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Teresa Cardenas<\/h1>\n

Pre-Licensed Professional Therapist<\/p>\n

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Pronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong> Denver, CO<\/p>\n

I see patients virtually and in-person!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\" See me in-person at our Lakewood office<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Beginning therapy is a courageous step\u2014and a powerful gift you give to yourself. It takes strength to lean into vulnerability and seek support, and I honor that strength in every person I work with. My practice is grounded in client-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches, creating a space where you can feel safe, respected, and empowered to grow at your own pace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I see therapy as a collaborative journey, one where I walk alongside you as you navigate life\u2019s challenges and rediscover your inner resilience. Whether you’re working through past trauma, seeking clarity during a life transition, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, I\u2019m here to support your process with empathy, curiosity, and care. Together, we\u2019ll work to reconnect you with the tools and insight that already live within you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I may not always have immediate availability. If so, we\u2019ll respond right away with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Teresa’s path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by decades of meaningful work and service. She’s spent over 40 years as a court stenographer, <\/span>witnessing<\/span> firsthand the human stories behind the legal system. She completed internships with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Compassionate Hospice Care, and House of Hope, a shelter for unhoused women with children. Teresa has also been trained as a facilitator <\/span>of<\/span> workshops and groups. <\/p>\n

Teresa served for over 30 years<\/span>\u00a0as a Religious Science Practitioner with the Denver Church of Religious <\/span>Science<\/span> where she currently sits on the board of directors. Her experiences have deepened her understanding of resilience, healing, and the many ways people <\/span>seek<\/span> meaning and connection.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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