Dr. Brittany Woolford

I became interested in relationships early on. Growing up in a military town, I saw how deployments, transitions, and high-stress roles shaped family systems and intimate partnerships. In a culture of prioritizing and praising the “lone wolf” who could do it all by themselves, I became deeply curious about why relationships still seemed to be so important.

Throughout my undergraduate and graduate training, I focused my academic work on healthy relationships and attachment theory. My master’s thesis examined attachment styles, social media use, and mental health outcomes. My doctoral dissertation explored attachment styles, online dating, and relationship satisfaction. Across these projects, I became increasingly interested in how attachment patterns show up in modern dating, long-term partnerships, and during relationship transitions.

I am currently a co-owner of Authentic Connections Therapy and Wellness, where I work with individuals and couples navigating relational challenges. I also teach couples-focused coursework at the graduate level at the University of Denver and provide supervision to early-career therapists within our practice. Teaching and supervising keeps me engaged in ongoing learning and sharpens my clinical work.

In my practice, I commonly work with:

·       Individuals who are dating and noticing repetitive patterns they want to understand and change

·       Clients moving through divorce or break-ups who want to process the relationship and move forward intentionally

·       Couples who feel stuck in recurring conflict and want to improve communication and increase connection

·       Couples who own businesses together and are navigating the complexities of working and partnering simultaneously

My approach is grounded in attachment theory and relational models. I aim to help clients understand how their histories shape their current relational dynamics while also focusing on practical shifts that create meaningful change. Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and thoughtful. I value clarity, emotional honesty, and helping clients build relationships that are more secure, stable, and aligned with their values.

If you’re looking to better understand your relational patterns or strengthen your partnership, I welcome the opportunity to connect!