Chronic Pain Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Hi! I'm Dr. Tahaney and I'm a Psychologist based in Boulder, CO. I moved to Colorado from New England in 2020 to complete my training and start my clinical practice. I have about ten years of clinical experience working with clients from a range of demographic backgrounds and with a variety of presenting problems and symptoms. I have particularly specialized in treating alcohol and drug use disorders as well as anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.

Deciding to go to therapy can be difficult. If you are considering this, part of you is curious and hopeful, while you may also feel stuck and hopeless. Walking with you between hope and fear is one of my callings. You can find the resiliency and the courage to become the person you always wanted to be.

I assume serious intent to address whatever brought the patient to my office in the first place. It is my hope to form the most positive therapeutic alliance possible. The first step is to acknowledge the courage it took to make the call. I have been practicing as a licensed Clinical Psychologist for thirty years. I have also served as a faculty member at the University of Colorado Boulder for over twenty years. I mostly see chronic depressed and anxious patients I .have worked across the spectrum from imminently suicidial to the broader existential issues concerning a more meaningful life.

*Please note, I am not currently available to take on new patients* If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, or coping with illness , I may be able to help. I treat adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and mood disorders, and additionally specialize in physical health concerns including chronic pain , adjustment to injury and illness , and chronic disease. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctoral Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology. I have worked in a variety of settings, ranging from inpatient hospitals to private practice offices. I conduct individual therapy, group therapy, and family support sessions.

We follow many paths in life in a continuous flow, yet if we hit a log jam it can be impossible to move at all. Activities of daily life become stressful, relationships tense, work, too hard. Our inner critic quickly points out flaws, and we can begin to doubt our abilities. Anxiety and depression, stop us. Then illness or pain start to come, and pushing beyond our limits leads to emotional despair or “chronic” health issues. Eventually we wonder how we got here, and how or if, we can get back to our flow, yet we don’t know where to begin. If this is you, don’t give up, or give in.

Thank you for your interest in my practice! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, serving clients in the Boulder and Denver areas. I am a Colorado native returning home after working in Seattle for 12 years. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, chronic illness / pain , stress management, relationship problems, adjustment disorders, and trauma. I provide evidence-based treatments in a warm, client-centered environment.

I approach therapy with a client-centered framework to let you determine what path your journey is taking. We will create a relationship together where I can be your mirror and reflect your innate wisdom that life's stress and trauma have obscured. Lasting change is created through this empowerment that gives you the strength and awareness to deepen personal resilience. I blend a model of evidence-based therapeutic techniques with non-traditional spiritual knowledge and practices like mindfulness. Through compassion, present-moment focus, and somatic guidance, I offer support unique to what you need for your individual situation.

Life can be challenging. Are you unsure of how to move forward, feeling trapped or bewildered by old patterns and emotions? Psychotherapy can be a way forward. Clients who see me include people who just feel stuck, couples who are deadlocked in cycles of conflict and avoidance, and individuals who are interested in exploring how emotions and stress may be contributing factors to their chronic pain or illness .

Are you struggling with chronic anxious thoughts, low self-esteem, difficulty sleeping, or chronic pain syndromes? If you have been feeling stuck in physical or emotional pain , it is important to know that you are not alone in this, and that there is support available. I understand the interconnectedness of trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain . I know that these experiences can cause anger, resentment, and hopelessness, and hinder the joy and quality of life. However, they are temporary and treatable. I know this because I have been there myself.

Living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain can be an invisible, isolating, and scary experience. Because of the false mind-body split that underlies our collective consciousness, when someone with a chronic condition seeks care of any kind, the experience can oftentimes feel disjointed, incomplete, and ineffective. As a "mental" health clinician, I specialize in partnering with my clients to take a holistic approach to healing that encompasses attending to the mind, body, and spirit. Ultimately my greatest hope is for my clients to access hope, a healthy sense of self, and the ability to transform their suffering into meaning.

I work especially with people who struggle with their intimate and social relationships, who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-harm, insomnia, chronic pain , or chronic illness , or with those who need more support, more positivity, help starting a career, or a better process of coping in their life due to a stressful moment or transition. I see clients of all ages, as well as couples and families.

Are you feeling stuck, stressed or simply don't feel as good as you would like to? How can you change the way you feel, think and experience life? Most people are creatures of habit and once they settle into a repetitive pattern, find it daunting to move out of it. Unconscious conditioning is a powerful unseen player that creates repetitive patterns which greatly affect your quality of life. I help you access your unconscious patterns and reprogram them, freeing your intrinsic health, wisdom and zest for life.

Starting therapy takes courage. It can feel scary, confusing, and messy at times. I am here to make it lighter. To help you find hope and energy to keep going. To hold your pain , to help you find what works in your unique situation, and to empower you in being successful with your goals. I specialize in aging and health psychology (including sexual health, postpartum care, chronic diseases, pain , and eating disorders). As a member of PSYPACT, I'm authorized to provide telehealth services at AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, CNMI, DE, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI.

Change can be hard, but good therapy helps, and it doesn't have to go on for years. I'll share life and coping tools to handle stress fast and give you a great foundation for life. With other snags that block your happiness, we'll share creative tools that harness your imagination and deepest truth. Many clients appreciate how I help them develop their intuition and wisdom. If you've got the urge to grow, or are ready to deal with past trauma, I can help. My clients are ready to work, and willing to practice the hacks we cover, so you have more grace and grit. Also find Coaching programs, blogs and free resources at soulsavvy.net.

Do you and your partner suffer from communication problems? Did one of you have an affair and you are wondering if you can rebuild your relationship? Do you long for the days when you felt loved by your partner instead of lonely and in pain ? Relationship stress takes a huge toll on your daily life. It can make it impossible to function at work, parent your kids and just get through your day. Studies show that a toxic relationship can even negatively impact your physical health. If any of these difficulties sound familiar, you are not alone. We all need to feel safe with our partner in order to be our best selves in relationship.

Hello, we are currently living in a time of great uncertainty with the onset of the Covid-19 Corona virus. As a result, many people are feeling a great deal of fear and anxiety. I am here to support you and am offering remote, tele-therapy and in person sessions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am grounded, insightful and present and can find the spark in others; the spark that has been lost, beaten down or squelched by the challenges of life. You are the expert on your own life. I will root for you and encourage you with sensitivity and compassion and help you reach your full potential.

Are you overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you worry excessively and strive to gain control? Are events from your past difficult to leave behind? Would you like to feel more connection with others? If you have tried unsuccessfully to make changes, therapy can help. I provide a comfortable, safe environment for psychotherapy that blends warmth, humor, compassion and interactive conversation. I truly enjoy my work and strive to help clients build on strengths and create more effective patterns of living. I have specialized training and 32 years of experience working with women, men, children and families.

Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.