Mission Statement
We empower people to embrace their full humanity and cultivate meaningful relationships with self and others, through proven therapeutic methods grounded in inclusion and collective liberation.
Our Core Values
Belonging By embracing our diverse humanity and understanding the dynamics of power and privilege, we create meaningful space for belonging and team cohesion. We foster therapeutic change and empowerment for all, celebrating wisdom, courage, and inclusive mental health. Collective Excellence We thrive as a unified team, committed to the growth and success of our mental health practice. By collaborating and supporting one another, we tackle challenges with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards in all that we do, ensuring exceptional care for our clients and community. Trust Partners We trust in our evidence-based practice standards and operate openly and transparently to create abundant well being for our clients and ourselves.
Meet Our Therapists
Our diverse team of therapists offer intersectional and LGBTQIA+ affirming spaces for youth, adults, and families of all configurations. We are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches from EMDR and trauma-informed to family systems and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
Our Services
Individual Therapy
In this confidential joint process with a qualified therapist, you have the one-on-one opportunity to take a look inside your deep inner workings. Each therapist at Umbrella Collective provides customized treatment and support according to your individual needs.
Group Therapy
From our SOFFA Support Group for Trans Allies to The Daring Way, therapeutic groups provide opportunity to create powerful healing experiences. Joining one of our LGBTQ+ support groups is also a great way to meet new people and get support if you are on a tight budget.
DEI Consulting & Workshops
Umbrella Collective offers remote and in-person DEI training and consulting services for organizations that are seeking to expand awareness among their employees and cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging for employees and clients.
Additional Services We Offer
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We offer gender incongruence assessments that often lead to letter writing to help transgender folx get access to HRT and gender confirmation surgery. We want to acknowledge that a diagnoses of gender dysphoria is not aligned with how we view people who are seeking gender confirmation letters. As a WPATH GEI SOC7 certified mental health professional, Li Brookens ensures that all Umbrella Collective therapists receive at least five hours in WPATH standards of care training, in addition to ongoing weekly group consultation. Learn more →
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We recognize that the separation of sports by gender leaves many LGBTQIA+ athletes feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. LGBTQIA+ athletes experience unique psychological stressors and discrimination that hinder participation and performance. provides LGBTQIA+ inclusive and gender affirming counseling for athletes. No matter where you are in your athletic career, you can find queer affirming support here. Learn more →
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Umbrella Collective clinicians provide customized consultation packages and experiential workshops to help organizations and non-profits navigate conversations in intersectional inclusion, equity, and diversity. Learn more →
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As a WPATH GEI SOC7 Certified Member and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado, Li Brookens is qualified to act as an expert witness on mental health issues related to transgender and social identity discrimination, harassment, and medical malpractice. Learn more →
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Our mentorship program is designed to provide guidance and therapeutic support in a wide variety of activities of daily living (ADL’s). Whether you are struggling to manage your busy schedule, complete a specific task that feels overwhelming, or just don’t even know how to start the process, your mentor will come along side you to provide customized and confidential one-on-one support. Learn more →
Our Specialties
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Substance Use & Addiction
Self-harming
Suicidal Ideation
Eating Disorders & Body Neutrality
Gender Diversity & Identity
Ethnic/Racial Identity
LGBTQ+ Concerns
Internalized Oppression
Poly Relationships
PTSD & Trauma Recovery
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Excessive Worrying
Grief & Loss
“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”
Treatment Approaches
Culturally Sensitive
Trauma-Informed
Attachment-based
Compassion-Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Eclectic
Experiential Therapy
Family Systems
Feminist
Gestalt
Hypnotherapy
Interpersonal
Jungian
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
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