AEDP Therapists in Boulder, CO
I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and choicefulness.
From my training in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (somatic-) tracking, applied moment-to-moment with clients. Sometimes this may look like noticing the breath, or bringing attention to feelings & sensations, when something—that may have been stowed psychically out-of-sight yet not out-of-reach—shifts.
There are many further toolboxes of somatic (and other!) keys that expand the range, and richness, of what therapy together—beyond talk—can include.
I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and choicefulness.
From my training in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (somatic-) tracking, applied moment-to-moment with clients. Sometimes this may look like noticing the breath, or bringing attention to feelings & sensations, when something—that may have been stowed psychically out-of-sight yet not out-of-reach—shifts.
There are many further toolboxes of somatic (and other!) keys that expand the range, and richness, of what therapy together—beyond talk—can include.
I am direct, genuine and collaborative, and bring a natural curiosity and empathy to my work with clients. I use a relational and somatic depth-oriented therapeutic approach with a focus on present moment bodily and emotional experience to help my clients work through hard places, release emotional blocks and feel more creative and free in their lives.
I am direct, genuine and collaborative, and bring a natural curiosity and empathy to my work with clients. I use a relational and somatic depth-oriented therapeutic approach with a focus on present moment bodily and emotional experience to help my clients work through hard places, release emotional blocks and feel more creative and free in their lives.
You’re holding it together on the outside, but something inside feels fractured. Maybe you’ve experienced betrayal, infidelity, addiction, spiritual abuse, or trauma you haven’t fully named. You want relief, but not a quick fix. You want real healing—something deeper, something that lasts. You want to understand why specific patterns repeat, how to regain trust in yourself, and how to build relationships that feel safe, honest, and connected. You're ready for a therapist who won’t flinch at complexity and can meet you where you truly are.
You’re holding it together on the outside, but something inside feels fractured. Maybe you’ve experienced betrayal, infidelity, addiction, spiritual abuse, or trauma you haven’t fully named. You want relief, but not a quick fix. You want real healing—something deeper, something that lasts. You want to understand why specific patterns repeat, how to regain trust in yourself, and how to build relationships that feel safe, honest, and connected. You're ready for a therapist who won’t flinch at complexity and can meet you where you truly are.
April Lyons Psychotherapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Do uncertainties in life make it hard for you to relax? Do you wake overwhelmed, burdened by what you need to sort out? You might feel disconnected from your body, off-balance, and constantly afraid of disappointing others. Life seems like a heavy load, and the happiness and carefreeness you once felt now evade you. Help is available. You don't have to do this alone.
Do uncertainties in life make it hard for you to relax? Do you wake overwhelmed, burdened by what you need to sort out? You might feel disconnected from your body, off-balance, and constantly afraid of disappointing others. Life seems like a heavy load, and the happiness and carefreeness you once felt now evade you. Help is available. You don't have to do this alone.
Couples therapy: I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT leads a couple to get right to the heart of the problems that keep relationships unsatisfying and disconnected. The goal of EFT is to help you create safety and security in your relationship so that deep connection can grow from the practice of honesty and vulnerability. EFT has been found to be successful with about 75% of couples.
Couples therapy: I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT leads a couple to get right to the heart of the problems that keep relationships unsatisfying and disconnected. The goal of EFT is to help you create safety and security in your relationship so that deep connection can grow from the practice of honesty and vulnerability. EFT has been found to be successful with about 75% of couples.
If you're an individual, you might come to see me if you are interested in forming a long-term, supportive therapeutic relationship that involves healing past relational traumas and coming into your aliveness through accessing previously unfelt emotions and sensations. You desire to understand the play of mind in the creation of experience, as well as the very real and tangible experience of being grounded in this world. You seek to develop a sense of self from a perspective of depth and reclaiming your true, intuitive nature. You seek to unblock stagnancy, and find clarity for your purpose in life. You may be entrepreneurial.
If you're an individual, you might come to see me if you are interested in forming a long-term, supportive therapeutic relationship that involves healing past relational traumas and coming into your aliveness through accessing previously unfelt emotions and sensations. You desire to understand the play of mind in the creation of experience, as well as the very real and tangible experience of being grounded in this world. You seek to develop a sense of self from a perspective of depth and reclaiming your true, intuitive nature. You seek to unblock stagnancy, and find clarity for your purpose in life. You may be entrepreneurial.
I'm trained in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) and AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) — two of the most rigorous attachment-based frameworks available.
You're exhausted from the same fights. You dread another conflict, walking on eggshells, feeling alone even when you're together. You've tried to fix things — maybe even tried therapy before — but nothing seems to stick. You feel misunderstood, caught in patterns you can't break, wondering if something is fundamentally wrong with you or your relationship. There isn't. These patterns have roots — in attachment history, nervous system responses, and wounds that long predate this relationship. That's exactly what we work with.
I'm trained in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) and AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) — two of the most rigorous attachment-based frameworks available.
You're exhausted from the same fights. You dread another conflict, walking on eggshells, feeling alone even when you're together. You've tried to fix things — maybe even tried therapy before — but nothing seems to stick. You feel misunderstood, caught in patterns you can't break, wondering if something is fundamentally wrong with you or your relationship. There isn't. These patterns have roots — in attachment history, nervous system responses, and wounds that long predate this relationship. That's exactly what we work with.
I’m smart, quirky, and introverted. And a deep feeler. I’ll notice things about you that most people don’t and I’ll point at things that most people won’t. I’ll meet you with a depth of presence that’s pretty rare in this world, and I’ll create lots of space for what’s true for you to emerge. I love models and frames and theories and will share bits and pieces with you that might help you see outside of the cages you feel stuck in. Modalities I draw from the most include Internal Family Systems, ACT, and Psychoanalytic thought.
I’m smart, quirky, and introverted. And a deep feeler. I’ll notice things about you that most people don’t and I’ll point at things that most people won’t. I’ll meet you with a depth of presence that’s pretty rare in this world, and I’ll create lots of space for what’s true for you to emerge. I love models and frames and theories and will share bits and pieces with you that might help you see outside of the cages you feel stuck in. Modalities I draw from the most include Internal Family Systems, ACT, and Psychoanalytic thought.
Are you experiencing challenges in your sexual relationship or struggling with intimacy issues? Have past traumas impacted your ability to connect with your partner? Or maybe you're looking to explore new dynamics such as BDSM, kink, or polyamory. I'm here to support you. I am a dedicated and experienced sex therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples discover deeper connections and enhance intimacy. As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I have completed over 200 hours of specialized training in sex & relational therapy. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, & tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
Are you experiencing challenges in your sexual relationship or struggling with intimacy issues? Have past traumas impacted your ability to connect with your partner? Or maybe you're looking to explore new dynamics such as BDSM, kink, or polyamory. I'm here to support you. I am a dedicated and experienced sex therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples discover deeper connections and enhance intimacy. As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I have completed over 200 hours of specialized training in sex & relational therapy. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, & tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained in EMDR, AEDP, somatic, attachment, and IPNB therapy, which resolve and integrate past traumas or disturbances and rewire neural pathways.
As a psychotherapist, I partner with individuals who want to work with/on their relationships, family dynamics, trauma (past or present), grief, identity, anxiety, and/or depression. My primary specialty is working with adults who experienced attachment trauma or grew up in a dysfunctional household, working to resolve how those experiences are manifesting negatively in the present. Additionally, I specialize in relationship issues and grief. I work with people who are highly motivated to engage in their own healing process in order to grow, change, and cultivate possibilities.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained in EMDR, AEDP, somatic, attachment, and IPNB therapy, which resolve and integrate past traumas or disturbances and rewire neural pathways.
As a psychotherapist, I partner with individuals who want to work with/on their relationships, family dynamics, trauma (past or present), grief, identity, anxiety, and/or depression. My primary specialty is working with adults who experienced attachment trauma or grew up in a dysfunctional household, working to resolve how those experiences are manifesting negatively in the present. Additionally, I specialize in relationship issues and grief. I work with people who are highly motivated to engage in their own healing process in order to grow, change, and cultivate possibilities.
During our first session there are a few things that I want to emphasize to my clients. It is important you know our relationship is one of collaboration as well as self determination. We are walking alongside one another. In the first session, I will learn about you and your background including any challenges that impact your daily life including medical, psychological, grief and loss, big transitions and any other stressors you feel impact your mental and emotional health. I will also engage in a series of assessments to help better understand how these stressors are impacting you and your relationships.
During our first session there are a few things that I want to emphasize to my clients. It is important you know our relationship is one of collaboration as well as self determination. We are walking alongside one another. In the first session, I will learn about you and your background including any challenges that impact your daily life including medical, psychological, grief and loss, big transitions and any other stressors you feel impact your mental and emotional health. I will also engage in a series of assessments to help better understand how these stressors are impacting you and your relationships.
My work is grounded in a body–mind approach and is deeply influenced by AEDP.
I am an LCSW providing experiential, attachment-focused therapy via Zoom for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I believe that symptoms such as anxiety and depression are often protective responses to overwhelming experiences. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can slow down, tune into your inner experience, and gently process emotions that may have felt too much to face alone. By attending to both emotional experience and the wisdom of the body, we help the nervous system move toward greater calm, clarity, and connection.
My work is grounded in a body–mind approach and is deeply influenced by AEDP.
I am an LCSW providing experiential, attachment-focused therapy via Zoom for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I believe that symptoms such as anxiety and depression are often protective responses to overwhelming experiences. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can slow down, tune into your inner experience, and gently process emotions that may have felt too much to face alone. By attending to both emotional experience and the wisdom of the body, we help the nervous system move toward greater calm, clarity, and connection.
Somatic Nature Therapy Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BMP
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Whether you are an individual or couple looking for personal support, or a therapeutic practitioner looking to take your practice to another level of potency, the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute guides you in taking your ongoing growth and evolution to the next level. Our goal is to provide you with powerful, cutting-edge information and practices that support you in deeply listening to and trusting your own inner guidance. Each of our therapists draws on the support, wisdom, and interconnectedness of the body-mind-spirit along with that of the natural world in the growth and healing process as they work with you.
Whether you are an individual or couple looking for personal support, or a therapeutic practitioner looking to take your practice to another level of potency, the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute guides you in taking your ongoing growth and evolution to the next level. Our goal is to provide you with powerful, cutting-edge information and practices that support you in deeply listening to and trusting your own inner guidance. Each of our therapists draws on the support, wisdom, and interconnectedness of the body-mind-spirit along with that of the natural world in the growth and healing process as they work with you.
I draw from advanced training in attachment focused and energetic therapies such as EMDR, AEDP, as well as from Internal Family Systems (parts).
To the deep feelers and thinkers, those who notice things that others miss, I see you. 30% of us are born with more finely-tuned nervous systems than others, yet most of us have been made to feel different, strange, and "too sensitive". If you often get overwhelmed by life and the chaos of the world, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. I love helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and others with neurodiverse brains understand themselves in light of their sensitivity, heal from past trauma, and gain the self-trust to soar.
I draw from advanced training in attachment focused and energetic therapies such as EMDR, AEDP, as well as from Internal Family Systems (parts).
To the deep feelers and thinkers, those who notice things that others miss, I see you. 30% of us are born with more finely-tuned nervous systems than others, yet most of us have been made to feel different, strange, and "too sensitive". If you often get overwhelmed by life and the chaos of the world, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. I love helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and others with neurodiverse brains understand themselves in light of their sensitivity, heal from past trauma, and gain the self-trust to soar.
I work with Men who want to fear less and feel more. Men whose fear of failure and insecurity thrives despite their many successes. Men whose high stress is keeping them out of balance, inside and out. By working through unresolved issues from the past, in the present moment, I help Men embrace and express themselves more fully. If these words are resonate with you, I want you to know that you are not alone. Many Men are struggling with these issues and are finding their way through it. Together we can find our way through your unique situation. Together, we can learn to embrace who you are and allow your health to shine through.
I work with Men who want to fear less and feel more. Men whose fear of failure and insecurity thrives despite their many successes. Men whose high stress is keeping them out of balance, inside and out. By working through unresolved issues from the past, in the present moment, I help Men embrace and express themselves more fully. If these words are resonate with you, I want you to know that you are not alone. Many Men are struggling with these issues and are finding their way through it. Together we can find our way through your unique situation. Together, we can learn to embrace who you are and allow your health to shine through.
