Colorado Trauma TherapistAbout Chaucee
Chaucee Stillman, MA, LPCCHi, I’m Chaucee
As a trauma therapist in Colorado, I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation - one where you can show up fully, explore difficult emotions without fear of judgment, and discover new ways of moving forward with greater self-trust and a stronger sense of stability.
Alongside my service dog Jax, I support adults navigating complex trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, recovery, and substance use concerns through a harm reduction lens.
Outside of therapy…
You can usually find me reading, knitting, spending time with my dogs and cats, playing a cozy game on my Switch, or wandering through bookstores, convincing myself that I definitely do not need another book (a strategy which rarely works).
My Approach
Curiosity Over Shame
Many of the patterns and coping strategies that once helped you survive may no longer be serving you today. Together, we'll make sense of them with curiosity and compassion, creating space for lasting change.
Integrative
Because every person and every story is different, I don't believe healing follows a one-size-fits-all formula. I integrate evidence-based approaches to create therapy that fits your needs, strengths, and goals.
Practical & Meaningful
Therapy isn't just about insight—it's about helping you create lasting change. Together we'll build practical tools, strengthen self-trust, and help you move through life with greater confidence and sense of stability.
I believeI operate from the belief that you are the expert of your own life and experiences.
My role is not to tell you who to be or how to live your life. It’s to offer support, perspective, and practical tools while helping you better understand yourself and what matters most to you.
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Many of my clients are seen as strong and capable, yet privately struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, a sense of disconnection, emptiness, and the lasting effects of trauma.
Although every person's story is different, many share the same hope—to feel more connected to themselves, trust their own judgment, and move through life with greater confidence, self-compassion and a deeper sense of peace.
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I provide affirming, supportive care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients and strive to create a therapy space where people feel emotionally safe enough to show up honestly and fully as themselves.
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My approach is grounded in the belief that healing doesn't happen through shame. Many of the thoughts, emotions, and coping strategies you struggle with today once served an important purpose—they helped you survive.
Because every person and every story is different, I don't believe healing follows a one-size-fits-all formula. I draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Types of Therapy I Integrate
Person-Centered Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy
Existential Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)
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I graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University in 2026. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC.0025130) in Colorado and under Raphaelle Cuenod’s supervision.
What It’s Like To Work With Me
Therapy with me is warm, relational, and conversational. You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly where to start.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns and experiences that have shaped you while building practical tools for meaningful change. Some sessions may focus on processing the past, while others center on navigating what’s happening right now.
I’ll gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you, but you’ll never be shamed or told who you should be. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to trust yourself. Expect honesty, compassion, occasional laughter, and room for every part of you—even the messy, overwhelmed, or uncertain ones.
Areas of Focus
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Here are some of the concerns I commonly support.
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Complex trauma often develops from repeated experiences where safety, connection, or trust were disrupted over time. It can show up as feeling constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy can help you better understand how these experiences continue to shape your life while creating new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
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Anxiety isn’t always panic attacks. Sometimes it looks like replaying conversations, expecting the worst, struggling to relax, or feeling like your mind never gets a break. Together, we’ll explore what may be driving your anxiety while building practical tools to help you feel more grounded, present, and confident in trusting yourself.
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Depression can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or like you’ve lost the version of yourself you used to know. Burnout can have a similar effect, making it difficult to find motivation or experience joy. Therapy provides space to understand what’s contributing to these feelings while helping you reconnect with what matters most to you.
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Many men have been taught to push through, stay strong, or keep difficult emotions to themselves. Therapy offers a space to talk openly, develop healthier ways of coping, and navigate life’s challenges without judgment.
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Relationships often reflect the ways we’ve learned to protect ourselves. Whether you struggle with people-pleasing, boundaries, conflict, trust, or feeling disconnected from others, therapy can help you understand these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment while creating healthier ways of connecting.
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If your faith or religious upbringing left you carrying shame, fear, or confusion, therapy can provide space to process those experiences, explore your beliefs, and reconnect with your values—whatever that looks like for you.
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Grief comes in many forms—not just after the death of someone we love. You may be grieving a relationship, a version of yourself, your health, or a life you expected to have. Therapy offers space to honor your grief, make sense of what you’re carrying, and find ways to move forward without leaving your experiences behind.
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Recovery isn’t about perfection. Whether you’re questioning your relationship with substances, maintaining long-term recovery, or simply wanting to understand your patterns more deeply, therapy offers a space free from shame or judgment. My approach is grounded in harm reduction and recognizes that healing looks different for everyone.
Finding the right therapist for you matters.
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