Therapist in Aurora, CO
Telehealth therapy for first responders, veterans, military families, healthcare workers, and burned-out moms across Aurora and the greater Denver metro area.
When You're Running on Empty in Aurora
Aurora moves fast. Whether you're clocking in at a fire station off Havana Street, wrapping up a night shift at Aurora Medical Center, reporting to Buckley Space Force Base, or managing a household solo while your partner is deployed, this city doesn't leave a lot of room to fall apart.
And yet, something has been off. You're more irritable than you want to be. The shift follows you home. You tell yourself it'll get better when things slow down, but nothing slows down.
Aurora is full of people who show up for everyone else. The ones who rarely get asked how they're doing.
What Therapy for Burnout and Occupational Stress Actually Looks Like
A lot of people I work with have tried to push through on their own for a long time. Willpower, routine, the occasional vacation. Those things help until they don't. What's happening underneath isn't a motivation problem. It's a nervous system problem. Years of chronic stress and critical incident exposure changes how your brain and body respond to everyday life.
Therapy for burnout isn't about sitting in silence talking about your childhood. It's targeted, practical, and built around what's actually happening right now, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR.
For Aurora residents navigating first responder work, military life, or healthcare, this kind of support can be the difference between managing and actually recovering.
Meet Kate Rodarte, MA, LPC.
License: MA, LPC.0023315 |
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
I'm Kate Rodarte, and I've spent five years working with the people Aurora has a lot of, first responders, veterans, military families, healthcare workers, and moms who are holding everything together while quietly falling apart.
My husband served twenty years in the Army. My mom is retired law enforcement. I understand the culture, the stigma, and the difficulty of asking for help in a world that trained you not to. You won't spend sessions explaining any of that from scratch.
All sessions are via telehealth, no commute across Aurora. You can meet with me from your car, your office, or your home, anywhere in Colorado.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR Trained
5 Years Experience
Why Accessible Mental Health Support Matters for Aurora Residents
Aurora has a significant military and first responder population, a major medical hub, and a commuter culture that puts people on the road before sunrise. The barriers to mental health care here are real, long shifts, stigma, and the idea of driving across the metro to sit in a waiting room make it easy to put off indefinitely.
Telehealth removes most of those barriers. A session from your car in the Buckley parking lot counts. An appointment from your kitchen before the kids wake up counts. Consistent access to real support that fits into the life you actually have.
What May Begin to Shift With Support in Aurora
For people in Aurora navigating the weight of high-demand careers and lives, therapy may offer something that's been missing for a long time: a space where you don't have to be the capable one. Over time, with consistent support, some things may begin to feel different.
Less at the Door
You may find the shift ends when you pull in the driveway.
More Present
Small moments at home may start feeling less like interruptions.
Steadier Ground
The reactivity that's been building may begin to quiet.
What a Telehealth Session With Kate Actually Looks Like
Sessions are 50 minutes via telehealth through SimplePractice, secure, HIPAA-compliant. You'll get a link before your session. No downloads, no waiting rooms, no parking.
The tone is conversational, not clinical. I engage, ask questions, and follow the thread of what's actually going on. Early sessions are about getting to know you, not just the symptoms, but the context. What the job is actually like. What home feels like after a shift.
Most clients tell me it feels different from therapy they've tried before. Less abstract, more concrete. That's intentional, you'll leave each session with something you can actually use.
Serving Aurora and Communities Across Colorado via Telehealth
I'm licensed in Colorado (LPC.0023315) and provide telehealth therapy to adults throughout the state. In the Denver metro area, I regularly work with clients in Aurora, Denver, Centennial, Lone Tree, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and surrounding communities. Because all sessions are virtual, location within Colorado is never a barrier to getting started.
How to Get Started With Support in Aurora
For people in Aurora navigating the weight of high-demand careers and lives, therapy may offer something that's been missing for a long time: a space where you don't have to be the capable one. Over time, with consistent support, some things may begin to feel different.
Step 1
Reach Out
Fill out the contact form or call 720-727-1554. You don't need to have anything prepared or know exactly what to say. Just let me know you're interested.
Step 2
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We'll schedule a brief, no-pressure call where you can ask questions and get a feel for how I work. No intake paperwork, no commitment, no cost. You'll know by the end of the call whether this feels like a good fit.
Step 3
Start at Your Pace
If we move forward, we'll schedule your first session and go from there. Telehealth means no commute - you can meet with me from anywhere in Colorado.
Common Questions About Therapy in Aurora, CO
Do you have an office in Aurora?
No - all sessions are conducted via telehealth throughout Colorado. There's no in-person office to travel to. You'll receive a secure link before each session and can join from anywhere - your car, your home, or your office. For most of my Aurora clients, telehealth is what makes consistent therapy possible given the demands of their schedules.
Do you accept insurance for Aurora residents?
Yes. I'm currently in-network with United Healthcare, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). I also offer private pay at $130 per 50-minute session. Private pay therapy does not require a mental health diagnosis and does not go through insurance records - an important consideration for first responders and military members near Buckley Space Force Base who have concerns about confidentiality and security clearance.
I work shifts and my schedule changes week to week. Can therapy still work for me?
Yes. I work specifically with people whose schedules are unpredictable - first responders, healthcare workers, and military families are my primary clients. We can discuss session frequency and format during the consultation. Telehealth means you don't lose time commuting, which makes it significantly more realistic for people with demanding, irregular hours.
How is this different from going to a general therapist in Aurora?
Specialization matters. A generalist therapist may be skilled and caring, but if they don't have specific experience with occupational stress, trauma, or the culture of first responder and military work, the fit may not be right for what you're dealing with. I work exclusively with this population. You won't spend sessions explaining your job or justifying why what you've experienced is difficult.
Will a mental health diagnosis affect my job or security clearance?
Private pay therapy with me does not require a mental health diagnosis and does not go through insurance records. This is especially relevant for Buckley Space Force Base personnel and Aurora law enforcement. If confidentiality is a concern for your professional situation, bring it up during the free consultation and we'll talk through it directly.
Support Is Available for You in Aurora. The First Step Is Free
You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to have a conversation. The 15-minute consultation is free, low-pressure, and available to anyone across Aurora and Colorado. Reach out when you're ready - I'll get back to you within one business day.
