Therapists in 80203

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. For the past nine years, I have helped adult individuals and groups heal from mental/behavioral health issues and substance addiction utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices. My approach focuses on cultivating self-acceptance & self-love, learning how to heal through traumatic and difficult experiences to find strength and resiliency. In a therapy session with me, you will find a direct and non-judgmental approach, with humor and warmth. My goal is to empower you to manage difficult emotions & find purpose, passion, and connection in your life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Colorado Certified Addictions Counselor. I have been in private practice since 1986 facilitating individual and couples counseling and specializing in alcohol/drug addiction, depression, offenders, anger management and Bipolar Disorder. My treatment philosophy emphasizes Client Centered and problem solving Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies.

You are unique in the challenges you face and in your gifts. Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, an unrelenting sense of despair, low self-esteem, are hyper-critical of yourself, feel disconnected from life or joyless, are frustrated with work or school, have problems in your relationships, or suffer with PTSD, your experience is particular to you. I will help you discover the underlying dynamics of your symptoms and patterns in ways that allow you to transform them. Rather than merely "fixing" a problem or “fixing” yourself, you will learn how to listen to and tend what troubles you.

Dr. Jeff Boscoe-Huffman and Dr. Scott Boscoe-Huffman treat children, adolescents, adults, and families. We provide individual, group and family therapy as well as psychological evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, crisis debriefings, consultation, and supervision. Treatment includes Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. We treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, parental divorce/separation, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, academic performance and behavior issues, suicidal ideation, mood disorder( including Bipolar Disorder), thought disorder, PTSD, Boderline Personality Disorder and Asperger's Disorder.

Your body holds the wisdom to heal. As a Contemplative Psychotherapist, I blend practices from the East and West, evidence-based and spiritual approaches, movement and introspection. I work with highly sensitive, empathic clients to help them build healthier relationships, let go of substances, improve self-esteem, find freedom from anxiety and depression, and come home to their bodies. I believe in the healing power of embodiment to recover from the hurt you may have experienced. In my work, there is always space for vulnerable moments, profound realizations, uninhibited emotions, and very often, deep belly laughs.

I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Some of the key challenges that I help clients overcome include, but are not limited to: Ongoing struggles with self-love, self-compassion, and being unable to answer the question, “why can’t I just be happy?” Feeling isolated, empty and disconnected within, despite significant professional success and achievements. Avoiding pain and trauma through constantly working or being busy — often beyond the point of exhaustion. An unshakable sense that “something more” is waiting in life — but not knowing what it is, or how to get there.

Aloha and welcome! It can take a lot of courage to reach out for help. I want to honor you for taking this first step. Entering into a therapeutic relationship can be hard at first and at times can feel vulnerable and unfamiliar. This is why creating safety and a close therapeutic bond is incredibly important to me. I have deep compassion for my clients and know that through a secure connection true healing can occur. My work with individuals, couples and families is informed by Attachment theory, neurobiology, mindfulness based practices, and trauma informed care.

If you are consumed with food and body thoughts, struggling in your relationships, feeling anxious or depressed, and/or perhaps just feeling completely stuck... I can help. The good news is that science shows us that it is never too late to change. Neuroplasticity informs us that our brains are constantly changing and evolving throughout our lifespans. However, we can sometimes block ourselves off from positive brain changes because of deep routed shame, as well as unconscious beliefs that we formed throughout our lifespan that may no longer work for us but are still governing our thoughts, decisions and actions.

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is designed for people that struggle with over-thinking, obsessional thinking, trouble relaxing, rigid or inflexible responding, excessive self control, avoidance of feelings or expressing emotions, maladaptive perfectionism, and high levels of loneliness. People with overcontrol (OC) report "seeing the threat everywhere." They tend to mask emotional expressions, sometimes without even knowing they are. Many OC's have a high-attention-to-detail focus (other's behaviors or household or work tasks), and find they ruminate when things are uncertain or unexpected.

