Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Aaron Hurtado, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and LGBT support
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09926575
- NPI
- 1336927532
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Aaron supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Aaron
Aaron Hurtado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, issues related to LGBT identity, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Aaron describes his work as curious and open, and he brings practical tools into sessions to help people manage day-to-day challenges.
Before private practice he spent years in health and mental health settings. That background informs a practical focus on symptoms and routines that affect daily life. He also notes experience with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and questions about life purpose and midlife change.
Aaron uses a mix of approaches depending on the problem at hand. He draws on client-centered methods to center the person's needs, cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of bodily states and breath. He also integrates psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing when relevant.
He mentions using mind-body practices such as breathwork and elements from yoga in sessions to help people notice arousal and practice self-regulation. Nature-based interventions are part of his toolbox when they fit a client's goals.
Aaron emphasizes respect and sensitivity in his work and adapts treatment plans to what each person needs. If someone is considering starting, he asks them to complete the intake steps and schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How Aaron’s approaches translate to remote work
Aaron uses client-centered therapy to keep the session focused on what matters to the individual. That means listening first, then shaping goals together and adjusting the work based on what the person says helps most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active. CBT sessions often involve setting small experiments or practice tasks to try between meetings so progress can be tracked.
Mindfulness therapy and breathwork are included to help people notice bodily signs of stress and practice simple regulation techniques. These practices can support coping with chronic pain, grief, or high arousal states.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. Aaron will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to emphasize. Together you can adjust pacing, experiment with techniques, and change direction as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session types before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep brief check-ins between appointments. Online work can also make it simpler to integrate short practices such as breathwork or behavioral experiments into daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Aaron commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also notes experience with aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness and questions about life purpose.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He describes his style as curious and open. He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience in health and mental health settings prior to his current work.
Is he licensed to practice in Colorado?
Yes. He is listed as an LCSW in Colorado and also has the CSW credential.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers