Therapists for Teens in 81301

If you or your teen are struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, behavior management, identity, healing trauma, life transitions, or general stress and overwhelm, I may be a good fit to meet your needs. I aim to create an experience for both teens and adults that doesn't make therapy yet another chore. It's okay if you're resistant to therapy, have had not-so-great experiences in the past, or you don't even know where to begin. Beginning therapy is incredibly vulnerable, but it does not mean you are broken. You simply need some tools and support.

Many teens and adults struggle with relationships, anxiety, and depression. Negative thoughts and beliefs about self and the behaviors that follow can disrupt daily functioning and have a serious impact on self-esteem and problems at home, school, and work. Stress, life events, and emotional and mental health challenges can feel completely overwhelming. Life's challenges are hard to take on by yourself and I enjoy helping others move through their journey, discover their strengths, and reach their goals. I love partnering with my Therapy Dog, Rio, and my horses for experiential learning and psychotherapy.

I believe we have everything we need to heal inside each one of us. I believe we all have the inherent strength and ability to thrive and will do so if given the right venue and treatment. The times when stress and traumas overwhelm us, we can forget our strengths, skills, and insight. We all deserve to have support to cultivate a safe and trusting space to reconnect with that innate inner wisdom. I seek to support individuals who have become overwhelmed in life and want to learn how to get unstuck, heal past pain, and embody their purpose to live an authentic, thriving life.

Do you ever feel like your past experiences, relationships, and losses have impacted your day to day life and how you relate to people? Knowing that there are tons of aspects that are pulling us down throughout life, I am here to explore those and help to decrease the severity of the ups and downs we experience daily. As a therapist I believe in the importance of building relationship, resilience, and supporting you in facing this world with the belief that you can thrive. I love to work with individuals, teens, couples, and families at this time.

Are you missing the joy that you once felt in your day to day life? Do you notice your heart racing even while you are at rest? Are you trying to adjust to daily challenges after a recent loss, or lifechanging event? The human experience is fraught with difficulty, however I believe we can work together to help you find meaning and peace in your life. I feel privileged to accompany a person on their journey of self examination, healing, and evolution, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each individual and the interconnectedness of all humanity.

Being a human is hard, and being alone in our suffering is unbearable. Living begins with connection. And that's where our work begins, too. If you choose to work with me, we'll use that connection to explore what's under the surface - to identify the unconscious drivers of your actions, some of which may be getting in the way of what you really want out of this one sweet life. Maybe your relationships don't work out the way you want, or maybe you're struggling to find your place in a career, or in community. Maybe you and your partner(s) aren't connecting the way you used to.

I believe people seek out therapy because they are in need of non-judgement and unconditional positive regard, whatever it is that is causing suffering. I approach all of my sessions this way. So many of us are experiencing burn-out, depression, anxiety, even post-partum and find ourselves feeling alone despite the circle of friends and family surrounding us. That is where I come in. I am here to listen and support you in achieving whatever your goals are and I am always open to feedback as I know that people need to be heard and each person requires a different approach.

. I specialize in addictions, and compulsive behaviors . I have been certified in sex addiction therapist for 25 years I also specialize in financial and eating disorders I have years of experience working with adolescents. I have a passion in helping couples develop a healthy partnership in raising children together, including divorced couples, blended families, three generational family systems.. .

Are you feeling stuck, anxious, unmotivated, or an overall lack of life satisfaction? You are not alone. In therapy, I encourage you to uncover your wholeness through the experience of safety and connection. I support individuals, couples and families in discovering their fullest potential so they can pursue a life worth living, as defined by them. I aim to support you in moving from “talking” about your struggles to an ability to feel and move through them. I guide you towards radical acceptance, so you can harmonize and the heal the stories of yourself and your experiences.

Today was hard. Waking up thinking “how soon can I go back to sleep.” Sometimes you find yourself questioning if you really want to live. You feel so alone and wonder how no one else sees your pain. All day at work you fake a smile. You make excuses to not do the hobbies you once loved. You just don’t feel like yourself anymore. Nothing seems to excite you. Reminders of the past are keeping you from moving forward. You just want to feel different.

Everyone’s journey towards living a healthy, satisfying, and rewarding life looks different, and my approach to therapy is to support you in reaching your goals on your own terms. Because I don’t believe there is a “right” answer for healing from grief and trauma, feeling more positive or hopeful, less anxious, or improving relationships, I offer a variety of treatment approaches and together we adjust our approach to be the best fit for you.

Welcome, and thanks for reaching out. I hope you, your family and friends are safe and healthy. Leading with compassion, courage and curiosity, I support individuals and couples working to improve their relationships with themselves, their loved ones and their community. Focusing on understanding you, your desires and your hesitations, I offer support and insight through dynamic, client-focused, body-centered psychotherapy. We all want more happiness and less suffering. Let’s explore what that means for your unique self. Together, we can support habits that help and better manage habits that hinder.

My background in therapy involves working in Child Welfare so I am familiar with complex trauma, PTSD symptoms, attachment issues, and family systemic issues. I am trained in Synergetic Play Therapy, EMDR, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security Parenting, and in Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I am also trained in using a variety of assessment tools such as the Crowell Parent-Child Interaction Procedure, DC 0-5, Keys to Interactive Parenting Scale, and the Working Model of the Child.

You are looking to thrive. You want life to feel different, even if you're not yet sure how. As a client, I invite you to practice new futures and live into new narratives. Healing is creating possibilities, through safety and connection. I aim to support your shift into more resilient states and to discover more ease in your daily life. Populations I particularly enjoy working with include those between the ages of 20-40, queer folks, people who have experienced outdoor trauma or accidents, and those in life transitions.

Many people wonder if they've "waited too long" before starting therapy, but as long as you are committed to working on the relationship, progress is very achievable! Whether you are in a new relationship and wanting to be proactive or feel that you have years of built up resentment and negative relationship dynamics behind you, our work together will help you get where you want to be.

I have always been pulled towards topics that many in society do not want to talk about – sex, death, money, religion, addiction, and many others. I have seen what happens to individuals when they are left to struggle with these topics alone. Some feel guilt, fear, anxiety, depression, or just an overall sense that they are not allowed to be who they really are. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space for individuals or those in relationship to talk about these topics and feelings. I work with them to develop the tools to grow into being confident, unashamed, and authentically themselves.

I am a license social worker with over 15 years of experience working teens, families, and individual in various settings. I enjoy helping to empower families and individuals to overcome past and present struggles in order to live healthy, full, hope filled lives. I believe in the importance of finding the root issues in a persons life in order to find true healing. I offer therapy to help address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and loss.

My goal is to move you from surving to thriving in life. I help young adults and families struggling with mood disorders, PTSD, communication issues, and addiction. Empowering you to overcome grief, trauma, and stress through somatic experiencing, EMDR, and parts work will allow you to lead a life according to your values. Whatever has brought you to therapy- I encourage you to come as you are. I am an altruistic and creative clinician, whose focus is connecting with you to build authenticity and trust. Humor is an innate part of the human experience, and I invite you to find laughter and play in our work together.

Life is a series of shifts - its inevitable. My purpose is to help you navigate those, heal, grow, thrive, and live with passion.