Has your life been shaped by other people's expectations of you?
Maybe you question your choices.
Maybe you struggle to know what you really want.
Maybe you're navigating changing beliefs, relationships, identity or expectations you've carried for years.
Build self-trust and find who you are beneath everyone's expectations of you with support from Pursuit Therapy.
Go at your pace.
In an affirming, non-judgmental environment.
Develop tangible tools.
To manage stressors and navigate difficult situations.
Build self-trust.
By gaining insight and confidence in who you are.
Brittany Roper, LCSW (she/her)
Trauma Therapist trained in EMDR | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Adult mental health therapist in Colorado accepting clients in-person or virtually with insurance or self-pay
👋 Hi, I'm Brittany. I'm so glad you've made it here. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an EMDR trained therapist. I'm a tea enthusiast and aspiring outdoorsy person.
I love working with people who want to take an active role in therapy, want to be challenged and want to lean in. Whether you’re brand new to therapy or just need a change, I’m eager to help you feel empowered in this stage of your mental health journey.
When you work with me, you’re stepping into an environment where you can be your true, authentic self and feel affirmed, cared for and valued. We’ll start by getting to know each other and understanding what you want to accomplish in our time together.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety and life stressors. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed treatments including EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Specialties
​I work with adults of all ages in Colorado in-person or virtually who are navigating the effects of experiences that made it difficult to develop a strong sense of self, trust your own instincts or feel comfortable taking up space in your own life.
This can include growing up in a high-control environment, a strict religious community, or a family where there wasn't much room for your emotions, needs, individuality or choices.
My practice has a particular focus on religious trauma and deconstruction, as well as the ways these experiences can intersect with identity, sexuality, relationships, family and belonging.
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Learn more about my specialties:
Religious Trauma and Deconstruction Leaving a religious community—or questioning beliefs that once shaped your entire life—can bring relief, grief, confusion, anxiety, guilt and a lot of questions. Our sessions will provide a space to explore what happened, what you believe now, and what you want your life to look like without being told what you should believe.
Identity and Self-Trust When you've spent years looking to other people for answers about who you should be, it can be surprisingly difficult to know what you think, want and value. Together, we can explore your identity, values, needs, preferences and the parts of yourself that may not have had much room to develop.
LGBTQ+ Identity and Sexuality Your sexuality and identity can become especially complicated when you've grown up with messages about who you are allowed to love, how you should express yourself, or what is considered acceptable. Our sessions are a space to explore sexuality, relationships, identity and desire with curiosity and without shame.
Complex Trauma and Anxiety Past experiences can continue to shape the way you respond to stress, relationships, conflict and uncertainty. We'll work to understand those patterns while developing greater flexibility in your nervous system, expanding your ability to tolerate distress, and building practical ways to navigate anxiety and trauma in your everyday life.
Boundaries and Relationships Learning to have healthy relationships doesn't mean becoming completely independent from everyone else. It means being able to care about other people while also knowing what you need, communicating your boundaries, and trusting yourself enough to tolerate someone else's reaction.
Therapeutic Approach
As a trained social worker who has provided case management and therapy to people in all walks of life, I have seen first-hand how every aspect of a person's life impacts where they are on their mental health journey.
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I strive to create a casual and open environment where we can explore how these aspects of your life are impacting who you are and who you want to be. I tailor my therapeutic approach to maximize benefit for your specific context, identifying which evidence-based practice with proven results in therapeutic environments is most appropriate for you.
Many of my clients receive Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). These therapeutic approaches are proven to help people work through trauma and anxiety.
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No matter which evidence-based approach is most appropriate for your situation, I commit to being an encouraging partner on your mental health journey, having open and honest conversations about your treatment progress along the way.
If you're ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I'm eager to partner with you in your pursuit.​​
