INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING · COLORADO
Embrace your True Essence.
Integrative Counseling for your Whole Self
Are you tired of figuring it out alone?
You are tired of the constant self-improvement project. But, you also don't want to give it up. You feel alone, worried, anxious. You overthink everything and second-guess yourself.
You worry about making the wrong decision or messing up your life or your relationships. You feel caught between being true to yourself and keeping those who matter close. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, feel anxious or sensitive to the world, are exploring layers of your identity, feel empty and want more out of life. Or, you want to expand into your dreams but keep getting scared or stuck.
We get these feelings. And we know how to help you get out of your head, find your center, heal what's holding you back, and feel confident in your next move.
At True Essence Therapy, we believe in going beyond talk therapy. Our inclusive, trauma-informed, and creative embodied approach is designed to help you align with your truth. Fostering a vibrant and nourishing life that reflects your innermost desires and values.
Our mission is to help every person — of all identities, orientations, and backgrounds — feel a genuine sense of belonging, be truly celebrated, and receive high quality, cutting-edge, affirming therapeutic care that promotes a life of more ease, heart, and energy.
Who and What We Work With
You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis or a clear-cut problem. These are some of the experiences and questions people bring to us.
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From persistent worry to panic, social anxiety to perfectionism, we help you understand your nervous system and build a steadier relationship with uncertainty.
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Whether it shows up as heaviness, numbness, disconnection, or persistent low mood, we work together to understand what's underneath and find a way forward.
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Healing from difficult or overwhelming experiences at a pace that feels safe. We meet you where you are and build the foundation for lasting change.
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Loss takes many forms: death, relationships, roles, homes, and versions of yourself. We support you in moving through change with care and at your own pace.
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Exploring who you are, your values, culture, gender, sexuality, and sense of self, in a space that holds complexity without rushing toward answers.
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A space that celebrates who you are across the full spectrum of gender identity, sexual orientation, and queer experience. Affirming care rooted in joy and belonging, not just survival.
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Therapy that works with your brain, not against it. We honor different ways of thinking, sensing, and moving through the world, including ADH(D), autism, and other neurodivergent experiences.
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Culturally responsive support that honors the impact of race, identity, and systemic oppression on mental health. You won't need to explain or justify your lived experience here. Including holding nuance for mixed-race experiences.
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How we connect with others often mirrors how we relate to ourselves. We explore patterns, boundaries, communication, and the kind of relationships you want to build.
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Learning to trust yourself, take up space, and move through the world from a place of inner steadiness rather than fear of judgment or failure.
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You don't need a problem to benefit from therapy. Sometimes the work is simply getting curious about your patterns, your needs, and what a meaningful life looks like for you.
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Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and the sacred are welcome here. We hold space for all spiritual backgrounds and those who are questioning or leaving a tradition.
How We Work
We pull from various relational and experiential modalities to see what works best for you and your nervous system, mind, and body. Our integrative embodied approach is always co-created. We bring training and expertise rooted in person-centered approaches. You bring your lived experience, truth, and well earned life knowledge. Together we create a way forward.
Who We Are
We are a small team of dedicated relational integrative therapists who know what it is like to be in this ever-shifting human journey. We welcome all parts of you. While we pull from various therapeutic modalities and experience to support you, we know that the best therapy happens within a quality therapeutic relationship. We look forward to meeting you and seeing if work together feels right.
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Aiya Staller, LPC, LAC, ATR-BC, ACS
Founder & Clinical Supervisor, Somatic Art Therapist
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Kelsey Middleton, ATR-P, LPCC
Somatic Informed Art Therapist
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Eve Penberthy, MA, LPCC
Somatic Therapist, Grief Counselor
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Lydia Lutsyshyna
Somatic Therapist, MA, LPCC May 2026
Your journey begins here…
If you feel drawn to what we have to offer, have a question, want to meet with one of us to talk about the possibility of collaborating together on your journey, or want to take the brave next step…reach out to learn more or schedule. There is never any pressure, we trust your timing.
You don’t need to do this alone.
What Makes Us Unique
We draw from creative embodied practices, clinical knowledge, and evidence-based approaches that honor lived experiences. And, we also view our work from an artist’s perspective, seeing each person as a unique expression in the world.
We aim to support the development of that expression, helping you experiment with ways of being, and engage with life from a place of creativity, attunement, and possibility.
