Devon Gratson, Intern

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Devon Gratson, Intern

★ Pronouns: he/him/his
★ Email: devon@umbrellacollective.org
★ Phone: 720-295-2112
★ Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Private pay, Sliding Scale (from $50)
★ Licensed for In-Person or Teletherapy: Colorado
★ Service Modalities: Teens & Adults (14+), Individual Therapy
★ Scheduling Availability: In Person: Tuesday 11:30 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Telehealth: Tuesday 11:30 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Title: Intern Therapist

Intersecting identities that inform my practice: I identify as a white, gay, cisgender man who is in a non-disabled, straight-sized body. The majority of my identities hold intense amounts of privilege in a society actively built upon white-supremacy, which I acknowledge and continually reflect upon in my work as a student and clinician. I’m always trying to learn about the methods of advocacy I can learn and the work I can do behind the scenes. I am committed to continually learning and addressing the intersections of identities and how they show up in the therapeutic space, as well as in the connections that follow. 

Background & Approach: I’m currently a student intern pursuing a master's in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Denver. I obtained my bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, my home state. I aim to eventually specialize in areas dealing with Eating Disorders, Sex and Intimacy, Queerness, and Gender. Regardless of what you come in with, I believe in the importance of empathy, cultural humility, and making care as client-centered as possible. No one person is the same, and neither are their life experiences, so I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I value and invite us to explore the implicit interactions between our identities, making them visible, and discussing how they manifest in our daily lives. Western perspectives on therapy often overlook many cultural practices and components; therefore, I aim to acknowledge both the benefits they offer and the opportunity to incorporate other practices that are otherwise overlooked. I hope that with this notion, we can create a relationship that best suits your growth as a form of resistance and advocacy. 

My approach is grounded in behavioral, relational, and integrative principles. I always aim to center authenticity, empathy, and humility. I believe we are always learning, and by emphasizing these principles, I hope that together we can foster lasting change. I am a firm believer in adopting a non-judgmental standpoint, where we can openly discuss topics of shame, grief, and celebration from a non-judgmental perspective. With this perspective, I aim to create a space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and thoughts with self-compassion and curiosity, in a society that often makes it difficult to do so. Through my education and research, I have adopted various theoretical standpoints, including Queer Theory, Gender Minority Stress Theories, Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality Theory, and Radical Hope Theory, among others. I hope that by creating a wide range of theoretical understandings, it will help me understand how you’re showing up in the space and how we can connect.

Outside of Work: Outside of the therapy space, I’m a dog dad to a new golden retriever, so you may see him if we’re on a telehealth call. I’m also involved with research around healing weight stigma in large-bodied individuals, and research looking at successful gender affirming interventions with trans-youth. I have a lot of passion for my academics and the implications they hold, but I am also an avid horror movie enthusiast, a dedicated reader, a fan of rock music, and I strive to be someone who excels at puzzles. I believe self-care should be a core tenet of our lives, so I’d be more than happy to talk about how that shows up for me with you!

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Umbrella Collective

Mission Statement:

We are a group of depth-oriented mental health therapists who strive to embody values of liberation, welcome and honor all parts of our humanity, deeply appreciate intersectionality and empower all people to tell their story and experience acceptance, belonging and more meaningful relationships with self and others.

Who We Are:

The Umbrella Collective was developed to be a group practice where clients can see themselves reflected in their therapists from an inclusive standpoint. We consist of a network of talk therapists who specialize in working with an intersectional lens, centering the margins in the therapeutic work. We offer many different psychotherapy modalities, including psychodynamic, somatic, EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and Substance Abuse treatment. We provide consultation to individuals, families, and groups. Umbrella Collective mental health professionals are passionate about social justice, dedicated to ongoing training and education in best practices for BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people who experience life on the margins. We are skilled at working with you and your intersecting identities.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Umbrella Collective Inc and its mental health professionals offer services to all people regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, language, national origin, immigration status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic background and status, military status, marital and familial status, age, religion, body shape, size, and ability.