Existential Therapists in 80211

Living a façade can be exhausting, leaving you weighed down by the pressure to conform. But why continue down that path? Why stick to a career, relationship, or lifestyle that doesn't resonate with your authentic self and desires? Perhaps the reason is rooted in unresolved conflict, self-imposed limitations, societal expectations hidden in the myth of the American dream, or a lack of clarity about your life's direction. Or because such tremendous change feels nothing short of impossible. That's where I come in—to offer guidance through the daunting, but entirely possible, process of embracing authenticity through self-discovery.

It’s no mistake that you’ve landed here. You deserve to live a life with more ease, flow, and presence. As someone who has tried various paths, you may find yourself stuck, yearning for a connection to purpose and meaning. Maybe you’re going through major life transitions, experiencing grief, loss, and despair. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Growth and transformation are not an intellectual-only experience. The way we hold tension, maintain posture, and move are intimately connected to our thoughts and emotional well-being. The key to wholeness lives within your inner landscape.

Are you tired of being held back by conditioned tendencies and outdated personal narratives? Do difficult emotions get in the way of you living in accordance with your deepest values? I believe therapy is a laboratory of sorts, where you can begin to try out new ways of being. My hope is that you come away from therapy with an expanded sense of confidence, authenticity, and courage. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, shame, addiction, men's issues, grief, or a loss of purpose, I believe that the voyage is easier with a trusted companion.

Welcome! I am a passionate mental health professional ready to assist children, teens, and adults in overcoming the issues that are holding them back from reaching their highest potential. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, behavioral issues, substance use and abuse, challenging life transitions, attachment and family issues. Let's work together to identify a path through the challenges life is throwing at you.

Seeking care can be a daunting experience, from trusting your instincts around whether it feels like the right match, to believing in your own capacity to grow and heal. I see my role as providing a reliable and consistent space where my patients can grow freer to think about their lives in ways that may have previously felt out of reach. A foundational goal of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy is the cultivation of curiosity into how your mind works, how you relate to your own emotions, and how patterns in your life are obstructing your ability to work, love, play, and make meaning.

You deserve connection, joy, and self-worth. But trauma, loss, a major life transition, has got you feeling… off. Maybe your thoughts are harsh and just won’t stop racing, or you feel depressed and the best part of your day lately is those several seconds before you fully wake and remember how stuck you feel. How you show up for yourself and in your relationships is suffering and it hurts. You have been coping with this pain in ways that you don’t love and you are ready to take a new step towards healing. Let’s talk.

With over 11 years of clinical experience, I've found ways to provide authentic therapeutic support in a professional setting that allows my energetic and caring personality to shine through. I see counseling as a way to gain support while you process & reprocess significant life events from your past while making a plan and taking steps for change. If you feel comfortable partnering with a someone who tries to avoid shaming, judging, and guilting, all while utilizing empathy alongside clinical expertise, we'll be a good match.

I am a dually licensed therapist in both California and Colorado. I specialize in helping clients greatly improve their relationships, whether that be with family, a romantic partner, colleagues or friends. Connection and being in relationship is an essential part of the human experience, and when our relationships are feeling off or disconnected, it impacts us deeply. I am passionate about helping my clients identify their relationship patterns and learn how to better communicate their needs in order to feel more fulfilled. I also specialize in helping clients navigate the complicated feelings that come up surrounding a breakup.

If you're dealing with a significant change in life, whether having a loved one pass, starting a new job, or just adjusting to a new city, dealing with change is my specialty. Having completed coursework for a PhD in Depth Psychology and currently completing a Doctor of Education, I am skilled at working with various issues that I am happy to discuss with you. What sets me apart from others isn't so much the types of issues I work with, but how we work with one another.

Hey There! I believe that every thought, emotion, and behavior that a person entertains is actively shaping their current reality. I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership. You & I will define your intentions for therapy and create active goals to shift patterns. I have always had a strong calling to support others. I believe that people can learn to accept, love, and claim authenticity by moving away from patterns that are no longer serving the individual, by actively exploring their unique interests & evolving needs. I respect and acknowledge all relationship styles & sexual identities. My goal is to hold space.

Welcome to the first step of your mental health journey! You are here because you are struggling and together we can experience your reality without judgement or expectations, and allow you to discover who you want to become and live the life you want!

My approach to mental health is client-centered. My areas of focus are substance use and addiction, trauma, and retirement from sport. It is my priority to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to work collaboratively to explore your concerns, identify strengths, and develop strategies for positive change. Choosing a mental health professional is a personal decision, and I am honored that you're considering me to be a part of your journey. I am available for in-person sessions in Denver, CO, and I offer virtual sessions throughout Colorado.

Deciding to reach out to a therapist can be difficult, but it can be a strong and positive choice to help you overcome the obstacles in your life, to relieve your emotional suffering, and to help you recover an inner sense of confidence and the resilience to move forward. Through our therapeutic relationship, we can develop an understanding together of the roots of your struggles and how therapy can help you undo any negative narratives and coping strategies to help you relieve symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationships, and other issues and find a path towards more wellbeing and fulfillment.

Seeking counseling can be a difficult first step. It's hard for us to acknowledge our pain, and often we feel guilty about it. Feelings aren't good or bad, they just are--the consequences of those feelings are what we can influence. Counseling is important because it can provide a safe place to speak the truth about what we are going through. Our truth is powerful and can be a motivator for making changes to how we feel and what we do. Counseling can help us identify our values, goals, & beliefs and to harness them to help us heal.

Integrated holistic healing is not unidimensional, nor could it be. The concept of integrated healing is one which encompasses the whole. That being the mind, body and spirit of an individual. As an integrated health coach and mental health counselor, this is not simply my job, but my calling and deepest passion. Helping guide individuals who seek a deeper understanding of their inherent sense of wholeness, freedom and liveliness.

Are you having a past trauma flare-up? Finding yourself using your superpowers to be awesome at work but then annoyed and snapping at your partner? Are you cool, calm, collected for everyone else when they have a problem but not able to ask for what you need? Feeling on edge, body numb, but when you check out the real details of the situation you know you are reacting to old events? Maybe you have even talked about some of this in therapy before and understand what’s happening but you are still flying into over protection mode before you even know it’s happening. I’m here for you.

It’s nice to find someone you feel like you can be yourself around. I bring with me a sense of humor, warmth and authenticity that fosters connection and trust, especially important for those who are skeptical, or unsure about seeking help. Through this trusting relationship, my clients are better able to access self-compassion and more awareness of patterns that have kept them from achieving contentment, freedom and joy. My clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, anger, low self-esteem, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, lack of emotional expression or difficulty managing big emotions.

Whatever brought you to this page, chances are you're feeling stuck, confused, misunderstood, or at odds with someone you love. There is hope. By seeking help, you're already making things better. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist. I work with individuals, couples and families using a combination of approaches to help heal your relationship with yourself and with the people you're close to. Let's collaborate to create realistic and achievable goals, measuring our progress along the way. Let's talk specifically about what you want so we can get you there.

I am passionate about helping support my clients in their process of self-discovery and healing. I have a holistic approach and deeply value intersectionality. I believe that through the support of counseling we can experience liberation, self-acceptance and belonging that will lead to meaningful and healthy relationships. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space for clients to address challenges they are facing and to inspire the process of self-exploration and growth.