Therapists in 80305

My clients are often looking for support with trauma, anxiety, depression or OCD. Sometimes clients seek support because they feel anxious and stressed and don't know why. Through our work together, we make connections and create strategies so that clients can feel like themselves again or find new ways to approach their life. I honor client’s resilience and strengths while facilitating possibilities for new ways of thinking or living that reflect client’s intrinsic values and capacity to thrive.

Having provided psychotherapeutic services for agencies in the Boulder area since 2007, I bring my background in somatic psychology, systems theory, neuropsychology, and working with members of the LGBTQIAP+ community to my practice. Sessions are geared toward tailoring tools to alleviate suffering, decrease conflict, and increase joy in your life outside of the therapy room. I am continually inspired by the courage, dedication and positive change I see in my clients. Let's work together in the journey toward the balanced and rich life you have envisioned for yourself.

Navigating life is a complex and tumultuous process. Every day, we're tugged in myriad directions, confronted with decisions at every turn that ask us to balance relationships, work, self-care, and personal growth. This constant barrage of "shoulds", responsibilities, and pressures in life creates an unrelenting current of stress and anxiety and leaves us worn thin and wondering, "why is it so hard to feel good?" It's no wonder that we find ourselves grasping at food, alcohol, tv, sex, drugs, and social media to relieve this tension. However, the relief provided by such behaviors is temporary and only exacerbates the problem.

Who are you, actually? Our sense of self is shaped by surviving our parents, social groups, and the cultures we grow up in. Is that really you? Old, unconscious reactive patterns can stop you from living the life you would like, and so can relationship injuries and stress. You CAN change and rebuild yourself in new ways, with focused time and effort! I use multiple approaches in my work. We'll focus on what you're doing right, as well as barriers or problems. I encourage awareness, mindfulness and somatic/ body based approaches along with changing unhelpful thought patterns, and clarifying your values to help direct your goals.

I love working with couples! A flourishing relationship gives us access to a more fulfilled life. When we feel seen, understood and supported...we thrive! In couples work, we better our skills in communication, vulnerability and emotional regulation...the result: more empathy, patience, forgiveness, tolerance and resiliency during painful anger, conflict and difference. It is my sole purpose to help individuals cultivate meaningful connection and trust within themselves and their partners. Don't let old stories and stuck behavior keep you from learning, expanding and healing. I do believe in hope and transformation!

Fear. Anxiety. Depression. Grief. Loneliness. Trauma. Irritability. Fatigue. Sleep Issues. Loss of Identity. Relationship & Family Issues. I am available to help as you face the challenges on your daily life and functioning. My expertise includes helping individuals with chronic or life-threatening illness including cancer, pain, the aftermath of a traumatic event or a history of trauma, resolving early life experiences, grief & loss, life transitions, and feelings of overwhelm. Hope is Real. You can change your life in a more positive direction.

I am a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, that specializes in working with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life-transition, trauma, and grief in young adults and adults. My aim as a therapist is to walk with you on the path of challenge, building connection to your most authentic self and developing resourcing along the way. I offer a caring and nonjudgmental space to explore all parts of the self, connecting to needs, boundaries, and self-worth. In our work together, we will identify internal dialogue, self-narrative, and strengths in order to fortify your connection to yourself and others.

Are you finding yourself stuck in the same old patterns of relationship and you can't seem to get out of them? Are you desiring a deeper connecting with both yourself and others? I support individuals, couples, and people in all types of configurations of connections to heal relationship wounding, attachment trauma, and the symptoms of anxiety and depression that often stem from the pain that is often experienced in relationship. Healthy, empowering, and growth-producing relationships are possible. Are you ready?

My clients are often brought to our work by longing. Longing for more soulful and nourishing relationships, where you feel both held and free. For empowerment and wholeness in the face of trauma, grief, or a monumental life transition. For a sense of purpose and belonging. Maybe you're not sure what you long for. All you know is that something feels off, that you want to feel safe and fully alive within your own skin. You're committed to your own growth, to relating to yourself and others from a place of wholeness, and you're looking for a container of support where you can be deeply seen and held in your fullest complexity.

A strong, secure relationship can bring enormous joy to your life, and a struggling relationship can bring tremendous pain, fear, and despair. If your current relationship is in trouble because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help. I work deeply with couples so that they understand their own attachment styles and emotional patterns and those of their partner. Couples gain confidence in their connection so that they can leave behind patterns of emotional reactivity and withdrawal/shutdown, and share their needs, fears and feelings with confidence.

Are you or your child struggling with difficult emotions or self-defeating behaviors? I can help. I offer mindfulness-based counseling for adults and teens, and non-directive play therapy for children. These approaches have proven to be effective at increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance, and creating lasting changes in my clients’ lives. If you’re ready to commit to such a process, then I will be right there with you, offering support and insight at each step along the way.

Challenges are essential to growth. We all face challenges. The various challenges, crises, traumas we all inevitably encounter can create anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Unfortunately, labels and diagnoses can stop you from seeing that you are okay. As you are. Your felt experiences of hurt, when processed deeply, actually lead to self-discovery. Seeking help doesn’t mean that anything is necessarily wrong. In fact, expertise can guide you through these moments safely. Through somatic healing therapy, individuals and couples will find inner strength to start anew.

I understand that life doesn't always go the way we want or planned for. This has happened to me, my loved ones and clients. How we react says a lot about not only who we are, but who we can be. Sometimes we need another perspective or feedback from a neutral person to help us get unstuck. Challenges and adversity truly can help us become better people.

Life is a journey of accomplishments/joy along with struggles/challenges. During difficult phases to navigate my hope is to come alongside and support you by considering the relational, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions in a holistic way. First, I listen to your story to understand your unique personality and experiences. Next, integrating my professional training, life experience and years encouraging and supporting others I offer resources, strategies and guidance on how to heal, change, or grow. Hope can be restored whether you suffer from wounds in the past, broken relationships or behavior you desire to change.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, spiritual crisis/integration, and I coach people to help them realize their life goals, what they really want in life, work/career and relationships. I use specialized cognitive, client centered, and somatic approaches. For details please see www.newtranspersonalpsychotherapy.com