Terra Washco, MA, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate

Accepting New Clients. I'm a relationship therapist who partners with couples, families, and individuals to help them heal from traumas and repair attachment wounds. Together, we'll work on strengthening your relationship with yourself and the people who matter most to you. I believe in showing up authentically, which means I'll communicate directly and empathetically with you. If you appreciate honesty and aren't afraid of being challenged in a supportive way, we'll probably work well together. I'm genuinely excited to work with people who are brave enough to seek change and open to discovering new ways of being in relationships. You don't need to have all the answers or say everything perfectly, just show up as you are. I create a safe, inclusive space where you can talk openly about whatever you're facing, whether it's current struggles or things from your past. I draw on training in Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other approaches to tailor treatment to what you need. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed. I also bring plenty of life experience to our work together. I've been through my own challenges and found healing through therapy, which gives me genuine empathy for what you're going through. I approach every client without judgment and with deep understanding. Working together will give you the opportunity to understand yourself more deeply and strengthen the relationships that shape your life. You don't have to do this alone. Let's navigate it together.

Brave Enough Therapy is a trauma-informed therapy practice located in Denver's vibrant Highland neighborhood, offering both in-person sessions at our Bryant Street office and virtual therapy throughout Colorado. Founded by Terra Washco, MA, MFTC, our practice specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma, rebuild trust, and create deeper connections in their relationships. We provide a safe, LGBTQ+ affirming space where clients can work through anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional wounds with compassion and authenticity. Whether you're navigating conflict in your partnership, supporting your family through a difficult time, or working through personal struggles, we meet you where you are—no judgment, just genuine support.

Finding the right therapist for you in this moment, with the challenges you are facing, is important. Not all therapists are the same. There are a variety of degrees, areas of focus, and, just as important, life experiences that therapists bring into the room. Each therapist you meet or work with brings a unique style, perspective and communication style. When I have friends or family ask me, "How do I even start to find a therapist"? The first thing I tell them is to find someone who they feel comfortable with. Therapy is one of the most emotionally vulnerable experiences a person can have. Finding a therapist who will hold space for you and allow you to be vulnerable is crucial. Find someone who creates a balance between meeting you where you are and encouraging you to pursue change. A therapy room is a place where you should experience feeling safe, free of judgement, challenged, encouraged, empathized with, and at times, discomfort. I tell the people I work with that if it feels uncomfortable, then that means we are moving in the right direction. Change is uncomfortable, and as humans, we often resist change because of this. There is a pull from within to stay in the state that we are familiar with, stay in our homeostatic bubble. In my work with clients, I use empathy and directness to help clients be Brave Enough (had to drop this phrase in somewhere) to push through the discomfort and learn how to face their mental health and emotional challenges. We also work to understand why they are experiencing the challenges and what they are rooted in. Here are a few things to think about when finding a therapist: Do they offer a free initial meeting? Explore what type of approach and communication feels right for you ie. directness, assertiveness, laid back, faith-based, gentle, passive etc. Interview potential therapists, come prepared with a list of questions. Share a challenge you are facing and ask them how they would approach the treatment. Find someone you feel like you can share your needs or concerns with. Therapists want to know if something doesn?t feel like it?s working; they want to know how you are feeling about treatment. Don?t be afraid to move on if the vibe isn?t vibing. We all deserve to have our mental health prioritized, and this starts with you. Find a therapist who is right for you today, in this stage of life.