Cancer Therapists in Boulder, CO
I also lend my personal experience as a young breast cancer survivor to my work with cancer patients, and am developing a specialty in oncology care.
Many of us seek out therapy when we're in the midst of change, or when we've reached a point of wanting change but are unsure how to make that happen. In either case, therapy offers us the opportunity to deepen our understanding of the circumstances which have brought about the desire, or the need, for something to be different. In collaborating with someone whose role is to reflect our experience back to us, we're often able to meet parts of our selves or our histories that had been forgotten, and we start to see how embodying ourselves more fully will create movement and fulfillment in our lives.
I also lend my personal experience as a young breast cancer survivor to my work with cancer patients, and am developing a specialty in oncology care.
Many of us seek out therapy when we're in the midst of change, or when we've reached a point of wanting change but are unsure how to make that happen. In either case, therapy offers us the opportunity to deepen our understanding of the circumstances which have brought about the desire, or the need, for something to be different. In collaborating with someone whose role is to reflect our experience back to us, we're often able to meet parts of our selves or our histories that had been forgotten, and we start to see how embodying ourselves more fully will create movement and fulfillment in our lives.
My compassionate approach is shaped by 8 years of experience as a dietitian supporting individuals facing cancer, chronic illness, and end-of-life.
Life transitions, trauma, anxiety, grief, or shame can leave you feeling disconnected, stuck, or unsure of how to trust yourself. You may long to feel at home in your body, regain grounded confidence, and move beyond simply managing or coping with old patterns. My approach is different: we explore your experience through mindful, embodied awareness, noticing how your body, mind, and emotions interact in real time. Together, we create a space for curiosity, compassion, and self-trust to grow—helping you uncover new ways of being and relating to yourself and the world.
My compassionate approach is shaped by 8 years of experience as a dietitian supporting individuals facing cancer, chronic illness, and end-of-life.
Life transitions, trauma, anxiety, grief, or shame can leave you feeling disconnected, stuck, or unsure of how to trust yourself. You may long to feel at home in your body, regain grounded confidence, and move beyond simply managing or coping with old patterns. My approach is different: we explore your experience through mindful, embodied awareness, noticing how your body, mind, and emotions interact in real time. Together, we create a space for curiosity, compassion, and self-trust to grow—helping you uncover new ways of being and relating to yourself and the world.
I am a 20 Year LCSW therapist and breast cancer survivor who is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Amy is a liberal and progressive practitioner with a secular approach that is appreciated by the LGBTQIA community and those in nontraditional relationships. She has years of experience with persons facing health challenges, end of life issues, geriatrics, and alcohol use difficulties. Depression, Anxiety and trauma are focused on during sessions.
I am a 20 Year LCSW therapist and breast cancer survivor who is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Amy is a liberal and progressive practitioner with a secular approach that is appreciated by the LGBTQIA community and those in nontraditional relationships. She has years of experience with persons facing health challenges, end of life issues, geriatrics, and alcohol use difficulties. Depression, Anxiety and trauma are focused on during sessions.
There are times where life presents challenges that can feel and seem insurmountable. Childhood wounding, difficulties with relationships, abuse, discrimination, divorce/separations, existential crisis, and transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. Often our family, friends, and larger community, if we are connected to them, do not know to help or are compromised themselves and cannot. This is when the proverbial "... hits the fan." In some larger way, we might be able to see what is happening as an opportunity to grow, but what has happened or is happening is so painful we need strong support to get through and grow from it.
There are times where life presents challenges that can feel and seem insurmountable. Childhood wounding, difficulties with relationships, abuse, discrimination, divorce/separations, existential crisis, and transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. Often our family, friends, and larger community, if we are connected to them, do not know to help or are compromised themselves and cannot. This is when the proverbial "... hits the fan." In some larger way, we might be able to see what is happening as an opportunity to grow, but what has happened or is happening is so painful we need strong support to get through and grow from it.
I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to create a comfortable, informative and supportive setting, in which you can gain clarity, understanding and confidence in how you want to manage the issues you face in your life.
I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to create a comfortable, informative and supportive setting, in which you can gain clarity, understanding and confidence in how you want to manage the issues you face in your life.
Join me in learning the skills, tools, and techniques to consciously create the life and relationships that you desire. Life experiences can lead to; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, anger, hopelessness, and confusion that can make us feel out of control and overwhelmed. I support individuals and couples to empower themselves through modern counseling skills, and ancient healing techniques for creating health and happiness in all areas of life. Alongside counseling, I also offer guided Ketamine journeys as well as integration of all types of psychedelic experiences. Please join me in co-creating a healthier life.
Join me in learning the skills, tools, and techniques to consciously create the life and relationships that you desire. Life experiences can lead to; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, anger, hopelessness, and confusion that can make us feel out of control and overwhelmed. I support individuals and couples to empower themselves through modern counseling skills, and ancient healing techniques for creating health and happiness in all areas of life. Alongside counseling, I also offer guided Ketamine journeys as well as integration of all types of psychedelic experiences. Please join me in co-creating a healthier life.
