David Breña, SWC

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David Breña

David Breña

★ Pronouns: he/they
★ Email: david@umbrellacollective.org
★ Phone: 303-507-3740
★ Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Private pay
★ Licensed for In-Person or Teletherapy: Colorado
★ Service Modalities: Adults (18+), Individuals
★ Scheduling Availability: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm

Title: Therapist

Intersecting identities that inform my practice: Queer, transmasculine (with some femme energy), pansexual, Peruvian, Latin American immigrant, native Spanish-speaker

Background & Approach: I have been in the social work field since 2010, with a focus on mental health for the last 8 years. My past experiences that inform my work as a therapist include being a community advocate, coalition organizer, peer mentor and crisis interventionist, particularly working with queer and trans, and immigrant communities. 

I believe life’s challenges can be catalysts for growth and empowerment. As a therapist, I want to support you in gaining valuable resources and skills that can help get you through the storm and set you up to thrive.I also want to provide you with a space where you can envision the life you want to live and the person that you want to become. In the work, I help my clients discover patterns rooted in old myths about themselves that are often embedded in trauma and oppressive societal messages. In our work together, I will help you identify these patterns and help you remove the obstacles to living a life that you thrive in. I’m also mindful of the impact of systems of oppression and the limitations they place in our lives towards our liberation. 

People tell me I listen deeply, I’m compassionate, warm, and non-judgmental in my approach. I welcome all parts of you into the room, particularly ones you may have to hide outside of the therapy setting. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal. I practice what I preach and have utilized therapy for myself for the past 13 years, which is an incredibly valuable experience that informs my practice. I am committed to my healing particularly though finding my own cultural roots and embracing the joyful parts of my queer, trans, and South American identities. 

Theoretical & Clinical Orientation: Influenced by psychodynamic and systems theories, and person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. 

Licensure, Certifications, & Fellowships: Colorado Clinical Social Work

Education & Training:

  • Masters of Social Work - Metropolitan State University of Denver

  • Colorado Mental Wellness Network Peer Support Specialist training

  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Asist Suicide Prevention Training

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • BA in Sociology and Theater- Chapman University

Clinical Specializations: Anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, trauma

Professional Service & Membership: National Association of Social Workers

Outside of Work: I can usually be found crafting, trying some delicious food, planning traveling adventures, watching Netflix, or walking in nature with my two puppies.

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Umbrella Collective

Mission Statement:

We are a group of depth-oriented mental health therapists who strive to embody values of liberation, welcome and honor all parts of our humanity, deeply appreciate intersectionality and empower all people to tell their story and experience acceptance, belonging and more meaningful relationships with self and others.

Who We Are:

The Umbrella Collective was developed to be a group practice where clients can see themselves reflected in their therapists from an inclusive standpoint. We consist of a network of talk therapists who specialize in working with an intersectional lens, centering the margins in the therapeutic work. We offer many different psychotherapy modalities, including psychodynamic, somatic, EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and Substance Abuse treatment. We provide consultation to individuals, families, and groups. Umbrella Collective mental health professionals are passionate about social justice, dedicated to ongoing training and education in best practices for BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people who experience life on the margins. We are skilled at working with you and your intersecting identities.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Umbrella Collective Inc and its mental health professionals offer services to all people regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, language, national origin, immigration status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic background and status, military status, marital and familial status, age, religion, body shape, size, and ability.