Our Counselors
At Brighton Counseling Services we are dedicated to serving the community of Brighton, Colorado with the best mental health services. And 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.
720-677-1223
Alma Arellano, MA NCC, LPCC,
Therapist
Languages: English
Populations: Children, adolescents, adults and couples
Alma is a mental health therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults through academic, social-emotional, and life challenges. She holds a Master’s degree in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, as well as a Master’s degree in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Education from the University of Colorado Denver. Her background spans over a decade with school-based counseling and clinical mental health settings, giving her a strong foundation in working with anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity development, and at-risk populations.
She provides individual and group counseling using a compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based approach. Her clinical work at Brighton Counseling Services includes assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapeutic support, with an emphasis on creating a safe, affirming space where clients feel understood and empowered. She is especially mindful of cultural, linguistic, and contextual factors that shape each client’s experience and believes therapy should be both supportive and practical—helping clients build insight, resilience, and skills for lasting change.
720-677-1223
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.
720-677-1223
Lindsay Haviland, BS
Intern-Therapist
Population: Individuals, couples, families and children as young as eight years old.
When you or your family are facing stress, trauma, or major life changes, you want a therapist who can meet you with steadiness, compassion, and practical support. That’s what you’ll find with Lindsay. She brings a unique blend of clinical training and real‑world experience to help you navigate the moments that feel confusing, heavy, or uncertain.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths‑based — you won’t be talked at or judged. Instead, when you work with Lindsay at Brighton Counseling Services, you’ll work together to build insight, improve communication, strengthen your relationships, and develop coping skills that actually fit your life. Lindsay integrates evidence‑based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution‑Focused Therapy, and emotionally focused approaches to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
In sessions with Lindsay, you’ll find an atmosphere of respect, authenticity, and encouragement. She’s committed to helping you feel empowered as you move toward the goals that matter most to you.
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Outside of the counseling office, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family, camping, skydiving, gardening, and exploring Colorado’s outdoors.
720-677-1223
John Herst, MA, LPCC, NCC
Therapist
Language: English
Populations: Adults, Adolescents, LGBTQ+ affirming, Veterans
Specialty areas: Trauma/PTSD, spirituality, ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, human sexuality, attachment issues
John is a therapist who is also neurodivergent (ADHD), a gamer, a proud nerd, part of the LGBTQ+ community, and most importantly, a person just like you. We all need help sometimes, including with our mental and emotional well-being, and that is where talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, can help. Therapy is about taking time for you to process your thoughts and feelings and, ultimately, to heal. Therefore, if you choose John as your therapist, he would be honored to join you on your healing journey, where you can can work together through your mental health struggles, work toward your goals, and help you begin to heal.
John is a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPC-C) under the supervision of Scott Boyd, LPC. He received his Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and a Master Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Edward’s University. His primary therapeutic approach is existentialism through a person-centered lens. Also, to meet the needs of my clients, I will pull from other modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness techniques.
If you would like to work with John at Brighton Counseling Services, he is available to meet face-to-face, via telehealth, or on a hybrid schedule in the evenings and on the weekends.