Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Stacy Boone Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA, RN, BSN
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Accepting New Clients. You’ve come to the right place! Asking for help with your personal healing takes courage and strength. If you are struggling with life transitions, relationships, or experiencing a sense of powerlessness and feeling disconnected, you are not alone. Together, we will explore how you can best heal and thrive!
Accepting New Clients. You’ve come to the right place! Asking for help with your personal healing takes courage and strength. If you are struggling with life transitions, relationships, or experiencing a sense of powerlessness and feeling disconnected, you are not alone. Together, we will explore how you can best heal and thrive!
(720) 821-6092 View (720) 821-6092
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Neeka Zarei
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAC I
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I blend mindfulness-based and contemplative psychology (Naropa University) with DBT, ACT, and when you're ready, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy or psilocybin-assisted therapy, some of the most powerful tools available for lasting transformation.
Maybe your life looks successful from the outside, but inside something has shifted. A relationship ending. A career that no longer fits. A version of yourself you don't quite recognize anymore. You're not falling apart, you're being called to something deeper. I'm Neeka Zarei, LPC and founder of Innate Healing & Integrative Therapy Center in Boulder. I specialize in women's therapy for life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma — supporting individuals in Boulder and Denver who are ready to stop white-knuckling through and start living with genuine clarity and peace.
I blend mindfulness-based and contemplative psychology (Naropa University) with DBT, ACT, and when you're ready, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy or psilocybin-assisted therapy, some of the most powerful tools available for lasting transformation.
Maybe your life looks successful from the outside, but inside something has shifted. A relationship ending. A career that no longer fits. A version of yourself you don't quite recognize anymore. You're not falling apart, you're being called to something deeper. I'm Neeka Zarei, LPC and founder of Innate Healing & Integrative Therapy Center in Boulder. I specialize in women's therapy for life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma — supporting individuals in Boulder and Denver who are ready to stop white-knuckling through and start living with genuine clarity and peace.
(720) 897-3014 View (720) 897-3014
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Journey Inward Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Among us are certified EMDR, Art, Equine, Somatic, ACT, IFS and PCIT therapists.
Welcome, welcome ALL! We are a group of dedicated mental health professionals committed to fostering growth and resilience in our clients and community. Together we bring diverse clinicial backgrounds and training- ranging from individual and family therapy to trauma-informed groups and evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR and mindfulness-based modalities. We have joined together with a shared goal of providing compassionate and collaborative care to our clients. We look forward to meeting with you soon!
Among us are certified EMDR, Art, Equine, Somatic, ACT, IFS and PCIT therapists.
Welcome, welcome ALL! We are a group of dedicated mental health professionals committed to fostering growth and resilience in our clients and community. Together we bring diverse clinicial backgrounds and training- ranging from individual and family therapy to trauma-informed groups and evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR and mindfulness-based modalities. We have joined together with a shared goal of providing compassionate and collaborative care to our clients. We look forward to meeting with you soon!
(970) 445-1818 View (970) 445-1818
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Anastasia Imig
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Online Only
Trauma and anxiety have a devastating way of overshadowing inner knowing. It can be easier to lean towards perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, and self-doubt rather than trust ourselves, our capabilities, or the unknown. We get stuck in old ways of being and live life in a weird auto-pilot. We react to people and environments without intention. We normalize self-criticism. We objectify our bodies. We blame the past. We loop and loop, perpetuating the very habits we seek to change. Our body-mind-spirit connection is lost, as is self-love, clarity and purpose.
Trauma and anxiety have a devastating way of overshadowing inner knowing. It can be easier to lean towards perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, and self-doubt rather than trust ourselves, our capabilities, or the unknown. We get stuck in old ways of being and live life in a weird auto-pilot. We react to people and environments without intention. We normalize self-criticism. We objectify our bodies. We blame the past. We loop and loop, perpetuating the very habits we seek to change. Our body-mind-spirit connection is lost, as is self-love, clarity and purpose.
(970) 627-4205 View (970) 627-4205
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Carly Ambuske
Licensed Social Worker, BS, MSW, LSW
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
True healing occurs when we nurture the whole person—mind, body, and nervous system. Whether you're navigating concussion recovery, brain fog, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodivergence, or emotional/relational challenges, I offer a compassionate, tailored space for your unique journey. I’m currently accepting new clients and would be honored to support you in feeling more balanced, resilient, and empowered. Let’s start where you are.
