Therapists in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

You may vacillate between highly anxious and just going through the motions: numb, disconnected, checked out. You feel overwhelmed with your daily life- tense, tight, constricted. Some days, even though you are trying your best, you blow up at the drop of a hat. Things that used to be easy make you feel anxious and fearful. You may feel like you are at the bottom of a well. Whether you know how you ended up here, or if you feel confused and uncertain, therapy can open doors to new ways of being that help you to feel like yourself again.

Do you tend to hold your feelings in? Sweep things under the rug and pretend everything is okay? Do you help others but not yourself? Does the idea of sitting down and talking about feelings to a stranger sound terrible or terrifying? I want to help you confront the difficulties in your life head on. It’s my job as your therapist to listen to you, your needs, your wants, and your values and create a safe space that will allow you to be fully vulnerable. I’ll help you find and learn about the strengths you already have to help you gain higher self-esteem, comfort in your own skin and in your relationships, and overall more joy.

I work with individuals, couples and families who are seeking support during difficult experiences such as the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship changes and personal challenges. I believe that with the help of a professional most of us are able to heal from those difficult experiences.

Are you looking for a warm, supportive, and confidential environment responsive to your unique needs and therapeutic goals? I can help you understand old maladaptive patterns and create new positive ways of connecting in the world. My goal is to assist you in discovering your own answers to your questions. I use an integrative approach which can include cognitive techniques as well as working with relationships patterns. It can be helpful to come at one's issues from many angles and to work with mind, body and spirit. The focus can include increasing effective coping strategies, strengthening internal resources, and becoming more empowered.

I have extensive experience helping people who are challenged with medical, physical, emotional and sexual trauma. Clients have reported that my direct, clear, empathetic approach helped them . One client said " I found every session meaningful and valuable. Gail is a real person, her personality and sense of humor create an environment of comfort and ease. She provided a deep compassion and a non judgmental perspective, yet challenged me, creating a rich therapeutic relationship. Gail embodies the true meaning of an excellent therapist; she is compassionate, kind, and has a wealth of knowledge, skills and tools to aide in the process of self-awareness and growth".

**I am not currently accepting new clients.** --- I can help you drop old habits and develop new ones. I'm passionate about working with people who want to develop their full potential and leave behind the obstacles that have been holding them back. I use neurofeedback with talk therapy and brainspotting for the most efficient and comprehensive approach to personal transformation. My ideal therapy client is someone struggling to improve their self or relationship, and needing a way to facilitate this change and process thoughts and emotions.

The power of the spoken word, and understanding its limits . . . Incorporating and expanding the impact of talk therapy to include somatic and relational components . . . Collaboration as the path to change and growth . . . I bring this frame to my practice of psychotherapy. If invited, I will join you in your search, as you find and open the doors that beckon to you, or that feel elusive. I am committed to social justice and deep ecology, and maintain awareness of the impacts of privilege, especially my own, and of systems of oppression.

My style is direct and collaborative. It has been my experience that most people try their best to work through feelings of being stuck and lost before contacting a therapist. I am here to offer you my expertise to supplement what you have tried and learned on your own. Together we can find the best strategies to give you relief from your distress and to help you gather the skills, knowledge and insight necessary to move forward.