Connection Is At the Heart of Healing

Meet Michelle Ertl - Trauma and Sex Therapist in the Denver Area

When you’re struggling, it can feel like you’re caught in overwhelming emotions and tangled thoughts. You may have been trying to figure it out alone because others don’t seem to understand and vulnerability feels scary. You’re looking for someone who listens with empathy, hears beyond words, and can gently illuminate a path toward understanding.

I believe that therapy is about a balance of acceptance and change. Acceptance can provide the foundation upon which meaningful change occurs. When we accept ourselves and our circumstances, we can validate our experiences while still moving forward toward a life worth living.  

 In therapy, I draw on my training in approaches that are backed by research. However, I also want to connect on a human level and believe that there is immense meaning that can come from being seen by another person. While I often work from a trauma-based perspective, I know that you are more than your past. Also - your life doesn’t just stop because you’re in therapy. We will work to understand the impact of your past while also applying insights and tools to improve your day-to-day experience.

With clients, I work to develop a strong relationship built through open communication, humor, and kindness. Clients find me to be easy going, approachable, and sincere in my care about their growth and progress. I love being a part of clients’ “aha” moments when they start to better understand and have compassion for themselves and I hope to be a part of yours.