Psychodynamic Therapists in 80302

You've already tried all you can think of, but asking for help is hard! It takes courage to take that step toward change. You don't have to 'go it' alone. How do you find the 'right fit'? If you are wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin, wanting home be 'a safe place to land', wish for better connections, communication, and ease, then call to schedule. Together we can we can create the change you crave. Whether through individual counseling, family therapy, or in one of my groups: feel better, stop hurting, live happier, get relief, experience more ease, connection with yourself and others, and live with authenticity.

My passion is to work with women who are stepping into the truth of who they are. I work with people who can no longer avoid the calling to go within, to find the answers to the hard questions, What am I hungry for? What is life asking of me? What am I here to do? Usually this begins with a fair amount of suffering and struggle, whether it's an encounter with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or simply life confusion.

I specialize in providing analytical psychotherapy & supervision. My hope is to help you look inward and discover how to live a more meaningful life. Each of us can understand our individuation story, find the courage to go beyond limiting narratives, and make the shift to align with our true self. Using an Analytical Psychology perspective, I offer individual and group psychotherapy, as well as clinical supervision, to facilitate deep transformation that continues long after our work is completed.

I am committed to helping those who seek greater understanding, connection, and stability in relationships with self and others. Specialty areas include depression, anxiety, BPD spectrum, trauma, substance use, and interpersonal conflict. The focus of my practice is integrative individual psychotherapy and I primarily draw from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive/behavioral approaches (including ACT, DBT, CBT). My background in mindfulness also informs therapy. Above all, I think my job is to listen really well, while bringing curiosity, challenge, and kindness toward your unique human experience.

Are you looking for a warm, supportive, and confidential environment responsive to your unique needs and therapeutic goals? I can help you understand old maladaptive patterns and create new positive ways of connecting in the world. My goal is to assist you in discovering your own answers to your questions. I use an integrative approach which can include cognitive techniques as well as working with relationships patterns. It can be helpful to come at one's issues from many angles and to work with mind, body and spirit. The focus can include increasing effective coping strategies, strengthening internal resources, and becoming more empowered.

Psychotherapy is a process that allows us to explore how our thoughts, feelings and actions interact and influence one another. Through thoughtful questioning, healthy confrontation, and a lot of laughter (yes, a sense of humor is vital in this process), I will do my best to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. To me, therapy is an evolving, nurturing, and dynamic conversation that offers support and can lead to change and self-improvement. The process may be difficult at times, but ultimately, people walk away with an awareness of options for behaving, feeling, relating, or understanding differently.

**I am not currently accepting new clients.** --- I can help you drop old habits and develop new ones. I'm passionate about working with people who want to develop their full potential and leave behind the obstacles that have been holding them back. I use neurofeedback with talk therapy and brainspotting for the most efficient and comprehensive approach to personal transformation. My ideal therapy client is someone struggling to improve their self or relationship, and needing a way to facilitate this change and process thoughts and emotions.

I have extensive experience helping people who are challenged with medical, physical, emotional and sexual trauma. Clients have reported that my direct, clear, empathetic approach helped them . One client said " I found every session meaningful and valuable. Gail is a real person, her personality and sense of humor create an environment of comfort and ease. She provided a deep compassion and a non judgmental perspective, yet challenged me, creating a rich therapeutic relationship. Gail embodies the true meaning of an excellent therapist; she is compassionate, kind, and has a wealth of knowledge, skills and tools to aide in the process of self-awareness and growth".

I take pride in helping people who have not found the help they need from other professionals. I believe psychotherapy should identify core issues and begin to make a difference from the get-go. I have 25+ years experience practicing psychotherapy and teaching and supervising psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts. I am a Clinical Professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and was formerly Director of Psychology at the University of Colorado Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry Department. Please visit my website for more information.