I work with adult individuals/couples from a relational, somatic, mindfulness based perspective. It is my belief that the safety and trust built in the therapeutic relationship is a guiding force in the healing process. I invite you to show up as your full self so that over time we can look at the many different parts of you and experiences that you carry. From that place of authenticity, we will mindfully unpack, process and integrate your thoughts, feelings and somatic experiences. Together, we will practice tending to your self without judgement and coming back into relationship with your self over and over again.
I work with adult individuals/couples from a relational, somatic, mindfulness based perspective. It is my belief that the safety and trust built in the therapeutic relationship is a guiding force in the healing process. I invite you to show up as your full self so that over time we can look at the many different parts of you and experiences that you carry. From that place of authenticity, we will mindfully unpack, process and integrate your thoughts, feelings and somatic experiences. Together, we will practice tending to your self without judgement and coming back into relationship with your self over and over again.
Do you feel like your life has been "hijacked" by anxiety, depression, or the echoes of past trauma? Perhaps the coping mechanisms that once helped you survive are now the very things keeping you stuck. Whether you are navigating a high-stress career, a difficult life transition, or a deep-seated feeling that you aren’t who you used to be, you don’t have to navigate these treacherous waters alone. Hope is real, and healing is possible. It’s time to move beyond "just getting by" and start living with the authenticity and peace you deserve. Together, we can clear the fog and help you reclaim the person you were always meant to be.
Do you feel like your life has been "hijacked" by anxiety, depression, or the echoes of past trauma? Perhaps the coping mechanisms that once helped you survive are now the very things keeping you stuck. Whether you are navigating a high-stress career, a difficult life transition, or a deep-seated feeling that you aren’t who you used to be, you don’t have to navigate these treacherous waters alone. Hope is real, and healing is possible. It’s time to move beyond "just getting by" and start living with the authenticity and peace you deserve. Together, we can clear the fog and help you reclaim the person you were always meant to be.
I specialize in using mindfulness-based approaches to treat clients struggling with general & social anxiety; depression; identity development; authentic self-expression & embodiment; coping with life transitions; identifying best choices for life path & finding one's purpose; integrating psychedelic or spiritual experiences; boundary setting; & communicating effectively in relationship. My approach to therapy focuses on empowering clients by to direct their life's course with confidence & know-how, providing skills for successful emotional regulation & creating therapeutic opportunities for developing self-knowledge & inner-wisdom.
I specialize in using mindfulness-based approaches to treat clients struggling with general & social anxiety; depression; identity development; authentic self-expression & embodiment; coping with life transitions; identifying best choices for life path & finding one's purpose; integrating psychedelic or spiritual experiences; boundary setting; & communicating effectively in relationship. My approach to therapy focuses on empowering clients by to direct their life's course with confidence & know-how, providing skills for successful emotional regulation & creating therapeutic opportunities for developing self-knowledge & inner-wisdom.
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.
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.
You feel invisible, worn down, ashamed. You feel like if you had just grown up in a different environment, you wouldn’t feel hurt, confused, or angry. You might feel like an outsider, wanting to be yourself but don’t know how to build confidence or connection with others while doing so. Those struggles are real and I want to work with you on building the life you want and deserve. I will work with you on creating a life that brings you meaning and purpose. Feel free to learn about my approach and personal journey at https:/canvasrebel.com/meet-rory-dougall
You feel invisible, worn down, ashamed. You feel like if you had just grown up in a different environment, you wouldn’t feel hurt, confused, or angry. You might feel like an outsider, wanting to be yourself but don’t know how to build confidence or connection with others while doing so. Those struggles are real and I want to work with you on building the life you want and deserve. I will work with you on creating a life that brings you meaning and purpose. Feel free to learn about my approach and personal journey at https:/canvasrebel.com/meet-rory-dougall
Life isn’t always easy, inevitably, everything changes. Sometimes it’s the challenge of personal growth that we set for ourselves - who are we outside of work, family, and our busy lives? Have we lost ourselves in our busyness and forgotten our hopes and dreams? Have we forgotten who we are? Life transitions such as divorce or loss of a loved one may turn our world upside down. How do we find a way through the pain when everything feels overwhelming? Where do we even start?
Life isn’t always easy, inevitably, everything changes. Sometimes it’s the challenge of personal growth that we set for ourselves - who are we outside of work, family, and our busy lives? Have we lost ourselves in our busyness and forgotten our hopes and dreams? Have we forgotten who we are? Life transitions such as divorce or loss of a loved one may turn our world upside down. How do we find a way through the pain when everything feels overwhelming? Where do we even start?
You've been trying. Maybe for months, maybe years. You've read the books, had the hard conversations, perhaps even tried therapy before — but something still isn't clicking. You're not looking for someone to teach you "communication skills" or tell you what's wrong with you. You want to actually understand what's happening between you and find a real way forward. You might be in crisis, or you might just be tired of feeling stuck. Either way, you're ready for something different — not just talking about change, but experiencing it.
