kaci guilford
ma, lpc, acs, ncc
Hi, I’m Kaci Guilford, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and clinical supervisor (ACS) based in Denver. I’m so glad you’re here. I know how much courage it takes to finally take the step and start searching for a counselor—it can feel overwhelming, vulnerable, and deeply important all at once.
So here’s the part where I’m supposed to tell you about all the work I’ve done to become the kind of therapist who might be a good fit for you—and believe me, I’ve done the work. You can find my professional credentials below if you're curious. While I value my education and training, I believe what truly matters in therapy is the relationship we build together. I’m a relational person at heart, and I believe that effective counseling is rooted in mutual trust, honesty, and a willingness to walk through the hard stuff side by side.
My passion for therapy was born out of my own experience. In my early twenties, I struggled with addiction, eating disorders, and severe depression. I reached a point where I had lost everything and felt directionless. With the support of therapists and treatment teams, I slowly began the difficult but transformative process of healing. It was through that work that I began to sense a deeper purpose—and felt God nudging me toward helping others find their own healing. I pursued my Master’s degree in counseling with the hope of giving back what had been so graciously given to me.
Today, I work with individuals and couples in Denver who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and women’s issues. I’m trained in EMDR and trauma-informed care, and I specialize in integrating trauma work into each client’s unique path of self-discovery, growth, and recovery. I also offer Christian counseling for clients who want to bring their faith into the therapeutic process.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults—and in many different settings. I’m deeply connected to the eating disorder treatment community here in Denver, and I hold a special place in my heart for clients recovering from disordered eating and body image struggles. In addition to my clinical work, I enjoy supervising early-career therapists as they navigate the complex and rewarding work of private practice.
If you’re looking for a therapist in Denver who brings experience, authenticity, and compassion to the work, I’d love to connect. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, we can walk this road together—toward healing, growth, and hope.
Technically speaking, I am a licensed professional counselor, and hold my Master's degree in Counseling. I specialize in women's issues (including disordered eating and body image concerns), trauma work, and spiritual counseling. Over the past years, I have worked with a variety of clients and have a diverse range of professional experiences, including work in a court-mandated treatment facility to a spiritual-based counseling center. I began working as a private practice clinician, and over 10 years helped grow a counseling center from 2 professionals to a team of 14 clinicians, 3 staff and multiple interns. Currently, I balance my private practice with a supervisory position, overseeing practicum and internship students in their clinical work at the Denver Seminary. I am also earned my Approved Clinical Supervisor credential in 2020. I am committed to ongoing professional development and self-growth. I belong to professional associations to remain informed, and continually participate in professional training, education, and consultation relevant to my techniques and practice.
Credentials
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC #11311
National Board of Certified Counselors: NCC #252782
Center for Credentialing & Education: ACS #3655
Prepare & Enrich Certified Facilitator, # 1240647
MA, Counseling, Regis University, Denver, Colorado
BA, Interpersonal Communication, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California