True healing occurs when we nurture the whole person—mind, body, and nervous system. Whether you're navigating concussion recovery, brain fog, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodivergence, or emotional/relational challenges, I offer a compassionate, tailored space for your unique journey. I’m currently accepting new clients and would be honored to support you in feeling more balanced, resilient, and empowered. Let’s start where you are.
(970) 414-4925 View (970) 414-4925
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Julian Royce
Counselor, MA, LPC, MI
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
If you’re reading this, something in your life isn’t working the way you want it to. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck repeating the same patterns despite your best efforts. Maybe you’ve done a lot of personal growth work but still feel like something deeper hasn’t shifted. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I help adults move out of survival mode and into a more grounded, confident, and meaningful way of living. My clients are often high-functioning on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, self-doubt, or burnout on the inside.
If you’re reading this, something in your life isn’t working the way you want it to. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck repeating the same patterns despite your best efforts. Maybe you’ve done a lot of personal growth work but still feel like something deeper hasn’t shifted. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I help adults move out of survival mode and into a more grounded, confident, and meaningful way of living. My clients are often high-functioning on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, self-doubt, or burnout on the inside.
(720) 897-0839 View (720) 897-0839
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Ulysses Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
As a Chicano therapist I am developing a double consciousness to see the world from a decolonized perspective, along with living in a system not meant for us. Many clients carry a quiet weight, a sense that some part of you is unheard, perhaps even within yourself. I know what it's like to hold it all in until your body speaks for you. The most difficult part is asking for help, I commend you on starting your journey here and I am here to make sure that it is meaningful for you.
As a Chicano therapist I am developing a double consciousness to see the world from a decolonized perspective, along with living in a system not meant for us. Many clients carry a quiet weight, a sense that some part of you is unheard, perhaps even within yourself. I know what it's like to hold it all in until your body speaks for you. The most difficult part is asking for help, I commend you on starting your journey here and I am here to make sure that it is meaningful for you.
(720) 605-7628 View (720) 605-7628
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Jamie Pledger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Online Only
My approach to therapy is primarily rooted in the modalities of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe that the power of therapy lies in the process – in uncovering histories, identifying patterns, and finding new perspectives. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions by increasing insight into those struggles and learning to embrace emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them. My hope as your therapist is that you'll leave with a strong sense of self and healing, with direction on how to be the person you want to be moving forward.
My approach to therapy is primarily rooted in the modalities of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe that the power of therapy lies in the process – in uncovering histories, identifying patterns, and finding new perspectives. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions by increasing insight into those struggles and learning to embrace emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them. My hope as your therapist is that you'll leave with a strong sense of self and healing, with direction on how to be the person you want to be moving forward.
(719) 224-9812 View (719) 224-9812
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Dr. Chloe Koeffler
Psychologist, PsyD
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I draw from empirically-supported therapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and inclusive. I work with adults to reduce suffering, enhance life satisfaction, and to foster exploration, growth, and empowerment. I aim to create a warm, genuine, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe experiencing their emotions, exploring their needs, and developing a life consistent with their goals and core values. I balance creating a supportive space with also compassionately challenging clients to identify factors interfering with their quality of life and to ultimately meet their goals. I often bring laughter and curiosity to the therapy room.
I draw from empirically-supported therapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and inclusive. I work with adults to reduce suffering, enhance life satisfaction, and to foster exploration, growth, and empowerment. I aim to create a warm, genuine, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe experiencing their emotions, exploring their needs, and developing a life consistent with their goals and core values. I balance creating a supportive space with also compassionately challenging clients to identify factors interfering with their quality of life and to ultimately meet their goals. I often bring laughter and curiosity to the therapy room.
(720) 571-4058 View (720) 571-4058
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Kristen O'Kelly
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CAS
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I specialize in healing through neuroscience, parts work, ACT, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
I see clients who are dealing with trauma, although it's not always obvious that past experiences are running the show. Many of my clients struggle with perfectionism, addiction, shame, boundaries, people-pleasing, self-worth, and feeling stuck. I am open and affirming of all identities and bodies, often working with communities I align with, such as queer, poly, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and kink. I use a collaborative approach with lots of humor and raging against the machine (shame).
I specialize in healing through neuroscience, parts work, ACT, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
I see clients who are dealing with trauma, although it's not always obvious that past experiences are running the show. Many of my clients struggle with perfectionism, addiction, shame, boundaries, people-pleasing, self-worth, and feeling stuck. I am open and affirming of all identities and bodies, often working with communities I align with, such as queer, poly, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and kink. I use a collaborative approach with lots of humor and raging against the machine (shame).
