Business Details
Trauma & Anxiety Therapy Services in Wheat Ridge, CO
Inspired By Hope Counseling was founded on the belief that individuals possess an innate capacity for healing and growth. With over two decades of experience in mental health, our practice specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety treatment, and PTSD resolution using evidence-based methods like Rapid Resolution Therapy. Our founder, Cathy Austin, combines her background in corporate leadership and counseling psychology to deliver client-centered care that addresses both the emotional and practical challenges of mental health struggles.We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop strategies for lasting change. Our approach is grounded in neuroscience and trauma-informed principles, focusing on eliminating emotional pain without requiring clients to relive traumatic events. We serve adults across the Denver metro area, emphasizing personalized care that respects each individual's unique journey toward wellness.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
PTSD Recovery
Rapid Resolution Therapy
Grief Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Panic Attack Treatment
Sexual Assault Therapy
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma resolution without requiring clients to relive painful experiences
- Our founder combines corporate leadership experience with advanced counseling training
- We use neuroscience-backed Memory Reconsolidation techniques for lasting change
- Sessions available in convenient 2-6 session formats for busy professionals
- Proven success with complex trauma, anxiety, and PTSD cases across Colorado
Associations and certifications
- Rapid Resolution Therapy Certified
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
What people say
Life-changing results
Gentle, non-invasive approach
Significant improvement after one session
Compassionate and skilled therapist
Finally found effective trauma treatment
Services
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma therapy program addresses both 'Big T' and 'Small t' traumas using Rapid Resolution Therapy. We help clients eliminate intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness by leveraging the brain's natural healing processes. Sessions focus on clearing trauma's impact on daily life without requiring detailed retelling of events. Clients learn to break free from trauma's grip on relationships, work performance, and self-perception through neuroscience-based techniques that rewire emotional responses.
Anxiety Treatment
This specialized anxiety program uses Memory Reconsolidation to address both generalized anxiety and specific phobias. We target the root causes of chronic worry, panic attacks, and social anxiety through a structured 2-6 session format. The treatment focuses on eliminating anxiety's physical manifestations while restoring clients' ability to engage fully in life. Our approach helps clients break free from avoidance behaviors and regain control over relationships, career, and personal growth.
Rapid Resolution Therapy
Rapid Resolution Therapy combines storytelling and visualization techniques to resolve trauma and anxiety. This evidence-based method clears emotional pain by reprocessing traumatic memories through the brain's natural healing mechanisms. Sessions typically produce noticeable improvements within 2-3 hours of treatment, with lasting results achieved in 2-6 sessions. The non-invasive approach avoids triggering distress while permanently eliminating trauma's emotional charge.
PTSD Treatment
Our PTSD treatment program addresses combat trauma, sexual assault, and complex trauma using neuroscience-informed techniques. We specialize in helping clients eliminate flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance without reliving traumatic events. The treatment focuses on restoring emotional regulation and rebuilding relationships affected by PTSD symptoms. Clients learn to replace destructive coping mechanisms with sustainable healing through targeted memory reprocessing.
Grief Counseling
This specialized grief counseling program helps clients navigate complicated bereavement and traumatic loss. We address both recent grief and unresolved past losses that continue to impact daily life. The treatment focuses on restoring emotional balance while maintaining meaningful connections to lost loved ones. Clients learn to move beyond stuck grief patterns and rediscover purpose and joy in life.
People
Cathy Austin
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
Cathy Austin is a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. After a successful corporate career, she transitioned to mental health to pursue her passion for helping others heal. Certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care, Cathy brings over 20 years of counseling experience to her private practice. Her unique approach combines corporate leadership insights with advanced trauma therapy techniques.
Questions
What makes Rapid Resolution Therapy different from traditional counseling?
Rapid Resolution Therapy uses neuroscience principles to eliminate emotional pain without requiring clients to relive traumatic experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it focuses on reprocessing memories through the brain's natural healing mechanisms, typically achieving lasting results in 2-6 sessions.
How quickly can I expect to see results from trauma therapy?
Most clients notice significant improvement after the first 2-3 hour session. Complete resolution of specific issues typically occurs within 2-6 sessions, as the brain's natural healing processes reprocess traumatic memories and eliminate their emotional charge.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We provide super-bills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. While we don't accept insurance directly, many clients successfully claim partial or full reimbursement through their mental health benefits by submitting these detailed receipts.
Can anxiety treatment help with panic attacks?
Yes, our anxiety program specifically addresses panic attacks by targeting their root causes through Memory Reconsolidation. Clients learn to eliminate the brain's conditioned fear responses while developing greater emotional regulation and physical calmness.
What if I'm not ready to discuss my trauma in detail?
Our approach doesn't require detailed trauma disclosure. Rapid Resolution Therapy works effectively by addressing emotional patterns without needing to relive or extensively discuss traumatic experiences, making healing accessible even for sensitive issues.
How do you maintain client confidentiality?
We follow strict confidentiality protocols, only sharing information with written client permission. Legal exceptions apply only for imminent safety risks. All sessions and records maintain the highest privacy standards to create a safe therapeutic environment.
