Luciana Gravotta,

Clinical mental health Intern

(pronouns: She/HER)

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT Luciana

Born in Argentina, I was raised in New York City. I left its crowds and gray skies to live in the sunshine and awe-inspiring nature that Colorado has to offer. My favorite hobbiesinvolve moving my body in creative ways: I’ve been a dancer for most of my life and I rock climb with my husband in our free time..

Why I am pursuing a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist

My road to becoming a therapist started with receiving therapy as a client. I was guided in exploring my thoughts and feelings in a way that helped me know myself better and be kinder to myself—including those parts of me I found difficult to accept. Finding a therapist with whom I could build a safe and trusting relationship was crucial to finding trust and safety within myself. I value building that same type of relationship with my clients.

My interest in working specifically with clients through the relational lens emerged from my previous role as a family and parenting coach, where I observed the importance of attachment in how parents, children, and couples relate to each other. I learned that in many ways, healing happens through relationships.

Credentials

Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health - Adams State University,Colorado

​Master of Arts, Psychology - Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - McGill University, Montreal, Canada

ICEEFT Trained - Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship

Professional Certified Coach - International Coach Federation

Professional Affiliations

International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy - Member

American Counseling Association - Member

Random ‘fun facts’ about me!

  • Best Goal: To turn difficulties into learning opportunities.

  • Best Habit: Taking care of my body and mind through nutrition and exercise.

  • Best Reason to be Happy: I am passionate about what I do!

  • Best Legal Route to Joy: Dancing.

  • Best Flaw: Always wanting to know: “why?”

  • Best Accomplishment: I advocated for, and created, a new role in my organization after identifying an unmet need in the community we served. This resulted in parent coaching and child development psychoeducation services for marginalized, adoptive, and low-income families.

  • Best Motto: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." — Anaïs Nin

  • Best Under-Appreciated Skill: Seeking thoroughness and depth in my understanding of people and the world.

“Which is more important,” asked Big Panda, “the journey or the destination?”
“The company,” said Tiny Dragon.
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— James Norbury

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