(720) 477-1220 View (720) 477-1220
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Yasmina Cobrinik
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Boulder, CO 80302
My therapy style uses a mix of clinical approaches, including EMDR, IFS, ACT, attachment theory, polyvagal work, somatic techniques, mindfulness, existential ideas, and the occasional nature-based metaphor.
I think of my role as your therapist like the wind that bends the willows at high elevation — helping them grow stronger and more flexible over time. I’m here to support you in building the life you want, always taking care to move at the speed of trust. Through my work in various settings, what I’ve learned is that healing happens through genuine connection — between you and me, between you and yourself, and in your community. I focus on collaboration and creating space for honest, sometimes challenging conversations, always with the respect and care you deserve. (I am not the kind of therapist who just listens and nods.)
My therapy style uses a mix of clinical approaches, including EMDR, IFS, ACT, attachment theory, polyvagal work, somatic techniques, mindfulness, existential ideas, and the occasional nature-based metaphor.
I think of my role as your therapist like the wind that bends the willows at high elevation — helping them grow stronger and more flexible over time. I’m here to support you in building the life you want, always taking care to move at the speed of trust. Through my work in various settings, what I’ve learned is that healing happens through genuine connection — between you and me, between you and yourself, and in your community. I focus on collaboration and creating space for honest, sometimes challenging conversations, always with the respect and care you deserve. (I am not the kind of therapist who just listens and nods.)
(720) 778-3567 x100 View (720) 778-3567 x100
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The Parent & Family Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
The PFWC is a center dedicated to the prevention, support, and treatment of maternal and family mental health challenges. The PFWC consists of perinatal mental health specialists, graduate level interns, a robust reproductive psychiatric team, acupuncturist, doula, infant/child sleep specialist, and a lactation consultant all of whom are speciality trained in reproductive and perinatal mental health.
The PFWC is a center dedicated to the prevention, support, and treatment of maternal and family mental health challenges. The PFWC consists of perinatal mental health specialists, graduate level interns, a robust reproductive psychiatric team, acupuncturist, doula, infant/child sleep specialist, and a lactation consultant all of whom are speciality trained in reproductive and perinatal mental health.
(720) 730-5536 View (720) 730-5536
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Carolyn Stillman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning professionals who are used to being competent and in control but want a place to examine themselves honestly. Maybe anger surprised them, a relationship decision doesn’t sit right, or they notice patterns they can’t fully explain. They aren’t looking for surface reassurance. They want thoughtful reflection, psychological depth, and a place to understand what’s driving their behavior so they can move forward with greater clarity, integrity, and choice.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning professionals who are used to being competent and in control but want a place to examine themselves honestly. Maybe anger surprised them, a relationship decision doesn’t sit right, or they notice patterns they can’t fully explain. They aren’t looking for surface reassurance. They want thoughtful reflection, psychological depth, and a place to understand what’s driving their behavior so they can move forward with greater clarity, integrity, and choice.
(720) 796-4148 View (720) 796-4148
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Dylan Rivard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Boulder, CO 80301
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, and find yourself thinking "A cloud of worry and criticism seems to follow me wherever I go. I have a decent job, most of my problems seem small compared to others, and yet that doesn't change the fact that most days I want to give up. My free time is a minefield of avoidance, distraction, and overwhelm. The things I really want to do with my life feel far away, and mustering the motivation to do something about it can feel impossible. I'm terrified that my whole life will be one long, crushing disappointment. Why does it have to be so hard?" I can help. We can do this together.
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, and find yourself thinking "A cloud of worry and criticism seems to follow me wherever I go. I have a decent job, most of my problems seem small compared to others, and yet that doesn't change the fact that most days I want to give up. My free time is a minefield of avoidance, distraction, and overwhelm. The things I really want to do with my life feel far away, and mustering the motivation to do something about it can feel impossible. I'm terrified that my whole life will be one long, crushing disappointment. Why does it have to be so hard?" I can help. We can do this together.
(720) 891-4783 View (720) 891-4783
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Raymell English
Licensed Professional Counselor
Online Only
Hello, I'm Raymell. My counseling style embraces the principles of Positive Psychology, which is based on the belief that we should be as concerned with a person's strengths as we are with their weaknesses. This approach is client-centered, focusing on building the best parts of an individual while also addressing and repairing the more challenging aspects. I believe in using a kind, yet direct approach with my clients, working in a non-judgmental manner and meeting them exactly where they are in life.
