Gwen Bartran , LPC

Gwen Bartran is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 25 years of clinical experience. She blends a holistic orientation with evidence-informed perspectives, drawing on Gestalt therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness and Buddhist-influenced practices, and somatic approaches to support healing that attends to body, mind, and spirit. She also follows current neuroscience research and integrates relevant findings into her work to offer interventions grounded in both practice and science.

Gwen approaches therapy as a creative, collaborative process, co-creating a path with each person based on their needs and goals. She adapts methods to fit the individual rather than adhering to a single technique, which allows her to tailor care for complex presentations. Her practice centers on trauma work - with particular experience addressing childhood sexual abuse - as well as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, grief, addictions, identity and LGBT-related concerns, intimacy and self-esteem difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, and caregiver stress. As an experienced practitioner, Gwen focuses on helping people move from struggle toward greater resilience, meaning, and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches guiding online care

Gwen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings - an approach useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns that shape current behavior and emotional responses, which can be especially helpful for relationship, family, and intimacy concerns. In addition, Gwen uses Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's experience and pace of change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gwen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques as appropriate so the work aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access support from home or during busy routines. These modalities allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing care and adapt communication styles to suit different needs and situations.