Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Aurora, CO

I am a Neurodivergent therapist. I have ADHD, combined type so I understand the gravity of finding the right clinician for your specific needs. You deserve to receive unconditional positive regard. You deserve to be heard. You deserve therapy that meets your specific goals. I heavily subscribe to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework, but pull from several different approaches to meet my clients where they are and support them in the ways they deem important. It is not my place to tell you what you need - I believe you already know and I am simply a guide along your journey.

Traveling through your journey in life is a powerful experience with unexpected bumps in the road, often creating feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt. When we experience thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable such as depression, anxiety, stress, and changes in mood, we tend to also feel it physically in our bodies through lethargy, pain, and changes in sleep and weight. Inversely, what we put in our bodies often times impacts how we feel emotionally, without often times even knowing it. Using a mind-body therapeutic approach allows you to identify skills for a means of transformation in your emotional and physical life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, disconnection or recurrent thoughts of trauma? I create a non-judgmental place for you to explore how you view yourself and the world. Your values and goals will guide our sessions as you move toward growth, healing and connection. Throughout our work together, I will focus on your strengths and inherent resilience. I am here to empower and support you as you clarify your identity and increase your ability to engage in fulfilling relationships. A safe and trusting relationship with each client is a large focus of my practice. I strive to be warm, transparent and genuine with each person I work with.

Sometimes life throws us a curveball. We find ourselves feeling disconnected from the people and things that are important to us. Its like we are unable to live fully. Sometimes our problems become the only thing that we can focus on, and the life we want to live seems a distant dream. What if there was a way to get unstuck from your problems and dark thoughts, and get back into your life? Whatever weight you are carrying, these struggles do not have to become your story.

I work best with clients who are looking for an informal, supportive setting where they can learn skills that help them manage their lives more effectively, whether the problem is big feelings, a disconnect in relationships with those close to you, ADHD symptoms, trouble with boundaries and assertiveness, or anger and controlling behavior--anything that makes you feel like you've somehow gotten away from the person you'd like to be.

My job as a therapist is to make space for your stories, your values, and your authentic self. I have over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults from a wide array of backgrounds and specialize in working with individuals contending with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal ideation. Multiple treatment modalities inform my practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I strongly believe, though, that the therapeutic relationship is the greatest predictor of progress.

Do you find yourself living with shame and guilt? Do you feel overwhelmed by fear and worry? Do you feel unseen, unheard, and isolated? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of intrusive and repetitive thoughts? I see you, I hear you, and I validate you. As a therapist, it is my honor to be able to walk alongside my clients as they build their coping skills and find solutions. I am committed to supporting clients in removing barriers that keep them from living the life they want and deserve.

Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Worried? Sad? Maybe you're trying to navigate some difficult relationship issues. Maybe you're trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be. Maybe you're not exactly sure what's going on. And, maybe life just feels like too much right now. Whether you'd like to create some new coping skills, have a supportive space to talk and process, or have other goals in mind, let me help. I support MEN and LGBTQ+ clients ages 18+ and I would love to work with you and support you on your journey.

Have you noticed things have gotten tougher later? You're not alone and your feelings are valid. Bring these concerns in and let's see if we can work together to figure out what is going on. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, distractibility, low mood, feeling disconnected from the world around you, or unresolved struggles from childhood; these issues don't have to last forever. We can work together towards healing, understanding, and growth. Your experience matters. Therapy can be your space to grow and heal from the rough parts of your history. I'm your teammate but the journey is yours. Let's get started!

My clients tend to be people who march to the beat of their own drum. They know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, and some might go as far as to consider themselves “black sheep” or even outcasts. My approach to counseling involves embracing your unique identity and letting go of expectations others may have put onto you. Whether you are working through depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, or uncertainty, I want to help you become your most authentic self.

Trying to find the right therapist shouldn’t be difficult or intimidating. I have always felt finding a therapist is like dating, but the therapist doesn’t have to share. I wish for the client to feel good or less scared. I try to make therapy easier, and our first session to be relaxed. I want you to feel empowered. Calling and meeting is the first step to increasing your confidence. It’s a power move to reach out for help – not an act of weakness or shame. I am accepting new clients.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with significant experience in treating individuals across the lifespan on a wide range of presenting concerns (i.e., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, family-of-origin concerns, ethnic/racial diversity issues, and grief/loss). I also have extensive experience in conducting learning disability/ADHD, IMEs, military, N-648/immigration, and International Adoption evaluations. I specialize in employing culturally-sensitive and empirically-validated treatment approaches to assist my clients resolve emotional pain in order to live full and meaningful lives.