Hello, I'm Raymell. My counseling style embraces the principles of Positive Psychology, which is based on the belief that we should be as concerned with a person's strengths as we are with their weaknesses. This approach is client-centered, focusing on building the best parts of an individual while also addressing and repairing the more challenging aspects. I believe in using a kind, yet direct approach with my clients, working in a non-judgmental manner and meeting them exactly where they are in life.
(720) 897-1202 View (720) 897-1202
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Ila Zeeb
Counselor, RP, MA, LPC
Boulder, CO 80301
Incorporating EMDR, ACT, ERP, CBT, and more, I offer a holistic approach informed by trauma theories, neuroscience, attachment, and cultural perspectives.
I offer personalized support, coping strategies, and a safe space for healing and personal growth.
Incorporating EMDR, ACT, ERP, CBT, and more, I offer a holistic approach informed by trauma theories, neuroscience, attachment, and cultural perspectives.
I offer personalized support, coping strategies, and a safe space for healing and personal growth.
(720) 740-5453 View (720) 740-5453
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Maxine Sharrah
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Boulder, CO 80301
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I offer a compassionate space that is built on a genuine connection by meeting you exactly where you are: messy, hurting, searching, or simply wanting something to shift. My approach draws from Gestalt, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies, and shaped by a genuine curiosity about your lived experience. At the center of it all is the relationship we build together. Therapy is a collaborative process, together we will make sense of your experiences, uncover what’s meaningful, and find ways to navigate life that feel true to you.
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I offer a compassionate space that is built on a genuine connection by meeting you exactly where you are: messy, hurting, searching, or simply wanting something to shift. My approach draws from Gestalt, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies, and shaped by a genuine curiosity about your lived experience. At the center of it all is the relationship we build together. Therapy is a collaborative process, together we will make sense of your experiences, uncover what’s meaningful, and find ways to navigate life that feel true to you.
(720) 709-1828 View (720) 709-1828
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Benjamin Weber
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I want to understand why you’re here, who you are in this world, and what living means to you. How might it feel to reflect upon your childhood, your first relationships in life, the relationships you've had throughout your life, your biggest challenges, your greatest successes... how have these experiences made you the human you are today? You are the expert of your own life, and I’m here to learn about you. The outcome of our work together depends on what you bring in and how deep you want to dive into yourself.
Welcome. I want to understand why you’re here, who you are in this world, and what living means to you. How might it feel to reflect upon your childhood, your first relationships in life, the relationships you've had throughout your life, your biggest challenges, your greatest successes... how have these experiences made you the human you are today? You are the expert of your own life, and I’m here to learn about you. The outcome of our work together depends on what you bring in and how deep you want to dive into yourself.
(970) 538-8946 View (970) 538-8946
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Keegan Meadows
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Do you feel misalignment in your life? Like something in your life needs to shift, but you are not sure what to do or how to make this necessary change? I offer affirming and supportive spaces for you to explore old patterns and how to become a more fully embodied version of yourself. Whether you are in need of a trauma-informed approach to help you work through unhealed wounds that show up in your relationships with others or a safe space to explore your most authentic desires, I am here to support you. My approach supports you through compassionate direction and insightful reflection as you create a purpose-driven life.
Do you feel misalignment in your life? Like something in your life needs to shift, but you are not sure what to do or how to make this necessary change? I offer affirming and supportive spaces for you to explore old patterns and how to become a more fully embodied version of yourself. Whether you are in need of a trauma-informed approach to help you work through unhealed wounds that show up in your relationships with others or a safe space to explore your most authentic desires, I am here to support you. My approach supports you through compassionate direction and insightful reflection as you create a purpose-driven life.
(970) 698-7592 View (970) 698-7592
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Ben Green
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Main areas of focus will include emotional management through coping skills like breath work & meditation, self definition by deconstructing your emotional pattern & fostering peace through radical acceptance & honesty.
How would it feel to be heard, understood, and supported through hard times in your life? Imagine moving through life with the confidence to be yourself, not hiding or being concerned about how you are being perceived. What if your mind was an asset instead of your worst enemy!
Main areas of focus will include emotional management through coping skills like breath work & meditation, self definition by deconstructing your emotional pattern & fostering peace through radical acceptance & honesty.
How would it feel to be heard, understood, and supported through hard times in your life? Imagine moving through life with the confidence to be yourself, not hiding or being concerned about how you are being perceived. What if your mind was an asset instead of your worst enemy!
(303) 951-6430 View (303) 951-6430

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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.

What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.

Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.

How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.