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Welcome to the Balance and Boundaries blog, where you'll find expert insights on Trauma-Informed Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and mental health support for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer Denver-based therapist offering virtual sessions throughout Colorado and Oregon. I share practical resources on boundaries, somatic healing, and navigating therapy as a person with multiple intersectionalities.

Whether you're exploring ketamine therapy for the first time, looking for a Trauma-Informed therapist, or seeking guidance on setting healthy boundaries, these articles provide evidence-based information to support your healing journey. Browse recent posts below, or contact us to schedule a consultation.

Brittany Garza 7/30/26 Brittany Garza 7/30/26

Psychedelics: What They Are and What They Aren’t

If you live in Colorado, you are more than likely aware of Proposition 122, which passed in 2022 to legalize natural psychedelics. Colorado followed in the footsteps of Oregon, which approved the legalization of psilocybin for therapeutic use in 2020. Read more to learn about what psychedelics are and what they are not.

Claudia Tryon 7/10/26 Claudia Tryon 7/10/26

The Origins of Pride

Pride is more than a celebration, it's a movement rooted in resistance. Learn the history of Pride Month and how queer mental health support honors that legacy.

Claudia Tryon 6/26/26 Claudia Tryon 6/26/26

The Importance of BIPOC Providers

Discover why working with a BIPOC therapist in Colorado or Oregon can transform your mental health journey. Balance and Boundaries offers culturally competent, affirming virtual therapy.

Brittany Garza 5/29/26 Brittany Garza 5/29/26

Trauma-Informed Therapy in Colorado and oregon: What it is and Why it Matters

Learn what trauma-informed care is, why it matters, and how Balance and Boundaries offers trauma-informed therapy for Colorado residents via virtual teletherapy.

Brittany Garza 5/7/26 Brittany Garza 5/7/26

How Do I Know If I Found The Right Therapist?

Finding the right therapist matters—especially for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks seeking trauma-informed care. Learn the signs of a good therapist fit, including questions to ask about boundaries, progress, and specialized training like ketamine therapy. Serving Denver and all of Colorado via online therapy.

Brittany Garza 4/27/26 Brittany Garza 4/27/26

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) 101

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. I take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes.