Aaron Hurtado, LCSW, CSW

Aaron Hurtado is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Colorado with eight years of experience in health and mental health settings. He focuses on helping people reclaim a sense of direction when stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or life changes feel overwhelming. Aaron works with clients who want support around LGBTQ concerns, aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and questions of purpose and sexuality.

Aaron keeps an open, curious stance in sessions. He listens first and tailors each plan to the person's needs. Conversations are practical and grounded, with attention to how feelings show up in the body as well as the mind.

His work draws from client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic ideas. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find forward movement and make changes they actually want to try.

Aaron brings movement and breath awareness into some sessions as a complement to talk work. He is a registered yoga teacher and uses that background to help clients notice physical signs of stress and practice simple regulation skills.

He aims to be respectful, direct, and compassionate. Aaron encourages small, realistic steps toward better coping. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How Aaron blends approaches for online work

Aaron uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person. This approach means the therapist follows your lead, listens carefully, and adjusts the pace and topics to your needs.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thinking and experiment with small behavior changes. CBT is practical and often used for worry, stress, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Aaron will work with you to choose methods that match your goals, preferences, and the issues you bring. That choice is collaborative and may shift as you make progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow use of breathwork and mindfulness exercises during or between sessions to help manage arousal and stress.

Talk with Aaron through the Start Therapy path to learn which approaches he suggests and which session formats he currently offers.