About Us
At Brighton Counseling Services we are dedicated to serving the community of Brighton, Colorado with the best mental health services. We strive to be the best step for you in your mental health journey. Whether it's for individual, family or couples counseling, Brighton Counseling Services can help you.
Each of our counselors at Brighton Counseling Services are independent contractors and are the owners of their own mental health businesses. They are providing their services under the administrative umbrella of Brighton Counseling Services.
Aaron Anderson, LMFT
Clinical Director
Aaron has been practicing counseling for over 15 years. He specializes in couples counseling, working with couples through infidelity and men's counseling. When not doing counseling, you'll catch him riding his motorcycle somewhere in the Colorado mountains or trying new food at a restaurant somewhere.
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Caren Kelly, MFTC
Therapist
Caren works with individuals, couples and children to overcome challenges they are facing. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or just life changes, Caren will use evidence-based therapies to help you through. She is more than comfortable with LBGTQ+, polyamorous, and other ENM relationship structures. Caren’s work as an MFT brings systems therapy, believing that all people are part of a larger system, and allows us to look at how various living/working/social environments influence our behaviors.
Caren is trained in couples and family therapy, play therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She considers herself a Narrative-conversational and Collaborative therapist who believes therapists and clients can rewrite their life stories as part of a team.
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Caren's goal in her therapy practice is to help you build a stronger relationship with yourself and others. She will follow your lead in conversations because it's your story to rewrite. Caren provides a safe and supportive environment in which to share and grow.
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Rachel Clayton, LPCC
Therapist
Rachel brings warmth, empathy, and a client-centered approach to her work at Brighton Counseling Services. She specializes in helping adults navigate challenges related to trauma, anxiety, self-worth, and relationships, with a particular focus on adult survivors of childhood trauma. Rachel also focuses on couples and relationship counseling. Rachel often incorporates the Enneagram as a powerful tool for self-awareness and growth, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs.
Originally from a small town in Michigan, Rachel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Concordia University Ann Arbor and her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin. Her counseling style blends warmth, feedback-informed care, and a touch of humor, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.
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Karly Johnson, LPCC
Therapist
Karly Johnson, LPCC possesses a strong passion for supporting children and adolescents as they navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. Her prior experience as an elementary school counselor provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the school system and the intricate issues that children encounter.
Karly specializes in working with individuals grappling with ADHD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral concerns. She is equally committed to assisting women managing chronic health conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis. Informed by her personal experiences, she creates a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore the emotional impact of these often-isolating conditions.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness, person-centered care, psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and animal-assisted therapy. Lyla or Remi, her two certified and insured therapy dogs, often join sessions to provide additional support and regulation. Karly’s objective is to empower clients of all ages with the tools necessary for emotional resilience, self-awareness, and long-term well-being.
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