I am Tania Henderson, MA, LPC, NCC, NMIT, ACS, founder of Side by Side Counseling in Wheat Ridge, Colorado (offering in-person sessions and statewide Colorado telehealth)
. For over 20 years, I have been dedicated to helping adults navigate the deep impacts of trauma, severe anxiety, panic, grief, and major life transitions.
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My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and deeply relational. I believe therapy works best when we drop the cold, clinical posture and show up as real human beings together—complete with genuine care, authentic connection, and even unexpected laughter when moments turn heavy. Early in my career, while facilitating support groups for survivors of childhood sexual abuse through the WINGS Foundation, several LGBTQ+ participants shared the immense, ongoing trauma they endured simply to live authentically in their truth. That experience deeply shaped my commitment to creating an explicitly LGBTQIA+-affirming, trauma-informed, and body-inclusive practice where all of you is welcome—the messy and the polished.
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Affirming Services & Focus Areas
At Side by Side Counseling, affirming care is not an afterthought or a checkbox—it is foundational to how I practice. Whether you are exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, I offer a collaborative space to shed predetermined boxes, build resilience against societal prejudice and micro-aggressions, and celebrate your authentic identity.