I have specialized training in AEDP, ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Brain Spotting, and am certified in EFT Couple Therapy.
Individual therapy can help you reconnect to your authentic self. You can feel better about you and be more effective in your work and family life. Whether your concerns stem from stress, old wounds, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or mood problems you can regain balance and fulfillment in your life. Distressed couples and partners struggling with conflict and fear can learn to increase safety, trust and renewed love. Shared security and mutual support can be reestablished that will lead to satisfying communication and effective conflict resolution. True empowerment means that therapy doesn't stop when the session is over.
I have specialized training in AEDP, ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Brain Spotting, and am certified in EFT Couple Therapy.
Individual therapy can help you reconnect to your authentic self. You can feel better about you and be more effective in your work and family life. Whether your concerns stem from stress, old wounds, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or mood problems you can regain balance and fulfillment in your life. Distressed couples and partners struggling with conflict and fear can learn to increase safety, trust and renewed love. Shared security and mutual support can be reestablished that will lead to satisfying communication and effective conflict resolution. True empowerment means that therapy doesn't stop when the session is over.
I am a Certified AEDP Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher.
Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up for life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and social justice. Our work will support you to understand your history and intergenerational patterns, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.
I am a Certified AEDP Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher.
Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up for life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and social justice. Our work will support you to understand your history and intergenerational patterns, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.
I primarily use an experiential and somatic therapy ( AEDP) which focuses on the therapeutic relationship as a grounding and regulating tool to help clients turn towards and move through difficult memories and feelings.
You're in a pattern with relationships, food, or yourself that you want to shake but keeps returning. Or you're feeling deep, ongoing anxiety that hallmarks a need for more support.
And you want to feel good in your own skin. You don't want to feel afraid all the time of what you've done wrong. You want a way out because you have had enough, but aren't sure the best way forward.
I primarily use an experiential and somatic therapy ( AEDP) which focuses on the therapeutic relationship as a grounding and regulating tool to help clients turn towards and move through difficult memories and feelings.
You're in a pattern with relationships, food, or yourself that you want to shake but keeps returning. Or you're feeling deep, ongoing anxiety that hallmarks a need for more support.
And you want to feel good in your own skin. You don't want to feel afraid all the time of what you've done wrong. You want a way out because you have had enough, but aren't sure the best way forward.
A strong, secure relationship can bring enormous joy to your life, and a struggling relationship can bring tremendous pain, fear, and despair. If your current relationship is in trouble because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help. I work deeply with couples so that they understand their own attachment styles and emotional patterns and those of their partner. Couples gain confidence in their connection so that they can leave behind patterns of emotional reactivity and withdrawal/shutdown, and share their needs, fears and feelings with confidence.
A strong, secure relationship can bring enormous joy to your life, and a struggling relationship can bring tremendous pain, fear, and despair. If your current relationship is in trouble because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help. I work deeply with couples so that they understand their own attachment styles and emotional patterns and those of their partner. Couples gain confidence in their connection so that they can leave behind patterns of emotional reactivity and withdrawal/shutdown, and share their needs, fears and feelings with confidence.
I apply Psychbiological approaches to therapy including, polyvagal informed therapy, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy ( AEDP), Internal Family Systems, (IFS) Psychobiological Attachment Couples Therapy (PACT) and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT).
Are you living in a constant state of "high alert"? Our nervous systems are wired to keep us safe, but sometimes our internal surveillance system gets stuck asking Is this safe? even when the threat has passed.
I help clients navigate the journey back to safety and connection through somatic psychotherapy.
I apply Psychbiological approaches to therapy including, polyvagal informed therapy, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy ( AEDP), Internal Family Systems, (IFS) Psychobiological Attachment Couples Therapy (PACT) and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT).
Are you living in a constant state of "high alert"? Our nervous systems are wired to keep us safe, but sometimes our internal surveillance system gets stuck asking Is this safe? even when the threat has passed.
I help clients navigate the journey back to safety and connection through somatic psychotherapy.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.