Aaron Hurtado

Aaron Hurtado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Colorado with eight years of experience in health and mental health settings. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, and questions about life purpose and sexuality. Aaron also addresses concerns connected to aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and issues like guilt, shame, and control.

Aaron describes a curious, open way of working. He blends conversational, client-centered listening with practical methods. Sessions may include talking through patterns, trying new ways of responding to stress, and building small steps toward clearer priorities. He also brings breathwork and mind-body practices from his work as a registered yoga teacher when clients find that helpful.

People often come to him when they feel stuck after a life change, want help with motivation, or are dealing with a loss. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions, and motivational interviewing to connect values with next steps. Psychodynamic ideas help look at longer-standing patterns that influence current choices.

Aaron integrates nature-based ideas and somatic techniques at times to support awareness of bodily responses to stress. He aims to match specific techniques to what each person needs in a given session. He notes his practice focus on LGBT related concerns and on questions that arise in midlife and aging.

To start, readers should use the site matching process to schedule an initial meeting. That first session is used to set goals and figure out what approach fits best going forward.

How Aaron Uses Talk Therapy and Mind-Body Methods Online

Aaron commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means he listens without judgment and helps people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve decision making.

He also brings Mindfulness Therapy techniques into conversation work. Mindfulness practices include simple breath awareness and noticing body signals to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments. These methods can be useful for coping with grief, chronic pain, or when motivation is low.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Aaron uses the first sessions to learn goals, test methods, and adjust the plan with the client. He will check in regularly to see what works and what needs changing, and he invites feedback about pacing and technique.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can meet during a lunch break or between appointments. He tailors the mix of talk work and brief body-based practices to match each person's needs.