

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this really the happiest I'm ever going to feel?" Maybe life looks good on paper, but something feels off, yet you can't quite name it. If that resonates, you're in the right place.
I'm Tobi Brenner, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), and the founder of EmpowHer Counseling, a telehealth therapy practice built specifically for women navigating the full complexity of modern life. This is a space where you are seen, heard, and never judged.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 20 years in corporate America across IT consulting, business operations, and human resources, where I became known as the "relationship girl." I understand the world career-driven women live in because I lived it. My own experiences with career dissatisfaction, grief, weight cycling, and the weight of everyone else's expectations are what brought me to this work — and what keep me deeply committed to it.
I hold a Master's degree from the University of Colorado Denver and bring a warm, direct, and highly personalized approach to every client. I am proudly affirming and welcoming of all identities and backgrounds.
Specialties include: Anxiety & Stress, Life Transitions, People-Pleasing & Perfectionism, Self-Esteem & Personal Growth, Body Image, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Career Challenges, LGBTQ+ Counseling, Sex Therapy, Depression, Trauma, and Family Conflict.
I serve adult women across Colorado via telehealth and am currently accepting new clients.
My education has been focused on studying perspectives on personal development and emotional well-being. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and my Master’s degree from the Columbia School of Social Work. Before working in private practice, I provided therapeutic services in a range of settings, including community mental health centers, NYC public schools and group practices.
I enjoy working with a variety of people who have diverse lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. My clients find me to be compassionate, supportive, and challenging when needed. I believe in building on your strengths to help you find wellness and overcome any obstacles that hold you back from achieving your life goals.
I’m Stephen, a Licensed Professional Counselor originally from New York City, now in private practice after several years working with youth and adults in the justice system in Colorado. I specialize in helping teens and adults who are dealing with behavioral issues, anxiety, trauma, anger, and substance use. Outside the therapy room, I’m very active. I love beach volleyball, yoga, running, and calisthenics, all of which inform my strong beliefs about the mind-body connection.
I believe in helping individuals feel empowered and confident in their daily lives. I treat adults who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and daily stress. I believe that working with individuals to build a strong foundation can help build feelings of regulation and stability in day to day living.
I work with adults who want to get back in touch with what is most important to them to feel more connected to themselves and others. I can share techniques to manage anxiety, overcome past & present challenges, connect more authentically with others, and identify skills that will help you succeed in school, work and life. If you are struggling with trauma, grief, depression/anxiety or other mental/emotional stress, we will work together to find the tools that best support your well-being.


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