microaggressions to intergenerational trauma. Finding a therapist who can hold space for these experiences isn’t just a preference—it’s a foundation for authentic healing. Our goal is to provide a safe environment where you can truly thrive, and our Black therapist Cleopatra Denali has helped hundreds of African-American people in the Denver Metro area overcome grief, trauma, and relational challenges and more.
We believe that therapy is a powerful tool for self-discovery and growth, and we believe that you should feel comfortable meeting with your therapist. Through therapy, we can help you:
Build Resilience: Develop practical skills to navigate life’s daily and long-term stressors.
Strengthen Relationships: Improve communication and build healthier connections with family, friends, and partners.
Reclaim Your Narrative: Work through past hurts and define a future that is aligned with your personal values and aspirations.
Develop Self-Awareness: Gain clarity on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to live a more intentional life.
If you’ve been looking for a Black therapist in Denver, we can help you get started in days, not weeks or months, with our therapist Cleopatra.
Why lived experience matters in therapy
While all therapists are trained to provide compassionate care, a therapist who shares your racial or cultural identity can offer a profound level of connection and understanding. This deep rapport can help you feel more comfortable and allow for a more effective therapeutic process.
When you work with a Black therapist in Denver, you can explore topics like:
Navigating racial trauma and systemic pressures.
Processing intergenerational trauma passed down through family lines.
Understanding the complexities of racial identity.
Healing from burnout caused by the pressure to be strong.
Finding a space free from the need to educate or explain your experiences.
Our therapists are not only clinically skilled but are also committed to providing care that honors your unique background and fosters a deep sense of trust.
Meet Cleopatra Denali, a Black therapist in our Greenwood Village office
Cleopatra is passionate about helping women, youth, and families in the Denver Metro areanavigate life’s challenges. She specializes in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where her clients can heal. Her areas of expertise include:
Women’s Issues: Supporting women who are always giving, but struggle to pour back into themselves.
Child & Youth Therapy: Helping young people (ages 7-18) process overwhelm and move forward with more confidence.
Trauma & PTSD: Offering compassionate, trauma-informed care to help clients heal from past wounds, including generational trauma.
Neurodivergence: Providing a safe and affirming space for neurodivergent individuals to navigate their unique world.
Cleopatra believes in a collaborative, tailored approach that empowers you to reconnect with your authentic self and feel more grounded and in control of your life.
Other Specialties
Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are.
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Meet our therapists
As a therapist-owned practice, we care about helping you heal, grow, and thrive. We take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
Availability
We’re always accepting new clients at our conveniently located offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Arvada. All of our therapists can meet with clients online.
We specialize in you
You are welcome here. Because we have a large team with a wide range of specialties and trainings, we work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages.
We can match you with a male or female therapist who matches your goals, location, and schedule. If you have a preference for gender, age, religious background, or a person with a specific type of training or life experience, we can match you with a therapist you feel comfortable with.
Trained in effective therapy modalities
To support your mental health journey, our team is trained in some of the most effective forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and IFS.
Whether you’re looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or want to better understand your relationship and attachment styles, we can help.
Insurance information
We’re out of network with insurance and Tricare and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare.
Unlike many Denver therapy practices, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for your first session or specialized therapy methods like EMDR.
Get matched with a therapist
Contact us today, and one of our therapists will reach out to you directly, usually the same day.