Niko Stone, MSW Intern

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Niko Stone

★ Pronouns: they/them/theirs
★ Email: Nikos@umbrellacollective.org
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★ Insurances accepted: Aetna, United, Kaiser, Carelon, Medicaid (CCHA, CO Access, RMHP)
★ Licensed for In-Person or Teletherapy: In Person and Teletherapy
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Title: MSW Intern

Intersecting identities that inform my practice: I am a white, trans, nonbinary, queer person with invisible disabilities.

Background & Approach: I am a Master of Social Work student at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work.  Prior to enrolling at DU, I was a peer-to-peer support group facilitator, an assistant language teacher overseas, worked in admissions for higher education, and served as a DEI consultant.  My road to this field has taken many twists and turns but the core through it all has been a desire to help people thrive.  Working within the LGBTQIA+ community is not only rewarding, but vital.  Being able to work with individuals to celebrate and nurture their true, authentic selves is what drew me to this work.  I value collaboration, creativity, and exploration.

Theoretical & Clinical Orientation: I am still learning and so my knowledge base is currently growing.  Currently, my theoretical approach is rooted in the use of the following: Narrative Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, LGBTQIA+ Theories, Acceptance & Commitance Therapy (ACT), and I am interested in incorporating creative approaches such as play therapy or art therapy with all age groups.

Licensure, Certifications, & Fellowships: 

Education & Training: 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Frames of Identity from University of Redlands, 2010

Clinical Specializations: LGBTQIA+

Outside of Work: I enjoy creative writing in my free time as well as occasional painting.  I also enjoy crochet, reading giant fantasy novels, and spending time with my two cats.

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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.

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