elliothelttherapy

01/15/2024

I currently have an opening for partner/couple therapy! Availability in person or virtual in Colorado for daytime appointments. I am particularly adept at working with folks and relationships who are Q***r and Trans, Neurodivergent, Nonmonogamous/Poly, and Chronically ill.

Please share with your sources and reach out via email if interested in scheduling a consultation! 😊

01/03/2024

Fun update!!

I have recently added some in person sessions to my robust virtual practice! My office is located in Denver CO and availability is dependent on schedule. I'm excited to have the opportunity to diversify and eager to have more sessions in person!

12/27/2023

hello all! 👋🏼

starting in late January/early February I will have a new group therapy offering: "Embodied Stories of Chronic Illness/Disability"

this group is for folks living with chronic illness/disability as a space to explore, process, and connect with themselves and in community.

I have lived experience with chronic illness and dynamic disability and will be facilitating this group from a place of personal and professional knowledge.

the orientation of the therapeutic process combines somatic concepts with narrative therapy to promote reconnection with self, stories, and body through language and embodiment practices.

if you or anyone you work with or know may be interested please reach out to me via email or the interest form on my website: elliothelttherapy.com/group-therapy

happy new year!!

12/14/2023

✨ New on my website: Gender Affirming Care 101 Pocket Guide ✨

I've put together a 33 page "pocket guide" for clinicians and folks interested in learning more about gender-affirming care in therapy and beyond. This is a sneak peak of the sections included.

Free PDF download available via the shop on my website. 💻

Please reach out with any thoughts and feedback! This is meant to be a living document influenced by community input.

Sidenote: Anticipate more pocket guides from me in the future!

11/17/2023

Another introduction for the new picture. 😂

My name is Elliot (they/them), I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate in Colorado specializing in working with Q***r and Neurodivergent individual adults, relationships, and adolescents.

✨ I am currently accepting clients for relationship therapy and have sliding scale spots available.✨

As a q***r and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, build healthy relationships, and live a fulfilling life.

I have a deep commitment to promoting mental health and well-being within diverse and often underserved populations through an anti-oppressive lens. My journey in this field has been informed by my personal experiences as well as ongoing training and consultation, allowing me to bring a unique perspective to the therapeutic relationship.

I am adept at facilitating growth addressing trauma, self-esteem, gender identity, sexuality, executive functioning, and relationship dynamics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in an anti-oppression, collaborative, strengths-based model, designed to empower you to explore your narrative, personal values and resilience.

My practice, as well as my life personally, are lived according to being q***r and trans-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, disability justice-oriented, anti-racist, community and mutual aid based, harm reduction forward, and anti-capitalist.

11/15/2023

New page on my website breaking down my sliding scale with a note on pay transparency.

Elliot Helt Therapy sliding scale information

11/15/2023

New page on my website with detailed information about the approaches to therapy I utilize!

My Approach to Therapy

11/13/2023

I want to be clear with a permanent post: Free Palestine 🇵🇸

I will continue to share valuable resources and information in my stories but let it be known where I stand. My practice, my work, my name will reflect my values against Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and Zionism in support of work as an anti-opression oriented therapist and person.

"To be absolutely clear I stand with a Free Palestine and condemn gen0cide and the occupation of all oppressed people. As a therapist I do not operate removed from my political stance especially as it relates to systemic and interpersonal experiences of oppression and violence. Divesting from these systems is an integral part of individual, community, and societal healing. I learn from community and encourage all to center the voices of those directly impacted by oppression, racism, q***rphobia, ableism, systemic silencing and all forms of violence.

It is very much my belief that therapy is not a-political and inherently operating from such a stance [silence] is politicized in of itself."

11/09/2023

Let's talk conflict:

Conflict in relationship is inevitable and not inherently negative. In fact, much growth can occur in and post conflict with strong communication skills, boundaries, and compassion.

One helpful tool is to discuss with your partner ways in which you agree to "fight fair" and establish agreements for when conflict arises. You can determine your own ground rules during a relationship check-in or other time when y'all are regulated.

These are a few suggested ground rules that are helpful in navigating conflict.

▶️ I statements: Frame your experience from your perspective, not a place of blame on your partner; “I feel...” vs. “you made me feel...”

▶️ Reflective listening: Utilize active listening skills; listen to understand rather than respond. Repeat back to your partner what you’re hearing.

▶️ State a positive need: Focus on stating what you need from your partner, rather than what they’re doing wrong or what you don’t need.

▶️ Take a break if needed: If you or your partner become overwhelmed or dysregulated, ask for a pause and decide on a time to return together.

▶️ Remember accountability: Healthy conflict in relationship is not one-sided. Identify and name the ways in which you have contributed.