Together, we’ll navigate the waves toward healing
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Elsie Gaw, LCSW, MSW, and owner of Rising Tide Therapy, practicing in Colorado. I’m passionate about the power of connection and how strong, secure relationships support our mental health and overall wellbeing.
My work centers around attachment, life transitions, and the many ways anxiety and depression show up in our lives. I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, believing that you are the expert in your own experience — I’m here to support, guide, and walk alongside you in your healing.
With individuals, I support personal growth by helping you better understand yourself, build resilience, and create more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. With couples, I help strengthen connection in the small, everyday moments — from sharing a meaningful hug at the end of the day to navigating conflict with more empathy and understanding. With families, I create space for open dialogue, emotional safety, and genuine closeness.
No matter who I’m working with, my goal is to help you feel secure, calm, and more connected — both to yourself and to the people who matter most.
Healing takes courage, but it doesn’t have to happen in isolation. Whether you’re navigating a tough season, feeling stuck in old patterns, or longing for deeper connection — therapy offers a space to breathe, reflect, and be supported.
Whether you're seeking therapy individually, with a family member, or in a couple, I’m here to help strengthen your relationships — including the one you have with yourself. I will meet you with compassion, curiosity, and care as we explore what’s been weighing on you and what’s possible on the other side of it.
You deserve to feel understood, empowered, and connected. I would be honored to help you heal.
You don’t have to face it all alone
Services I offer
Individual therapy
Support to help you feel more like yourself, gain insight, and move through life’s challenges. Learn coping skills, hear new perspectives, and find comfort in having a space just for you.
Couples therapy
Strengthen your connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together.
Family therapy
A space to improve understanding, communication, and connection within your family.
For individuals:
Anxiety
Depression
Navigating life changes
Dealing with difficult relationships
Stress & overwhelm
Body image
Challenges I work with
For couples:
Feelings of disconnect
Unmet emotional needs
Difficulty managing conflict
Navigating “ups and downs” of life
Unresolved past issues
Problems with trust
For families:
Communication challenges
Difficulty being vulnerable
Navigating changes together
Unhealthy family dynamics
"Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone” - Lisa Olivera
Let’s chat
Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and finding the right fit matters. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can briefly talk about what you’re hoping for in therapy, answer any questions you might have, and see if it feels like a good match.
To schedule your consultation, please fill out the contact form below. I’ll be in touch within 1–2 business days to coordinate a time that works for you. I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to connecting.