Do you struggle with perfectionism or are you a task-oriented business executive? Do you battle anxiety, grief, or trauma? Or perhaps you are an athlete trying to maximize your potential or performance. If so, be sure to turn to Dr. Natasha Trujillo.

Dr. Trujillo earned her master's degree in 2015 before earning her Ph.D. in 2019 from Purdue University. During her doctoral program, she began working with athletes, developing a robust sports and performance psychology background. She opened her own private practice two years ago, eager to see her own clients and put them on a path to optimal health.  

This talented psychologist has a lot of experience, and she has worked in nearly all clinical settings.Today, her primary clientele includes athletes, performers, and high-performance professionals—individuals often under immense pressure and expectations. She worked in D1 college athletics for five years before joining an eating disorder program, where she built a specialized program for elite athletes with eating disorders, serving collegiate, professional, Olympic, and Paralympic athletes.

In her private practice, Dr. Trujillo works with individual clients, teams, and various organizations, including Colorado Ballet, DU Women’s Basketball, Wilhelmina Denver, and On Running. In addition to therapy, she provides education, consultation, and program development.

"Mental health is such a vital component for people navigating through life. It’s incredible to be beside people and allow them to build a relationship with me where they feel safe and brave enough to share some of the most intimate pieces of their life," Dr. Trujillo reflects. 

Dr. Trujillo’s tagline, "Elevate Your Doing, Transform Your Being," encapsulates her philosophy. "Most of the time, I work with high achievers—people who struggle to relax, slow down, and just be," she explains. She emphasizes the importance of redefining mental toughness with the ability to rest and recharge. "Most of my clients know how to ‘do’ quite well, they are ambitious over-achievers, but they also need to make a way to ‘be’—to be more comfortable being human beings so they can excel at doing."

Her work often involves critically analyzing values and concepts that drive a person’s life. For athletes, this means redefining mental toughness not just as relentless perseverance but also as learning flexibility. "Mental toughness can sometimes mean taking a step back and doing something in your best interest; just because you can persevere doesn’t always mean you should," she says. Never underestimate the importance of resting to rejuvenate and restore. Sadly, rest often goes by the wayside with the hustle and bustle of life today. 

Dr. Trujillo strikes a balance between focusing on doing—problem-solving, developing strategies and skills—and being–exploring and learning how to tolerate distress and regulate what can’t be controlled or changed in life. She specializes in grief and loss, eating disorders, trauma, perfectionism, and performance psychology emphasizing that you cannot "do" your way out of grief. "It becomes a companion you must work with and through," she shares.

Seeing life changes in her clients is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work. "It’s awesome to see someone who couldn’t drive after an accident drive again, or athletes who have mental blocks work their way back to performing skills they thought they’d lost," she comments.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Trujillo is the author of "And She Was Never the Same Again," which has done exceptionally well in its first two months post-release. The book addresses grief and loss, exploring different types of loss beyond death. Each chapter weaves narrative, context, and theory in a way that’s digestible to a general audience.

Dr. Trujillo has some advice for residents. "Therapy doesn’t have to be something that shrinks you. It’s something that stretches you if you are open and willing to engage in the process. You get out of it what you put into it. There is risk and stigma involved, but if you prioritize your mental health as much as your physical health, you can extend your well-being to levels you might not have realized were possible."

When not helping others, Dr. Trujillo is an avid sports fan, runner, reader, and traveler. 

For more information about Dr. Natasha Trujillo’s practice, visit npttherapy.com. To learn more about her book, visit andshewasneverthesameagain.com. She would be delighted to help you!