You've been trying. Maybe for months, maybe years. You've read the books, had the hard conversations, perhaps even tried therapy before — but something still isn't clicking. You're not looking for someone to teach you "communication skills" or tell you what's wrong with you. You want to actually understand what's happening between you and find a real way forward. You might be in crisis, or you might just be tired of feeling stuck. Either way, you're ready for something different — not just talking about change, but experiencing it.
Hi I'm Lili, a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship dynamics. I am here to support you on your unique path towards inner harmony and well-being. In my therapeutic practice, I bring together a holistic and trauma-informed approach, deeply rooted in the understanding that healing is a multi-faceted process. My background as a certified integrative nutrition coach, life coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and breathwork facilitator allows me to craft a truly comprehensive and personalized healing experience for you.
Hi I'm Lili, a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship dynamics. I am here to support you on your unique path towards inner harmony and well-being. In my therapeutic practice, I bring together a holistic and trauma-informed approach, deeply rooted in the understanding that healing is a multi-faceted process. My background as a certified integrative nutrition coach, life coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and breathwork facilitator allows me to craft a truly comprehensive and personalized healing experience for you.
I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready to make positive changes and take back ownership of their lives. Throughout my career I have focused on creating strong relationships with my clients that promote safety. Feeling seen, heard, respected and possibly challenged, is my goal for you in our work together.
I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready to make positive changes and take back ownership of their lives. Throughout my career I have focused on creating strong relationships with my clients that promote safety. Feeling seen, heard, respected and possibly challenged, is my goal for you in our work together.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. My areas of focus are with anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addictions, life transitions, ADD/ADHD and low motivation/self-esteem. I support individuals in working through their barriers, creating healthy coping skills, helping to establish a true sense of self, connection within relationships and within ones community. In addition, I am a trained Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) who offers preparation and integration support for psychedelic use.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. My areas of focus are with anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addictions, life transitions, ADD/ADHD and low motivation/self-esteem. I support individuals in working through their barriers, creating healthy coping skills, helping to establish a true sense of self, connection within relationships and within ones community. In addition, I am a trained Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) who offers preparation and integration support for psychedelic use.
Are you looking to make a life change with the support of alternative holistic methods along with time tested traditional tools? If so, I can help you. Whether you are looking to shift the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma, or wanting support through a life situation or transition, you don’t have to do it alone! I work with people both in a traditional office-based format, as well as in an intensive model to accelerate your process. I also offer individual and group-based personally meaningful, culturally relevant Rite of Passage experiences to support you in conscious and intentional movement through life challenges.
Are you looking to make a life change with the support of alternative holistic methods along with time tested traditional tools? If so, I can help you. Whether you are looking to shift the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma, or wanting support through a life situation or transition, you don’t have to do it alone! I work with people both in a traditional office-based format, as well as in an intensive model to accelerate your process. I also offer individual and group-based personally meaningful, culturally relevant Rite of Passage experiences to support you in conscious and intentional movement through life challenges.
I'm Ashley Dunn, a therapist passionate about supporting kids of all ages, neurotypes, genders and emotional needs. I welcome all children and especially those with big behaviors, who feel withdrawn and kids navigating learning differences. Through play, I help them express themselves, build confidence and feel understood.
I'm Ashley Dunn, a therapist passionate about supporting kids of all ages, neurotypes, genders and emotional needs. I welcome all children and especially those with big behaviors, who feel withdrawn and kids navigating learning differences. Through play, I help them express themselves, build confidence and feel understood.
Justin Bogardus, MA, LPCC
Do you feel stuck—caught in pattern of anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone. I work with individuals/couples to move beyond these patterns into greater freedom, clarity, and connection. I specialize in mindfulness-based therapy, anxiety/social anxiety, relationship and intimacy counseling, addiction recovery and addictive patterns, creative professionals, and life transitions. With training in contemplative psychotherapy and decades of experience as both a creative professional and therapist, I bring a unique perspective to unlocking creativity, resilience, and emotional balance
Justin Bogardus, MA, LPCC
Do you feel stuck—caught in pattern of anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles? You’re not alone. I work with individuals/couples to move beyond these patterns into greater freedom, clarity, and connection. I specialize in mindfulness-based therapy, anxiety/social anxiety, relationship and intimacy counseling, addiction recovery and addictive patterns, creative professionals, and life transitions. With training in contemplative psychotherapy and decades of experience as both a creative professional and therapist, I bring a unique perspective to unlocking creativity, resilience, and emotional balance
I can help if you are struggling with trauma, acute and chronic pain, chronic and life threatening illnesses including cancer, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and attention issues.
At one time or another we all face life challenges - some more - some less - and we need someone we can to talk to and help sort through these challenges so we can live as full a life as possible.
I can help if you are struggling with trauma, acute and chronic pain, chronic and life threatening illnesses including cancer, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and attention issues.
At one time or another we all face life challenges - some more - some less - and we need someone we can to talk to and help sort through these challenges so we can live as full a life as possible.
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How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counseling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.