Body Positivity Therapists in 80306

I am dedicated to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional pain and distress. My fundamental approach to treatment is relational. Therapy is a process where we will develop an alliance in which your emotional and developmental needs are made a priority. Over time, an internalized healing space forms where you can recover access to parts of your true self. Speaking freely without unnecessary self-censorship may be simple, but it is not easy. I encourage you to try it.

Are you ready to change your world? Do you need to recover from trauma or anxiety, or are you looking to improve your life with a "wholistic" approach? Are you looking to grow into your authentic and healthy self? Do you wish to work with someone who focuses on you as an individual instead of putting you in a box with everyone else?

I am a trauma-informed, gender-affirming therapist working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences including childhood sexual abuse, divorce, grief, and other delicate places where life and beliefs often collide. My integrative approach to therapy promotes healing, wholeness, and lasting change. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that we will focus on your present concerns while seeking to understand the importance of the past. My areas of expertise include life transition, grief/loss, sexuality, gender identity, faith, and spirituality.

I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.

I am interested in working with a person who is committed to understanding and undertaking the therapeutic process. This looks like a willingness to be vulnerable and honest, to dig deep into the state of their mind and body and address the traumas that they may be holding, and ultimately to develop a relationship with me that can facilitate their healing. I specialize in eating disorders, depression, anxiety, family and relational conflicts, and women's issues.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges life throws your way? Whether it's navigating complicated family dynamics, dealing with work-related stress, struggling with anxiety or depression, or experiencing difficulties in your relationships, it can be tough to manage it all on your own. With the right guidance and support, you can build the resilience and coping skills necessary to manage these challenges and lead a more fulfilling life. As a licensed psychologist, I am here to help you create positive changes and find the support you need to achieve your goals.

The emotional exhaustion of adjusting to a new phase of life can lead to burnout, decreased motivation, ongoing anxiety, and depression. You want to move forward confidently, but the uncertainty of what's next can be paralyzing. You don't have to face these challenges alone, whether experiencing a career shift, navigating life as a student, getting sober, starting or ending a relationship or simply feeling stuck. I will help you foster self-awareness and find the root of these complex emotions so you can begin to recognize your unhelpful thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful growth and changes.