Finding a great therapist is about finding a great fit. My sweet spot is connecting with women in transition following big change; the end of a relationship, career change, adjusting to motherhood, and pregnancy loss/family loss to name a few. Is that you? Then read on! So often, these issues are faced privately and painfully, in isolation from community-even friends and family.

Attention is one of the most powerful gifts we can give. I embody this philosophy in my practice by striving to listen well, to understand you, to find the good that has been ignored or buried, and to name themes and beliefs that keep you stuck. I enjoy working with adults who are mired by anxiety, panic, depression, disordered eating, relationship difficulties, compulsions, addictions, or who are having difficulty adjusting to life circumstances. I am highly relational, meaning therapy with me feels like talking to an interested and compassionate friend.

Now more than ever things are piling up! Life can be overwhelming and then in comes a pandemic, what!?! These times have really put a strain on us as individuals, our relationships, our families, our jobs/school and tested us in every way in between. We can all use therapy for support during life transitions, navigating relationships, career, and to increase our awareness so we are really LIVING and not just hanging on by a thread! It's our culture to be fiercely independent and if we have learned anything in all of this, it's that we need human connection and there is no replacement.

I am a post-doctoral, psychologist candidate working toward licensure under the supervision of licensed psychologist, Dr. Randi Smith. My prior experience has ranged from individual therapy, psychiatric consultation, neuropsychological assessment, and applied behavior analysis. I take an intersectional and holistic approach. I deeply value collaborative work with clients and helping them achieve their goals.

With over 40 years of experience, I offer wisdom, expertise, and a holistic approach that is heart centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I am both flexible and grounded in my approach in treating individuals. My style is straight forward and goal oriented, while offering a soft and compassionate role as you heal. I specialize in trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and have experience delivering a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches with diverse populations, including veterans. I also integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into my work with clients.

Would you like to experience a deep and radical transformation in your life? Do you believe that everything in life happens for a reason, but you're not always sure what it is? How would you like to achieve the highest expression of your soul in this lifetime? Every night our soul is speaking to us through our dreams, but often we don't know how to interpret the message. As a portal to the source of who we are, dreams guide us to our deepest healing, our highest potential, and the connections that assure us we are on the right path.

Emotional pain may feel unbearable, but there is hope and there is help. Suffering has meaning, and feelings offer guidance. Pain sends a signal that attention is needed. You have the power to change your life and create your happiness. I help individuals find meaning and guidance in their emotions, learn from them, and create the authentic life that they desire. My clients feel safe to explore their experiences, become empowered and learn skills to design their joyful life experiences on a solid foundation of intimate knowledge of their unique personal and cultural identities.

It takes more than simply focusing on the mind to help us heal. This is why I use a holistic, mind-body-spirit focused approach to my therapy and holistic health coaching. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you create new pathways for growth, meaning, self-compassion and a better understanding of your life experience. I believe we all possess the strength to overcome life's challenges, but often we need extra guidance, support and new "tools" to get to a more fulfilling place.

People often seek therapy to find guidance in obtaining happiness, peace, and a balanced lifestyle. As your therapist, I can help guide you in finding the clarity that you desire from difficult life events and empower you in being successful through all of life's challenges. I tailor my therapeutic approach to use your strengths and work collaboratively to reach your goals, as well as challenge you to evaluate whether your behavior is congruent to your own values/goals.

Finding balance between happiness, boredom, and exhaustion can feel like a mystery. We can be left feeling like we are trapped on a roller coaster with our emotions. Attempts to problem-solve can ultimately leave us in the same out-of-control or stuck place. I help adults, teens, adolescents, and children fill their "toolbox" to design their own escape route from this trap. Together, we work as detectives in your own life to understand what triggers unwanted feelings, unhelpful thoughts, and ineffective behaviors. Discovering balance begins with accessing core values, motivations for change, and awareness of our own behaviors.