Kristen Bredar

MA, LPCC
Accepting Clients

Trauma focused therapist blending IFS & somatic work to help you feel safe, connected, and empowered to live with more ease & authenticity.

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Denver, CO

About My Clients

You hold it all together...until you can’t. Maybe you feel stuck in spirals of anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or shame. Maybe OCD loops or intrusive thoughts have hijacked your mind. Or maybe you’ve hit a point where your body is saying “enough” - with overwhelm, shutdown, or a sense of disconnection you can’t quite name. You’re not broken. Your distress makes sense. Healing is possible. I work with adults navigating complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD, depression, and life changes.

My Background and Approach

My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing to gently explore the deeper roots of your symptoms while building tools for regulation and resilience. For clients with OCD, I offer trauma-informed treatment using I-CBT and ACT. My goal is to help you get unstuck and feel safer and more connected - to yourself and to others.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing happens in relationship - with ourselves, with others, and with our bodies. I’m drawn to this work because I’ve witnessed the power of attuned, compassionate presence in my own life and in the lives of my clients. I value depth, curiosity, and the courage it takes to turn toward the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to hide or manage alone. I care deeply about creating a therapy space that feels warm, real, and safe enough for you to be honest - even if things feel messy, confusing, or uncertain. I welcome sensitivity, complexity, and the slow unfolding that healing often requires. Outside of my work, I feel most connected when I’m in nature, sharing a meal with close friends, or moving my body. I believe therapy should feel like a return to yourself, not a performance, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you reclaim trust in your own wisdom.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

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