Binta Cross, LCSW | Psychotherapy & Counseling in Denver, CO

Depression

Expert therapy and counseling for depression in Denver, CO. I provide evidence-based treatment for clinical depression, persistent sadness, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Specialized support for BIPOC individuals navigating mental health challenges with cultural understanding and compassion.

My approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness practices to help you develop healthy coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and build resilience. Individual therapy sessions available in-person at my Denver office or via secure telehealth throughout Colorado.

Common symptoms addressed: Persistent sadness, loss of interest, sleep changes, difficulty concentrating, hopelessness, and physical symptoms related to depression.

Chronic Health & Pain

Integrated mental health support for individuals managing chronic illness, pain conditions, and disability in Denver. Chronic health challenges significantly impact emotional wellbeing, relationships, and quality of life. I provide compassionate therapy addressing the psychological aspects of living with ongoing health conditions.

Treatment focuses on resilience-building, grief processing related to health changes, managing and discovering moments of joy and meaning while navigating health challenges. Culturally informed care that honors your complete experience as a person not just a diagnosis.

Conditions supported: Chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, cancer-related mental health, and disability-related emotional challenges.

Trauma Recovery

Comprehensive trauma therapy in Denver using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and psychodynamic approaches. I specialize in helping clients heal from deep emotional wounds, PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, and racial trauma at their own pace in a safe, supportive environment.

Trauma recovery is not linear. My culturally competent approach honors your lived experience while using evidence based techniques proven effective for trauma processing. Whether you’re dealing with a single traumatic event or complex, long-term trauma, we’ll work together to reduce symptoms and restore your sense of safety and wholeness.

Trauma types treated: PTSD, complex trauma, childhood abuse, assault, racial trauma, medical trauma, and chronic stress-related trauma.

Racial Identity

Specialized therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Denver addressing racial trauma, identity exploration, and the mental health impact of discrimination and systemic racism. As a therapist committed to social justice, I provide culturally competent care that acknowledges your unique experiences navigating predominantly white spaces.

This work includes healing from microaggressions, processing experiences of discrimination, exploring cultural identity, addressing intergenerational trauma, and developing resilience against ongoing racial stress. Your lived experience is centered and validated in our therapeutic relationship.

Focus areas: Racial trauma healing, cultural identity exploration, discrimination stress, microaggression processing, intergenerational trauma, and building community connection.

Modalities I use include: 

Mindfulness techniques, trauma reprocessing, coping and interpersonal skill building, and psychodynamic approaches. Together we will decide what 's right for you.