AEDP Therapists in 80005
I am traditionally trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
Dr. Hunter has over 20 years experience in the field of psychology and mind-body-spirit therapies. She is a psycho-spiritual therapist who helps clients gain access to their truest being and the light within. She seamlessly weaves together traditional psychotherapy with intuitive reading, meditation, Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy and somatic interventions. Her clients are able to shed patterns which no longer serve them and awaken the highest version of themselves. If you have tried traditional, talk therapy but are looking for something different or are a spiritual seeker by nature, Dr. Hunter may be the right fit for you.
I am traditionally trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
Dr. Hunter has over 20 years experience in the field of psychology and mind-body-spirit therapies. She is a psycho-spiritual therapist who helps clients gain access to their truest being and the light within. She seamlessly weaves together traditional psychotherapy with intuitive reading, meditation, Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy and somatic interventions. Her clients are able to shed patterns which no longer serve them and awaken the highest version of themselves. If you have tried traditional, talk therapy but are looking for something different or are a spiritual seeker by nature, Dr. Hunter may be the right fit for you.
I support you as you navigate toward your ideal life and provide tools to overcome difficult life experiences, expectations and relational or cultural stressors. Our work will help you develop and maintain healthy relationships, develop positive coping strategies, shift thinking and behaviors, or come into a confident self. My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present in order to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be.
I support you as you navigate toward your ideal life and provide tools to overcome difficult life experiences, expectations and relational or cultural stressors. Our work will help you develop and maintain healthy relationships, develop positive coping strategies, shift thinking and behaviors, or come into a confident self. My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present in order to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be.
Alexa McElroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80005
Not accepting new clients
When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I identify as a pansexual genderqueer woman and I honor therapy as a space where all of our identities are important. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their defenses hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life. These very same defenses were often formed to survive oppression in relationships, work environments, and school, and are a symbol of our resiliency as people.
When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I identify as a pansexual genderqueer woman and I honor therapy as a space where all of our identities are important. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their defenses hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life. These very same defenses were often formed to survive oppression in relationships, work environments, and school, and are a symbol of our resiliency as people.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.