Therapists in 81301

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.

Hey, my name is Amy and I've been a trauma therapist for over 10 years, and have been helping individuals/adolescents/couples/families/parents for over 25 years. I also conduct diagnostic autism evaluations. I have a wide range of specialties and I will meet you wherever you are. "I will always follow your lead." If you prefer to just chat casually or for me to name your negative patterns directly - I'm in! Life can be stressful so let me help. Our minds are a powerful tool. Awareness is KEY. I love the human mind and promise to be sincere and genuine in my care throughout our relationship.

I believe that change begins in respecting each person's life choices. I listen and reflect to help people become aware and transform negative thought patterns, and to identify and release emotional and negative thoughts that promote feeling "stuck." Testimonial "Eileen made us feel comfortable from the 1st day," I use Solution Focused Approach with couples and help them to develop clear communication and listening skills. I have developed simple yet powerful healing methods that are essential tools for stress reduction elimination of anxiety and panic episodes and healing sexual abuse/trauma.

I offer clients a safe, supportive place to express their needs and listen with empathy and non-judgmental acceptance. I work collaboratively with clients on their journey toward self-discovery, positive change, and healing. I welcome individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have considerable experience in working with trauma, domestic violence, childhood abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, co-parenting, reunification, suicide ideation, and low self-esteem.

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.

A sense of well-being, our most basic state, can be restored. Habitual behaviors, reactions, and styles of thinking contribute to our suffering and create stress, depression, anxiety and inhibit the full enjoyment of life, especially if emotional needs have gone unmet or traumas have gotten in the way. Through sensitive application of specific tehniques, clarity and and ease can return. I offer a subsidy with a low copay for clients who qualify as well as a sliding fee to make therapy affordable.

“I struggle to get out of bed.” “I feel like a failure.” “I criticize myself all day.” “I have a hard time taking care of myself.” Life transitions such as moving to a new state, starting college, break-ups or starting a new job can bring unsettling feelings to the surface and make you feel disconnected from yourself and others. When we are together, my goal is to create a safe, calm and warm space for you to find healing and growth. It can be difficult to catch your breath with everything you are balancing. My hope is that our sessions will challenge you but also provide relief and connection.

I work primarily with individual adults, ages 18+ who find themselves in need of extra support, whether due to sudden life changes or longer term issues.

You've heard of PTSD. You think you might have it. You don't know what to do about it. Your sleep is an issue because you have nightmares. Even when you don't have nightmares, you don't feel rested in the morning. You avoid pieces and parts of your life because you fear being triggered by past trauma. When the stress increases in your life, you notice higher anxiety and scarier thoughts. You want to let go of the abuse and trauma of the past. Maybe you've heard about EMDR, but you don't know where to start. When you're ready to deal with trauma, you want to start as soon as possible.

You may be feeling anxious, struggling with sleep, and are desiring healthier and more connected relationships. Deep down there is another part of you that desires more fulfillment, less anxiety, and inner confidence. I can help you. I successfully support my clients in developing new inner resources to have greater relationship success and a holistic health toolbox to not just survive but instead to thrive. My expertise includes working with highly sensitive adults, couples, and families.

Throughout life’s journey experiencing struggles, sickness, and loss, we sometimes find ourselves in need of the kind of unbiased support and unconditional positive regard that a counselor can provide. We benefit from the sacred space that’s held just for us during therapy, and the healing that occurs in the relationship between ourselves and the counselor, and of course in the healthier relationship we develop with ourselves and others. When we experience the darkness of depression, overwhelming anxiety, trauma, loss, crisis of identity or faith, or even indecision, our personal guidance systems can become temporarily blocked.

I'm a nature-based therapist who works with those struggling with attachment wounds, grief, identity & spiritual emergencies/distress, sexuality, PTSD, self-worth, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I am dedicated to anti-oppression work both personally & professionally. I hold a social justice lens in my work and don't shy away from acknowledging the profound psycho-spiritual impacts that the dominant culture has had on all of us, especially those who have been marginalized. I believe that mindfully addressing your contextual ecosystem is essential in truly getting to the root of why you're suffering.

I work with adults and adolescents on concerns of PTSD, anxiety/depression, relational intimacy, men's issues, gender/sexual identity, and chronic illness/pain. I can also sometimes assist with navigating the often confusing crossroads of differing cultural worldviews, having extensive experience working with Native Americans as well as Pacific Rim and Latin American immigrants. Beyond theory and approach, our therapeutic relationship and personality fit are extremely important parts of your counseling experience. I am guided by the approach you find meaningful and helpful, believing you possess strengths and potential to be fulfilled in moving through your concerns.

I help my clients navigate difficult challenges with a sense of curiosity and self-compassion. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to feel heard, understood, and supported. I offer practical tools that help you achieve your goals, tap into your inner resources, and build resilience to take on all of life’s challenges. For some, this may mean addressing current stressors. For others, exploring earlier relationships will lead to understanding how patterns have developed.

Therapy is becoming more normalized in a way that it wasn’t for your parents or grandparents. This is an opportunity to explore your own wants/needs, boundaries and personal values that drive your life daily. I focus on three main modalities of mindfulness, somatic experiencing and EMDR. I start every session with a 5-10min mindfulness meditation. Secondly, somatic experiencing is feeling your emotions through physical sensations. Lastly I am trained in EMDR which can be helpful for a range of symptoms from anxiety, depression to PTSD. I also offer psychedelic/ entheogens intention setting and/or integration therapy.

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.

I believe that all people desire to feel happy and have the capacity to improve their lives. If you’re visiting this site you’re likely questioning if you could be living a more meaningful and happy life. I have collected a wide variety of skills that have helped others on their path to wellness, and what I offer might be right for you too. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety using EMDR Therapy, and I focus on early childhood experiences and relationship issues.

My role is to act as a guide toward discovering and developing resources to manage the complex issues occurring in life. We will explore strengths and develop skills for you to decrease discomfort and disturbances from trauma, grief, physical and sexual assault, anxiety, depression, disordered mood or thoughts. I will provide a space for compassion and empowerment to navigate a different path.

It sucks to feel stuck. Spinning your wheels for so long has left you feeling drained and exhausted. Other people seem so much more confident than you feel, and you wonder if everyone else but you got handed a "how to like yourself and your life" manual. You've tried and tried to get unstuck by yourself, but it just doesn't seem to be working. If you don't get some help you worry that you'll stay bogged down in the same spot forever.