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Accepting new clients today - starting where you are! We can: navigate life with more balance, access resources with self-compassion. Specializing in older adults & caregivers for 15 years. Focus: aging, adjustment issues, cognitive/health issues, depression and anxiety while honoring your strengths. I also support younger adults, trauma, & reclaiming personal power to be your best self. Graduated DU's Graduate School of Social Work with honors in 2008, working in myriad health settings, mainly serving older adults.

I’m a Colorado-based licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and work primarily with adults who are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or life transitions, even while appearing capable and put-together to others. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to each individual, with an emphasis on understanding patterns, increasing self-awareness, and creating space for meaningful and lasting change.

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this really the happiest I'm ever going to feel?" Maybe life looks good on paper, but something feels off, yet you can't quite name it. If that resonates, you're in the right place.

I'm Tobi Brenner, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), and the founder of EmpowHer Counseling, a telehealth therapy practice built specifically for women navigating the full complexity of modern life. This is a space where you are seen, heard, and never judged.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 20 years in corporate America across IT consulting, business operations, and human resources, where I became known as the "relationship girl." I understand the world career-driven women live in because I lived it. My own experiences with career dissatisfaction, grief, weight cycling, and the weight of everyone else's expectations are what brought me to this work — and what keep me deeply committed to it.

I hold a Master's degree from the University of Colorado Denver and bring a warm, direct, and highly personalized approach to every client. I am proudly affirming and welcoming of all identities and backgrounds.

Specialties include: Anxiety & Stress, Life Transitions, People-Pleasing & Perfectionism, Self-Esteem & Personal Growth, Body Image, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Career Challenges, LGBTQ+ Counseling, Sex Therapy, Depression, Trauma, and Family Conflict.

I serve adult women across Colorado via telehealth and am currently accepting new clients.

I use Post-Induction Therapy to heal relational trauma. I have worked everywhere from juevnille correctional settings to affluent Residential Facilities with Professional adults. I honor all clients to be completely understood and how it impacts Love for ourselves, Family and Spiritual engagement. My earnest hope is that we develop courage (Animo) and no client feels like they are wasting time in therapy.

My journey towards therapy started in the forests on the Pacific Crest Trail and in the San Juan Mountains as a Wilderness Therapy Guide. I was entranced by people's stories that landed them on the trail, as well as by their takes on life. I decided to get my Master's in Counseling at Adam's State University so that I could professionally hear people's stories. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I have experience working with families, couples and individuals ages 12+. I am passionate about helping people manage chronic stress that seems inevitable in the current world we live in.

While a lucky few might 'get it right' the first time, for most of us, life is a continuous process of evolution. We are constantly learning and edging closer to the people we truly want to be. I am here to support you through that journey of growth.

I specialize in helping client's navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and the stress of balancing modern life. Whether you are working through identity shifts, parenting challenges, or relationship struggles, I am committed to providing a space where you feel truly heard. If you feel like you’re falling short of the person, partner, or parent you want to be, let's work together to bridge that gap."

I enjoy helping others and hope to connect with those seeking to improve their mental and emotional health and achieve a healthier and happier life. I have had significant success with anxiety and stress reduction, depression management and reduction, release of past traumatic memories (ie. abuse, serious accidents, witnessing horrific events, etc), relationship issues, parenting skills, behavior management, and grief and loss.

I believe counseling is a collaborative process and starts in the first session as we work together to understand your concerns. My first intention for you is to feel empowered, nurtured, and strengthened by the work we do together. I will work with you to create a safe and trusting space in which you can explore challenges that have hindered your ability to take full advantage of your potential. Together we will work on resolving difficult issues to promote increased self-awareness, understanding, and connection.