Anna Aretos, SWC, Therapy in Fort Collins, Colorado

Anna Aretos, SWC, offers thoughtful and affirming mental health care to adolescents, adults, and seniors across Colorado. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides individual and group therapy for those navigating complex emotional challenges, identity development, and relationship concerns. Anna supports her clients in building coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and fostering personal resilience through a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. With experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Anna helps clients explore the root of their struggles while offering practical tools for daily life. She draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness interventions to create a treatment plan tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her work centers on helping people regain a sense of agency and connection—whether in their mental health journey, relationships, or self-identity. Anna is especially passionate about providing LGBTQ+ affirming care and supporting individuals exploring gender identity, navigating women’s issues, or recovering from trauma. She also offers care that is sensitive to the experiences of those connected to adoption and foster care, as well as individuals on the autism spectrum. She is committed to creating a safe space for clients to feel fully seen and understood while they develop the skills and confidence to move forward. Outside of her clinical practice, Anna enjoys hiking in Colorado’s natural beauty, creating art, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and spending quality time with loved ones. These personal passions reflect her creative spirit and her appreciation for meaningful connection and self-expression.