Naomi Hope Lusk, MA, LSW

Welcome to Blossom Trauma Therapy! My name is Naomi (she/her) and I am a Licensed Social Worker, mental health therapist, and healing companion. I support those that seek to improve their well-being through liberation, empowerment, and reclamation of self. I primarily specialize in trauma and PTSD and also support other conditions that may relate to the impacts of traumatic experiences. These include substance use, grief and loss, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, personality disorders, self-esteem and self-love, sex and intimacy, life transitions, relationship conflicts, and more. I mainly take a parts-based approach, which may incorporate Internal Family Systems and Inner Child modalities. I find that this perspective promotes self-compassion and effective resolution of internal conflicts. However, it is a priority of mine to tailor treatment to an individual's unique needs, so we may embrace skills and perspectives from other interventions including TF-CBT, DBT, MBCT, NET, SBT, and ACT. I do not provide EMDR but am hoping to pursue training in the future.

From my own history of traumatic experiences, I have become motivated to pursue trauma work to assist others in processing the past, adapting to the present, and finding ways to look forward to the future. And as a multiracial and transgender woman, I have learned personally how important it is to honor all facets of identity that make up who we are as individuals. My experience centers on the LGBQTIA2S+ community, but I strive to create an affirming space for those from all backgrounds and identities. I provide guidance towards gender identity and sexual orientation exploration, intersectionality, and the impacts of discrimination and oppression. I would describe my therapeutic style as flexible, tailored to the individual’s unique needs, and unconditionally genuine in all regards. There is no room for judgment here and I prioritize creating a space that makes you feel genuinely safe. I believe a therapeutic relationship is a relationship at its core and requires the elements of any healthy relationship to be present, such as open communication, acceptance, trust, and comfort; I strive to embody these characteristics always.

On a personal note, I moved to Colorado in the fall of 2024 and have been greatly enjoying my time here. I’ve lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts prior to this relocation and can say with certainty that this new home is right up my alley. I studied at Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Pittsburgh for degrees in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. My interests include making and listening to music, graphite sketching, video games, writing, fashion, travelling, and exploring the city. Outside of these, my personal time is usually spent on hanging with my loved ones, connecting with nature, playing with my cat Juno, and studying to improve my craft and practice.

You have already started walking the path of healing by being here, which is so deserving of respect. Our initial session will provide an opportunity to share your truth while identifying expectations and boundaries within treatment. We will be connecting not just as therapist and client, but as two human beings coming together to find your inner peace. I am grateful for your consideration and I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey. Please reach out if you have any questions towards how I may best support you.