Therapists in Boulder, CO

Do your negative thoughts dominate you and send you into a funk? Do you find yourself fearful of making decisions, unable at times to get out of bed in the mornings, overwhelmed, too often anxious and stressed? Do you wish you could find more joy and feel more alive and have more ease in your life? As a potential client you need to know that you are not alone, that you are not broken, nor are you a problem that needs fixing. You are not wrong, bad or undeserving.

I specialize in women's issues, trauma, relationships, anxiety, grief, aging, and life transitions of all stripes. I believe that each of us has the capacity to live in more centered, nurtured, and meaningful ways, and that we have a right to self-actualization. We seek therapy when we are on the verge of change: something's not working, but oftentimes we lack clarity about what comes next. I offer directness, humor, insight, and alliance as we explore what it is you truly want out of life.

I specialize in Neurodiversity and Dark-Triad Personality Traits, which means I primarily cater to people: (1) with innately idiosyncratic brains (Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Issues, etc); (2) who have been subjected to narcissistic abuse; (3) that are self-aware narcissists or psychopaths who want to be better adjusted. These two populations appear to be surprisingly intertwined socially, unwittingly seeking one another, and having the other group in their lives. Unusual and/or extreme brains have such a rhythm to their interpersonal relationships, which is frequently colorful, but not without its burdens.

Finding an authentic way to be ourselves in an incongruent time isn’t easy. Yet I believe that we are all entitled to do just that–to be ourselves in all our messy, creative, unfinished, work-in-progress glory. Creativity, movement, mindfulness, and nature, are all things we may draw on in our work together. I am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and view all of my work through an intersectional lens. I am also passionate about working with elders, neurodiverse folks, and those grieving a loss or facing a scary health diagnosis. If you’re ready to get started, I’m ready to meet you along the way.

I can help you with a wide variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues and stress management. As an EMDR therapist, I treat trauma of all kinds, ranging from single incidents to more complex histories, as well as fears and phobias. A major focus of my practice is in helping you to build the skills essential to reducing anxiety and stress. While entering therapy can feel daunting, it also represents the beginning of a journey of self-discovery and growth that offers tremendous rewards.

Adverse childhood experiences can be stored in our bodies and in our unconscious/subconscious minds, driving our behaviors and affecting our natural impulses that allow us to thrive. My clients seek freedom from out-dated mental and bodily reactions derived from these past experiences and/or traumatic events. They want their choice restored when making decisions, for cultivating and sustaining relationships, and in creating a meaningful life.

Breaking through the barriers. What keeps you from true happiness and living the life you truly love? Perhaps you are in an unfulfilling intimate relationship that is not meeting your needs, or you desire a long-term meaningful partnership but keep finding that area to be a struggle. Are friendships and community challenging? Is your relationship with your family or particular family members in conflict? Often it is a need to learn to cope with difficult emotions such as anxiety and fears, negative thinking or challenging relationships that keep you from experiencing a life of joy and happiness.

In working with you, my goal is to create the space for you to connect with your own innate wisdom. I will meet you where you are with presence, empathy, and non-judgment. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we will examine and remain grounded in the present and then work backward to untangle how difficult or traumatic experiences of the past may be keeping you “stuck” in unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns. I will act as an unwavering guide as you move toward freedom and growth.

As of 03/06/23-Accepting New Clients! Do critical thoughts creep in and weigh you down? Are you wanting to feel better and more confident in relationships, at work, and in yourself? I would be honored to help you. I specialize in supporting people who are ready to move from surviving to thriving! I do this by helping you overcome self-doubt and overwhelming emotions/thoughts that might be holding you back. I will support you in making empowered, embodied choices and actions in your life and relationships. If you resonate with any of this, please reach out and let's talk about how I can help you on this transformational journey.

I am a transpersonal psychotherapist and certified Grief Educator, specializing in grief support, adult growth and development, spiritual and transpersonal issues, midlife crisis, transitions and transformation.

It takes courage to ask for help. You may be seeking help for anxiety or depression. You may be experiencing conflicts in your relationships or stress from your job. Perhaps you feel stuck, disconnected, that something is missing in your life, or you're having difficulty with a transition of some kind. Psychotherapy is both a challenging and rewarding process. With a collaborative approach that combines insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions, I work with you to help you move towards a stronger, healthier sense of self and face challenges in a new, more thoughtful way.

Telesessions online available now! Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.

I have worked in mental health for 12 years. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have additional training with Harvard Medical School in Global Mental Health and Traumatic recovery. I have worked within many cultures and contexts including high level business executives, veterans, Indigenous and refugee populations. I work with individuals and couples. I work to enhance communication and agency.

We all get stuck or feel lost sometimes. It's an inevitable part of being human. But for members of the Military, First Responders, and their families, this can be especially difficult. I don't feel that people are "broken," and I don't feel that people need to be "fixed." Sometimes, we may feel that way, but that doesn't make it true. If you are an Active Military service member, a Veteran, an Emergency Responder, or a family member or caregiver in these communities, then I am here to help, guide, counsel, and to listen without judgment.

My approach to counseling is strength-based, humanistic, relational, and mind/body-centered. I focus on working with the nervous system as a way to work towards emotional regulation. I work from a somatic approach with both individuals and couples. For couples I use PACT (a psycho-neurobiological approach to couples counseling).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and received a Master's degree in Somatic Psychology, (Body Psychotherapy) from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. I have significant experience working with families, adolescents, children, and adults all over the world. Among other extensive work with children from 2 to 18 years, I have worked with orphans in Mexico that were survivors of significant trauma and abuse and in Colombia with a group of displaced women, survivors of war. My therapeutic focus centers on the integration of the body and the mind in order to help my clients flourish.

Couples Counseling: Are you longing to reconnect with your partner and get back the closeness you once had? Is it hard to talk about issues without it turning into a conflict? Has your relationship been affected by some form of infidelity and now the two of you are struggling to repair your relationship? You may have tried traditional couples counseling and are looking for a more effective approach? I use Imago Relationship Therapy as the way I work with couples because I have found it to be the most effective form of couples therapy that I have come across in my 20 years as a couples counselor.