Elephant In The Room
Just a moment…
Elephant In The Room
Just a moment…
Elephant In The Room
Just a moment…
Specialized trauma therapy, EMDR, and somatic healing with licensed clinicians — in person in Denver & Lakewood, and online across Colorado.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based
Somatic Healing
Body-centered
Brainspotting
Brain-body focused
IFS Therapy
Inner healing
500+
Clients Helped
5.0★
Rating
15+
Specialists






We partner directly with leading insurers so you can focus on healing. Flexible self-pay options always available.
✓ Benefits verified before your first appointment · Medicaid accepted
Most major plans accepted
Benefits verified upfront
We confirm your coverage before your first session — no surprises.
Standard plans accepted
Most major insurance covers individual therapy sessions with us.
Superbills for reimbursement
Out-of-network? We provide detailed superbills for your insurer.
Privacy note — Insurance requires a diagnosis. Self-pay ensures complete confidentiality.
Full privacy · no diagnosis needed
Standard Therapy
per 50-min session
Trauma Therapy (PSI Model)
minimum 3 hours
Medicine-Assisted Therapy
therapy only
Flexible scheduling — In-person at Lakewood or secure telehealth statewide, weekly or bi-weekly.
Questions about your coverage or rates?
Talk to Our TeamOur team of clinicians specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression — using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, and mindfulness meditation. Every clinician is directly trained and supervised by Zina Ortiz to deliver the same techniques that create real, lasting change.
Skilled, compassionate care from trauma-trained specialists.
HIPAA-compliant sessions — your privacy is always protected.
More About Us“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
— Carl Jung

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Our mission is to provide effective therapy in a safe, supportive environment where clients can achieve real, lasting change — with confidence and authenticity.
At Elephant In The Room LLC, led by Zina Ortiz and a dedicated team of clinicians, we approach every challenge as an opportunity for healing. We believe every person is capable of profound transformation.


We view every challenge as an opportunity for healing. Our step-by-step approach combines cutting-edge therapies with compassionate, personalised care.
Your story is unique. We listen deeply to understand your needs and craft a personalized path forward.
Your therapist designs a targeted treatment plan implementing evidence-based therapies aligned with your healing.
Engage in transformative sessions guided by compassionate therapists every step of the way.
Build lasting resilience and develop the tools that support your long-term mental health and wellness.
Hear from clients across Colorado who have found peace, clarity, and resilience through our trauma-focused care.
“Working with the team at Elephant In The Room completely changed my life. I finally feel free from the weight of my past trauma. The EMDR therapy was truly life-changing.”
“I was skeptical about somatic therapy, but my clinician guided me with such care and expertise. Three months in and I feel more grounded than I have in years.”
“The telehealth sessions made it possible for me to get the help I needed from home. Professional, compassionate, and genuinely effective. Highly recommended.”
“After years of struggling with PTSD, I found real relief through brainspotting. The clinicians here truly understand complex trauma in a way I hadn't experienced before.”
“Zina and her team create such a safe, non-judgmental environment. I've made more progress here in six months than in years of previous therapy.”
“The combination of EMDR and mindfulness meditation helped me process childhood trauma I'd been carrying for decades. I can't thank this team enough.”
Over 28 years of combined expertise in trauma therapy, EMDR, somatic healing, and more — all clinicians directly trained under Zina Ortiz.

Zina Ortiz
Founder & LPC

Gail Dawson
Licensed Therapist

Lena Costalas
Trauma Specialist

Isaac Coleman
EMDR Therapist

Eva Cruz
Somatic Healing Therapist
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